Black History Month: Choral, Instrumental, and Organ Suggestions 2026

As you prepare to celebrate Black History Month, take a look at these composers and their music from Augsburg Fortress. 

CHORAL

Undine Smith Moore  We Shall Walk through the Valley 

Keith Hampton My God Is an Awesome God 

Eugene Hancock Our Father in Heaven 

David Hurd A Cradle Song 

Clayton White Have Mercy on Me 

INSTRUMENTAL and KEYBOARD  

Tedde Gibson Lift Every Voice and Sing   

Selections within a COLLECTION:  

• Norah Duncan IV (arrangements of BUNESSAN, KEEP YOUR LAMPS, PENTECOST, WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT)
• Keith Hampton (arrangements of ADESTE FIDELES, LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING, TAKE ME TO THE WATERS)

Pull Out the Stops, Vol. 3: Congregational Song Accompaniments for Organ 

• Tedde Gibson (arrangements of LIFT EVERY VOICE, WHEN THE SAINTS) 
• Nathaniel Gumbs, (arrangements of DEEP RIVER, PENTECOST)  
• Eurydice Osterman (arrangements of HYMN TO JOY, SINE NOMINE) 

 A Garland of Graces: Music for Organ and C Instrument 

• Eurydice Osterman (Intermezzo and Voluntary)