This work investigates the musical arrangement of the traditional spiritual 'When the Saints Go Marching In' for choral performance. John Rutter, a renowned composer and conductor, utilizes his expertise in choral orchestration to adapt this classic piece into a Dixieland-inspired arrangement. The score provides a structured framework for SATB choirs to perform the song with either keyboard, small ensemble, or full orchestral accompaniment.

Experts and choral directors frequently identify this arrangement as a standard, high-energy selection for concert finales. Musicians note the accessibility of the vocal parts combined with the sophisticated, rousing nature of the instrumental backing.