Secular Choral Concert Music

A powerful call to justice, this work reminds us that in order for hope to survive, every day we need to work toward peace. A free-flowing solo is followed by the layering of rhythmic ostinatos, building

Four rhythmic ostinatos underscore the lilting melody in this work scored for a cappella mixed choir and solo or small group. Speaking to the hope found in each child that's born, this piece reminds each of

Originally composed as a dance theater piece, this sobering work should maintain a strict tempo. Written for a cappella mixed choir, the dense harmonic texture and drastic dynamic shifts help deliver the

Also set as a children's book, this powerful text quite literally sings itself. With a divided bass ostinato and accessible harmonies, this a cappella work is a poignant tool to help young people discover

This bone-chilling waltz will leave audiences looking over their shoulders! Singers will love the opportunity to lean into the eerie world of Dolly in this achievable and darkly entertaining work. A perfect

Lightning strikes in the dark of night! A house in the Italian countryside appears and disappears in an instant. Take your audience and singers on a spellbinding journey that is as relentless as a building

Titled with a Somali word used in Kenyan refugee camps, this piece touches upon a refugee's dream of resettlement as well as experiences of despair and struggle. A repetitive four-note motif and interplay

This is an evocative, folk-like setting of Yeats' poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree. The modal vocal writing is both simple and sophisticated and always expressive of the yearning in Yeats' words.

The line between time's reality and its invention is blurry. This modern concert work borrows heavily on contemporary a cappella harmonies and techniques to create an engaging texture that highlights the

"May you heal, may you be well again, may you be brave, may you be strong." This beautiful original choral with cello and piano accompaniment expresses this hope for all who have faced challenges in their

Choosing to be grateful through the various seasons of life can allow us to transcend our circumstances. The compelling text by poet Loren Broaddus uses nature imagery to examine these themes of gratitude.

Spacious and languid, this setting of Langston Hughes' notable text speaks of dreams that are the stuff of a life well-lived. Written as the composer battled ALS, it is scored for SATB divisi voices, with

Intermediate and advanced choirs will enjoy performing this poignant a cappella Edgar Allen Poe setting. Lush harmonies and textures capture both the light and darkness of dreams, answering the question,

Exploring themes of self-discovery, growth, and change, this empowering work not only honors those who have helped us grow and discover our "spark, flicker, flame," it encourages us to fan the flames that

Harlem Renaissance poet and activist Paul Laurence Dunbar's text expresses love and admiration: "Thou art my lute, by thee I sing, – my being is attuned to thee. Thou settest all my words a-wing, and

The picture of the famed snow-covered woods comes to life in this serene setting of Robert Frost's well-known poem. For mixed divisi choir and piano with optional cello, this lovely work effectively

The elegant text by Byron finds a gentle harp accompaniment and lush choral textures in this new setting. Flowing, singable lines and rich harmonies make the piece accessible to choirs and audiences

"To share the stars with you once more ... To hold your life within my heart." This lyrical and emotive work expresses grief and longing to see again a loved one who has passed on. Sweeping melodic phrases

Here is a beautiful love song, passionate and stirring. The bittersweet lyrics are of events that happen on "a golden day." In a modern a cappella style with lots of closely moving harmonies, this is a

Opening and closing with Debussy's Arabesque No. 1, the artistic piano accompaniment provides a flowing texture that propels the lovely lyrical lines of the choral parts along in this original work. This

Showcasing the power of music to ease burdens and still sorrows, this lyrical original work presents a full range of dynamics, textures, and harmonies along with an artistic flowing piano accompaniment.

A strong unifying text from Colleen Carhuff states "No notes are as connected as the souls that sing them, and no soul is happier than when surrounded by their friends. We are one!" A wonderful choice for

Crafted for the BYU Men's Chorus, this setting of the classic Dvorak melody with a text from William Arms Fisher glides serenely through a lush harmonization as it longs for home. Their original version is

Set in a contemporary a cappella style, Heather Lane's text sparkles with scat-syllable vocables and an interesting vocal line that passes through the upper and lower voices as the parts imitate and respond