Secular Choral Concert Music

With beautiful intuitive writing and contemporary a cappella harmonies that are innovative without being overly challenging, this original work brings a fresh, empowering perspective to each day. Uplifting

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

Boundless energy leaps off the page in this joyful reminder of the role that inspiration plays in our lives. The Star Poem, based on George Parsons Lathrop's original work, tells the tale of

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

This uplifting song is a powerful work of affirmation and inclusion that supports our shared spiritual heritage. "If I dance with the storm, I'll be safe in your arms." A fantastic concert finale! The SATB

Based on a text by Brian Newhouse, this creative work reminds us that water is perhaps the most essential and powerful element in nature. Pitches and rhythms in the piece help create a vivid picture of the

Henry van Dyke's text about the nature of time passing is creatively set in this a cappella work with percussion. The rhythms in the percussion represent a clockwork rhythm that gives way to a heartbeat as

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.

Originally conceived as an instrumental piece, this expression of memories of past relationships and difficult experiences evolved into a soulful work for soloist, guitar, improvised cajon, and divisi

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

Energetic, uplifting, and declarative, this original concert work reminds the listener to live in joy despite hardship and circumstance. Joyful rhythms dance over the piano accompaniment throughout, and an

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

A standout solo carries this piece along in a contemporary a cappella style, supported by the choir's arpeggiated vocal line. Comfortable vocal ranges and poignant verses encapsulate the yearning sentiment

Experience a compelling arrangement of classic Americana. This captivating rendition promises an unforgettable musical journey, perfect for school and collegiate choirs seeking timeless elegance.

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

Emily Dickinson's familiar poem abounds with symbolism as the hope of a bird is brought to life. The musical setting utilizes a fluttering accompaniment, interesting harmonies, and a flowing melodic line