SATB Secular Concert Choral Music

William Blake's poem is one that is often analyzed because of the symbolism in his words. In the same way that the sunflower follows in search of the sun, so do we search for meaning in life. The music

From "Bravo" - a musical about the Holocaust and World War II, this song has the energy and flow of a tune for the theater. The lyrics tell of the search for meaning, hope and light in the time of darkness

Simplicity often gives way to purity and beauty, and that is the case with James Gossler's setting of this Irish room blessing.  Serving as a concert closer or benediction, the words bring peace and

In this nuanced piece for experienced ensembles, the audience is invited to "hear my voice pierce the ceiling of the waves" as expressed by close harmonies and artistic text painting. Taken from the Book of

The music of Dvorak seems to be gaining in popularity and we are proud to have a Dvorak series in our catalog. The "evening blessing" paints a picture of rural Czechoslovakia, a girl writing love songs, a

Now available in a new edition, this classic setting of a text by Walt Whitman was originally published in 1964. Vivid harmonic colors and dramatic dynamics intensify the imagery of the words as they

This much-loved Schubert song has been musically enhanced with a new English translation, arranged for mixed voices with a new clarinet obbligato. The original German is provided and in either language it

This piece is unusual in that the choir is accompanied by a solo cello.  Yet, that is precisely part of the piece's charm. The cello is so descriptive, sometimes providing the foundation, other times

This setting of the beloved poem by Sara Teasdale features wide ranges and soaring vocal lines for your advanced ensemble. Beginning gently, the texture continues to expand to an emotional zenith and ends

The words are simple - they will cry peace where there is no peace - but the setting of the music is rhythmic and dynamic. The repetitions make sense as the words move on to "joy" and "love," and you

The words are simple - "They will cry peace where there is no peace" - but the setting of the music is rhythmic and dynamic. The repetitions make sense as the words move on to "joy" and "love," and you

Dvorak is well known for his folk song settings, but this lullaby is his own tune - and his earthy roots emerge from the melody of this secular part song. A great selection for more advanced ensembles.

Stephen Bock's poignant text asks where a loved one has gone now that death has come. With its rising motives, this setting for unaccompanied mixed divisi chorus and two soloists beautifully captures the