Secular Choral Concert Music

"We create tomorrow by learning from today." An inspirational expression of unity and tolerance, teaching moments abound in this a cappella concert work with lush harmonies supporting the depth of its

A well-loved Emily Dickinson poem is skillfully set in this a cappella setting for lower voices. Rich texture is achieved without extensive divisi, and intuitive part writing builds to a satisfying climax.

Capturing the importance of the Eloise Greenfield poem and the dramatic story of Harriet Tubman's life, this original work also includes the spirituals If I Got My Ticket and Go

A modern flair highlights this piece with lyrics from Raise Your Voice Labs, an organization created to help people all over the world both speak and sing their truths. A soulful solo line, straightforward

This piece speaks of new beginnings and the hope that accompanies them. Perfect for any graduation or celebration of moving on, or as a tribute to a departing friend, the sensitive part-writing and

Here is a new song in a concert pop style that celebrates the spirit to "fight for the right to be me." The chorus proclaims "I will fly, I will soar, I'll be free." Led by an affirming solo with intuitive

Sara Teasdale's poem melds the natural world and the personal world in ways that still resonate today. A reflective a cappella opening gives way to an energetic and syncopated groove that is well suited to

Celebrating the time of youth when the body is full of life, this song explores the aging process and how our memories can provide strength and joy from earlier days. The music is simple and accessible to

This is a rhythmic, contemporary gospel-style anthem featuring the words of Maya Angelou, charging all of us to take responsibility for making our communities safe, supportive, and just. Reinforced by a

As we read the Harper text, we hear excitement for the journey ahead tempered by the knowledge of past and present injustices, all leading to the hope of music that will inspire people to build a lasting

This is the stand-alone third movement from the powerful suite You Are Enough, which hopes to open conversations about mental health. With a modern musical-theater quality, it expresses its

Written as a tribute for a loved one's wedding, this passionate text from the Song of Solomon is captured beautifully in the music.

This selection is about a transgender woman's dream in which she feels that no matter her struggles, everything will be okay. With inspirational lyrics, "I will not let fear become my beacon," this piece is

Given everything our communities, choir, and world have experienced recently, we could all use a bit of light! This music encourages us to tend to our hearts and to others, remembering that each of us has

First conceived as a solo art song by English composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, here the arranger has left the soaring melody intact as well as the piano accompaniment. Often called "Black Mahler," this

This piece creates opportunities for success for young tenors and basses at all stages of the changing voice. The poetry of Sara Teasdale provides a theme of beauty, longing, and the quest for love that is

Composed in honor of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. With satirical lyrics, liberation and empowerment are the

A fiery text by Robert Bode, an optional descant piano, and a fierce musical setting are the ingredients for this memorable tour de force for your choir.

William Ernest Henley's powerful text is set in an equally strong setting for tenor-bass choirs. Beginning with the opening text that is chanted with random entrances over the dramatic piano part and

This song of happiness and celebration of the human experience is set in a minor key. The harmonic language acknowledges that we can't have joy without recognizing its opposite. The undertones point out

Written in answer to a call for connection in troubled times, this song is about persistence, community, and moving ahead. "One foot in front of the other" is a metaphor for determination and forward

If you say the name, you're prompted to learn the story. Promote inclusivity and awareness with Say Her Name, written specifically to highlight elements of the Kwanzaa ceremony. Featuring body

This musical setting of the Thomas Dekker poem employs warm, lush harmonic language along with a lovely lyrical treatment of this familiar bedtime poem. This wonderful addition to treble literature was

Using a text by contemporary poet Asher Harris, the composer explores the challenges we face when far from home. A feeling of rubato throughout suggests a constant yearning, and thorny harmonics urge us to