Secular Choral Concert Music

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alternating between quiet and fervent, this music struggles to give form to memories that exist no longer as sharp images but as blurry clouds. With a piano part that never quite settles as it reaches back

In Shakespeare's play The Tempest, Caliban is a character who is half human and half monster. In spite of his wild personality he nonetheless delivers the beautiful lines found in this text as if

From the Gounod opera "Faust." Here, young Valentin's heartfelt prayer abounds with conflicting emotions, offering singers an opportunity to consider the devotional yet enthusiastic text and operatic style

Commissioned by the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club, here is a passionate tour de force for tenor-bass choirs. Full of rubato and with a text that is powerful while at the same time sensitive, this

Powerful lyrics by the composer tell the story of acceptance and belonging. Melodic with contemporary harmonies, this is perfect in a themed concert addressing people's joys and concerns.

Robert Bode's text infuses this original song with a message of music advocacy and appreciation. The rhythmic piano accompaniment sets up a nice groove in the compound meter for the choral parts to stretch

Deeply expressive, an old poem is treated with rich harmonies to become a moving closer for concerts or festivals. Written with an ear to the a cappella glee club tradition, the incorporation of Dvorak's