Secular Concert Openers and Closers

Give your younger students a taste of real classical music with this terrific festival opening selection arranged just for them. Feature a trio of soloists or a small group along with distinctive choral

A collaboration between choral icons Joseph Martin and Mark Hayes produced this inspirational concert work that would be a great opener. The music-themed text is a powerful advocate for our art form, and

Exuberant energy and driving rhythmic excitement fill this original concert setting of the traditional Latin text. It's a terrific opening number with vibrant mixed meters and a contrasting middle section

A driving piano accompaniment sets up the joyous English text of celebration that begins with a stately expression of "Cantate Domino!" Mixed meter helps create energy, which is contrasted with a lyrical

Developing choirs will love opening their concert or festival performance with this joyful work. Some simple mixed meter and a driving minor feel are accented by the rhythmic melodic delivery and handclaps