Secular Choral Concert Music

A powerful call to justice, this work reminds us that in order for hope to survive, every day we need to work toward peace. A free-flowing solo is followed by the layering of rhythmic ostinatos, building

Four rhythmic ostinatos underscore the lilting melody in this work scored for a cappella mixed choir and solo or small group. Speaking to the hope found in each child that's born, this piece reminds each of

Originally composed as a dance theater piece, this sobering work should maintain a strict tempo. Written for a cappella mixed choir, the dense harmonic texture and drastic dynamic shifts help deliver the

Also set as a children's book, this powerful text quite literally sings itself. With a divided bass ostinato and accessible harmonies, this a cappella work is a poignant tool to help young people discover

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

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.

An original contemporary a cappella work, this beautiful composition with a propulsive time signature mixes with lush and ever-present vocal textures and handclaps. Ideal for either a cappella groups or

"Echoes of peace. Echoes of love. Echoes of hope. We are echoes." This dynamic original work explores a variety of textures in a contemporary a cappella setting created by overlapping echoes of vocal lines

An ambient a cappella opening gives way to an accompanied texture for mixed choir with full divisi in this setting of Sara Teasdale's text. The metaphor of the ocean's tide symbolizes life's ups and downs;

Combining modern and traditional styles, this easily singable a cappella piece is just lovely! The mix of calm, sustained passages and driving rhythmic components creates a radiant sound that repeatedly

Langston Hughes' oft-set text is given a fresh lyrical setting in this commission for the American Choral Directors Association. With a flowing piano accompaniment, sweeping melodic lines, lush harmonies,

An inspired text is joined with a heartfelt melody to create a truly musical experience for mixed choirs. With sensitive vocal writing and an artistic yet supportive accompaniment, this gentle reminder of

A beautiful poem written by Charles Anthony Silvestri during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic is set here to evocative music, capturing feelings of isolation and longing - particularly longing for voices

This reimagining of Stevie Wonder's hit song brings a completely fresh take to a familiar tune. Inspired by the power of Wonder's poetry and spiritual message, the arrangement takes a stirring and creative

Sara Teasdale's lyric poem looks to the stars for serenity and promise, and this handsome setting is superbly crafted by noted composer Frank Ticheli. Tasteful harmonic suspensions and rich choral textures

This moving selection features a smoothly flowing harmonic texture that courses throughout the piece. Warm and enveloping, The Song You Loved will be the song you love singing, whether it be for

Here is a spectacular concert arrangement of this classic song from "The Wizard of Oz." With a grand piano opening which captures the orchestration from the full score followed by the tender vocal

Experience a captivating new melody to Silent Night as hints of the timeless Christmas carol STILLE NACHT are interwoven throughout. Graceful choral parts capture the tenderness of the beloved

Robert Frost's celebrated poem finds a worthy home in this lush musical setting. The melodic lines mirror the travelled road, and the rich divisi harmonies bring a depth and poignancy to the lyrics that

This tender Norwegian folk melody has been set in a wonderful a cappella setting for divisi chioir and given a new English text by Charley Anthony Silvestri. Octave doublings and softly echoing choral

With a fresh, contemporary feel, this selection brings an uplifting message of hope and friendship through times of darkness. With its wide appeal, it is available in several voicings, including the Ember

In a style that is equal parts contemporary and historic, this unique concert work employs a variety of vocal styles, including contemporary a cappella, overtone singing, vocal jazz, and shape note/sacred

In this stunning work, sweeping melodic lines and at times unexpected harmonies envelop a text from Rainer Maria Rilke translated into English. Beautifully depicting the text, the lines allow for the rise

Following on the heels of the wildly popular Baba Yetu, Christopher Tin brings us a wonderful new piece from the soundtrack of the video game Civilization VI. In Italian, with sweeping choral lines