Secular Choral Concert Music

Robert Fuller Murray's text about the importance of music and song is given a full-fledged contemporary a cappella setting that both concert choirs and a cappella groups will enjoy. Utilizing vocal

Joining together in song, this powerful and dynamic original work encourages perseverance in the face of adversity. The message of the text is powerful and affirming and is enhanced with rich harmonic

"I'm the feet that march for justice, I'm the hands that can help a friend. I'm the heart that beats for kindness, I'm the words that can heal and mend." Using compelling metaphorical language and a

This touching piece for choirs of all ages offers a wish for the world to find the hope, peace, and love that it needs. With easily learned memorable melodies and a bridge featuring hints of "star light,

Celebrating the youth of the world and the future that they will create, this beautiful original work has a message of unity and hope. Designed with the possibility of combining the various voicings for a

Full of beautiful choral harmonies and lyrical voice leading, this piece provides a taste of advanced choral singing within an overall accessible setting. This emotionally-charged concert piece will tug at

"I want to jump into the sky. Fly!" This original concert work is filled with exuberance as it weaves through different musical sections in a celebration of following dreams and aspirations. With a deftly

This energetic and rhythmic setting of the Sara Teasdale text is a true standout! With both a contemporary a cappella feel and artistic choral integrity, this is a piece that directors will love teaching,

This reflective musical setting brings Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s text to life. Featuring a cascading a cappella introduction, this approachable work is a an ideal way to celebrate the power that

"For when I sing, ten thousand voices follow and fill the world with hopeful melody." With a rich choral fabric supported by a brilliant piano part, this piece embodies the positive message of the power of

With a mystical harmonic soundscape that lends itself to the transcendental character of the various text sources, this simple yet deep work centers around concepts of strengthening our human experience

This modern concert piece was inspired by those who leave us too soon and reminds us that they live on in our memories. A unison melody cascades into falling treble harmonies, then picks up with a rhythmic

This setting of one of Robert Frost's most well-known poems has great educational value, teaching lyricism, musicality, and the poetic connection. In a strophic form, it begins in unison, easing into clever

"The pure, the bright, the beautiful ... the striving after better hopes ... these things shall never die." The positive and affirming words of Charles Dickens are richly set for lower voices. Beginning

"Golden slumbers kiss your eyes, smiles await you when you rise." Sung from the perspective of a parent or loved one to their young charge, this charming piece has a sweet melody with simple vocal lines

Omnia sol temperat, "the sun warms everything," comes from a verse of Latin found in Carmina Burana. The composer's English text speaks to the human need to anchor words of love and commitment in

Carefully crafted vocal lines combine in lush harmony in this easy and effective introduction into modern a cappella singing. A beautiful text paired with an artistic setting gives the perfect opportunity

A song of hope for the future, this well-crafted piece is great for young mixed choirs, with conservative ranges, interesting lines to sing in each part, and a warm section of harmony with a key change

"Rise, and feel your power. Rise, this is your hour." Driving rhythms, contemporary harmonies, and a catchy refrain complete this Mark Hayes original. It is a confident, inspirational message of "seizing

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." The timeless poetry of Robert Frost is poignantly captured in this beautiful setting for mixed

This setting of the well-known Elizabethan poem utilizes contemporary harmonies and a tightly knit choral fabric to exude the emotions of the text. River-themed ostinati and cascading sixteenth notes in the

This exceptional early work of E. E. Cummings enjoys a unique musical setting that effectively captures its raw energy and exquisite peace with diverse choral textures and divisi in all parts. "Eruptive

Sensitive vocal lines and embracing harmonies highlight and enhance the subtle nuances of this beloved poem by William Butler Yeats. "When you are old and gray and full of sleep... murmur a little sadly how