SATB Secular Concert Openers and Closers

A tuneful Quaker melody is transformed with additional music and original text, creating a playful and thoughtful work celebrating the love of friendship. Beginning with the simple melody, the piece

This upbeat a cappella piece is truly a celebration. Including vocal percussion throughout, the dynamic rhythms, contrasting sections, interplay between the vocal lines and the text "Therefore, let's enjoy

A big, bold piano introduction sets the stage for this powerful and inspirational song. "Let the harmonies of freedom ring" is a message for this time and all times. The gospel feel of this original song

Very fun to sing, this optimistic piece is characterized by catchy, singable melodies and a syncopated rhythmic drive in the vocal and piano writing. The text celebrates the lifelong relationships created

It's the perfect show opener! Audiences young and old will enjoy this theme from The Bugs Bunny Show in an expanded arrangement for choirs of all ages!

Premiered at Carnegie Hall, this is the ultimate choral for musical unity! Set in a very rhythmic style with optional percussion parts, it can be sung a cappella or with piano. The text is a wonderful mix

This South African song is believed to have originated during the difficult Apartheid years and performed as a peaceful protest song. Tuba is translated as "a dove," and the call and response texture makes

Skip the droll opening announcement about cell phones and sing this instead! Based on Pachelbel's Canon - which, face it, everyone loves - this piece will make a lovely concert opener that also serves a

Based on primary source material, this dynamic arrangement of the traditional spiritual brings great gospel flavor in the chosen harmonies and excellent piano accompaniment. Upbeat and powerful, you can add

"We are the sounds of singing; bringing people together. We’ll take you places you’d like to go ...making the world a bit better." The music carries this vital message in a rhythmic compound

With words and music by Henry Leck, the artistic director of Music for All, this is a song about the passion for making music. The music is big and bold and the text is heartfelt.

This song of praise from South Africa has vocal parts that are accessible and repetitive, so learning the initial rhythms and texts makes this a quick learn. Adding a soloist or percussion will take this

Based on the poem Dreams by Paul Laurence Dunbar, one of the first African American poets to gain national prominence and recognition, this inspiring gospel-style concert work sings of the strength

The consummate concert closer! "A sound of hope, a sound of peace, a sound that celebrates and speaks what we believe. A sound of love, a sound so strong. It's amazing what is given when we share a song.

"May you always remember when the shadows fall, you do not walk alone." This ethereal setting of a traditional Irish blessing is scored in a variety of voicings with piano. Deft strokes of Celtic styling