Sacred Choral Concert Music

This a cappella setting of a familiar sacred text provides a beautiful moment for personal reflection. With careful attention to detail and voice leading, this piece may be sung with or without a soloist or

This festive original setting of the traditional Latin text captures the essence of joyful admiration of God. Both solemn and majestic, pensive and jubilant, the a cappella sonorities expressed and explored

Arranged as a joyful processional, this 14th-century Latin motet can be sung completely a cappella or accompanied by hand drum and tambourine. This short work includes an optional repeating section that may

This heartfelt piece reminds us that goodbyes are as filled with gratitude and hope as they are sad. Great intimacy is achieved in this unaccompanied setting with the use of solo voices and lush chords as

"May the roads rise up to meet you, may the winds be always at your back... until we meet again." Available in a cappella and accompanied versions, the lovely choral texture utilizes straightforward rhythms

Jubilation fills the air in this superb a cappella concert work for treble voices. Exciting melodic motives are passed from section to section, and skillful vocal writing aids in introducing independent

This short but soaring "Amen" can be sung a cappella or accompanied with the simple piano part included. Try it as a benediction, a choral reflection, or as a short farewell to close a service or

This jubilant original work presents a Latin and then English paraphrase of Psalm 100. An ideal way to open a concert or service, this a cappella setting radiates joy with sturdy, well-balanced choral

A gorgeous setting of the well-known English prayer text. Available in a variety of voicings, this blessing is a wonderful way to conclude a service or performance.

This beautiful historic Irish blessing is a prayer that is well known and loved the world over. Set with a peaceful rhythmic simplicity, this expressive a cappella setting allows the text to shine through,

Alexander Carmichael's "Carmina Gadelica" is a six-volume set of various prayers, songs, poems, invocations, and other lore he collected over a close to 50-year period (1860-1909) in the Gaelic speaking

This energetic and spirited piece alternates between call-and-response sections and homophonic ones, exhibiting an ABA form overall. It is a great opener to any concert. Composed for the Columbus

This work is an energetic reimagining of timeless text and tune from the 12th-century poet, composer, and philosopher Hildegard of Bingen. The marriage of the Caritas Abunda chant with a text taken

Reese's a cappella canon, based on a descending D major scale, is fantastic for teaching unison singing, reinforcing part singing, and developing choral tone, all within the framework of conservative ranges

Choral ensembles always find such joy in singing music by a composer who truly understands the voice and the choral art. With logical voice leadings in and out of thorny places, creative use of independent

A simple a cappella setting of Fiona Macleod's traditional text that invokes the peace and stillness of nature. The choral parts move gently with extended cluster chord cadences and some simple divisi. This

A lovely and accessible arrangement based on the traditional Irish Blessing for a cappella mixed choirs. This well-known choral benediction is an excellent choice for end of the year concerts or

Singers and audiences alike will be satisfied by this powerful, richly scored Christmas fanfare by Victor C. Johnson. The traditional Gloria in excelsis Deo text makes this an approachable and appropriate

A fanfare-like choral setting for SATB chorus with divisi, this sacred text from the Psalms sparkles with fresh harmonies in a dynamic modern setting. A cappella throughout, with an optional part for string

The text from the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi is perhaps one of the most gorgeous and thought-provoking ever written. The classic Allen Pote setting has been arranged for a cappella mixed choir in a

From Three Motets for Unaccompanied Choirs, this work for SSATBB voices is a strong contest/festival selection for mature choirs.