SATB Secular Concert Openers and Closers

A dynamic a cappella world music selection featuring a call and response solo, optional improvised percussion and movement, and a divided choir option. The song is a traditional South African celebratory

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

Inspired by Psalm 133, composer Michael John Trotta has written a lovely a cappella piece that celebrates the unity of brotherhood among all people. This calm, sonorous work is the perfect choice for a

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

This final movement of Songs for the Journey is set to the traditional Irish blessing, "May the road rise up to meet you."

Commissioned for a premiere performance at the Texas Music Educators Association 2000 convention, Joseph Martin's Come to the Music is alive and electric with driving rhythm, memorable melodies,

Beautifully capturing the essence of a traditional Gaelic blessing, this original setting evokes the natural tranquility of a "gentle night" where the "moon and stars pour their healing light on you." The

Siegfried Sassoon's text depicts the unbridled joy at the end of the First World War mixed with bittersweet sorrow. The final phrase, "the singing will never be done" hints at the irony of this joy amid

This high-energy piece in a contemporary style is perfect as an opener in a concert or festival setting. Featuring a Latin text, the opening fanfare-like section leads to a contrapuntal middle section

Written with joyful exuberance, this Gloria setting contains both homophonic writing and interplay between the vocal parts. Add the optional trumpet for even more festivity in concerts or services at any

Inspiring and uplifting! This setting of John Magee Jr.'s text works as a closer, festival piece, or for graduations. With accessible ranges and a buoyant piano accompaniment, developing mixed and treble

This tremendously fun arrangement of a South African greeting song exclaims, "Iyo hlonolofatsa, Ka lebitso la ntate," which translates as, "Bless everything in the name of the Father." Featuring a soloist,

This dramatic piece filled with rhythmic ostinatos and mixed meters is energetic, powerful, and creative; it truly brings the text to life. Excellent opener, closer, or even as the centerpiece of any choral

An exuberant setting of a traditional Latin text that would make a dynamic concert or festival opener! Contemporary, syncopated choral harmonies, shifting meter and a driving piano accompaniment set the

This arrangement of the lesser-known spiritual Long Fare You Well builds on the expressive melody by incorporating fragments of the tune throughout the choral writing and culminates in a glorious

A tender prayer, sensitively set to music, the gentle accompaniment and simple, lyrical voice parts combine to create one of the sweetest anthems your choir will ever sing. A chamber ensemble includes full

As a concert closer, signature piece, encore or graduation song, this a cappella original is a little gem!  "Days come, days go.  We try to take the time to let love grow.  Don't ignore the

Quoting the spiritual Music in the Air, this piece features a driving gospel energy, lush harmonic color, intriguing counterpoint, and a dynamic piano part. The text talks about how singing

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

Got peanut butter? Choirs will love singing this ode to the classic sandwich staple while battling their conductor for the coveted jars. Movement and staging suggestions are provided to make this novelty a

William Henry Davies' text is given a driving, rhythmic setting that encourages singer and listener alike to "sing out!" their songs of joy. The contrasting middle section is undergirded with rhythmic