SATB Secular Concert Choral Music

Highly rhythmic in both accompaniment and voices with independent vocal lines, this work simply radiates energy with a message of hope and empowerment: "To the stars through difficulties, look upward, move

This a cappella setting of words of assurance from the English mystic Julian of Norwich is as relevant today as ever. Sustained, independent vocal lines create lovely harmonies, and the powerful lyrics make

Amor Vincit Omnia - "love conquers all" - is a poignant, lush and lyrical adaptation of a text whose theme expresses endless hope in the power of love. Singers will delight in the well-constructed,

Now available for mixed, treble, or male choirs, this original work contains lyric, legato vocal lines which unfold to reveal a subtle interplay between voices, interwoven with piano and an optional

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

Soul Rejoicing opens with the stormy image of a band of horsemen riding fiercely in the darkness of a moonless night. Thus, with the sounds of pounding hooves and riders' shouts, begins

This a cappella homophonic setting of the well-known Christopher Marlowe text, in compound meter, is lilting and enchanting yet accessible. Choirs of varying abilities will enjoy success as they explore the

Alfred Lord Tennyson's inspiring and beloved text receives a tender setting for mixed divisi choirs. Ray's innovative use of text painting, coupled with lush harmonies and supported by an artistic piano

A creative setting of Cuban Jose Marti's heartfelt poem in the original Spanish. The carefully crafted melody and choral parts offer countless opportunities to explore musical phrasing, tone building, and

Through the text, the singers are encouraged to examine the numerous aspects and challenges of their lives with positivity, and to always "dance your dance." Always moving forward, with the feel of one beat

Coty Raven Morris' powerful poetry is set to harmonically rich music, pairing together perfectly to share this impactful message. With accessible percussion, this piece for the advanced a cappella mixed

This setting of the powerful poem by Siegfried Sassoon offers great hope as jubilant voices are "suddenly lifted - and beauty came." Not to be overlooked, this is the perfect piece for an advanced mixed

This powerful message is about mustering the courage to leap from one stage of life into the next. Melodic lines are juxtaposed with a lively piano accompaniment creating bold expressiveness and strong

Absolutely beautiful, this a cappella original was inspired by the colors and nostalgia of the Kansas prairie in autumn. Lonely, empty spaces in the fading landscape evoke conflicting feelings of

Selected as a finalist in the 2017 Ithaca College Choral Composition Contest, this piece is, at its core, a lush and inspirational anthem to music. Not to be overlooked for the developing mixed choir.

Incorporating the chant melody from the introit of the Requiem in the Liber Usualis with a unique juxtaposition of that requiem text and the modern E.E. Cummings poem [i carry your heart

Using text from Amy Carmichael's epic poem Illumination, this work captures the essence of the text in both the vocals and the accompaniment, bringing forward the feelings of "unsatisfied" and

The joyful, cascading introduction begins from a unison note, setting the tone for this setting of the famous Teasdale poem. Like a heartbeat, the rhythmic call and response between treble and tenor-bass is

This gospel-flavored selection is a call to remove the artificial barriers people create to separate "us" from "them." Accessible ranges make the work especially suitable for combined choirs. Gently

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

Reinforced by a driving piano accompaniment, the inspiring text "We follow the light that shines in the darkness" is made musically poignant through the confident vocal line. A few Latin phrases are