Secular Choral Concert Music

"I dream a world where man no other man will scorn, where love will bless the earth and peace its paths adorn..." The introspective and contemplative lyrics of the great African-American poet Langston

"And this shall be for music, when no one else is near, such a fine song for singing, the rare song to hear!" And such a fine song this is, through the marriage of memorable music to Robert Louis

This jubilant, accessible original will add flourish and excitement to your performance. The strong opening theme leads to a colorful contrasting middle section, and the buoyant recapitulation propels the

Victor Johnson's stunning setting of Sara Teasdale's immortal poem is beautifully expressive and packed with heartfelt emotion and sensitivity. An artful accompaniment showcases richly woven harmonies and

This powerful and inspirational work sings of "hope" described through the phases of life, such as a newborn's cry, the laughter of children, the ashes of the fire of love that has died, the quiet comfort

Choirs will enjoy exploring the colors and textures of this exuberant celebration of sound! Using only vocables to imitate the timbre of an electric guitar, developing or smaller choirs will love rehearsing

This whimsical and energetic original is a creative programming delight! Throughout the piece, both piano and voices emulate the gentle and playful rhythms of falling rain, and the ending unfolds with a

Commissioned by the Cincinnati Children's Choir Festival, this delightful work is written in the style of a madrigal and is absolutely infectious. It is a marvelous, accessible choice for young choirs and

Younger and developing choirs will build important choral skills with this flowing setting of acclaimed writer Paul Laurence Dunbar's poem Sunset. Well crafted for the changing voice, composer

This artful original work celebrates the friendship between a bird and a child who both feel like outsiders. When they sing a duet, the exuberant spirit of their song brings everyone together. Your treble

This 19th-century soldiers' song paints a humorous view of army life and will be a fun tongue-in-cheek novelty for a young male choir! Great staging and choreography adds a comedic touch to your next

This traditional fiddle tune is a rollicking celebration of Americana in this well-crafted arrangement for younger mixed choirs. Perform with a live fiddler or the recorded bluegrass track for a spectacular

This reflective poetry by Sara Teasdale forms the lyric framework for this lovely two-part setting. Ideal for encouraging a light head voice tone, phrasing and dynamic contrast in young choirs.

Commissioned for the Kansas All-State Honor Choir, Forever Music speaks of music's power to uplift and heal. Perfect for advocacy and for Music in Our Schools Month, this emotionally charged

"Music lifts sad spirits. Music calms the angry souls." Sing of the glorious gifts of music! In a delightful mix of simple and compound meters, the vibrant, rhythmically driven vocal lines and piano

Combining a plaintive Irish carol tune with an emotional text, Ruth Elaine Schram portrays the true spirit of the season with rich imagery of a magical winter night. "No strangers walk this pathway, but

Esteemed composer Z. Randall Stroope realizes the profound, soul-searching words of Tennyson's "Ulysses" in a grand and expansive setting. Premiered in Carnegie Hall, Soulspeak is an

Pepper Choplin's artful original text centers on the healing power of love. With music that is reminiscent of the melodic contours of a Schubert art song, this piece supports a full sound from ensembles of

Hope is the Breath of Music fully displays Victor Johnson’s ability to write for women’s voices. With text that speaks of the power that music has to lift our spirits, this exquisite

"Electric fingers reaching, reaching, skipping, darting, fleeting, tapping on the clouds..." The vivid imagery and word painting in this creative original are further sparked by dynamic contrasts, rhythmic

This splendid marriage of text and tune vividly portrays our eternal quest to connect with nature. Especially suited for Earth Day celebrations but appropriate year-round, listener and singer alike are in

"We come from many places. We come with many dreams..." Sally and Jay's heartfelt text reminds us of the impact of singing together, which serves as a symbol of our unity. The memorable hook and important

This moving anthem of hope, embraced by choirs around the world for many years, is now available in this new arrangement with piano or orchestra accompaniment. Lush choral writing and an inspired

Soaring melodic lines, lush harmonies and an artfully crafted accompaniment grace this gorgeous piece, based on a poem by Edgar Allan Poe. The cello obbligato adds a special touch to this inspiring and