Secular Choral Concert Music

Lightning strikes in the dark of night! A house in the Italian countryside appears and disappears in an instant. Take your audience and singers on a spellbinding journey that is as relentless as a building

Reflections on life from beginning to end in this text by Stephen Rew are paired with a beautifully meandering melody in a satisfying musical journey. A tender piano accompaniment and lovely harmonic

Boundless energy leaps off the page in this joyful reminder of the role that inspiration plays in our lives. The Star Poem, based on George Parsons Lathrop's original work, tells the tale of

A contemporary choral work blending elements of pop and traditional choral music, this piece provides an opportunity to prominently feature several soloists. Themes of love and visibility for individuals

Titled with a Somali word used in Kenyan refugee camps, this piece touches upon a refugee's dream of resettlement as well as experiences of despair and struggle. A repetitive four-note motif and interplay

This is an evocative, folk-like setting of Yeats' poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree. The modal vocal writing is both simple and sophisticated and always expressive of the yearning in Yeats' words.

A powerful plea for unity and understanding in a deeply divided world, this original work is a choral showpiece with a timely message. Moving lyrics are underpinned by a stirring melody, rich choral

A memorable rhythmic melody sets Christina Rossetti's well-known text in this exciting concert work that will find a natural home at fall or winter concerts. Offering many teaching opportunities, choirs can

Written as a parting gift from teacher to students, this piece is a message of love and hope for the future. Unison and repeated motifs make it easy to learn, and it is sure to tug on the heartstrings in

Ideal as an opening concert or festival selection for developing choirs, this original work celebrates the power that music has to unite us all. With text in both English and French, this uplifting

"Will we ever reach the horizon? This is not the end, it is just the beginning." Ideal for final concerts and graduation events, this inspiring original work is a sophisticated yet approachable selection

This simple song of gratitude celebrates a plentiful bounty of good things. It begins and ends sweetly, building to a sweeping descant-topped refrain. It's an expressive way to offer thanks at your concert

Offering the reassurance that only nature can bring, this original concert work reminds us that at the end of every day, there will be stars. A lilting piano motive weaves and supports the cascading

Featuring a text by John Jacobson and a simple Latin phrase meaning "love is everything," this original work is a powerful song of unity with a world-music vibe. The body percussion and optional conga part

In recent years, our addiction to our devices has negatively affected our ability to focus and to connect with each other. This piece explores the perils of technology addiction and offers hope through

Lovely lyrical melodic lines are paired with Sara Teasdale's text that celebrates the beauty of life. Available in a variety of voicings, it is an ideal piece to develop tone, phrasing, and artistry in

"I am you are me...." This innovative original uses a clever text and pop-style music to create an environment of togetherness among members of the choir. Community - that's what it's all about. Each vocal

Using words from the poem Courage by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, this energetic and uplifting original work features ostinatos that propel the piece forward with excitement. An engaging piece that is

Joyful and welcoming, this accessible piece uses melodies and countermelodies that layer to partner together in an easily achieved three-part harmonic setting. A buoyant, Baroque-style piano accompaniment

Can words set to a melody communicate more emotion than words alone? This lyrical and uplifting ballad explores the profoundly beautiful ways that emotions can be expressed when lyrics are set to music and

This song of encouragement celebrates achievement and goal setting. Instilling a sense of confidence, this song encourages us to dream big and set our aim high! Flexibly set so that it can be sung in either

A canon written in the 18th century, this arrangement highlights the lilting character of the early Classical period. It is very easily learned because each part sings the melody of the canon. Bright and

A wonderful selection for graduation and year-end concerts, this piece demonstrates that our future is in our hands. Based on a quote from Victorian-era poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, this inspirational