Secular Choral Concert Music

Focusing on hope and joy through the imagery of light, this piece is rhythmic and up-tempo with an exciting piano accompaniment.

Serving as a reminder to be grateful, the soaring piano part conjures up images of birds flying south for winter, falling leaves, and violent thunderstorms, while the descending melody brings with it a

This piece is a reflection on the transient nature of existence and the importance of living in the present moment. Accessible vocal writing supported by an energetic and purposeful piano accompaniment

This new melody for the How Can I Keep from Singing? text is gentle and thoughtful. The easy lyricism in these phrases will assist your singers in hearing the familiar words in a new way.

Everyday imagery comes to life; pictures of smoke trailing from chimneys up to the sky weave through a charming melody and accompaniment. This is a great selection for choirs learning how to sing in two

A call to mindfulness in our busy lives: we could hear city trees play the same beautiful music their country-dwelling counterparts do if we would only take a moment to stand under them and listen. This

In times of trial, there is great comfort in being held. Robert Bode's encouraging text reflects upon the ways in which all things are held together. The gentle ballad setting is lyrical and approachable,

This work paints a picture of Sara Teasdale's Winter Dusk landscape tied to the thoughts of one solemnly reflecting on deep themes. A new and different take on a winter concert piece with an

This highly artistic work is a particularly good choice for winter programs. The melody is shared and passed between voices, and the piano supports it all with sounds of snow and wind in steady rhythms.

Stephen Bock's poignant text asks where a loved one has gone now that death has come. With its rising motives, this setting for unaccompanied mixed divisi chorus and two soloists beautifully captures the

A rich choral tapestry and artistic piano accompaniment embrace the traditional melody in this setting of the Irish Blessing text. Flowing and lyrical with attractive harmonic movement, this is accessible

This setting of the beloved poem by Sara Teasdale features wide ranges and soaring vocal lines for your advanced ensemble. Beginning gently, the texture continues to expand to an emotional zenith and ends

This piece demonstrates impressive range and variety. Clustered harmonies, independent vocal lines, ostinatos, lyrical solos, and vocally produced sound effects are all showcased in this artistic setting

This 1862 work displays superb control of Coleridge-Taylor's text setting, accents, and dynamics, creating vocal lines as natural as speech. In complementary harmony with Rosetti's text, voice exchanges and

"We are all stardust, matter recycled through time to creat new stars." The smooth connected lines and lush harmonic textures are the framework for this beautiful, ethereal piece for mixed choirs.

This melodic setting features an original tune for the William Shakespeare text, which is beautifully complemented by his classic, harmonic fullness. The compositional style is careful and profound. This is

A sprightly and refreshing piece, this fits perfectly in any program about spring, nature, or singing itself. It reminds us that, although often overlooked, there were many fine women composers active in

This inspiring original composition is a soulful ballad featuring the opportunity to showcase multiple soloists. This accessible yet inspiring work will be a favorite among high school singers and

In this nuanced piece for experienced ensembles, the audience is invited to "hear my voice pierce the ceiling of the waves" as expressed by close harmonies and artistic text painting. Taken from the Book of

The message of this song will have your singers motivated! Featuring a soloist or solo group, it is lightly syncopated with lots of textures that ebb and flow. With limited divisi parts, this piece will

From the Song of Solomon, "Rise up my love, my fair one, and come away" has been given a descriptive a cappella setting for mixed choir featuring both homophonic and polyphonic writing along with shifting

Based on the poem Dreams by Paul Laurence Dunbar, one of the first African American poets to gain national prominence and recognition, this inspiring gospel-style concert work sings of the strength

"Yes, I can tell that we are gonna be friends!" Each verse of this folky tune by The White Stripes ends with that important statement. The arrangement is mostly unison, with just a few simple harmony lines,

With a text uncovered in the Jewish Museum of Prague, this is a literal celebration of life. Set in English, this choral arrangement brims with lyricism, a colorful harmonic palette, and a sense of