Secular Choral Concert Music

English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson described the custom of bell ringing to ring out the old year and ring in the new in this 1850 poem. In this exciting original composition, the ringing bells along with

A shimmering, luminescent musical setting of an original text, this concert work is replete with lyricism and musical sensitivity. The text speaks of ancient trees that represent longevity, wisdom, and

Emily Dickinson's poem is set with unaccompanied harmonies that speak to the darkly mysterious quality portrayed in the text. Useful at any time of year, but especially effective for the winter solstice or

This original piece flows gently and sincerely, making the text all the more poignant. "Despite our tears, despite our fears, despite our differences, you are loved." A powerful learning experience for

In this beautiful setting of words by the composer based on a quote from Brian Palmer, singers are encouraged to listen to the sounds and people around them in order to learn and grow: "One act of love, I

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 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

With powerful background gospel harmonies, this piece affords numerous opportunities to showcase soloists within the context of a powerful, transformative message. Including guitar and bass in the second

Boldly sensitive, this is a must-sing! Bringing innovative and interesting writing to this setting of Alfred Lord Tennyson's inspiring and beloved text, this is a great choice for tenor-bass choirs looking

This accessible song for young voices speaks to our hopes for a kinder and more empathetic world.

With lyrics by Indian poet Manmohan Ghose, this piece includes vivid, scenic language. With a mixolydian modal structure and a blend of musical elements designed to invoke a nostalgic, dreamlike atmosphere,

Lush harmonic textures are the framework for this beautiful, ethereal piece for mixed choirs. Cluster chords and effectively used dissonances help to evoke the vastness and mystery of space while

The tarantella, meaning "spider dance," is a popular Italian dance with origins in the eleventh century from the villages of Tanto and Tarentum ("little spider"). Portions of Christopher

Three intriguing poems by Emily Dickinson - Hope; Shade and Soul - are set in a seamless texture for two-part choirs with an imaginative piano accompaniment that ties them together.

An opening rhythmic chant echoes the text "Begin the song exactly where you are," gradually growing into a full musical texture that expresses Malcolm Guite's text about becoming an open singing bowl that

Mirroring in the musical texture what poet Kate Wakeling has created in the composition of her poem, the music revolves around a fixed pitch that appears as an ostinato on the syllable "O." Expressing the

Written with and for a high school choir in 2020, this original work employs an optimistic and inclusive text that celebrates unity and love with the power to change the world. With a modern musical theatre

Radiating the joy and hope that come with each new day, this lilting original concert work honors our collective experience singing together. A whimsical optional flute part adds to the character of the

Anthemic and timeless, this stirring original piece is both a celebration of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the U.S. and a call for further action on behalf of women's rights. Ronald W.

The elegant beauty of Francis Ledwidge's poem about the late summer shimmers in this original work for a cappella mixed chorus. Slowly moving harmonies that range between four and six parts ebb and flow

Drawing on our shared humanity, this original work from new composer Peterson encourages us to confront the isolationism that's becoming prevalent in our world due to so many crises, fears, and uncertainty

This piece can be flexibly performed by any two parts - mixed, or tenor-bass. With a text by Sara Teasdale, the piece features an accompaniment with tone-painting bird calls. Good for choirs looking for a

Written as a tribute for a loved one's wedding, this passionate text from the Song of Solomon is captured beautifully in the music.

Scored for SSA Chorus and Piano. Commissioned by the American Boy Choir and Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus. Text by John Clare. Duration 3'20". A new SATB voicing has been arranged by Drew