Secular Choral Concert Music

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

Written in a contemporary concert-pop style, this encouraging ballad is about the positive impact our young people will have on the future. Featuring a solo throughout, with a section that can be sung in

Joining together in song, this powerful and dynamic original work encourages perseverance in the face of adversity. The message of the text is powerful and affirming and is enhanced with rich harmonic

With a soulful gospel feel and accompanying rhythm section, this piece will get your choir grooving. The original text, an encouraging message to persevere, celebrates accomplishments past and future.

Mature and expressive, this concert work for mixed choirs celebrates the unifying power of music. Amanda Peavyhouse's poetic text is beautifully crafted and woven throughout developing and dynamic musical

"I'm the feet that march for justice, I'm the hands that can help a friend. I'm the heart that beats for kindness, I'm the words that can heal and mend." Using compelling metaphorical language and a

Emily Dickinson's poignant text of self-discovery is set with freshly original music for a cappella voices and djembe. With a nice contrast between legato and staccato singing, tasteful use of dissonance,

Celebrating Ella Fitzgerald, "The First Lady of Song," this jazzy piece is inspired by the famous singer's immeasurable talent and her utter humility. Creatively combining her words with a song she's famous

Celebrate unity with singing and body percussion in this contemporary concert-pop original. "We are worlds that are made up of minds with our cells that are made to survive. And our hearts built to share

Incorporating the words of A.A. Milne of Winnie the Pooh fame, this playful song of friendship reminisces about days spent with friends making memories that last a lifetime. This jazzy swing setting has

Singable and expressive, this thoughtful and lyrical work meditates on the strength and beauty of the cherry tree and leaves room for metaphorical interpretation and reflection. It sings like an old folk

Utilizing quotes from Amelia Earhart herself, this piece celebrates her daring and adventurous life. Posing the question, "What do dreams know of boundaries?", this lyrical and thought-provoking work

With a contemporary writing style, a featured soloist, and a memorable hook, this encouraging song about determination and character celebrates individuality as well as those who have influenced us in a

Edward Smyth Jones' lovely, poetic text is set to a beautiful, blossoming melody in this lyrical piece about giving a loved one a gift to be remembered by. An understated piano accompaniment, layered choral

A lovely teaching and performance piece for developing choirs, this elegant setting of an original text and melody is poetic, lyrical, and expressive. Simple part writing allows space for perfecting

This touching piece for choirs of all ages offers a wish for the world to find the hope, peace, and love that it needs. With easily learned memorable melodies and a bridge featuring hints of "star light,

This original work for tenor-bass choirs explores where courage is found. "Where is a brave man born? ... Or learn to stand for truth and truth alone?" High tessitura, strong harmonic writing, and a

Voices will take flight singing this unison melody about birds helping each other fly free. An optional second part and soaring descant add sparkle and energy to the texture, reminding us that we can go far

Heartfelt and memorable, this beautiful original work about remembering a loved one is both hopeful and poignant. Written in a popular song style, the lyrical melody begins in unison and eventually blossoms

Following up on his stunning Lunar Lullaby, Narverud returns with another original lullaby, this time evoking a tranquil lakeside setting. The piece inspires musical sensitivity with lush harmonies

Rudyard Kipling's coming-of-age poem is beautifully set to music in this heartfelt ballad with an encouraging message. Through-composed and lyrical, the musical setting is easily learned with high

The ebb and flow of the sea is painted beautifully in this evocative original setting of Sara Teasdale's poem. It opens with a calm and meditative section that gradually adds harmonic layers before opening

"Truth and Virtue" - the text consists of ancient secular Latin motivational quotes and phrases; the musical setting is accessible with plenty of unison and two-part textures and comfortable ranges. Modern