Sacred Choral Concert Music

The evocative devotional verses of celebrated poet George Herbert are given an accessible and contemporary treatment in this setting. Syncopated rhythms, clapping, and captivating melodies capture the

Written with joyful exuberance, this Gloria setting contains both homophonic writing and interplay between the vocal parts. Add the optional trumpet for even more festivity in concerts or services at any

A prayer for inner peace during times of overwhelm, this setting from the Book of Hours (1514) provides a lilting and comforting melody that flows with ease. Accessible to early intermediate choirs,

The opening to "A Vision Unfolding," this gospel-inspired piece provides a powerful introduction to themes of justice, equality and unity. Robert Bode's text asks for God to reach down with justice in times

Translated as "Let's Rejoice Today," this celebratory original work combines a short Latin and English text with a simple mixed meter setting that is a wonderful way to open a concert or service at any time

This expressive setting combines two lines on the subject of peace from the Ordinary of the Latin Mass. From The Oxford Book of Choral Music by Black Composers.

Triumphant strains of "Hallelu-Yah" wind and dance through various meters as they build in rhythmic excitement and texture. A contrasting middle section offers quiet lyrical reflection before resuming the

The famous St. Francis of Assisi text is beautifully illustrated by the choral parts as they wind harmonically away from the tonic and return as the text brings comfort. The vocal lines are supported by a

This striking adaptation from scripture foretells a future free from tears, hatred, and injustice and provides a vision of a renewed and redeemed earth: "A New Jerusalem arise, a new creation come alive,

This genre-bending piece blends elements of rock, gospel, spiritual, and the spoken word. Useful for the Advent season or school concert anytime, the text invites chorus and listener to imagine a world of

This song by Francis Smith Thomas, a close friend of the Martin Luther King, Jr. family, was inspired by the words of a woman who participated in the Montgomery bus boycott, a pivotal event in the civil

Beautifully capturing the essence of a traditional Gaelic blessing, this original setting evokes the natural tranquility of a "gentle night" where the "moon and stars pour their healing light on you." The

"May you always remember when the shadows fall, you do not walk alone." This ethereal setting of a traditional Irish blessing is scored in a variety of voicings with piano. Deft strokes of Celtic styling

Modern cluster harmonies within an a cappella texture, this setting of Christian Robert Shockley's text is inspired by the writings and sayings of Mr. Fred Rogers. The SATB texture features some divisi and

This simple yet meaningful work pairs the familiar text Dona Nobis Pacem with a gentle cascading melodic idea. In the middle of the song, an aleatoric rendering of the text in numerous languages

This bright and festive a cappella work is set for has become a standard in choral literature for both festival and church choirs. The SSAA and TTBB versions have been adapted by Tim Sarsany.

A VOCES8 a cappella setting of Gabriel Faure's famous Pie Jesu, taken from his Requiem. In this arrangement, the famous melody is framed at the start and end by atmospheric plainsong.

This stunning setting of the traditional Latin text is so rich and so deep that the music perfectly matches the quietly profound ardor of the timeless plainchant. The clarinet provides an ethereal

The initial use of the Scottish snap rhythm becomes a recurring motif throughout the piece. Strong, almost fanfare-like declamations of the Isaiah 40 text alternate with imitative sections and soaring text

With a lively folk music-influenced piano accompaniment, soaring vocal lines, and an uplifting hope-filled message, this piece overflows with exuberance and joy from start to finish. The text from Richard

Martin Banner is highly respected for the authenticity of his historical editions.  This setting of Dixit Dominus by eighteenth century composer Johann Gottlieb Naumann is quite approachable for high

Tree of Life is an expansive setting for mixed voices and piano of David Warner's evocative text depicting the sacred archetype of the life-giving tree through the seasons. The vocal texture

This work uses the text of Psalm 19 in both Hebrew and English. The music blossoms organically from the opening cantorial solo to the final triumphant "Amen" using complex counterpoint along