Secular Choral Concert Music

Dedicated to first responders who risk their lives to protect citizens, this selection is appropriate for civic events, memorials, and tributes. Homophonic writing and a memorable melody create a musical

With lyrics by the composer, this sensitive ballad expresses the importance of finding peace and strength even during the darkest times. Accessible ranges and part writing, in addition to a universal

Based on the Japanese art of kintsukuroi, filling cracked pieces of pottery with gold, this work encourages us to see the beauty in the flaws of others. Layers of ostinatos and close a cappella

Sara Teasdale's love poem is beautifully set in a lilting, dreamlike texture that gradually unfolds from two-part to four-part divisi. The melody has a lovely phrase structure, and the interplay between the

A moving yet simple setting of Sara Teasdale's text, this selection cascades like an incantation for inner peace. Perfect for treble choirs newer to a cappella works and divisi, the vocal parts beautifully

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

Crafted as a tribute to the impact of cherished individuals on their communities, this introspective work is both a celebration of life and a consoling message, opening with gentle, heartfelt passages that

Extracted from A Little Book of Rounds, these two short rounds are connected by a single poet and philosophy. Not only can they work as bookends for your concert as an opener and closer, they also

"We create tomorrow by learning from today." An inspirational expression of unity and tolerance, teaching moments abound in this a cappella concert work with lush harmonies supporting the depth of its

A well-loved Emily Dickinson poem is skillfully set in this a cappella setting for lower voices. Rich texture is achieved without extensive divisi, and intuitive part writing builds to a satisfying climax.

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

Pairing original lyrics with lyrics from the traditional spiritual Walk Together Children, this soul-stirring composition is a source of inspiration and a testament to the beauty and bravery that

Robert Bode's poetry is wed to music that evokes a sense of nostalgia and childlike wonder as singers and audiences alike are taken on a journey back in time. A virtuosic piano part, thought-provoking

With text by William Edward Hickson, this song shares the important adage that "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." Accessible yet satisfying harmonies are paired with a stately gospel styled

Lyrical vocal lines with a lightly syncopated contemporary feel, lush harmonies, and a flowing piano part beautifully paint the text of Robert Burns' classic poem about the Afton River in Scotland.

This beloved Puccini aria has been reimagined for a cappella choirs, and the effect is one of sheer beauty! With tender harmonies and legato lines, this is a great choice for teaching phrasing and vocal

A smile, like music, is universal. The simplicity of Mother Teresa's text and the repetition of the word "peace" is used to great effect in this expressive and rhythmic composition perfect for concerts,

Julie Last's gentle ballad in a Celtic style takes on new life in this delicate arrangement. A lilting melody is complemented by beautifully simple harmonies, a sensitive piano accompaniment, and a lyrical

Bright and sunny, this original piece has easy vocal jazz flourishes and an even-keeled beat. Mostly in unison, it has a few places of simple harmony to add to the texture, all of which are easily learned,

Delicate, peaceful, and shimmering with classical refinement, this beautiful choral adaptation of Schumann's lied is a wonderful developmental piece for treble choirs for both tone and musicality. It can be