Secular Choral Concert Music

With text adapted from Walt Whitman's Song of the Open Road, this boisterous original concert work is brimming with rhythmic excitement! From the riveting dynamics to its strong lyrical message,

This sweet and simple original song, with a lilting melody and folk-like harmonies, illustrates the impact of the relationships that we build throughout our lives. Optimistic about the future, the text

Now available for mixed voices, this country pop song from supergroup The Highwomen delivers a powerful message for us all to band together and hold one another up. The optional fiddle adds a nice touch to

This beautifully simple song can open or close your concert. With three verses (peace, love, joy), this is uplifting, comforting, and community-building. A great choice for a participatory experience.

With lyrics by poet Euan Tait that compel us to find a way back to loving ourselves and loving each other, this inspirational selection can be featured in any season. Each section builds upon the previous,

"We are united as one. We stand for harmony and love. You are invited to come on and join with us." Written in an upbeat gospel style, this inclusive piece joyfully expresses the idea that when we are

Conceived during the 2020 COVID pandemic, this responsive work explores perseverance in the face of self-doubt alongside a wish to help others by reflecting the light they bring into the world, giving it a

Poet Kathryn I.W. Sparks uses allusions to nature to explore the idea of the inexplicable power of music to heal and save. This original concert work sets the text with artistry and sensitivity to the

Carter's magnificent, well-known setting of two Langston Hughes texts is now available in a beautiful new engraving. Quoting the traditional spiritual Keep Your Hand on the Gospel Plow, this

In a style that is equal parts contemporary and historic, this unique concert work employs a variety of vocal styles, including contemporary a cappella, overtone singing, vocal jazz, and shape note/sacred

In this stunning work, sweeping melodic lines and at times unexpected harmonies envelop a text from Rainer Maria Rilke translated into English. Beautifully depicting the text, the lines allow for the rise

William Blake's thought-provoking text is laced with hope in this thoughtfully crafted work for mixed chorus with solo cello accompaniment. The cello represents the sunflower and symbolizes humans bound to

"Come, let us be a patch of light for the aching world, and let our song forever be a patch of light for all to see." Written in a popular song style that appeals to singers and audiences alike, this 

A powerful and colorful affirmation of life's beauty, this is like a miniaturized, one-movement symphony for chorus, piano, and flute. The combined musical forces are whisked together as a single

Written in memory of a loved one, this song comforts and lifts the spirit. With the idea of infinity and the cyclic nature of life, the harmony never really "stays put" - it never spends too much time in

Many young people fall in love with choral music during high school because of the passion of their teachers. This song celebrates the inspiration that teachers pass on to their students, even though their

William Wordsworth's text shimmers in this a cappella setting with poignant imagery and gently moving clusters and suspensions in the harmony. "Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting: the Soul that rises

Here's a powerful and upbeat motivational song about trying your best to succeed. With high energy and uncomplicated pop harmonies, it really works for concert, pop, and show choirs! It's also a great

Subtle choral harmonies begin peacefully as the lyrics speak of the moments at the quiet beginning of a fresh new day. Building with energy and texture, they cry "Here I am!" in an empowering call to

The shades of Finzi and Vaughan Williams are strongly present in these three delightful unaccompanied choral settings, and yet the style and execution are wholly Rutter's own. O Mistress Mine is a

An upbeat setting of words by Charles Bennett celebrating the arrival of spring, this selection features changing meters, a compelling verse-refrain structure, and catchy melodies. A darker middle section

This is an homage to the island of Omey in County Galway, Ireland, done in a modern Celtic and contemporary a cappella style. With background harmonies that weave and flow around the melody, the vocal