Secular Concert Openers and Closers

This simple song of gratitude celebrates a plentiful bounty of good things. It begins and ends sweetly, building to a sweeping descant-topped refrain. It's an expressive way to offer thanks at your concert

There is innocence and optimism in the way children view the world; this inspiring original captures the essence of their delight and wonder in a timeless message that speaks to everyone, young and old.

Exploring a wide variety of choral styles and textures including unison, call and response, and buoyant counterpoint, this piece invites all into a spirit of music making. A jubilant fanfare opening leads

Singers in developing choirs will love the excitement of this vibrant, rhythmically driven concert or contest title. The more lyrical middle section nicely contrasts the excitement of the syncopated opening

This setting of Psalm 32 is jubilant and celebratory; it will work well as a festival opener or closer. The energetic main theme is contrasted with a lyrical legato middle section. A pronunciation guide and

Grandiose and exciting, this festive piece has rhythmic energy in the vocal lines coupled with an active yet supportive piano accompaniment. With a variety of accessible voicings, this piece is fitting for

Young singers will love the style of this contemporary festival piece with a school-friendly Latin text. Directors will love how easy it is to teach as well as the inherent musical value of unified vowel

A patriotic fantasy in an accessible version for choir and band, this soaring rendition of America, the Beautiful is a crowning jewel for choral or combined concerts. Sturdy and proud, it features

This traditional Nigerian song of welcome effectively uses repetition and engaging rhythms to make this a quick learn and an entertaining concert selection. The octavo includes suggestions for stage

The strong, driving rhythms and exciting dynamic contrasts of this Latin setting will keep your audience and choir engaged right up to the final vigorous "Hallelujah!" Very catchy, fun to sing and easy to

This lovely work for treble voices and piano is a lyric, fluid rendering of the familiar text from the Book of Hours (1541). Elegantly simple, it offers the opportunity for young choirs to explore tone,

New words and original music add to the melody from Henry Purcell's spirited "Sing for Joy" to create a perfect opening holiday choral work. Unison singing introduces the melody, which develops into

The buoyant compound meter of this jovial Christmas charmer is suggestive of Irish folk music. Tuneful melodies are paired with merry "ding dong" counterlines as this refreshing choral (with processional

Introduce customs and greetings from around the world with this original tune! Perform the piece with piano or with the accompaniment track to add even more rhythmic energy. Whether you have a mixed choir