Secular Choral Concert Music

Sara Teasdale's poem is paired with an enchanting melody, reminiscent of an antique music box, and a waltz-like accompaniment in a lilting 3/4 pattern. Varied in texture, with unison, two-part and

Based on the theme of building a better world, this original work is an uplifting and inspiring finale for spring concerts, graduations or moving-up ceremonies, or school celebrations. It can be performed

With a text by Louisa May Alcott, lilting melodies, and subtle suspensions, this original setting captures the essence of a soothing lullaby. A lyrical and emotionally sensitive selection with a flowing

Here's a lovely secular benediction that will bring a hushed moment of close-knit togetherness at the end of your concert. Perform with or without the piano accompaniment, though the beautiful choral

Ashley Dame's text depicts the Viking Age: a time of battle and conquest, when brave mariners ventured forth to create, protect, and defend their new homes and lives. Written specifically to provide a

Mozart's Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star gets a modern facelift with this creative a cappella arrangement. With lyrics in French, singers of all ages will enjoy the new harmonies and cosmic

Handclaps and a punchy groove set the tone in this upbeat song that works for concert or show choirs. Careful attention to ranges and easy-to-sing harmonies makes this a terrific choice for younger choirs,

This beautiful song offers lyrics about exploring the world and life experiences while staying connected with where you came from and knowing you can always return home. It provides a fresh angle for a

This celebratory song is bursting with positive energy and uplifting lyrics that are perfect for year-end concerts, graduation and moving-up ceremonies, or any kind of award or celebratory occasion. Simple

This selection beautifully sets a text by the poet Rumi. The accompaniment is reminiscent of bird calls while the choir soars above with beautifully written lines. This is part of the National Collegiate

In his poem High Flight, John Magee describes the aviator's delirious and transcendent feeling of flight - soaring above it all and making an intimate connection with the divine. These feelings are

This fifth piece from the series Five Songs of Laurence Hope sets a poem from Hope’s India’s Love Lyrics, published in 1902. A powerful and haunting performance piece.

With lyrics from Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, this a cappella setting musically embodies the heartbreak reflected in the text.

Dvorak's V Prirode ("From Nature") is a five-song set of Romantic-era part-songs on Czech texts by Vitezslav Halek. These two songs are part of that set and can be performed as a set or as

The second of three pieces based on Sara Teasdale poems from the larger work "Evening Stars," this was originally conceived for a tenor-bass ensemble and chorus but can be performed with double tenor-bass

The third of three pieces based on Sara Teasdale poems from the larger work "Evening Stars," this selection was originally composed for tenor-bass ensembles but can be performed with double tenor-bass

The iconic poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is set here in a lilting and gentle composition that may be performed by an ensemble or by a full choir. Peaceful, serene, and comforting, this was commissioned by

A set of three pieces based on the poems of Sara Teasdale. This was originally conceived for a tenor-bass ensemble and chorus, but it can be performed with double tenor-bass chorus. Each movement may be

This piece allows young people to be energized, filled with ideas, and accepting of who they are and who they want to be. There is a QR code included that takes you to a video that shows the fun hand games

Setting words by the composer, this is an affirmatory piece with pop-inspired rhythms and harmonies. The scat syllables and repeating patterns of the lower parts provide a rich cushion for the lilting

Dan's setting, written during the events of 2020, of Paul Wigmore's exquisite text invoking Light, Joy, Love, Peace, and Hope, for SATB choir, piano, and optional string quartet.

Commissioned by E. Daniel Shingleton in honor of the East Carolina University Chamber Singers, this piece evokes the sounds of ocean waves in a tender double choir setting. Jonathan Talberg's poetry is the

Here's an accessible up tempo original piece with a great message: "When those hard times come along, keep singin' all the day long!" Positive lyrics and singable melodic lines are a winning combination for