Secular Choral Concert Music

Combining texts by Hildegard of Bingen and Mother Teresa, this striking concert work for mixed choir with SAT semi-chorus is both emotive and lyrical. The main choir is accompanied by a small SAT ensemble

"To sit and dream ... all you who are dreamers, too. Help me make our world anew. I reach out my hands to you." These transformative words penned by Langston Hughes beckon us to reach toward the dreams of a

Emily Dickinson's plaintive poem is set with a cappella harmonies that alternate between homophony and polyphony in this original concert work. The composition is divided into two repeated sections to

Trying to find a way to support the families of the victims of a tragic accident, the composer wrote this comforting choral piece. Based on the poem Immortality, also known as Do Not Stand by

This selection is about a transgender woman's dream in which she feels that no matter her struggles, everything will be okay. With inspirational lyrics, "I will not let fear become my beacon," this piece is

Following on the heels of the wildly popular Baba Yetu, Christopher Tin brings us a wonderful new piece from the soundtrack of the video game Civilization VI. In Italian, with sweeping

With modern dissonance and free tonality, this entire piece drives toward the last line of the Stacy Gnall poem: "big brother, I am catching up to you." One long, rhythmic race, this selection will be a

Given everything our communities, choir, and world have experienced recently, we could all use a bit of light! This music encourages us to tend to our hearts and to others, remembering that each of us has

First conceived as a solo art song by English composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, here the arranger has left the soaring melody intact as well as the piano accompaniment. Often called "Black Mahler," this

This piece creates opportunities for success for young tenors and basses at all stages of the changing voice. The poetry of Sara Teasdale provides a theme of beauty, longing, and the quest for love that is

Growth, change, love and loss - these are all a part of growing to adulthood. This gentle original offers an introspective look at these emotions with accessible and well-crafted pop-style harmonies and a

Selecting short excerpts from the poetry of Wordsworth and setting it in a transparent, simple musical style, these three movements offer much to unpack in the music and the lyrics.

Commissioned to honor three individuals dedicated to fighting diseases that have plagued our world during the 20th and 21st centuries, this exciting modern concert work celebrates the accomplishments of the

Adapting the Reinhold Niebuhr Serenity Prayer, this selection encourages your students to accept what we are given and do what we can to become the kind of people we want to be. The piano offers

With a text written by the members of the Atlantic Girl Choir and adapted by the composer, this music is strong and forceful, a powerful statement for women to stand together, hands together, unified and

With a powerful text by Gwendolyn Brooks, this composition moves seamlessly through relative keys with lots of room for expression. Including rubato and creative word painting, this will be a highlight for

Speaking truth to power, this concert pop anthem is full of inspiration and a timely message: Tomorrow truly is for everyone, no matter your origin, age, or creed.

Setting the text by poet Sara Teasdale, blurred textures and fresh harmonies enhance the profound beauty in Teasdale's poignant depiction of humankind's relative smallness. One piece in two sections, this

Reflecting on the bravery and resolve of a soldier, this is a song of strength and power that will resonate with your young tenor-bass choir. It's written in a style and with vocal ranges that will let your

This beautiful arrangement of the original was created for the BBC Singers. Intimate and captivating, this selection's thick divisi choral texture and cool modern setting are great for more advanced

"You can do it, if you put your mind to it. Hold on, keep holding on. Lay your worries on me, I know we'll succeed. Never give up!" With empowering lyrics written by middle school students, this piece

This selection begins with a powerful statement of "I will be" before the legato piano part introduces the next section featuring an empowering text set with easy-to-learn choral parts. The theme of

A powerful ballad about the healing power of music, featuring a small group, soloist, or treble choir throughout. Excellent for a closer or combined choir feature for any age.