Secular Choral Concert Music

With beautiful intuitive writing and modern harmonies that are innovative without being overly challenging, this a cappella work brings a fresh, empowering perspective to each day. Uplifting in its

The line between time's reality and its invention is blurry. This modern concert work borrows heavily on contemporary a cappella harmonies and techniques to create an engaging texture that highlights the

Henry van Dyke's text about the nature of time passing is creatively set in this a cappella work with percussion. The rhythms in the percussion represent a clockwork rhythm that gives way to a heartbeat as

Setting Elizabeth Allen's haiku, this dynamic choral work pulsates with rousing rhythms and intricate ostinati, echoing the call to stand up for justice. Part of the song cycle Voices Without

Crafted for double choir and two soloists, this contemporary work reflects on the experiences of immigrants to the United States. It can be performed antiphonally, immersing the audience in the impact of

A standout solo carries this piece along in a contemporary a cappella style, supported by the choir's arpeggiated vocal line. Comfortable vocal ranges and poignant verses encapsulate the yearning sentiment

Experience a compelling arrangement of classic Americana. This captivating rendition promises an unforgettable musical journey, perfect for school and collegiate choirs seeking timeless elegance.

Written for treble voices and djembe, this upbeat original composition encapsulates a sentiment of unity and resonates with themes of joy, hope, peace, and love. Ideal for school, community, and festival

Here is a beautiful love song, passionate and stirring. The bittersweet lyrics are of events that happen on "a golden day." In a modern a cappella style with lots of closely moving harmonies, this is a

Based on a saying of Heraclitus, this engaging original work conveys the message that everything changes, and nothing is permanent but change. Each part gets its own unique melody, and the altos get to open

Shakespeare's oft-set text provides the perfect framework for this original madrigal-like a cappella work. In a lilting 6/8, the strophic setting with a simple harmonic texture provides a solid work to help

"I am you are me...." This innovative original uses a clever text and pop-style music to create an environment of togetherness among members of the choir. Community - that's what it's all about. Each vocal

Showcasing the power of music to ease burdens and still sorrows, this lyrical original work presents a full range of dynamics, textures, and harmonies along with an artistic flowing piano accompaniment.

With an original rainy-day text, this engaging treble piece is oh so fun to perform and definitely worth the challenge. Sound effects, body percussion, and varied rhythmic articulations imitate a rainstorm

A powerful march for treble choirs, this piece was inspired by women's activism during the first decades of the 20th century. "Bread and Roses" was a political slogan that appeared initially in a speech by

Simply set, this beautiful and poignant text by Paul Laurence Dunbar tells of the healing effects of music and how our own music making can spread joy. The warm strophic chordal texture and stirring

Set in a contemporary a cappella style, Heather Lane's text sparkles with scat-syllable vocables and an interesting vocal line that passes through the upper and lower voices as the parts imitate and respond

Matthew Stepanic's romantic and ultimately tragic text, inspired by Octavio Paz's poem A Boy and a Girl famously set by Eric Whitacre, is beautifully set for a cappella mixed choir. Described by

Combining modern and traditional styles, this easily singable a cappella piece is just lovely! The mix of calm, sustained passages and driving rhythmic components creates a radiant sound that repeatedly

Set with rich harmonic chords and a sophisticated touch, this traditional Scottish–Irish folksong is a wonderful choice as a closing song to say good-bye. The a cappella harmonies and notated