Secular Choral Concert Music

When legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal was told that his endeavor was impossible, this was his response: "I will either find a way or make one." This text, set here in Latin, is brimming with

This tender Norwegian folk melody has been set in a wonderful a cappella setting for divisi chioir and given a new English text by Charley Anthony Silvestri. Octave doublings and softly echoing choral

Commissioned to mark the occasion of the total solar eclipse in 2017, this cinematic selection was broadcast across the Pacific Northwest of the United States as millions experienced the totality of the

"For when I sing, ten thousand voices follow and fill the world with hopeful melody." With a rich choral fabric supported by a brilliant piano part, this piece embodies the positive message of the power of

This advanced arrangement for 16 voices takes the Strauss original to new heights. For more advanced ensembles, this will be worth the extra effort.

This piece for 16-voice choir is an outstanding arrangement for more advanced ensembles.

This very accessible piece pairs a beautifully written vocal and piano score with the Langston Hughes poem that warns us to "Hold fast to dreams... for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with

A fascinating mix of English and Arabic text reinforces the universal message to open our minds, hearts, and hands to each other. The lively piano accompaniment, notated djembe percussion part, and

William Straub's text implores us to "dance for beauty, dance for laughter, dance for love" in this heartfelt original work. The evocative piano accompaniment adds to and supports the voices. There are many

From Spencer Michael Free's poem The Human Touch comes this tender piece that speaks to the healing power of relationships found in touch and song. A dynamic piano part accompanies lush vocal

First recorded by Louis Armstrong, this now classic song is also in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Close jazz harmonies sparkle in this a cappella setting which works for both concert and jazz choirs. The

Lush jazz harmonies and smooth voice leading permeate this arrangement of the legendary song Georgia on My Mind. The state of Georgia officially designated Ray Charles' version as the official

From the Grammy-nominated work The Lost Birds, this simple melody inspired by children's songs is a setting of Sara Teasdale's poem "In the End." Showcasing her signature pairing of nihilism

From the Grammy-nominated work The Lost Birds, this setting of a poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay ends the first half of The Lost Birds. Told from the point of view of the poet, it starts with the

From the Grammy-nominated work The Lost Birds, this selection is a setting of Emily Dickinson's poem "The Saddest Noise, the Sweetest Noise". It begins the story of The Lost Birds in spring:

This is the stand-alone third movement from the powerful suite You Are Enough, which hopes to open conversations about mental health. With a modern musical-theater quality, it expresses its

Arranged for the vocal group VOCES8, this stunning setting is adapted from the sixth movement of Ades' first string quartet, "Arcadiana." The lyrics are derived from a single line of William Blake's

This tender and comforting work "passes the peace" as its simple yet elegant melody washes over the listener, gently unfolding its text with increasing texture: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to

This poem imploring us to use our lives for the service and beauty of others is set to music in a flowing, lyrical anthem. The choral writing is buoyant while the piano accompaniment provides childlike

This captivating arrangement highlights the elegant sensitivity of the traditional American folk hymn. As the melody gently drifts through each vocal part, a newly composed refrain gracefully soars over a

A well-known text by George Herbert combined with a sensitive choral setting, this piece includes lovely harmonies in a beautiful selection for advanced ensembles.

This lovely setting of a message of love and peace is in an accessible a cappella format suitable for any mixed ensemble. It can be used in both sacred and school settings, with an original text that will

This is a richly harmonic setting of a Christina Rossetti poem about holding on to the memories of one who has departed.

An exquisite setting of Percy Shelley's famous poem written for the vocal group Apollo5. The accessible dissonances enhance the beauty for both the choir and the listener.