Secular Choral Concert Music

Shakespeare's well-known text expresses the incredible worth of those we love, especially after they are gone. Lush harmonies and striking rhythms are contrasted with moments of powerful simplicity and

Ever heard of the "marigold effect"? It involves planting marigolds around other plants to protect them from disease and pests. So, too, can we be marigolds in the lives of those around us. This affirming

An artistic flowing piano accompaniment frames the languid choral lines that envelop Sara Teasdale's poem of longing for love. Overlapping harmonic lines bring depth and emotion to the setting, eventually

Amos Russel Wells' text from The Stars Above the Sea shimmers in an ethereal setting in this original concert work. An artistic piano accompaniment frames the peaceful choral harmonies that sparkle

"When I was down and out, love lifted me!" There has perhaps never been a time when love was needed more than now. This simple message, wrapped with a solid gospel feel and fun-to-sing harmonies in the

"We can do it if we try, we can make a difference, you and I!" Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s stirring words, this original concert selection will bring hope and action back into the hearts of all who

Triumphant and joyful with moments of reflection, this work features an incredible text from The Tracking Project of the Six Nations Indian Museum. Perfect for any concert that focuses on gratitude, taking

A somber song in honor of an Afghani poet, this is one of the most poignant moments in "Songs for Muska." This quiet and soulful piece is well suited for use as a memorial or as a reflective concert

This empowering piece for treble voices is rhythmic and full of color. Sometimes we need reassurances that it's okay to be who we are, and this challenging work will invigorate your singers with confidence

Full of energy with a wonderful motivational message, this thrilling piece works beautifully for advanced choirs. About embracing a messy path to achieve your goal, this original work incorporates body

"Perhaps it does not begin. Perhaps it is always. ... Perhaps this day the light begins in us." Jan Richardson's rich and universal text is set with an equally compelling and musically sensitive setting

The moving words, "As long as we live, we remember them" frame this highly melodic and emotive concert work. With a contemporary ballad feel, this tribute or memorial piece will be a beautiful addition to

This unique and imaginative work for treble choirs tells the story of NASA's Apollo 11 mission through song. The vocals are ethereal over a rhythmic and driving accompaniment, making this fun for singers

A fiery text by Robert Bode, an optional descant piano, and a fierce musical setting are the ingredients for this memorable tour de force for your choir.

Melodically, rhythmically, and lyrically rich, this original selection expresses the way the world looks different when one is falling in love. Leaning into a neo-Broadway style, the composer, also known

This piece explores the power of music through the metaphor of nature, opening with a glittering, almost bird-like ostinato from the piano. The upper voices begin by singing in unison before expanding into

Illustrating the difficulties associated with finding a new way, specifically from the perspective of an Iranian American, this work expresses feelings of aspiration, optimism, and joy, even while still

Put on a cape and channel your inner superhero! Empowering lyrics that reach toward the future will have your students feeling like superheroes, rising to meet the challenge of the hour. Punchy rhythms and

The simple message "Can you see, feel, hear me, the sun too?" describes the wonder of a world seen through the eyes of a deaf child, expressed through singing and sign language. A guide with pictures is

An outstanding and challenging setting of the Christina Rossetti text, this selection crafted for The Aeolians flows with lush choral divisi harmonies that shimmer with delicious dissonance and some

Beautiful harmonic writing and soaring melodic lines embrace this text that reflects on how we are each special shining stars, but that together we all come together to create something infinitely more

Good friends are there for us through thick and thin. This pop-style original concert selection sings about the importance of true friends in a way that your singers will love! A QR code is provided to take

The inaugural piece in the Jamie Hillman Choral Series, this is a setting of the poem by James Weldon Johnson. Inspiring lyrics about the power of singing to overcome grief, strife, and adversity are