SATB Secular Concert Choral Music

If there was ever a piece that describes a text in song, this is it. Sara Teasdale's descriptive words about the clouds become sound in this exquisite composition.  Accompanied by piano and celesta, a

This reflective concert piece ponders the human condition, spreading the universal message of peace. Appropriate for all ages, this repertoire staple features an optional P/A CD with two versions of the

This piece's poignant text of love and loss comes from the poem Echo by Christina Rossetti. The emotional poem is beautifully captured with long, flowing phrases, mixed meter,

This a cappella homophonic setting of the well-known Christopher Marlowe text, in compound meter, is lilting and enchanting yet accessible. Choirs of varying abilities will enjoy success as they explore the

This harmonically rich, a cappella setting of the E.J. Pratt poem captures the essence of the text musically. Traditional harmonies along with mixed meters are employed to work with the text to express the

Walt Whitman's Song of the Open Road is the basis for this expansive and melodic original composition that is perfectly suited to the young chorus. Limited range melodies and chordal harmonies soar

"Where compassion reigns, only love remains." An original text that calls for slowing down, centering our thoughts, and showing compassion is paired with beautiful part-writing and an optional part for

This exquisite work has a haunting yet whimsical quality as it tells its story from the viewpoint of a wanderer who has returned home to share life's experiences, only to leave again in the final,

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

Christina Rossetti's romantic poem is set with a rich harmonic language and soaring melodic lines in this original concert work for mixed choirs. Harmonic dissonance weaves through the piece, creating

Written in response to the gun violence against children, this penultimate movement from "The Unarmed Child" is deeply moving and brings a sense of healing and poignancy in the musical setting.

Commissioned for a premiere performance at the Texas Music Educators Association 2000 convention, Joseph Martin's Come to the Music is alive and electric with driving rhythm, memorable melodies,

This ebullient setting, using the text from a Wendell Berry poem which reads like a psalm of praise, is strongly influenced by Appalachian folk music, even incorporating an original fiddle tune sung on

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.

Multi-dimensional imagery and music combine in this emotional homage to the power of abiding love. Challenging, yet intensely satisfying.

Here is an original power ballad for mixed choir and alto soloist with an important message for today, "Find the courage and the kindness to respect each other's point of view and still find some common

The text that explores the special relationship people have with their memories is artfully realized in this rhythmically and structurally interesting piece. A lovely accompaniment sparkles and supports the