SATB Secular Concert Choral Music

With lyrics from a German folk song and music by Brahms, this delightful concert piece has all the right ingredients! The form is strophic and the text is in English throughout, making it easier to learn,

Rumi, a 13th-century Sufi mystic, wrote this poem centuries ago, but its message of unity and acceptance is still potent today. Hayes uses the Lydian mode in his harmonies and melodic structure throughout

"We can brave the wilderness; hold on to what is true. Tear down the walls that separate, transform the darkness into light. We must fight for love!" A theme of unity pervades Rose Aspinall's text.

Though most of the piece is in English, a brief Latin phrase provides the framework for this pensive meditation on the world of music and sound that surrounds us. Gentle and lyrical, the flowing melodic

Celebrate the joy of music making and singing with this elegant concert work. It's consistently lyrical and legato, with peaks and valleys built into the dynamics to heighten emotions and capture joy. The

This piece is an energetic wild ride through an imaginative and emotionally evocative narrative. The rapid text flies by in a series of metric changes, with images of an apocalyptic world on fire.

With texts written by Hila Plitmann and inspired by a reunion of musician friends in Germany, each song in this suite is a poetic postcard that captures every lush, romantic moment in full. An expressive

This gorgeous a cappella setting of John McCrae's text has been revoiced for six-part treble voices, and rereleased for the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Sustained cluster chords and

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

"All we are we have found in song" is the first line of this stunningly beautiful poem by Euan Tait, set to music by Norwegian composer Kim Andre Arnesen.  This romantic notion is woven throughout

Blending western tonality with Taiwanese elements, a poignant melody begins with a touch a sadness but is followed by a flowing texture portraying pictures on the water. The beautiful Taiwanese text is

A moving setting of this text from Scottish poet George MacDonald is highlighted with a dramatic and virtuosic piano accompaniment. The rhythmic nature suits the poetry and the images of nature come to life

UIL Choral Sight Reading Level 6A Varsity - 2017

Beautiful harmonies, expressive dynamic range, and an evocative text set to flowing speech-like rhythms are only some of the features that make choirs love this original concert work. Each part is written

With a simple, appealing melody, rich harmonies, and a flowing accompaniment, this is sure to become a favorite. It is dedicated to the victims of the nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan in 2011.

"I want to jump into the sky. Fly!" This original concert work is filled with exuberance as it weaves through different musical sections in a celebration of following dreams and aspirations. With a deftly

This beautiful song offers lyrics about exploring the world and life experiences, while staying connected with where you came from and knowing you can always return home. It provides a fresh angle for a

This beautiful song offers lyrics about exploring the world and life experiences while staying connected with where you came from and knowing you can always return home. It provides a fresh angle for a

Featured in Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 4, bringing over 8000 submissions from 101 countries from around the world, Fly to Paradise is taken from the award-winning musical "Paradise

This inspiring piece by Don Besig has been a favorite with school choirs for many years. With a lovely melody, a flowing accompaniment and an exceptional text, it continues to be a strong choice for any

This powerful message is about mustering the courage to leap from one stage of life into the next. Melodic lines are juxtaposed with a lively piano accompaniment creating bold expressiveness and strong