SATB Secular Concert Choral Music

Dan Forrest's SATB divisi setting of a poem by the late Jake Adam York is simply stunning! Both the poet and composer were inspired by the old hymn Abide with Me and elements of that

Pulitzer prizewinning composer Shulamit Ran provides a grand statement in praise of the pursuit of knowledge. Wisdom, understanding, and learning are highlighted as the means to justice, judgment, and

The timeless music of John Ness Beck surrounds a penetrating text that recognizes the power within each of us to be "a beacon for the world, a torch that will never die" as we reach out with comfort,

Close harmonies and a lyrical melody paint the sense of longing one feels after losing a loved one. An exploration of dissonance and resolve, this a cappella piece provides comfort in a time of

Written in the modern folk style, composer Allen Koepke has provided an inspirational, allegorical text that is sure to delight. The piano lends dramatic support to the finely styled vocal parts. A frequent

The iconic poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is set here in a lilting and gentle composition that may be performed by an ensemble or by a full choir. Peaceful, serene, and comforting, this was commissioned by

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

Commissioned by the professional choir EXIGENCE and using the famous Maya Angelou text The Caged Bird, here is a concert setting that explores various tonalities and will challenge even the

"catch me in my youth e'er passing, leave not a single breath in want of mem'ries..." As the poem encourages us to live every moment fully, the musical setting reinforces this idea in both a pensive and

One of a series, all premiered and recorded by the vocal ensemble VOCES8, this a cappella work is challenging, with independent parts, and a rich and diverse harmonic vocabulary.

Presenting a message of inclusivity and acceptance, this delicate piece was given new life by a performance from music activist and conductor Alexander Lloyd Blake's award-winning ensemble, Tonality.

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

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

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.

"Come with me, under my coat, and we will drink our fill..." This love poem by James Stephens is set to a beautiful melody by David Dickau, placed above his signature harmonies and tasteful dissonances, and

This proclamation of racial equality and social justice by W.E.B DuBois is set in three distinct movements. The first two movements, I Believe in God and I Believe in Service, are set in a

Commissioned by Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare for a cappella choir and narrator, this powerful setting of W.E.B. DuBois' Credo text is for all those who wait for justice. Worthy of any fine

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