SATB Secular Concert Choral Music

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

Celebrating the time of youth when the body is full of life, this song explores the aging process and how our memories can provide strength and joy from earlier days. The music is simple and accessible to

Winner of the prestigious 2018 Brehm Prize in Choral Composition at the University of Michigan, here is a Walt Whitman text that seems to float in the air like the stars the text refers to. Subtle

Greg Gilpin's skillful writing and sensitive interpretation create an expressive piece that brings understanding to the poignant text by the 18th-century poet Ambrose Philips. Stunning in its simplicity,

The creator of Broadway sensations "Wicked," "Pippin," and "Godspell" is a master at creating the kind of melody that can pull at your heart or lift you up. Here, in this single movement from "Tyler's

"If I could turn back time, I would not let you die, and you'd live that life of hope." This important and moving piece was written as a musical response to the sudden loss of a student by suicide. Several

The final movement of "The Sacred Veil", a twelve-movement work written with poet Charles Anthony Silvestri that chronicles the rich life of Tony and his late wife Julie, this plaintive piece serves as a

A poignant original English text combined with Latin phrases from the Requiem Mass lays the foundation for this tender song of remembrance. Deeply emotive musically, with exquisite lyricism, this piece was

This brief but poignant a cappella work begins with a melding of the music and text in a bittersweet way. The music grows more animated as it progresses, adding quite a bit of dissonance to the harmonic

A poem by Christina Rossetti is the inspiration for this expressive piece for four-part voices and piano. "Where sunless rivers weep their waves into the deep, she sleeps a charmed sleep..." Appropriate for

A song of warmth and love through the process of grief and remembrance, this setting of Robert Bode's text expresses the joy of singing with someone who then moves beyond this life. The message of the final

This beautiful memorial recalls beautiful memories of a lost loved one who will never be forgotten. The lyrical lines and antiphonal singing between the parts symbolize the lingering memories while a depth

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

Dvorak's famous Largo theme from his Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" is set to a beautiful, spiritual original text in this deeply moving piece. Simple, yet rich with vocal harmonies, piano

The lyrics for this song were written in response to the tragic and sudden death of a loved one and capture the spirit of the loss as "the great flowing river of love." Featuring a soloist and accompanied

This powerful and inspirational work sings of "hope" described through the phases of life, such as a newborn's cry, the laughter of children, the ashes of the fire of love that has died, the quiet comfort

While this poem honors the passing of a friend's mother, it works beautifully as a memorial for anyone. With a lifegiving and encouraging text, this musical setting begins reflectively, acknowledging the

In the midst of pain, of war, of brokenness... we choose love. We choose community. What better way to share this message than through powerful song...  and that's exactly what you'll find here. This

The nature of love is timeless, even when a loved one is gone. This important message is carried on a tender melody and warm harmonies that create an emotional tribute that is both beautiful and memorable.

This piece speaks of new beginnings and the hope that accompanies them. Perfect for any graduation or celebration of moving on, or as a tribute to a departing friend, the sensitive part-writing and

This modern concert piece was inspired by those who leave us too soon and reminds us that they live on in our memories. A unison melody cascades into falling treble harmonies, then picks up with a rhythmic

Useful for a variety of occasions, this original work includes the opportunity to personalize the work for your choir with an optional aleatoric introductory section where you can add specific names that