SATB Secular Concert Openers and Closers

Begin your performance or concert with this festive, rhythmic processional that features layered African drum ostinati and homophonic chordal harmonies. The Swahili text is easy to learn, and the setting is

A gorgeous setting of the well-known English prayer text. Available in a variety of voicings, this blessing is a wonderful way to conclude a service or performance.

The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is appropriately set to tribal-sounding music in this marvelous cross-cultural feature. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience

Need a concert closer that will have the audience on their feet laughing, clapping, and singing? This delightful piece from the off-Broadway hit "Showing Off" does just that!

This energetic Latin-style piece is a great opener, closer or encore number! Melodic and fun, with Spanish lyrics, handclaps, finger snaps and other body percussion, it's a party fixin' to happen! (With

This vigorous work based on Psalm 98 employs alternating 3/4 and 6/8 meter with excellent effect.  It's short and sweet, with lots of excitement to make it a good opener.

A triumphant unison choral fanfare beckons one and all to arise and sing at the start of this concert or festival opener. A contrasting chant-like middle section begins on a brief Latin text, but

This South African song is believed to have originated during the difficult Apartheid years and performed as a peaceful protest song. Tuba is translated as "a dove," and the call and response texture makes

The consummate concert closer! "A sound of hope, a sound of peace, a sound that celebrates and speaks what we believe. A sound of love, a sound so strong. It's amazing what is given when we share a song.