Unison and Two-Part Secular Concert Choral Music

Incorporating the words of A.A. Milne of Winnie the Pooh fame, this playful song of friendship reminisces about days spent with friends making memories that last a lifetime. This jazzy swing setting has

This whimsical two-part piece captures the childlike wonder of looking at the sky and imagining life beyond our own galaxy. Slow and flowing with an appealing melody, this setting creates a beautiful

"And though I've lost more than I've won, still I try, still I dare, still I run. Are you proud of me?" Exploring themes of risk-taking, perseverance, and seeking validation from important people in our

Two independent vocal parts, punctuated by rhythmic handclaps, are introduced individually and later combined in this joyful concert feature. An ostinato add-on section offers the opportunity for

Driving accompaniment helps fuel the excitement in this celebratory work for developing choirs. There's a contrasting legato middle section that complements the opening fanfare before returning to the

This beautiful lyric ballad, which practically sings itself, tells about the special power music has to lift our hearts and minds. Don Besig at his best!

Possessing a positive, uplifting message of thankfulness in both English and Swahili, this joyful, rhythmic original features independent melodic lines in each part, making it fun to sing and easy to teach.

"Ask me to sing, and I will give you a piece of my soul. Ask me to sing, and I feel happy and hopeful and whole." Useful as an opener, closer, or for a combined-choir concert, this inspirational

Younger choirs will build important choral skills with this tender setting of a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson. Alternating between modal and major key tonality, the part-writing is carefully crafted,

This original work sets a well-known Emily Bronte poem in a lyric song style. Flowing vocal lines and rich musical colors offer choirs many opportunities for expressive singing. The SATB version is adapted

Playful, jazzy, and immensely fun to learn and sing, DesJardin's Babylon is based on the English rhyme How Many Miles to Babylon? The text is further accentuated by the playful meter of

This setting breathes new life into the old nursery rhyme. An uneven and unusual meter adds a touch of whimsical excitement to the ride along with an accompaniment that feels both playful and regal.

This creative original piece written especially for two-part choirs features quick-changing dynamics, textures, and articulations that will both challenge and reward young singers. Consider programming in

"Twelve thousand Union soldiers climbed the hills of Tennessee, that day on Lookout Mountain in eighteen sixty-three..."  Describing a Civil War battle fought near Chattanooga, Tennessee, this

"Take a chance, take your shot, because the surest way to fail is not to try." These empowering lyrics are just what you want your young singers to hear. With ranges that are appropriate for the developing

"Be brave, be proud. Whatever you have to say, you say it loud." This creative, heartwarming piece uses text written by elementary school students. Catchy and heartfelt, the song makes good use of

Framed as a letter from a teacher to her young students, this text is brimming with descriptive phrases and inspirational thoughts. The musical setting partners the youthful exuberance of the text with

Today’s society often seems to require children to perform tasks earlier and better, over-schedule life sooner, and grow up faster. Be With Me embraces the years of a child’s life

With a multicultural flair, this energetic and rhythmic work conveys a singular force for change. Combining texts from Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Matthew 5:15 with original lyrics, the