Secular Choral Concert Music

"When words are not enough, we sing a song." This accessible and easy-to-learn music-themed selection will work well for concert and festival programs, especially for massed choirs. A tuneful hook and full

This simple song of gratitude celebrates a plentiful bounty of good things. It begins and ends sweetly, building to a sweeping descant-topped refrain. It's an expressive way to offer thanks at your concert

Offering the reassurance that only nature can bring, this original concert work reminds us that at the end of every day, there will be stars. A lilting piano motive weaves and supports the cascading

Bridging styles and eras, this piece combines a traditional Latin text and words of Plato with an alternately upbeat contemporary choral feel and a section of more ancient chant-like open harmonies.

Meditating on the restorative power of nature, this Edgar Allan Poe poem compares a proud star with the cold moon. An eerie minor key and dramatic musical setting complement the poem with approachable open

Sara Teasdale's wistful words speak beautifully in the melodic and lush harmonic writing of this concert work. Thought-provoking lyrics are worthy of discussion with your singers, and in order to fully

With a lightly syncopated contemporary sound, this uplifting original expresses the need for a warm and welcoming community for all. Perform with piano alone or with the addition of an optional djembe. Rich

The words of Vincent van Gogh, Edgar Degas, Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso, and Michelangelo come together to form a collective work, with a new section reflecting elements of each of the artists'

With lyrics about the many ways that music makes a difference in our lives, singers will embrace the message and be inspired to share it. Bookended by a choral fanfare and including an optional flute

Here's a warm and heartfelt adaptation of traditional Irish and English blessing texts. A gentle yet rhythmic piano figure supports flowing vocal lines in this memorable closer or send-off song for young

This setting of Sara Teasdale's poem reminds us to "spend all you have for loveliness." A lilting rhythmic flow and mixed meter create an uplifting effect, supported by intuitive part writing.

This Celtic-inspired original is a testament to music as a tool for human expression, with lyrics from the perspective of song itself. A lilting 6/8 meter and broad choral lines make for a stirring opener,

An outside-the-box rhythmic explosion that culminates with a notated step routine! Lyrics encourage listeners to "dance to the rhythm of your own drum," embracing individuality and celebrating differences.

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

"Your song is my very heart." Penned for a daughter's graduation, this beautiful metaphor describes a cherished loved one as a song with qualities such as hope, healing, laughter, and love. Easily learned,

One of Robert Frost's lesser known poems provides a compelling backdrop for this expressive choral. With rubato and changing time signatures that match the cadence of the text, this lyrical concert work

Beautiful in its simplicity, here's a quiet celebration crafted to resonate universally. Easily learned and very effective to perform, this original song can work for various winter holidays or at any time

Penned by the songwriting team from Broadway's "Anastasia", "Once on This Island," "Suessical," and "Ragtime," this powerful song is an inspirational original work. With themes of acceptance, pride, hope,

Inspiring at any time of year, this song brings light from a single solo voice that gradually increases luminosity as the full texture builds. Mostly in English, with a short section on the Latin Lux

Celebrate music with this original work that will be effective as an opener or closer, or as great selection for arts advocacy in March or any time of year. A powerhouse piece, these traditional full choral