Secular Choral Concert Music

Here's a fun but complex romp through an overthinking mind! There is an unrelenting rhythm, to be sure, but the accents are off-kilter, the piano in clusters, and sometimes the tenors and sopranos sing two

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

Leonora Speyer's inspirational poem encourages singers to take hold of their limitless potential. Ascending vocal lines stretch across a driving accompaniment as if reaching out to grasp the expanse

Lush jazz harmonies and smooth voice leading permeate this arrangement of the legendary song Georgia on My Mind. The state of Georgia officially designated Ray Charles' version as the official

The dramatic third movement from "Illuminare" opens with the traditional Kyrie text in a somber, forebodingly ominous manner before exploding into a blast of fury as the Latin text turns to night and

From the Gounod opera "Faust." Here, young Valentin's heartfelt prayer abounds with conflicting emotions, offering singers an opportunity to consider the devotional yet enthusiastic text and operatic style

Both the music and poem have a haunting and mystical quality to them. While great for a larger group, the weaving lines and crunchy harmonies are wonderful with a trio and perfect for a professional

This selection includes a modern reimagining of chant elements combined with a multi-metric feel and joyful melody. Great for a concert or church service with advanced singers.

A haunting opening motif sets the mood for this beautiful meditation. The text is two contrasting poems, one sacred and one secular, both of which reference the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham. The

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

Premiered by the famed Indianapolis Children's Choir, this is a fresh and appealing contemporary work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw. Community-based treble choirs through high school and