Secular Choral Concert Music

Harlem Renaissance poet and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson's music-themed text shines in this graceful setting for mixed or treble choirs with piano accompaniment. "No nights are dark, no days

A warm arpeggiated piano accompaniment opens this lush original concert work for mixed or treble voices. Using the thought-provoking words of poet Georgia Douglas Johnson, seamless harmonies appear right

"I am light, I am compassion, I am light, I am love." India.Arie's touching song sings like a soothing mantra with its deep message of looking beyond everything in your past and seeing yourself for who you

The exciting fanfare opening exalts the title then continues with long melodic lines above a rhythmic and driving piano accompaniment. Throughout, the text is musically reflected in style and dynamics with

This beautifully written setting of one of the best known poems from World War I makes good use of mixed meter, long phrases, and lovely harmonic moments to create a poignant selection for remembrance of

A winsome poem is set to the well-known Welsh tune CYMRAEG with lyrical piano accompaniment. Challenging listeners to find their place in the world, this song of the journey is enriched by warm harmonies

This setting of the Rachel Field poem is rich with mystery, anticipation and energy - quite different from other choral settings. An excellent choice for developing choirs, this up-tempo concert or contest

Paralleling the voyages we make through life with those of a river flowing to the sea, this poignant original work creates a thoughtful and meaningful atmosphere using lovely harmonies with a wonderful text

A tuneful Quaker melody is transformed with additional music and original text, creating a playful and thoughtful work celebrating the love of friendship. Beginning with the simple melody, the piece

This was originally a four-part canon, or round. The lyrics invite those with "difficulty to come to the choir with the promise of happiness and peace." For a cappella voices, it is a joyful invitation to

This beautiful gospel-styled song, based on a secular text spun from the river-is-life metaphor, is perfect for graduation or virtually any performance. The human's quest for moments of peace and