Sacred Choral Concert Music

Written with joyful exuberance, this Gloria setting contains both homophonic writing and interplay between the vocal parts. Add the optional trumpet for even more festivity in concerts or services at any

A prayer for inner peace during times of overwhelm, this setting from the Book of Hours (1514) provides a lilting and comforting melody that flows with ease. Accessible to early intermediate choirs,

In this heartfelt prayer for peace, contemporary and traditional styles blend seamlessly as the choir asks first to receive shalom, then offers shalom to the listener, to friends and family, to those we

The opening to "A Vision Unfolding," this gospel-inspired piece provides a powerful introduction to themes of justice, equality and unity. Robert Bode's text asks for God to reach down with justice in times

Triumphant strains of "Hallelu-Yah" wind and dance through various meters as they build in rhythmic excitement and texture. A contrasting middle section offers quiet lyrical reflection before resuming the

The rich harmonies in this a cappella prayer are expressive and intimate. With carefully prepared dissonances and thoughtful voice leading throughout, it is well within the reach of many ensembles and is

Known for her exquisite lyricism and soaring melodies, Hagenberg delivers an exceptional original setting of Frances Havergal's text that provides a message of hope that is so needed. A shimmering

This genre-bending piece blends elements of rock, gospel, spiritual, and the spoken word. Useful for the Advent season or school concert anytime, the text invites chorus and listener to imagine a world of

This song by Francis Smith Thomas, a close friend of the Martin Luther King, Jr. family, was inspired by the words of a woman who participated in the Montgomery bus boycott, a pivotal event in the civil

Beautifully capturing the essence of a traditional Gaelic blessing, this original setting evokes the natural tranquility of a "gentle night" where the "moon and stars pour their healing light on you." The

"May you always remember when the shadows fall, you do not walk alone." This ethereal setting of a traditional Irish blessing is scored in a variety of voicings with piano. Deft strokes of Celtic styling

Modern cluster harmonies within an a cappella texture, this setting of Christian Robert Shockley's text is inspired by the writings and sayings of Mr. Fred Rogers. The SATB texture features some divisi and

Matthew 25 and the well-known Emma Lazarus text, The New Colossus, are used in this effective short piece about caring for the less fortunate. The music begins with various soloists.

This simple yet meaningful work pairs the familiar text Dona Nobis Pacem with a gentle cascading melodic idea. In the middle of the song, an aleatoric rendering of the text in numerous languages

This stunning setting of the traditional Latin text is so rich and so deep that the music perfectly matches the quietly profound ardor of the timeless plainchant. The clarinet provides an ethereal

With over one million copies sold, this is a true classic, available SSA and many other voicings.  

Here is a rousing setting for a cappella chorus on the tune Invitation from the shape note collection Southern Harmony of 1835. With an alternate text for the Christmas

With a lively folk music-influenced piano accompaniment, soaring vocal lines, and an uplifting hope-filled message, this piece overflows with exuberance and joy from start to finish. The text from Richard

Tree of Life is an expansive setting for mixed voices and piano of David Warner's evocative text depicting the sacred archetype of the life-giving tree through the seasons. The vocal texture

This work uses the text of Psalm 19 in both Hebrew and English. The music blossoms organically from the opening cantorial solo to the final triumphant "Amen" using complex counterpoint along

This selection combines the traditional with 21st century expression and looks to the eternal with hope and glorious musical vision. Lovely soaring lines in each vocal part create a beautiful choral