Secular Choral Concert Music

Musical theatre composer Jason Robert Brown returns with this inspirational song that deals with issues like separation, isolation, silence, and identity in a very healing way. Choirs will rally around this

Asymmetrical and mixed meter with twinkling eighth-note patterns in the accompaniment set the stage in this epic concert work about the stars. The text by Martha Lavinia Hoffman speaks of a longing to

A song that invites others to discover more about us by looking deeper, beyond first impressions and preconceived ideas, to understand that we each have rich complexities to uncover. Inspiring lyrics

This eight-minute journey around the world will take you from the kulokk calls of Norway to the bira ceremonies of Zimbabwe. This powerful and inspirational work with lyrics by Brian

"Now side by side we call for the dawning of a brand new day ... You're invited, come and sing united." An inspiring and uplifting anthem of togetherness wrapped in chorale-like harmonies that work in both

This song of happiness and celebration of the human experience is set in a minor key. The harmonic language acknowledges that we can't have joy without recognizing its opposite. The undertones point out

This lullaby setting of a tender poem by Tennyson is full of sweet and recurring melodies that rock gently in 6/8 time. Very childlike, but with nice musical depth, the vocal lines are well supported by a

Written in answer to a call for connection in troubled times, this song is about persistence, community, and moving ahead. "One foot in front of the other" is a metaphor for determination and forward

An upbeat, celebratory, and inspiring song about chasing your dreams, reaching for your goals, and living your best life. The driving melody and pop-like harmonies set the tone for this empowering piece

Born out of virtual songwriting conferences with students held during the first few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, this set of three songs expresses the students' words and thoughts as they struggled to

To Shiver the Sky is an oratorio about the history of flight and mankind's quest to conquer the heavens. Told through the words of 11 of our greatest astronomers, inventors, visionaries, and

These three pieces are translated into English but are based on Japanese poems by Yamabe no Akahito, Sakanoue no Korenori, and Takayama Sozei. Creating a quiet winter soundscape with tight cluster

Maya Angelou's immortal text is given a fresh gospel- and jazz-style setting as only Rollo Dilworth can do. Rhythmic choral lines pulsate with excitement that builds in intensity right through a jazz bridge

Puccini's operas contain some of the most sweeping and passionate melodies in music history. Perhaps the most famous, this tenor aria from "Turandot" has been skillfully adapted for choirs with piano or

With a text adapted from the Bible, the composer has crafted a universal statement of peace. The lovely harmonic moments in the choral writing establish a beautiful foundation for the soaring oboe

The poetry of Silent Sea by Rachael Boast appeared in a series of poems about climate change in 2015, the same year as the landmark Paris Agreement. Somewhat unsettling, this musical setting of the

This energetic original contemporary gospel piece has a wonderful groove and an uplifting message of self-empowerment. Staccato and accented vocals, expressive dynamics, and a repetition section moving up

Slumber, My Darling is one of Stephen Foster's more mature compositions, displaying the melodic dignity associated with German Romanticism. Using a soft rolling accompaniment that alternates with a

This upbeat and stylish arrangement of the song by the Swedish pop group I'm From Barcelona is full of love and joy. The lyrics express the joy of sharing music with friends. Plenty of unison makes this a

One of Canada's most treasured poets, Archibald Lampman writes of the urgent need for us all to be respectful and mindful of the fragility of Mother Earth. This socially conscious text is set for mixed

In just six lines of poetry, this well-known and highly-regarded hymn, Spirit of Life, deals with nearly all the key concepts cherished by one's faith. Set solo flute, piano/harp and SATB

This piece is a paean to the glories of summer. Images of nature are illuminated, climaxing in the splendor of God's sun: "His Caravan of Red." The setting strives to capture the pleasure of the

The melody has a simple innocence, but the harmony provides great warmth and subtlety in this touching love song by Clara Schumann arranged for choral ensembles. Set in a modified strophic form, the setting

The desire for people of different backgrounds, experiences, and ideologies to come together for the common good was the inspiration behind this folk-like piece. This work speaks to ideas of