SATB Secular Concert Choral Music

From a three-part collection based on poetry by American pioneers, this third piece depicts a barn dance as vocalists circle 'round the instruments, stomp, clap, and perform with general

A beautiful and moving setting of the Rainer Maria Rilke poem in German, this original a cappella concert work uses the full range of tonal color painting, creating a work worthy of the very best choirs.

One of Brahms' best-known love songs is now available in this sensitively scored arrangement, which retains the harmonic richness of the original while making the work accessible to high school choirs. The

Although this is an original work, the words, which simulate a tribal language, give it a world-music feeling. In fact, the chant-like character of the piece almost makes you feel as though you are taking

In Sara Teasdale's poem After Love, the opening line "There is no magic any more" establishes the theme of vanishing love. This setting of the poignant text, in the dark key of D-flat major,

A mythological song about two heavenly steeds of a god's sons, this selection is a calm, meditative rendering that is almost mystical. The Latvian modality permeates the song with an eloquent tension

Sara Teasdale has inspired countless composers with her poetry, and this setting is no exception. A driving piano accompaniment underpins an expressive legato vocal line, while a horn obbligato brings an

From the Grammy-nominated work The Lost Birds, this simple melody inspired by children's songs is a setting of Sara Teasdale's poem "In the End." Showcasing her signature pairing of nihilism

Extracted from the five-movement work "A Vision Unfolding," this third movement stands alone as a strong, socially responsive statement of identity and unity. Optional solos and a lyrical violin part add to

The text of this piece welcomes the long-awaited arrival of the railway system and the benefits it will bring. This arrangement has a folk-inspired sound while making use of modern harmonies and

The friction between professed ideals and painful reality that Langston Hughes captured in his poem Let America Be America Again is also the foundation of this piece. Emma Lazarus' words, which are

"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." These inspiring words, freely set with highly creative craftsmanship and expression, virtually dance off the page of this artful and unique

There is a fierce passion behind Poe’s famous Annabel Lee, and this passion is captured in the speed and delivery of the text within the music. This a cappella arrangement is tonal and rich

This song is about the potential hidden in all of us – we can all save the world if we put our minds to it. The lyrics are the thoughts and dreams of young people, and both the text and the music will

There is some divisi in this lovely setting of the beloved Longfellow poem, but it is well within the abilities of many high school a cappella choirs. With beautiful harmonies and accessible ranges, it will

Commissioned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Eastman School of Music, this celebration of creativity is a recognition of the vision and commitment as well as the vulnerability that accompanies the

Walt Whitman wrote this poem near the end of his life as he was reflecting on his past and preparing for physical death. The music reflects this idea, as it is both meditative, with passages of quiet

"As the rain hides the stars, as the autumn mist hides the hills..." Here is an exquisite setting of a traditional Gaelic prayer that will enhance the ethereal beauty of your choral sound. As the clouds

Winner of the prestigious 2018 Brehm Prize in Choral Composition at the University of Michigan, here is a Walt Whitman text that seems to float in the air like the stars the text refers to. Subtle