Songs about the Human Experience

A big, bold piano introduction sets the stage for this powerful and inspirational song. "Let the harmonies of freedom ring" is a message for this time and all times. The gospel feel of this original song

With text adapted from Walt Whitman's Song of the Open Road, this boisterous original concert work is brimming with rhythmic excitement! From the riveting dynamics to its strong lyrical message,

This sweet and simple original song, with a lilting melody and folk-like harmonies, illustrates the impact of the relationships that we build throughout our lives. Optimistic about the future, the text

From poet Linda Studley comes an empowering text: "We are the ones who take the chance, who sing the song, who step the dance, who dare to try...." Treble choirs will revel in this setting of the text which

This beautiful ballad, arranged for The King's Singers, has a text that speaks of hope for a better and sweeter world where war and division are distant memories. Filled with characteristically rich and

This a cappella original uses an uplifting text to express the joy of living life to the fullest. Using legato phrases, rubato, divisi, and jazz-influenced harmonies, the rich choral writing is emotional

This is the third song in a four-song set titled Appalachian Stories. After opening with a fiddle solo, the choral writing is reminiscent of a hymn at first, then segues into a dance-like feel as

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

James Whitcomb Riley's enduring text reminds us to always hold onto our childhood memories. The texture has ample unison lines for developing tone and blend in treble choirs, and the sections of harmony

This piece, which sets the words of a beloved school administrator, opens with an optional solo and then erupts with joy and passion. Independent vocal lines create lovely cascading moments, and the mixed

With a text inspired by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, this a cappella piece uses changing meter and ethereal choral writing to create wonderful harmonic and melodic moments. Atmospheric and haunting,

Lord Byron's well-known poem paints a moving portrait of advancing age overcoming the frivolity of youth. Infused with the spirit of nostalgia, these lovely melodic lines highlight the text and showcase

This gentle ballad by British singer-songwriter Frances was recorded by The King's Singers on their anniversary album Gold. The heartfelt and bittersweet lyrics are set with a cappella folk-style harmonies.

This piece is written to be performed by either an SSA choir or an SSATB choir; the tenor and bass parts are optional. The musical complexities of the work illustrate themes of human experience, and lovely

Written in a songwriting workshop, here is a song of multifaceted hopes. "I wanna believe in beauty, I wanna be seen in darkness, I wanna be heard in chaos." Composed in the world music style that has

Here is a powerful ballad from Broadway musical "Jekyll and Hyde", arranged for a cappella choirs. A modern concert setting that is both jazz-infused and classic, this lovely arrangement is an emotional

After starring in 2018's smash-hit sequel "Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again", Cher enjoyed even more success by making an entire cover album of ABBA's best-known hits. This arrangement captures the signature

This powerful narrative offers a look inside the mind of a teenager that has experienced bullying. With a modern musical theater style and themes similar to "Dear Evan Hansen," this modern concert piece

Treble choirs will appreciate this empowering text that invites us all to begin the process of reclaiming and healing those parts of ourselves that are, at the same time, both vulnerable

Accompanied by cello, this piece sets a short and poignant text seeking to sum up much of the wonder and uncertainty we find in our most meaningful relationships with a lush, contemporary score. "I hope you

Loaded with offbeat rhythms and broad dynamic contrasts, here is an unabashed vocal painting of this thought-provoking poem by Susan Bowker. Classical choral writing is combined with a contemporary text and

This is a simple and repetitive composition. The use of repetition is deliberate as we examine our patterns of behavior through Megan Levad's poetry. If you are looking for a piece that explores the human

"On this open road, the moon and stars to guide me, and my heavy load made lighter by the wind against my back. And with my friend, I journey on." This inspirational original text about finding light in the

Mosadi o mopila so is a popular traditional wedding song sung in Setswana, one of the eleven official languages of South Africa. Set for a cappella voices with the option to use cabasa, bongos, and