Songs about the Human Experience

Lovely lyrical melodic lines are paired with Sara Teasdale's text that celebrates the beauty of life. Available in a variety of voicings, it is an ideal piece to develop tone, phrasing, and artistry in

"I am you are me...." This innovative original uses a clever text and pop-style music to create an environment of togetherness among members of the choir. Community - that's what it's all about. Each vocal

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

Accessible and rewarding, this simple setting of a poem written by a teen serves as a reminder of what matters most: through the changes and loss that life brings, we must make a choice, that above all else

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 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

"When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone... the work of Christmas begins." This setting of a poem by Howard Thurman, presented as an ethereal benediction, is truly a

Commissioned for the Bach Children's Chorus, this setting of inspiring poetry espouses the human connection so essential to us all: "the touch of the hand and the sound of the voice sing on in the soul

This work, for unison voices, is based on a Salvatore Salerno poem A Plea for the Future. Set to the inspired plea "Please help us make a more loving world," it is accompanied by piano, but parts

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

A short pairing of two folk songs, this brief but sensitive lullaby features the American folk song, All the Pretty Little Horses, and the Welsh folk melody, Suo Gan. Beautiful in its

This beautiful song cycle on three of American poet Emily Dickinson's most treasured texts will be a lovely choice for treble choirs. Each of the three selections may be performed separately, or perform

This powerful message is about mustering the courage to leap from one stage of life into the next. Melodic lines are juxtaposed with a lively piano accompaniment creating bold expressiveness and strong

Leaping from leaf to leaf, shattering into gold, and scattering gems, light is at the center of our lives. It kisses our eyes, it sweetens our hearts, and it fills the world. This music explores the energy,

A graceful melody and supportive piano accompaniment set this text celebrating the wonders of nature and the joys of friendship. With gentle harmonies, this freshly original piece for developing treble

"I will be brave, I will be strong" echoes from the soloist to the choir before kicking into an inspirational gospel-style groove. Uplifting and empowering, it will work for combined choirs, graduation

With its rising and falling melodic lines and lilting accompaniment, the singer and listener both experience the joy and exhilaration found in swinging. Robert Louis Stevenson's text is set in a delightful

"I see laughter in your eyes. I see the light inside, too bright to hide. I see the you in you." The positive, confidence-building text strengthens self-esteem and encourages social acceptance. The lyrical

Robert Frost's distinguished poem comes to life in this beautiful original concert work. Easily learned, there are strong sections of unison singing, though all parts are given the opportunity to shine. The

Carefully crafted vocal lines combine in lush harmony in this easy and effective introduction into modern a cappella singing. A beautiful text paired with an artistic setting gives the perfect opportunity

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