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

"The pure, the bright, the beautiful ... the striving after better hopes ... these things shall never die." The positive and affirming words of Charles Dickens are richly set for lower voices. Beginning

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

A text of empowerment and positivity that makes us believe we were meant to soar is set to music that soars, creating an illusion that affirms this thought.

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

Looking for a bright new "singing Valentine"? This is a flirty, delightful piece for a cappella voices - a perfect choral alternative to flowers and candy!

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

In his book I and Thou, Martin Buber centers on the importance of relationships, establishing connections with one another. This work expresses that philosophy through the text found in Kazuaki Tanahashi's

This piece explores the simple but incredibly powerful act of holding someone's hand - and the text and pop feel will resonate with singers and audiences alike. It can be performed with piano, guitar, or

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 gospel-flavored selection is a call to remove the artificial barriers people create to separate "us" from "them." Accessible ranges make the work especially suitable for combined choirs. Gently

"The call of the river is the music in our lives, and the song that I hear is you." This wonderful text celebrates each of us: the river of life and love flowing through us all. Set as an inspirational

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

Recorded and performed by more than fifty artists in the 50-plus years since its initial release, this Joni Mitchell song has become an enduring meditation on the shifting perspectives that come with time.

An a cappella setting of the Irish comic ballad that is full of fun. The lyrics introduce the hod-carrier Tim Finnegan, born "with a love for the liquor," who falls from a ladder, breaks his skull, and is

This work expresses the concerns that all people - particularly parents - have for bringing up the younger generation in this trying world. The combination of the English lyrics with their Swahili

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 can hear the sound of the music. I can hear the rhythm of life. I can hear the voice of creation. I can hear the song of life." This vibrant affirmation of the joys of living includes a positively

Featuring selections from the 1925 Broadway musical "No, No, Nannette," this entertaining crowd-pleaser brings American songbook classics to your concert stage. Songs include I Want to Be Happy;

"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

"Golden slumbers kiss your eyes, smiles await you when you rise." Sung from the perspective of a parent or loved one to their young charge, this charming piece has a sweet melody with simple vocal lines