Graduation and commencement choral music

A strong unifying text from Colleen Carhuff states "No notes are as connected as the souls that sing them, and no soul is happier than when surrounded by their friends. We are one!" A wonderful choice for

Set with rich harmonic chords and a sophisticated touch, this traditional Scottish–Irish folksong is a wonderful choice as a closing song to say good-bye. The a cappella harmonies and notated

Suitable for send-offs, graduations, or as a concert closer, this heartfelt text attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson shines with a folk-like melody, simple yet earnest part-writing, and a halo of soprano

Based on the poem Dreams by Paul Laurence Dunbar, one of the first African American poets to gain national prominence and recognition, this inspiring gospel-style concert work sings of the strength

Lush harmonies and independent part writing make this concert pop arrangement of the Jason Mraz hit a must for your choir! Ideal for graduation, moving up ceremonies and final concerts, the theme resounds

Robert Frost's celebrated poem finds a worthy home in this lush musical setting. The melodic lines mirror the travelled road, and the rich divisi harmonies bring a depth and poignancy to the lyrics that

This very accessible piece pairs a beautifully written vocal and piano score with the Langston Hughes poem that warns us to "Hold fast to dreams... for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with

Beginning simply with soprano 1 in unison, this setting of the traditional text builds to a gorgeous full four-part contrapuntal Amen. The text then repeats, this time homophonically in four parts, with a

"May you always remember when the shadows fall, you do not walk alone." This ethereal setting of a traditional Irish blessing is scored in a variety of voicings with piano. Deft strokes of Celtic styling

As a concert closer, signature piece, encore or graduation song, this a cappella original is a little gem!  "Days come, days go.  We try to take the time to let love grow.  Don't ignore the

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

Originally recorded by the country music duo The Judds, this uplifting song is offered in a powerful, full-blown gospel setting sure to bring your listeners to their feet. Opening with a brief a cappella

Revolution is an uplifting and confident statement about empowerment, pursuing your dreams, and changing the world. The positive message in the lyrics points to a very bright future and a new

From the Broadway show "Wicked," a take on "The Wizard of Oz" from the witches' point of view, this is a tender, expressive ballad with touching lyrics:"Like a comet pulled from orbit as it passes a sun.

This expressive a cappella ballad from the musical "Wicked" takes on deep and emotional meaning, with solo vocal lines and the full range of the choir. A powerful reminder of the importance of the friends

A delightful treble piece that poignantly suggests that as a tree grows, so do we. "Stretch your arms, and spread your leaves. What will you be?" A perfect piece to celebrate and commemorate the growth of

The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is appropriately set to tribal-sounding music in this marvelous cross-cultural feature. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience