Secular A Cappella Choral Concert Music

A moving setting of a poem by civil war era Virginia native Aldine S. Kieffer, deftly capturing the spirituality and hope in the belief of a heavenly reunion with those that have passed away before us,

Complete with vocal percussion sounds to imitate the cicada who "was on a branch singing," this work is divided into multiple sections that have their own unique flavor. From bright and happy to dark and

This a cappella homophonic setting of the well-known Christopher Marlowe text, in compound meter, is lilting and enchanting yet accessible. Choirs of varying abilities will enjoy success as they explore the

Combining modern and traditional styles, this easily singable a cappella piece is just lovely! The mix of calm, sustained passages and driving rhythmic components creates a radiant sound that repeatedly

Award-winning Canadian composer Matthew Emery has crafted an eloquent choral reflection of the soul taking flight. Solid, fresh a cappella choral writing and a great text by Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore

Soaring musical phrases contrasted by delicate nuances are the hallmarks of this sophisticated piece, which is highly recommended for the advanced a cappella choir.

Christina Rossetti's text reflecting on death is sensitively set with clear, lyrical melodic lines supported by an a cappella choral texture that your experienced singers will appreciate.

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

Dedicated to the Latinx community and their resilience, this original work is a vulnerable conversation about our fears and how we prefer to hide our struggles. Alannah Guevara's strong text talks about the

The first Marguerite Brooks Commission for the National Collegiate Choral Association, this piece combines poems by Emily Dickinson and John Keats which speak beautifully to the subject of hope. The choral

A passionate love sonnet in Italian by Venetian master Michelangelo provides the foundation for this stunning and beautiful work. Lush harmonies and full choral textures abound in this significant work that

An original contemporary a cappella work, this beautiful composition with a propulsive time signature mixes with lush and ever-present vocal textures and handclaps. Ideal for either a cappella groups or

Based entirely on the solfeggio syllables sol, la, and re, this modern a cappella piece utilizes smooth, syncopated ostinatos and repeated fragments that layer in a postminimalist fashion to great effect.

Composed for the Los Angeles Children's Chorus, this rhythmically challenging work with changing meters and stretched tonalities pairs well with William Blake's Songs of Innoncence.

This text uses the metaphor of a red house buried in a snowy landscape to describe the perseverance of the human heart as the body ages, speaking to the resilience of humanity in the face of adversity. The

Excerpted from a stage show ("The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse"), this charming piece tells the story of a calming and soothing lullaby between friends. Beautiful harmonies and a serene texture for

Asking the simple but fundamental questions about the need for human contact, this eight-part a cappella concert work features a sustained texture of cluster harmonies with melody lines that call out "Can

Elegant simplicity is the hallmark of this shimmering setting of a favorite text: "Set me as a seal upon your heart ... for love is as strong as death." Straightforward rhythms, careful management of vocal