Secular Choral Concert Music

Celebrating Ella Fitzgerald, "The First Lady of Song," this jazzy piece is inspired by the famous singer's immeasurable talent and her utter humility. Creatively combining her words with a song she's famous

Christina Rossetti's poem is blended with a relaxed contemporary a cappella jazzy musical style in this unique concert work. Growing from three- to six-part harmony, the swing rhythms and style made famous

Billie Eilish's emotional ballad from the hit movie "Barbie" is given a concert setting in this beautiful, introspective arrangement. Rich harmonies are paired with diverse textures in an exploration of

This song is about the potential hidden in all of us – we can all save the world if we put our minds to it. The lyrics are the thoughts and dreams of young people, and both the text and the music will

Idina Menzel sings this featured song that appears in the end credits of the film "Disenchanted." Wide ranges, a compelling rhythmic hook, and a message of cooperation between generations give this

This reimagining of Stevie Wonder's hit song brings a completely fresh take to a familiar tune. Inspired by the power of Wonder's poetry and spiritual message, the arrangement takes a stirring and creative

During the wait between Disney+'s "The Mandalorian" seasons two and three, viewers got to see just what had been going on with Star Wars' favorite bounty hunter, Boba Fett. Composing the main theme of the

This snappy and modern Disney+ movie musical gained significant attention for its breakout stars, its old-fashioned demeanor, and its timely message of self-acceptance. This faithful arrangement is geared

This powerful and passionate ballad the Witch sings to her daughter in Sondheim's masterpiece "Into the Woods" is set here for the concert stage. It is a tour de force when performed with piano, but when

First recorded by Louis Armstrong, this now classic song is also in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Close jazz harmonies sparkle in this a cappella setting which works for both concert and jazz choirs. The

The shades of Finzi and Vaughan Williams are strongly present in these three delightful unaccompanied choral settings, and yet the style and execution are wholly Rutter's own. O Mistress Mine is a

Following on the heels of the wildly popular Baba Yetu, Christopher Tin brings us a wonderful new piece from the soundtrack of the video game Civilization VI. In Italian, with sweeping

This stunning work for mixed choirs has its roots in jazz. The repetition of the word "love" throughout allows singers and audiences to focus on its various meanings and implications. A challenging work

Originally written by James Taylor for the musical "Working," this piece tells the story of a young woman trapped in a difficult life of physical labor. While this song is from the 1970s, it continues to

This arrangement of the Stevie Wonder classic employs a touch of jazz harmony and an a cappella section, making it a wonderful addition to a pops concert. Opening with a solo, the piece continues with

This setting of the Mother Goose nursery rhyme is dangerously close to a groovy choral vamp! The scoring is for mixed chorus and jazz trio, but it can certainly be performed with just piano. The

This setting of the Mother Goose nursery rhyme is funky and fun! The scoring is for mixed chorus and jazz trio, but it certainly could be performed with just a piano. The choral parts are very accessible,

Antonio Carlos Jobim is a prolific Brazilian composer in the jazz idiom who is especially known for his bossa nova stylings. Hayes' concert setting employs ample jazz harmonies and a lush piano

Craig Hella Johnson's a cappella setting of Dolly Parton's Light of a Clear Blue Morning is infused with light and hopefulness as it opens with a solo soprano and gradually builds to a joyful

A beautiful King's Singers a cappella arrangement of this Andrew Lloyd Webber classic from "The Phantom of the Opera."