Secular Choral Concert Music

With beautiful intuitive writing and modern harmonies that are innovative without being overly challenging, this a cappella work brings a fresh, empowering perspective to each day. Uplifting in its

Lightning strikes in the dark of night! A house in the Italian countryside appears and disappears in an instant. Take your audience and singers on a spellbinding journey that is as relentless as a building

Boundless energy leaps off the page in this joyful reminder of the role that inspiration plays in our lives. The Star Poem, based on George Parsons Lathrop's original work, tells the tale of

Titled with a Somali word used in Kenyan refugee camps, this piece touches upon a refugee's dream of resettlement as well as experiences of despair and struggle. A repetitive four-note motif and interplay

"We create tomorrow by learning from today." An inspirational expression of unity and tolerance, teaching moments abound in this a cappella concert work with lush harmonies supporting the depth of its

This is an evocative, folk-like setting of Yeats' poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree. The modal vocal writing is both simple and sophisticated and always expressive of the yearning in Yeats' words.

This beloved Puccini aria has been reimagined for a cappella choirs, and the effect is one of sheer beauty! With tender harmonies and legato lines, this is a great choice for teaching phrasing and vocal

A smile, like music, is universal. The simplicity of Mother Teresa's text and the repetition of the word "peace" is used to great effect in this expressive and rhythmic composition perfect for concerts,

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

The line between time's reality and its invention is blurry. This modern concert work borrows heavily on contemporary a cappella harmonies and techniques to create an engaging texture that highlights the

"May you heal, may you be well again, may you be brave, may you be strong." This beautiful original choral with cello and piano accompaniment expresses this hope for all who have faced challenges in their

This uplifting song is a powerful work of affirmation and inclusion that supports our shared spiritual heritage. "If I dance with the storm, I'll be safe in your arms." A fantastic concert finale! The SATB

Based on a text by Brian Newhouse, this creative work reminds us that water is perhaps the most essential and powerful element in nature. Pitches and rhythms in the piece help create a vivid picture of the

Henry van Dyke's text about the nature of time passing is creatively set in this a cappella work with percussion. The rhythms in the percussion represent a clockwork rhythm that gives way to a heartbeat as

Choosing to be grateful through the various seasons of life can allow us to transcend our circumstances. The compelling text by poet Loren Broaddus uses nature imagery to examine these themes of gratitude.

Originally conceived as an instrumental piece, this expression of memories of past relationships and difficult experiences evolved into a soulful work for soloist, guitar, improvised cajon, and divisi

Spacious and languid, this setting of Langston Hughes' notable text speaks of dreams that are the stuff of a life well-lived. Written as the composer battled ALS, it is scored for SATB divisi voices, with

Energetic, uplifting, and declarative, this original concert work reminds the listener to live in joy despite hardship and circumstance. Joyful rhythms dance over the piano accompaniment throughout, and an

Exploring themes of self-discovery, growth, and change, this empowering work not only honors those who have helped us grow and discover our "spark, flicker, flame," it encourages us to fan the flames that

Harlem Renaissance poet and activist Paul Laurence Dunbar's text expresses love and admiration: "Thou art my lute, by thee I sing, – my being is attuned to thee. Thou settest all my words a-wing, and

The picture of the famed snow-covered woods comes to life in this serene setting of Robert Frost's well-known poem. For mixed divisi choir and piano with optional cello, this lovely work effectively