SATB Secular Concert Choral Music

Celebrating the inner strength that is unique to each of us, this work identifies the choral music room and the friends we make there as a safe place. We are reminded of the power of music making and the

This is the sixth movement of For a Breath of Ectasy and is scored for SATB chorus, oboe, and string quartet or piano. Using a lush accompaniment and homophonic choral writing, the music

Featuring comfortable ranges and a beautifully supportive accompaniment, this introspective piece offers a powerful and inspiring message: "Imagine if no bound'ries could impede us; Imagine what a world we

This setting of one of Robert Frost's most well-known poems has great educational value, teaching lyricism, musicality, and the poetic connection. In a strophic form, it begins in unison, easing into clever

"One thing of all dim things I know is true, the heart within me knows, and tells it you…so blind is life, so long at last is sleep, and none but Love to bid us laugh or weep." Willa Cather's

One of The King's Singers' most frequently requested arrangements is this lush a cappella setting of Billy Joel's hit ballad. A first-rate choice for any concert program!

Celebrate music with this original work that will be effective as an opener or closer, or as great selection for arts advocacy in March or any time of year. A powerhouse piece, these traditional full choral

This warm choral setting is so beautifully melodic and expressive, it could be precisely the way Robert Louis Stevenson imagined his famous "I will make you brooches" poem. This is very sweet, singable, and

"And this shall be for music, when no one else is near, such a fine song for singing, the rare song to hear!" And such a fine song this is, through the marriage of memorable music to Robert Louis

A celebration of the power of music, this work is a sonorous setting of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's well-known poem. A rhythmic, energetic accompaniment, an a cappella middle section, and optional

This reflective musical setting brings Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s text to life. Featuring a cascading a cappella introduction, this approachable work is a an ideal way to celebrate the power that

This ballad, from the Tony-winning musical "The Band's Visit," is the show's climax in which the entire cast sings together for the first time, celebrating their newfound connections. This lush and faithful

Opening with an expressive solo, this plaintive melody highlights the allegorical original text and creates lyrical and artistic choral phrases. A rich and ever-changing harmonic palette features lush

Sara Teasdale’s expressive poem Morning provides the text for this lyrical piece crafted for developing mixed choirs. The use of overlapping vocal lines coupled with tonal clusters give each

Textured choral writing glides effortlessly over a graceful piano accompaniment in this elegant setting of the text by Chilean poet and Nobel Prize-winner Pablo Neruda. Artistically done in a romantic

This text from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, known for his poetry that was geared toward the everyday family, is set with a driving accompaniment on the piano that contrasts with the longer phrases of the

This beautiful lyric ballad, which practically sings itself, tells about the special power music has to lift our hearts and minds. Don Besig at his best!

Celebrating the wonder of music and the healing power of song, this work is an artistic expression of the unity and hope that music brings!

"Ask me to sing, and I will give you a piece of my soul. Ask me to sing, and I feel happy and hopeful and whole." Useful as an opener, closer, or for a combined-choir concert, this inspirational

This original work sets a well-known Emily Bronte poem in a lyric song style. Flowing vocal lines and rich musical colors offer choirs many opportunities for expressive singing. The SATB version is adapted