SATB Secular Concert Choral Music

This work is based on Who has seen the wind?, #85 from the Christina Rossetti book Sing Song: A Book of Nursery Rhymes. Set for organ and cello accompaniment.

From a three-part collection based on poetry by American pioneers, this third piece depicts a barn dance as vocalists circle 'round the instruments, stomp, clap, and perform with general

In this stunning work, sweeping melodic lines and at times unexpected harmonies envelop a text from Rainer Maria Rilke translated into English. Beautifully depicting the text, the lines allow for the rise

A beautiful and moving setting of the Rainer Maria Rilke poem in German, this original a cappella concert work uses the full range of tonal color painting, creating a work worthy of the very best choirs.

One of Brahms' best-known love songs is now available in this sensitively scored arrangement, which retains the harmonic richness of the original while making the work accessible to high school choirs. The

Highly rhythmic in both accompaniment and voices with independent vocal lines, this work simply radiates energy with a message of hope and empowerment: "To the stars through difficulties, look upward, move

Although this is an original work, the words, which simulate a tribal language, give it a world-music feeling. In fact, the chant-like character of the piece almost makes you feel as though you are taking

In Sara Teasdale's poem After Love, the opening line "There is no magic any more" establishes the theme of vanishing love. This setting of the poignant text, in the dark key of D-flat major,

This lovely setting of Millay's touching poem requires a flexible tempo with plenty of gentle rubato to give the effect of a poem being spoken by an accomplished orator. Great teaching piece for working on

A mythological song about two heavenly steeds of a god's sons, this selection is a calm, meditative rendering that is almost mystical. The Latvian modality permeates the song with an eloquent tension

Sara Teasdale has inspired countless composers with her poetry, and this setting is no exception. A driving piano accompaniment underpins an expressive legato vocal line, while a horn obbligato brings an

A poem from Mexico's pre-Columbian era and translated into Spanish is presented here in a highly interesting and rhythmic original setting that retains its cultural feel. With percussion and opportunities

The second movement from a set of four contrasting memorial dances for unaccompanied mixed chorus. The text, from Isaiah 40, is set to a courtly gavotte in a minor modality. Suite Remembrance,

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

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

This a cappella setting of words of assurance from the English mystic Julian of Norwich is as relevant today as ever. Sustained, independent vocal lines create lovely harmonies, and the powerful lyrics make

From the Grammy-nominated work The Lost Birds, this simple melody inspired by children's songs is a setting of Sara Teasdale's poem "In the End." Showcasing her signature pairing of nihilism

Extracted from the five-movement work "A Vision Unfolding," this third movement stands alone as a strong, socially responsive statement of identity and unity. Optional solos and a lyrical violin part add to

The text of this piece welcomes the long-awaited arrival of the railway system and the benefits it will bring. This arrangement has a folk-inspired sound while making use of modern harmonies and

Written in memory of a loved one, this song comforts and lifts the spirit. With the idea of infinity and the cyclic nature of life, the harmony never really "stays put" - it never spends too much time in