Unison and Two-Part Choral Music for Graduation and Commencement

Lush harmonies in a warm choral texture lay the foundation for this elegantly succinct setting of the traditional Irish blessing. A cappella, with a few lyric alterations to provide an enveloping framework

This heartfelt piece reminds us that goodbyes are as filled with gratitude and hope as they are sad. Great intimacy is achieved in this unaccompanied setting with the use of solo voices and lush chords as

Suitable for send-offs, graduations, or as a concert closer, this heartfelt text attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson shines with a folk-like melody, simple yet earnest part-writing, and a halo of soprano

This is classic a cappella jazz writing, with great attention paid to phrasing, dynamics, and expressive rhythms. Bring the emotional words to life and feel the satisfaction of singing a lush and lovely

This expressive a cappella ballad from the musical "Wicked" takes on deep and emotional meaning, with solo vocal lines and the full range of the choir. A powerful reminder of the importance of the friends

Inspiring and beautiful, this barbershop arrangement of the iconic song from Disney's animated film "Hercules" makes a perfect concert highlight. Vocables and singable harmonies surround this well-known

"Come, young citizens of the world; we are one, we are one!" This song delivers an inspiring message of freedom and brotherhood that will touch the hearts of all who hear it. Now in this arrangement for a

Traditionally sung at graduation ceremonies to welcome the summer, this Swedish psalm has been freshly set with dynamic writing, warm, sweeping lines, and rich harmonies. With options to sing either the

"I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do... let me not neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." The wonderful message of this text is mirrored in the

Here is a fresh new arrangement of the inspirational song from the 1964 Broadway musical in a modern a cappella concert setting for mixed divisi choirs. The positive text and iconic melody provide a

The use of a djembe imparts a traditional African feeling to this easy original a cappella work. The Gatsnahos text, inspired by John Donne, has a theme of friendship and unity that all can relate to. "We

Beginning simply with soprano 1 in unison, this setting of the traditional text builds to a gorgeous full four-part contrapuntal Amen. The text then repeats, this time homophonically in four parts, with a

The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is appropriately set to tribal-sounding music in this marvelous cross-cultural feature. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience

As a concert closer, signature piece, encore or graduation song, this a cappella original is a little gem!  "Days come, days go.  We try to take the time to let love grow.  Don't ignore the

Elaine Hagenberg's exquisite a cappella setting of a text by American poet Edith Franklin Wyatt speaks of companionship and the joys of sharing it as we travel along the road of life. Gorgeous harmonies,

New Beginnings was inspired by an exciting yet bittersweet time for students - the closing of one chapter in life and beginning another. Although many of us look forward to a next chapter in life

This a cappella arrangement of a 17th-century Irish melody has a warm, encouraging feeling that makes it appropriate for graduation. "O give me your hand, walk ahead now with me. Together we'll set out for

Set with rich harmonic chords and a sophisticated touch, this traditional Scottish–Irish folksong is a wonderful choice as a closing song to say good-bye. The a cappella harmonies and notated

Revolution is an uplifting and confident statement about empowerment, pursuing your dreams, and changing the world. The positive message in the lyrics points to a very bright future and a new

Written as an homage, Robert Bode's text reminds us that, although the future is uncertain, each of our paths is built upon the myriad experiences we have known and all the people who have affected us. This

Here's a creative a cappella set of secular blessings that is ideal as a concert finale, encore, benediction, or for graduation. Whether performed individually or in tandem, each of these brief selections