Songs that Celebrate Music

Pairing original lyrics with lyrics from the traditional spiritual Walk Together Children, this soul-stirring composition is a source of inspiration and a testament to the beauty and bravery that

Ideal as an opening concert or festival selection for developing choirs, this original work celebrates the power that music has to unite us all. With text in both English and French, this uplifting

Encourage young choristers to sing out loud and clear in this original concert piece that is ideal for beginning harmony singers. They will enjoy the lilting melody and explore syncopation with the smooth

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

Abounding with energy and optimism, this contemporary concert work setting of James Weldon Johnson's text evokes hope and youthful exuberance. With speech-driven rhythms, a driving piano accompaniment, and

Can words set to a melody communicate more emotion than words alone? This lyrical and uplifting ballad explores the profoundly beautiful ways that emotions can be expressed when lyrics are set to music and

Very fun to sing, this optimistic piece is characterized by catchy, singable melodies and a syncopated rhythmic drive in the vocal and piano writing. The text celebrates the lifelong relationships created

Robert Fuller Murray's text about the importance of music and song is given a full-fledged contemporary a cappella setting that both concert choirs and a cappella groups will enjoy. Utilizing vocal

Joining together in song, this powerful and dynamic original work encourages perseverance in the face of adversity. The message of the text is powerful and affirming and is enhanced with rich harmonic

Lend a Latin-American flair to your concert with this exuberant original piece about the joys of singing. The title phrase is the only Spanish text. The combination of catchy melodies that are easy to

With a text by American writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson, this compelling musical setting speaks to the way the power of song can help to overcome dark times. The powerful text is

Celebrate the strength of synergy and collaboration with this concert work written for mixed choirs of all levels. The use of canons allows each voice to sing the melody, and accessible harmonies increase

This gospel-style original draws inspiration from the work of the late Martin Luther King Jr. and others like him who worked to break down the barriers of racial discrimination and social injustice. A

A perfect piece for saying goodbye to friends or for a commencement ceremony, this original ballad focuses on the importance of music as a connecting thread that helps us through difficult times and

A joy-filled journey through the many gifts that singing brings us! Memorable lines and contemporary harmonies are backed by energetic percussion for shaker, tambourine, and cajon. Easy to learn and

"What will I do with the portion given to me? I will sing." This fantastic work, written in a gospel style with an ecumenical text that challenges each of us to make the most of the lives we've been given,

This lovely setting of the O'Shaughnessy text builds slowly through its whimsical melodic development. Accompanied by a beautiful piano part, the movement in the choral lines leads to a triumphant and

This gospel arrangement of the traditional spiritual is not only restylized, it's given new text as well: "Over my head, I hear music in the air. There must be joy somewhere." Celebrate singing, music, and

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

Jubilation fills the air in this superb a cappella concert work for treble voices. Exciting melodic motives are passed from section to section, and skillful vocal writing aids in introducing independent

From the first note of the pulsating piano to the final statement of the infectious motive, this work grabs you and won't let you go! Filled with soulful harmonies and spirited melodic lines, it captures

Quoting the spiritual Music in the Air, this piece features a driving gospel energy, lush harmonic color, intriguing counterpoint, and a dynamic piano part. The text talks about how singing

This original pop-style ballad has strong themes of unity and the power of singing together to overcome the divisions in our world. Featuring solo lines all the way through, the two versions available are

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