Secular Accompanied Concert Music

Following up on his stunning Lunar Lullaby, Narverud returns with another original lullaby, this time evoking a tranquil lakeside setting. The piece inspires musical sensitivity with lush harmonies

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

Based on the inspirational poem by civil rights advocate James Weldon Johnson, this selection features beautiful cluster chords over a driving syncopation that your choirs will love. With a mature

This uplifting and affirmatory piece sets a text by the composer inspired by the reflections of the Northwest Girlchoir on what their choir means to them. A gradual building of choral texture creates an

"Take my hand, don't let go..." This inspirational selection about the pressures the world throws at us is an empowering and lyrical work that will inspire singers and audiences. A free SEL

This sweet and simple original song, with a lilting melody and folk-like harmonies, illustrates the impact of the relationships that we build throughout our lives. Optimistic about the future, the text

"You can do it, if you put your mind to it. Hold on, keep holding on. Lay your worries on me, I know we'll succeed. Never give up!" With empowering lyrics written by middle school students, this piece

A cappella voices are featured with gentle harmonies and a simple, quiet texture that just lets the voices sing without pushing. This heartfelt text challenges choristers to explore a wide range of

This inspiring selection gives hope to those who might be lost. Sometimes you might feel aimless...but inside each of us is a purpose...that sings out like a symphony...it's Glorious!

While this poem honors the passing of a friend's mother, it works beautifully as a memorial for anyone. With a lifegiving and encouraging text, this musical setting begins reflectively, acknowledging the

With a mystical harmonic soundscape that lends itself to the transcendental character of the various text sources, this simple yet deep work centers around concepts of strengthening our human experience

"Give us hope and we'll show you the way." This popular piece is celebrating its 20th anniversary with this edition. Identical in each voicing to the original editions - but now, more of the royalties are

Inspiring at any time of year, this song brings light from a single solo voice that gradually increases luminosity as the full texture builds. Mostly in English, with a short section on the Latin Lux

"Whatever comes your way, sing on! Keep your music going... sing on!" This is a great concert piece with carefully crafted melodic lines and exciting rhythms that lie over a lovely harmonic progression that

"We'll rise above, seize the highest dream. We'll lift our heads up high, move the sky, embrace our destiny!" This song of hope reaffirms the potential we all have to rise above the negative and reach for

Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, this piece was performed by more than 17,000 singers from around the world in Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6. The soft... view details

Emphasizing our need to stop and listen to one another, this original selection was written by the composer doing just that - listening to his singers. Created by Jim Papoulis in his songwriting workshops,