Secular Accompanied Concert Music

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

This is a rhythmic, contemporary gospel-style anthem featuring the words of Maya Angelou, charging all of us to take responsibility for making our communities safe, supportive, and just. Reinforced by a

This lyrical setting of a favorite Irish blessing is very accessible for mixed-voice ensembles. It works well as a benediction or for graduations.

"Where compassion reigns, only love remains." An original text that calls for slowing down, centering our thoughts, and showing compassion is paired with beautiful part-writing and an optional part for

"I won’t give up on you. Don’t give up on me ... We’ll hold each other to the light, and we will see this through." This inspirational anthem of unity, togetherness, and resilience is a

"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

"Perhaps it does not begin. Perhaps it is always. ... Perhaps this day the light begins in us." Jan Richardson's rich and universal text is set with an equally compelling and musically sensitive setting

This setting of Sara Teasdale's poem features slow, sustained vocal writing over a continuously moving piano part. The harmonic palette is rich and warm, and soaring soprano lines conjure Teasdale's vivid

"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

Following on the heels of his wildly popular Sisi Ni Moja, Jacob Narverud returns with another show-stopping piece in a similar style. With influences from world music and an upbeat rhythmic style,

"We will reach out, sing out, make a change. We will show the world what love can do!" Inspired by thoughts and feelings from amazing young people at a virtual conference held in 2020, this stirring message