Secular Accompanied Concert Music

A setting of the text by James Weldon Johnson, this lyrical concert work celebrates the gift of music: "With glad defiance in my throat, I pierce the darkness with a note, and sing."

This high energy work, set for voices, piano and optional handbells, is full of energy and drive. Centered around the Latin phrase "carpe diem," the words and music combine to urge all to truly "seize the

A fun new swing arrangement made popular by the vocal ensemble The Real Group. Opening with a tenor solo (or small ensemble) that continues throughout the song, the text says in a fun and playful way, "When