Adult Community Choir Concert Music

Exploring themes of self-discovery, growth, and change, this empowering work not only honors those who have helped us grow and discover our "spark, flicker, flame," it encourages us to fan the flames that

Celebrating the winter solstice, this original work boasts a text inspired by the folklore, festivals, and rituals that symbolize life's cyclical nature. The a cappella setting can be described as madrigal

Traditional Latin text is given a fresh, exciting setting in this work for advanced treble choirs. Shimmering a cappella harmonies contrast with rhythmic ostinatos, making this a festive number perfect for

Fun and energetic, this gospel-style a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual is easy to learn and dynamic to perform. There's plenty of repetition and very little divisi, making this

Inspired by the writings of young singers, the text of this original work provides simple yet impactful ways to bring about change in the world. Accessible and lyrical part writing supports the message "If

The traditional French carol sparkles in this strophic a cappella setting. It begins with standard harmonies but grows to feature both the upper and lower voices on the melody with accompanying harmonies.

The opening to "A Vision Unfolding," this gospel-inspired piece provides a powerful introduction to themes of justice, equality and unity. Robert Bode's text asks for God to reach down with justice in times

With text both quoted and inspired by Tennyson's poem Ulysses, this piece is a call to pursue the noble work that is yet to be done. Mixed meters and a driving piano part propel it forward,

A mix of spoken word and choral singing, the fourth movement of "A Vision Unfolding" is a call to act justly and live in unity. Optional snare drum and trumpet further heighten the plea in Shanelle

Clustered cadences, impactful pauses, and a glistening soprano solo characterize this a cappella piece about the stewardship of nature. A beautiful, contemplative addition to a nature-themed concert.

The fifth and final movement of "A Vision Unfolding," this piece stands alone as a strong statement for social justice. The oft-set poem by Langston Hughes is given new light with soaring melodic lines,

Extracted from the larger work "Songs of Renewal," this movement is a tender lullaby. Arpeggiated harmonies in the piano and simple vocal lines paint Henry David Thoreau's text about a hazy sky.

Extracted from the five-movement work "A Vision Unfolding," this third movement stands alone as a strong, socially responsive statement of identity and unity. Optional solos and a lyrical violin part add to

Centered around themes of social justice, this extended work invites the choir and audience into a compelling vision of a world rooted in compassion, freedom, inclusivity, and justice. Each of the five

Building on the original text, this adaptation of the classic spiritual invites the listener to envision and commit to a better, more just world - a world of inclusion, radical kindness, compassion, love,

"Work is love made visible." Based on poetry that blends Christianity and Sufism (Islamic mysticism), the text is adapted from a chapter of The Prophet by Lebanese-American author Kahlil Gibran. It

This piece pairs Holst's iconic melody with a lesser-known melody by Bruce Becker and augments Rossetti's text with original lyrics that look toward the light of Christmas. An active and independent piano

This work features a soprano solo while the ensemble supports with lush harmonies. With text drawn from the Requiem Mass, this setting is a rewarding challenge for experienced choirs.

This festive setting of a Sanskrit poem is a great opener to a concert, especially with the forces of a brass quintet and organ. Fanfare figures and powerful part-writing will make this an exciting

This setting of one of Petrarch's sonnets alternates homophonic chorale texture with melody and supporting vocal accompaniment. The lyrical quality of the writing lends itself to a beautiful sonic

This unaccompanied piece contrasts a simple unison motif with quick ostinato in the lower voices. The homophonic refrain clearly declaims, "All forces have been steadily employed to complete

An exquisite setting of Percy Shelley's famous poem written for the vocal group Apollo5. The accessible dissonances enhance the beauty for both the choir and the listener.

Meaning "give us peace, Lord," this sublime setting is a great work for advanced and professional tenor-bass choirs. The chant-like textures are balanced with chordal dissonances, making for a very

The first in a set of three Tennyson poems, this is set in a beautifully lyrical and reflective way. It may be performed as part of a trilogy of Tennyson poems.