Songs that Celebrate Music

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

A strong unifying text from Colleen Carhuff states "No notes are as connected as the souls that sing them, and no soul is happier than when surrounded by their friends. We are one!" A wonderful choice for

Written in response to choruses falling silent during the pandemic, yet applicable to any challenging situation one faces in everyday life: "There is no way to stop our hopes, our dreams, our music." Rich

An opening rhythmic chant echoes the text "Begin the song exactly where you are," gradually growing into a full musical texture that expresses Malcolm Guite's text about becoming an open singing bowl that

Celebrate creativity with this joyful piece! Shimmering piano tremolo chords usher in the opening theme that climbs up a series of fourths to create an open, soaring feeling. Mostly unison choral phrases

"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

"Sing, sing, Music was giv'n, to brighten the day and kindle the loving..." Thomas Moore's lyrics are given a fresh setting for double treble choir with unison choir or soloists. A lilting 6/8 meter and

The well known folk hymn receives a creative modern setting in this arrangement for treble choirs. Sections of aleatoric harmony create a lamenting quality to lines of this text, and new harmonies bring a

Composed in the style of an art song, this beautiful piece will be an elegant addition to any treble program. Simple, lovely melodic lines are supported by interesting harmonic progressions. This accessible

This is a fun, upbeat piece not to be missed. The legendary Alice Parker wrote both the text and the music. It can be used as an opener or closer for a chamber choir that enjoys singing excellent a cappella

The lyrics laud the value of music, and the beautiful melody provides aural proof of this value. An elegant accompaniment and extended ranges with divisi make this piece challenging yet rewarding for

Beautiful melodies are shared between the voices, and a dramatic piano accompaniment highlights the musical texture and brings unity to the composition. "When music sounds, gone is the earth I know, and all

"In every heart there is a place that shows us who we are." The opening phrase presents the challenge that unfolds in this significant song: bringing our inner voice to expression. Bound to be the highlight

This gorgeous work, dedicated to the memory of Stephen Paulus, is a superb contribution to the repertoire for better a cappella choirs!

"Sing to me! Something of sunlight and bloom..." An uplifting text by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is set to charming music in this wonderful piece with melodic interest in all parts and conservative ranges.

The text comes to spirited life as this gospel-style setting lauds the value of a song to improve the quality of our lives. Chord symbols are included for the addition of instruments or improvisation by the