Secular Accompanied Concert Music

This reimagined interpretation of the classic Bob Dylan song is a perfect choice for choirs looking for socially responsive music. The reharmonization and contrasting musical style will bring new attention

"And we'll all go together ... to pluck wild mountain thyme, all around the bloomin' heather..." The gently lilting strains of this traditional Scottish ballad are beautifully set in this arrangement. Lush

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

A joy-filled journey through the many gifts that singing brings us! Memorable lines and contemporary harmonies are backed by energetic percussion for shaker, tambourine, and cajon. Easy to learn and

Hoping to inspire reconciliation on a community and individual level, the composer seeks to build a caring community and find unity through this melodic piece. Blending elements of pop and gospel, and

This lovely setting of the O'Shaughnessy text builds slowly through its whimsical melodic development. Accompanied by a beautiful piano part, the movement in the choral lines leads to a triumphant and

Higgins' setting of this popular folk song opens simply and then moves along with gradually increasing contrapuntal interest. The lovely arpeggiated piano accompaniment flows gently alongside the vocal

Setting inspiring words by James Weldon Johnson, this work is poignant and stirring, encouraging singers and listeners to reflect on the challenges of present times and to move forward with courage and

Built around the idea of disparity, this is a beautifully haunting work from Robert Schumann, featuring a prosodic, rhyming translation by William J. Bullock. Utilizing full choral forces, as well as piano

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

A big, bold piano introduction sets the stage for this powerful and inspirational song. "Let the harmonies of freedom ring" is a message for this time and all times. The gospel feel of this original song

This elegant original concert work combines the ancient Hebrew text of Jewish scholar Hillel the Elder with English lyrics to capture the tension between the need for healthy self-care and the importance of

Sara Teasdale's lyric poem looks to the stars for serenity and promise, and this handsome setting is superbly crafted by noted composer Frank Ticheli. Tasteful harmonic suspensions and rich choral textures

From the Grammy-nominated work The Lost Birds, this simple melody inspired by children's songs is a setting of Sara Teasdale's poem "In the End." Showcasing her signature pairing of nihilism

From the Grammy-nominated work The Lost Birds, this setting of a poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay ends the first half of The Lost Birds. Told from the point of view of the poet, it starts with the

From the Grammy-nominated work The Lost Birds, this selection is a setting of Emily Dickinson's poem "The Saddest Noise, the Sweetest Noise". It begins the story of The Lost Birds in spring:

This is the stand-alone third movement from the powerful suite You Are Enough, which hopes to open conversations about mental health. With a modern musical-theater quality, it expresses its

This arrangement of the lesser-known spiritual Long Fare You Well builds on the expressive melody by incorporating fragments of the tune throughout the choral writing and culminates in a glorious

Skip the droll opening announcement about cell phones and sing this instead! Based on Pachelbel's Canon - which, face it, everyone loves - this piece will make a lovely concert opener that also serves a

This lovely setting of a message of love and peace is in an accessible a cappella format suitable for any mixed ensemble. It can be used in both sacred and school settings, with an original text that will

This is a richly harmonic setting of a Christina Rossetti poem about holding on to the memories of one who has departed.

Set in Shaker harmony style, this is a great contribution to an Earth Day celebration. The voice-leading is both accessible and interesting for the singers as well as listeners, and the lyrics speak to our

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.