Songs that Celebrate Music

This joyous piece extols the virtues of making music and singing together. With English lyrics in a rhythmically challenging arrangement, this selection evokes images of fireworks in a true celebration of

An exhilarating original for developing choirs featuring energized syncopation, strong melodic lines and a dynamic accompaniment! Familiar Latin text is utilized in the opening and closing sections, while

This beautifully written setting of one of the best known poems from World War I makes good use of mixed meter, long phrases, and lovely harmonic moments to create a poignant selection for remembrance of

Train's feel-good hit is a sweet selection about love, family, friendship and singing together. Accompanied by ukulele or piano, with easy-to-sing harmonies and availability in a wide variety of voicings,

Fans of Joseph Martin's iconic The Awakening will find interest in the scope and theme of this inspiring piece. Growing from a rising musical motive, it evolves into a celebration of music and its

This piece, with original text, celebrates the awakening and life-transforming power of music as a force that enlivens and enlightens us. Extensive instructions are provided for the ethereal aleatoric

Based on selected lines from Amy Lowell's inspiring poem Listening, this artistic setting is replete with warm, lyrical melodies, expressive legato vocal lines, rich harmonies and a serenely

This work pairs music which is profound and magnificent with a text, reflective and mature in nature, that celebrates the essence of music itself. Captivating melodies and drama within the choral parts,

A driving piano accompaniment sets up the joyous English text of celebration that begins with a stately expression of "Cantate Domino!" Mixed meter helps create energy, which is contrasted with a lyrical

The consummate concert closer! "A sound of hope, a sound of peace, a sound that celebrates and speaks what we believe. A sound of love, a sound so strong. It's amazing what is given when we share a song.

Choral singers share a fierce, impassioned singing about the life of love. This work allows us all to pass on the flame to others as the singer becomes its music and its words. The music flows and swells as

Robert Bode's text infuses this original song with a message of music advocacy and appreciation. The rhythmic piano accompaniment sets up a nice groove in the compound meter for the choral parts to stretch

A text by Thomas Moore provides the inspiration for this innovative a cappella piece which uses percussion accompaniment to create a magical effect! It begins with a simple melody, then each part joins with

Celebrate the power of music with this vibrant setting of selected lines from American poet Henry Van Dyke. Strong memorable melodies, ample unison, moderate ranges, and an exciting piano accompaniment make

This festival choral piece is pure energy! A driving, punctuated piano part accompanies the solidly built choral harmonies to create a dynamic concert opener for mixed choirs. Also available for tenor-bass

An excellent concert or festival piece for developing mixed or treble choirs! Musical energy and sophistication is partnered with flexible voice parts and limited ranges for changing voices. The text

Adapted from the gospel-style interpretation of the hymn His Eye Is on the Sparrow originally performed and recorded by the Georgia Mass Choir, this setting is an inspirational choice for gospel,

With words and music by Henry Leck, the artistic director of Music for All, this is a song about the passion for making music. The music is big and bold and the text is heartfelt.

This artful setting of adapted texts by William Blake and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow features sweeping melodic lines and sonorous choral harmonies to showcase your treble or mixed choir. A stunning choice

The Foundation for Small Voices advocates for school music programs in many ways. Proceeds from sheet music sales of this piece by co-founder Jim Papoulis go directly to the Music Changes the World project.