Secular Unaccompanied Concert Music

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

A cry for peace in a world torn by war, this poignant a cappella setting of an original text is filled with striking dynamic contrasts. "Sing, Be, Live, See... This dark stormy hour, the wind, it stirs. The

Siegfried Sassoon's text depicts the unbridled joy at the end of the First World War mixed with bittersweet sorrow. The final phrase, "the singing will never be done" hints at the irony of this joy amid

Beginning softly with a rainstick, a soloist or small group, and simple background harmonies, this fun-to-sing piece picks up the pace with a rhythmic, nicely harmonized section accompanied by shakers, hand

Written in answer to a call for connection in troubled times, this song is about persistence, community, and moving ahead. "One foot in front of the other" is a metaphor for determination and forward

With a text adapted from the Bible, the composer has crafted a universal statement of peace. The lovely harmonic moments in the choral writing establish a beautiful foundation for the soaring oboe

This timeless call for peace in the world, based on a Gregorian chant-like vibe in minor mode, creates an ancient-modern concert work with a message that is appropriate for any time of year. Designed to be

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.

Subtle shifts in dynamics and tempo frame this serene a cappella setting of the Latin Dona nobis pacem. Alternating between Latin and English, this accessible setting features cluster chords,

This powerful anthem is the last piece written by American arranger, composer, and conductor Robert DeCormier, just one month prior to his passing. The a cappella work effectively uses different choral