Secular A Cappella Concert Music

Dvorak is well known for his folk song settings, but this lullaby is his own tune - and his earthy roots emerge from the melody of this secular part song. A great selection for more advanced ensembles.

From the American Romantic Choral Series, this song announces the day, rolling in from the sea and advancing into the farms and towns. Although the text claims "not yet to be quiet," the music carries the

A beautiful choral piece from the American Romantic Choral Series. The river flows and turns gently, beckoning us to see the music of its journey and appreciate its beauty. Nineteenth-century artistry at

From the American Romantic Choral Series comes this beautiful choral piece. This tender motet gazes into the night sky in a three-verse setting. The first for the star and the second for the moon are

A cleverly written piece with a text by Alfred Lord Tennyson, the music at times reflects a madrigal with romantic era harmonies. The sound of the bugle is described in a rhythmic motif that is echoed and

A beautiful piece from the American Romantic Choral Series. Parker's settings of American poetry demonstrate his programmatic skills, reminiscent of similar works by Mendelssohn and Schubert. This piece, in

From the Gounod opera "Faust." Here, young Valentin's heartfelt prayer abounds with conflicting emotions, offering singers an opportunity to consider the devotional yet enthusiastic text and operatic style

The music of Dvorak seems to be gaining in popularity and we are proud to have a Dvorak series in our catalog. The "evening blessing" paints a picture of rural Czechoslovakia, a girl writing love songs, a