Songs about Nature

This touching piece for choirs of all ages offers a wish for the world to find the hope, peace, and love that it needs. With easily learned memorable melodies and a bridge featuring hints of "star light,

Highly rhythmic in both accompaniment and voices with independent vocal lines, this work simply radiates energy with a message of hope and empowerment: "To the stars through difficulties, look upward, move

This atmospheric setting of words from Shakespeare's As You Like It is sprightly and uplifting, with singers being asked to perform with "a bit of frost and a knowing smile." Musically it includes

In this arrangement of a 19th-century song about love and war during the Irish Rebellion of 1798, a separate ensemble alternately sings the role of Ireland and the role of the Maiden. The parts for guitar

"Though you bind it to the blowing wind and you buckle it to the moon, the night will slip away like a sorrow or a tune." The poetry of Eleanor Farjeon is so evocative, and this setting is an excellent

This dramatic original depicts the plight of a small vessel in the Bering Sea, far from port and in grave danger from a storm. The sailors' only chance of survival is for their loved ones on shore to

Harriet Prescott Spofford's poem describes a young woman who discovers a bold new world of thrilling beauty when she ventures beyond her familiar walls. Accompanied by piano and optional violin, cello,

Like an ever-moving brook, chattering along, captured by the perpetual motion of the piano part, the use of the asymmetrical meter creates a constant sense of forward momentum in this delightful piece.

Each movement of this work describes aspects of the night in a different location, utilizing the poetry of Carl Sandburg, Robert Frost, and Joaquin Miller. The music portrays the artistic

This energetic piece for treble voices sweeps listeners on a beautiful journey into the rapids of Emily Pauline Johnson's poem. Bold vocal entrances cascade into bright harmonies as the piano creates an

The Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey is now marked with cemeteries; particularly striking are the graves of Australian and New Zealand infantry which are marked with epitaphs provided by the families

Comparing the constellation Orion to the strength that we can find in times of trial, poet and composer Faith Zimmer's text empowers singers to find their inner worth. The choral setting for treble choir

Poet Kathryn I.W. Sparks uses allusions to nature to explore the idea of the inexplicable power of music to heal and save. This original concert work sets the text with artistry and sensitivity to the

This is an homage to the island of Omey in County Galway, Ireland, done in a modern Celtic and contemporary a cappella style. With background harmonies that weave and flow around the melody, the vocal

Setting words by Chief Dan George, this optimistic work reminds us that there is still beauty to be found in times of trouble and that difficult days will not last forever. This sensitive setting uses

A shimmering, luminescent musical setting of an original text, this concert work is replete with lyricism and musical sensitivity. The text speaks of ancient trees that represent longevity, wisdom, and

Lush harmonic textures are the framework for this beautiful, ethereal piece for mixed choirs. Cluster chords and effectively used dissonances help to evoke the vastness and mystery of space while

Setting the text by poet Sara Teasdale, blurred textures and fresh harmonies enhance the profound beauty in Teasdale's poignant depiction of humankind's relative smallness. One piece in two sections, this

This beautiful arrangement of the original was created for the BBC Singers. Intimate and captivating, this selection's thick divisi choral texture and cool modern setting are great for more advanced

"There is a quiet spirit in these woods." With lyrics by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, this piece is an outstanding selection for more advanced ensembles.

Here is a wonderful piece with lyrics by Longfellow about the joys and challenges of winter. A chill can be felt in the brief a cappella divisi section, making this a wonderful addition to any winter

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

Based on the Sara Teasdale poem, this selection is written with a mixture of modern and traditional a cappella stylings. The harmonic treatment is sensitive and satisfying, making this an excellent concert

The familiar folk song is revamped so that it feels like a brand-new piece. It is both old and new all at once, and the harmonies are full and lush with the imagery of a slow and steady river.