Songs of Hope

This very accessible piece pairs a beautifully written vocal and piano score with the Langston Hughes poem that warns us to "Hold fast to dreams... for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with

Written to celebrate the unique beauty of unison treble voices, this contemporary piece highlights the importance of friendship and community. Flexible text options make it an excellent selection for all

This lovely selection has a message of peace and justice. Stated as a gentle prayer based on Psalm 85:10, it includes subtle harmonic hues in a gorgeous concert piece that will melt your audience's

A great new gospel song, this tune is destined to be a hit! The title is the refrain that answers every hardship that can come our way. Excellent energy, colorful blue notes, and rocking rhythms are the

With a mystical harmonic soundscape that lends itself to the transcendental character of the various text sources, this simple yet deep work centers around concepts of strengthening our human experience

Penned by the songwriting team from Broadway's "Anastasia", "Once on This Island," "Suessical," and "Ragtime," this powerful song is an inspirational original work. With themes of acceptance, pride, hope,

"Perhaps it does not begin. Perhaps it is always. ... Perhaps this day the light begins in us." Jan Richardson's rich and universal text is set with an equally compelling and musically sensitive setting

An expressive original text that speaks to the healing presence of hope in our lives. Including a solo in a free, soulful style soaring overhead, the musical setting begins reflectively and then builds to a

Fun to sing and surprisingly rehearsal-friendly, this South African musical celebration of freedom and hope is sure to have instant appeal. Lending itself to simple stage choreography and with an exciting,

"Hold on just a little while longer... ev'rything will be all right." The traditional spiritual text encourages us to keep going, no matter how difficult the struggle may be. This original musical setting

Jon Batiste's cover of the 1963 Impressions hit in Disney/Pixar's "Soul" brings this early Curtis Mayfield song to a whole new generation. Built on a soulful groove, jazzy twists, and a feel-good vibe, this

Following on the heels of his wildly popular Sisi Ni Moja, Jacob Narverud returns with another show-stopping piece in a similar style. With influences from world music and an upbeat rhythmic style,

"May you always remember when the shadows fall, you do not walk alone." This ethereal setting of a traditional Irish blessing is scored in a variety of voicings with piano. Deft strokes of Celtic styling

Dedicated to the victims of the 2018 California wildfires, this inspirational and poignant piece is scored for 2-part treble chorus with piano and special notes to include narration.  Commissioned for

"When we reach out to shine and share our light, we show the world that, together, we can do beautiful things. This is who we are!" This positive text would make a great theme song for choirs of all ages.

This distinguished text by Emily Dickinson is given a beautifully introspective treatment by new composer Noah Salem. Carefully crafted vocal lines and lush, closely moving harmonies are hallmarks of this

A poignant text which celebrates faith, hope, love, and singing paired with a thick a cappella texture makes this is definitely a song worth singing.

A young poet named Simon Harrison created his own take on the "I can do anything" concept for the text of this piece. Upbeat and dramatic, the music really shows what Padworski can do as a composer. For

From "Bravo" - a musical about the Holocaust and World War II, this song has the energy and flow of a tune for the theater. The lyrics tell of the search for meaning, hope and light in the time of darkness

This fantastic arrangement takes this ballad from "The Polar Express" to a new level! Originally recorded by Josh Groban, the song has become a standard in the holiday repertoire. "Children sleeping, snow

Written in lyric style, this beautiful choral can be used for any occasion. The sentiment of the text "I believe in the sun, even when it's not shining" springs forth with inspiration and sends thoughts