Music for Tributes & Memorials

"I am sitting here wanting memories to teach me to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes..." As recorded by Sweet Honey in the Rock, this extraordinary a cappella piece speaks to everyone of the

Written after the passing of a friend, this simple and eloquent expression of tenderhearted friendship, love, and grief brings hope for brighter days ahead. Set with an optional string accompaniment, it is

Combining Simple Gifts and the Going Home theme from Dvorak's "New World" symphony in partner-song format, this is easy to perform with a minimum of rehearsal. A lyrical violin part adds

Trying to find a way to support the families of the victims of a tragic accident, the composer wrote this comforting choral piece. Based on the poem Immortality, also known as Do Not Stand by

This setting of the traditional Latin text was written as a memorial with a soothing and calming effect. The piece opens with a solo, then moves into contemporary harmonies along with some polyphonic vocal

The traditional Latin text and original musical setting help to express our hope for peace and healing for our world, as well as to give space to honor and mourn all that has been lost. Part of the

While this poem honors the passing of a friend's mother, it works beautifully as a memorial for anyone. With a lifegiving and encouraging text, this musical setting begins reflectively, acknowledging the

"Hear on the night wind Rachel weeping." So eloquent, this choral reflection on sorrow and healing is scored for voices, piano, and cello. The voices are delicately interwoven, alternating chordal with

Charles Anthony Silvestri's lyrics beautifully capture the sights, sounds, and events that stir up memories of a loved one who has passed away. A passion for nature is also reflected in the lyrics and

Elegant simplicity is the hallmark of this shimmering setting of a favorite text: "Set me as a seal upon your heart ... for love is as strong as death." Straightforward rhythms, careful management of vocal

A moving setting of this gripping and emotional text. In this setting, the composer captures the solemnity of the text throughout the thoughtful choral writing, comforting those who are left to grieve.

Here is a lyric beauty for treble or mixed voices, with lovely legato lines, a gorgeous piano part, and a picturesque text. "In my song there's a race through a wild green meadow, the sunshine so bright in

Incorporating elements of the ancient and the modern, this stunning a cappella original presents a lush harmonic palette with tight cluster harmonies and a statement of the Requiem chant tune. The peaceful,

This beautiful song offers lyrics about exploring the world and life experiences while staying connected with where you came from and knowing you can always return home. It provides a fresh angle for a

A beautiful secular winter song perfect for December choir concerts, this tender lullaby combines snapshots of winter scenes with the sentimentality of life's fleeting moments. Winter Lullaby is a

An original composition based on a deeply moving Samuel Rutherford text about the loss of a loved one. Though a star may be out of sight, it still shines. The addition of the cello makes this a

New York Voices hit a home run with their beautiful and poignant rendition of this song. This arrangement is an excellent singable adaptation for choirs featuring very close harmonies that reflect the

Easy to learn and useful for a variety of occasions like year-end concerts, graduation and moving-on ceremonies, memorials, or occasions of gratitude or appreciation, this simple song is a sincere way to

This traditional hymn is one of the signature songs of Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point. Adapted to be a joint performance for mixed chorus with symphony orchestra, it features a

Composed in remembrance of lives lost during the 2020 pandemic, this sparse setting of the traditional Latin Requiem text is built upon a melody inspired by a bird's simple three-note song. Solemn and

Paul Drayton's setting of three stanzas from Laurence Binyon's poem For the Fallen is poignant, dignified, and atmospheric. A serene and expressive refrain for unison voices (which the

Charles Anthony Silvestri's text honors the adventuresome choices of a life well lived and asserts that death is merely another crossing point on a continuing journey. The opening solo line blossoms into a

Written to honor the loss of the children in the Sandy Hook school shooting tragedy, this piece offers comfort through lyrics that express how our lost loved ones will always be with us, like angels. A

A stirring tribute, this poignant setting of Christina Rosetti's moving text features singable lines, carefully prepared dissonances, and suspensions. Whether used in a memorial service or for more general