Secular Accompanied Concert Music

Higgins' setting of this popular folk song opens simply and then moves along with gradually increasing contrapuntal interest. The lovely arpeggiated piano accompaniment flows gently alongside the vocal

This elegant original concert work combines the ancient Hebrew text of Jewish scholar Hillel the Elder with English lyrics to capture the tension between the need for healthy self-care and the importance of

With text adapted from Walt Whitman's Song of the Open Road, this boisterous original concert work is brimming with rhythmic excitement! From the riveting dynamics to its strong lyrical message,

"To sit and dream ... all you who are dreamers, too. Help me make our world anew. I reach out my hands to you." These transformative words penned by Langston Hughes beckon us to reach toward the dreams of a

With modern dissonance and free tonality, this entire piece drives toward the last line of the Stacy Gnall poem: "big brother, I am catching up to you." One long, rhythmic race, this selection will be a

"You can do it, if you put your mind to it. Hold on, keep holding on. Lay your worries on me, I know we'll succeed. Never give up!" With empowering lyrics written by middle school students, this piece

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

Even in a world where there are so many opinions of what is right and wrong, we can be united in speaking out against injustice. Beginning with an inspirational solo, this moving song is a beautiful

A lilting melodic line, lots of unison and simply harmonized vocals, and an effective piano part combine to create a very beautiful and accessible setting of a Langston Hughes poem. 

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

This is a lively reimagining of the 19th-century American folk hymn that opens with a solo verse then proceeds with a soaring top melody supported by the rhythmic vocal accompaniment of the lower voices,

Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, this piece was performed by more than 17,000 singers from around the world in Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6. The soft... view details

Born out of the composer's virtual songwriting workshops with students during the pandemic of 2020, this piece expresses the thoughts and feelings of the younger generation. With themes of love, hope,

Musical theatre composer Jason Robert Brown returns with this inspirational song that deals with issues like separation, isolation, silence, and identity in a very healing way. Choirs will rally around this

This contemporary a cappella arrangement of Marvin Gaye's popular and influential hit is funk and soul wrapped up in a timeless protest song. Featuring a soloist throughout, this rendition with close jazz

William Ernest Henley's powerful text is set in an equally strong setting for tenor-bass choirs. Beginning with the opening text that is chanted with random entrances over the dramatic piano part and

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

Asymmetrical and mixed meter with twinkling eighth-note patterns in the accompaniment set the stage in this epic concert work about the stars. The text by Martha Lavinia Hoffman speaks of a longing to

Set in a easy swing style, this classic tune from Mister (Fred) Rogers is presented in an arrangement that your jazz or concert choir will love. The music from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood is both iconic and

Christina Rossetti's poetry sings beautifully in this original concert piece for treble choirs. The melody takes a modern approach with open harmonies that build into independence. A supportive piano motive

A Duke Ellington Latin jazz classic in this Afro-Cuban setting, this song is an energetic selection that will make your choir and audience want to move their feet! Fun and rewarding for your group to

This eight-minute journey around the world will take you from the kulokk calls of Norway to the bira ceremonies of Zimbabwe. This powerful and inspirational work with lyrics by Brian

"The way you wear your hat, the way you sip your tea... no, no, they can't take that away from me." One of the most charming songs of the 1930s, this was introduced by Fred Astaire in the film "Shall We