Socially Responsive Selections

This reimagined interpretation of the classic Bob Dylan song is a perfect choice for choirs looking for socially responsive music. The reharmonization and contrasting musical style will bring new attention

Hoping to inspire reconciliation on a community and individual level, the composer seeks to build a caring community and find unity through this melodic piece. Blending elements of pop and gospel, and

Setting inspiring words by James Weldon Johnson, this work is poignant and stirring, encouraging singers and listeners to reflect on the challenges of present times and to move forward with courage and

Capturing the importance of the Eloise Greenfield poem and the dramatic story of Harriet Tubman's life, this original work also includes the spirituals If I Got My Ticket and Go

This is a rhythmic, contemporary gospel-style anthem featuring the words of Maya Angelou, charging all of us to take responsibility for making our communities safe, supportive, and just. Reinforced by a

A big, bold piano introduction sets the stage for this powerful and inspirational song. "Let the harmonies of freedom ring" is a message for this time and all times. The gospel feel of this original song

This is the stand-alone third movement from the powerful suite You Are Enough, which hopes to open conversations about mental health. With a modern musical-theater quality, it expresses its

This well-known spiritual and civil rights song is a soulful anthem for both sacred and secular occasions. It is easy to learn and powerful to sing. The accompaniment sets the tone right from the top with a

In her poem Human Family, Maya Angelou teaches us the importance of recognizing and respecting differences while celebrating our common humanity. This gospel setting of these words uses dissonance,

In this beautiful setting of words by the composer based on a quote from Brian Palmer, singers are encouraged to listen to the sounds and people around them in order to learn and grow: "One act of love, I

A powerful symbol of the American civil rights movement and made popular by the Freedom Riders in 1961, this hymn with reimagined lyrics replaces the name "Jesus" with "freedom" in the refrain. Audiences

With powerful background gospel harmonies, this piece affords numerous opportunities to showcase soloists within the context of a powerful, transformative message. Including guitar and bass in the second

"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

This three-movement suite for tenor-bass choirs is intended to elevate conversations regarding mental health. The composer brings his sense of the dramatic to this powerful score. The first movement,

Commissioned to honor three individuals dedicated to fighting diseases that have plagued our world during the 20th and 21st centuries, this exciting modern concert work celebrates the accomplishments of the

Adapting the Reinhold Niebuhr Serenity Prayer, this selection encourages your students to accept what we are given and do what we can to become the kind of people we want to be. The piano offers

With a powerful text by Gwendolyn Brooks, this composition moves seamlessly through relative keys with lots of room for expression. Including rubato and creative word painting, this will be a highlight for

This contemporaneous response to the war in Ukraine is both stirring and soothing in its simplicity. Its call for peace is dedicated to the people of Ukraine and to all who suffer the violence of war. All

Native American women are more likely to be abducted, assaulted, and murdered than any other population group, and the perpetrators are rarely charged or convicted. Each verse of this selection  cries

Long after troops and warplanes disappear, UXO (unexploded ordnance) remains hidden in the earth, leading to unnecessary casualties, especially among children, and food insecurity. With compelling lyrics by

"I won’t give up on you. Don’t give up on me ... We’ll hold each other to the light, and we will see this through." This inspirational anthem of unity, togetherness, and resilience is a

Written with Young Voices Toronto, this song calls for us to stand up, speak up, and stand for justice. A mid-tempo ballad that grows in the bridge, with gentle syncopation. Includes a QR code to a video

A dramatic and encouraging text by Georgia Douglas Johnson provides the inspiration for the music in this choral piece. Well-crafted choral lines with occasional counterpoint drive home the uplifting

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