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Secular Concert
I Lift-a My Hand—Patti Drennan. With
its gospel-inspired style and heartfelt
message, this selection is a spirited call to
kindness, unity, and love. Vibrant rhythms,
engaging lyrics, soulful solos, and an
uplifting refrain encourage singers and
audiences to extend compassion and shine
light into the darkness.
11611345 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
I Met a Bird—Jim Papoulis. Nature not
only inspires us but encourages us in this
groovy tune. Plaintive text, directly from
the imaginations of kids, is partnered with
laid-back piano and drum parts in this
cheerful and conversational work aimed at
empowering the youthful nature inside of
us. "Just spread your wings and believe it!"
11539754 Unison/Two-Part. . . ME 2.50
I Saw What I Saw—Sara Groves/arr.
Susan LaBarr. "Your courage asks me
what I'm afraid of and what I know of love."
Penned by singer-songwriter Sara Groves,
this song was inspired by her thoughts after
a trip to help people in need overseas.
Expressing empathy and compassion, this
choral adaptation with piano and optional
cello is a gorgeous concert setting that is
timely and impactful.
11618471 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.50
I See a Place—Jeannine Lasky & Masa
Fukuda. Moving in both music and lyrics,
this ballad is dedicated to the dream of
a world full of peace, love, goodwill, and
unity. With text that mentions lighting a
candle to the world, this piece lends itself
to the use of candles in winter concerts or
any time of year!
11593827 Two-Part or SA . . . . ME 3.50
I See a Star—Greg Gilpin. 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, star bright, first
star I see tonight," it is usable throughout
the year as a song of peace and will make
an especially effective addition to winter
and holiday concerts.
10519889 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
10307408 Three-Part Mixed . . . . E 2.75
10307409 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
11196741 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
11561608 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
10307410 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
I Shall Have Had My Day—Noah Thys.
"Then let come what come may. I shall have
had my day." Reflecting on the meaning of
life, this poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
is beautifully set in an accessible four-part
a cappella texture. Each section gets a
chance to shine with melodic moments and
interesting counterlines that combine for a
lush harmonic palette.
11592527 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
I Want to Be the Sun—Mark Burrows.
Filled with contrast and text painting, this
whimsical yet highly relevant setting of Coty
Raven Morris' text is engaging and fun to
sing. Appropriate throughout the year and
for choirs of all sizes, the message of this
delightful concert piece is sure to speak to
all who sing and hear it!
11559610 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11559272 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.55
I Will Sing—Michael Engelhardt. "What will
I do with the portion given to me? I will sing."
This fantastic work, written in a gospel style
with an ecumenical text that challenges
each of us to make the most of the lives
we've been given, is a perfect piece for any
setting, and makes a great closer!
11195665 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.20
11537023 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.20
11316566 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
I Would Live in Your Love—Ashley Eyre.
Sara Teasdale's love poem is beautifully set
in a lilting, dreamlike texture that gradually
unfolds from two-part to four-part divisi.
The melody has a lovely phrase structure,
and the interplay between the parts is
seamless. Treble choirs will enjoy learning
and performing this sensitive ballad.
11569725 SA divisi or SSAA . . . .M 3.25
I'll Be in Your Heart—Reginal S. Wright.
A touching tribute ideal for moments of
reflection, this original work celebrates the
bonds that unite us through music and
family. Themes of love, connection, and
support are surrounded by expressive
melodies and lush harmonies that are
further enhanced by the flowing piano
accompaniment and optional cello obbligato.
11611588 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.30
I've Got Joy—Otto Gross, Jayna Gross
& Abigail Flowers. Brimming with energy
and joy, this original work features an
uplifting text, infectious melodies, and
rhythmic verses, making it a joy to
perform, see, and hear! With gospel flair in
the vocal harmonies and accompaniment,
it is a perfect way to open or close a
concert. Add the body percussion notated
in the score to encourage creativity and
improvisation.
11589493 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11589494 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11589492 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
If I Can Stop One Heart From Breaking—
Patti Drennan. With themes of empathy
and compassion, this beautiful setting of a
well-known Emily Dickinson poem uses rich
divisi harmonies in an expressive a cappella
texture to enhance the emotional depth to
the text. Part of a set of three pieces on
Dickinson texts, consider programming this
alongside Hope Is the Thing with Feathers
for tenor-bass choir and Heart, We Will
Forget Him for treble choir.
11611356 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 2.15
If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking—
Michael John Trotta. Beautifully set to
music, this poignant text by Emily Dickinson
explores themes of compassion and
selflessness. Developmentally appropriate
ranges, thoughtful voice leading, and
optional divisi make this an accessible
choice for developing choirs while still
maintaining a mature feel that is musically
satisfying to sing.
11616744 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 3.25
If I Had Known—arr. Jennifer Klein &
Richard A. Nichols. A poignant reflection on
empathy and understanding, this selection
reminds us to be compassionate, for we
never know what others are going through.
With a heartfelt melody, thoughtful lyrics,
and warm harmonies, this arrangement
creates a moving experience for both
performers and listeners.
11611359 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
11611360 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
If Music Be the Food of Love—David
Dickau. The romantic style of this setting is
lush, expressive, and perfectly fashioned for
the text. "If music be the food of love, sing
on, sing on, sing on till I am filled with joy..."
The work is a superior choice as a concert
finale or anytime a selection with a "music"
theme is appropriate.
5570528 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
10024308 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
3167640 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
If Music Be the Food of Love—Ruth
Elaine Schram. Shakespeare's timeless
words are adapted and paired with
expressive original music in this
captivating choral work. Exploring love,
longing, and the power of music through
soaring melodies and optional two-part
harmony, this selection offers singers the
opportunity to showcase both lyricism and
dynamic contrast.
11616624 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . E 2.30
If the River Leaves Without Me—Reena
Esmail. Using the metaphor of a river, the
composer's motivational text encourages
singers to embrace new opportunities
and champion the bravery required to go
against the flow. Sensitively written with
rich, mature harmonies and a stunning
soprano solo, the homophonic choral parts
are accompanied by a rippling piano part
that takes on the character of the water.
11592365 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . .M 4.95
11563779 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.95
An innovative and timely
work!
Requiem for Color
A Journey Through Lament
and Joy
Jeffery L. Ames. Honoring the
lives and legacies of enslaved
Blacks from 1619 to 1865 and
contemporary Black martyrs
who sacrificed for equality and
freedom, this powerful choral
and orchestral multimovement
work is a strong statement of
the resilience and complexity
of Black American history.
Blending idiomatic Black musical
genres with Western European
composition styles, it creates a
unique and profound musical
journey in 13 movements that
traces the Black experience
from West Africa through the
Middle Passage, slavery, and
sharecropping in the South,
to the civil rights movement
and today's ongoing fight
against racism and injustice.
It features soprano and tenor
soloists, a rapper, and a narrator
along with the choir and full
orchestra supplemented with
African percussion. The libretto
incorporates narratives from
enslaved people, sharecroppers,
and contemporary activists,
offering an aesthetic experience
that both commemorates and
challenges.
11613879 SATB Choral
Score . . . . . . MA 24.99
