Secular Concert
Let Peace Begin with Me—Daniel Brins-
mead. A warm accompaniment and legato
vocal lines enhance this text that reminds
us to choose peace and goodwill over
doubt and despair. Showcasing a variety
of harmonic colors, subtle tempo changes,
and an optional flute and/or cello part, this
artful song opens and closes with a nod to
J.S. Bach.
11604553 Two-Part or S(S)A . ME 2.20
11613325 P/A CD-Pianotrax 17 . 54.99
Let Time Be Your Friend (Live Every
Moment)—Diane White-Clayton. With a
heartwarming text and flavors of gospel
writing, this accessible piece can be
performed as written or with liberties
indicative of the gospel style - increased
ad lib in the solo, additional repeats in the
last section, and so on. A great reminder
for our hurried, stressful lives, this song tells
the message: "Live every moment. Don't let
an hour pass you by. Live... for time is your
friend."
11596517 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Let Your Fire Guide You (Ignis tuus te
per noctem)—Michael John Trotta. Written
by a student to inspire her community
at graduation, this empowering text "Let
your fire guide you ... may your light shine
bright from here to eternity" is an inspiring
tribute to the power of education. Optional
Latin text is included at the beginning and
end. Rhythmic and uplifting, it is a perfect
choice for a concert opener, closer, or for
graduation ceremonies.
11593215 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.40
Life Is Beautiful (La Vita e Bella)—Z.
Randall Stroope. Heartfelt original lyrics
about accepting change, finding peace,
and enjoying each day while anticipating
the future grace this concert work that
is especially appropriate for year-end
concerts or graduations. Sung in English
with just one Italian phrase, the vocal lines
are accessibly supported by a flowing piano
accompaniment, and the beautiful close
harmonies will have your choir sounding
their best.
11564426 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.70
Light Immemorial—Aaron Gage. Unique
and achievable, this original work explores
the yearning to leave a lasting impact even
in a vast and eternal space. Inspired by
the James Webb Telescope, it features
approachable part writing and a sensitive,
memorable piano accompaniment. It is
available in two different versions for mixed
choirs, one with divisi throughout and the
other without.
11595568 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11595569 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Light, My Light—Scott AuCoin. Focusing
on hope and joy through the imagery of
light, this piece is rhythmic and up-tempo
with an exciting piano accompaniment.
Bright harmonies and mixed meter make
this an engaging selection for singers and
listeners alike.
11592994 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.30
11514308 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.10
Lightning!—Greg Gilpin. "Electric fingers
reaching, reaching, skipping, darting,
fleeting, tapping on the clouds..." The vivid
imagery and word painting in this creative
original are further sparked by dynamic
contrasts, rhythmic interplay between
parts, and the agitated, eerie atmosphere
of the piano accompaniment. Set in minor
mode, this wonderful teaching piece takes
such unexpected twists and turns, it really
sounds like a musical lightning storm!
10519890 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10067747 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 3.20
10064860 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10307426 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10307427 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10064877 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Like Stars—Karen Marrolli. A reflection on
the "mountaintop moment" of a personal
healing journey, this touching work allows
the listener to stop and reflect on their
own personal growth. Dynamic contrast,
moments of motion and stillness, soaring
vocal lines, and lush harmonies beautifully
paint the composer's empowering text of
hope.
11593436 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.85
Lineage—Andrea Ramsey. Margaret
Walker's text leaps off the musical page as
words crying to be sung. "My grandmothers
were strong. They followed plows and
bent to toil." This was not frailty - this was
determined womanhood and is reflected in
the bluesy organic framework of the piece.
10519323 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Listen—Reena Esmail. 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
know, for sure, is to listen."
11592366 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.95
11411984 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.95
The Little Creek—Matt Carlson. "Every
door you enter, you find a piece of
something inside you never knew."
Character-building texts of self-discovery,
self-acceptance, and self-worth are set
beautifully to music that is accessible
to choirs of any level. It features unison
melodies that are excellent opportunities
to build your choir's legato tone along
with part-writing that is quick to learn and
satisfying to sing.
11394918 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
11394919 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
11391216 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
Little Fishes, Don't Cry!—Daniel
Brinsmead. Steering a dramatic course
away from the well-known lullaby in
Australia, this original setting for treble
choirs is lively and engaging. Using a jaunty
sea-shanty style and new added text,
choirs are encouraged to have fun with the
storytelling. It remains in mostly two parts
until an optional descant is added for the
final refrain. Also available in Brinsmead's
collection Five Sea Songs.
11567957 SA opt. SSA . . . . . . . .M 3.20
Little River—Lisa Longe. In this simply
sweet original, delicate vocal lines flow
in and out of unison, creating satisfying,
easy-to-learn harmonies. A supportive
piano part lies beautifully in the hands,
and expressive dynamics highlight the
ebb and flow of the river, a metaphor for
carving your pathway in life.
11613737 Three-Part Mixed . . . . E 2.30
11613738 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
11613325 P/A CD-Pianotrax 17 . 54.99
Living in the Seasons—Joel Snyder &
Jane Kozhevnikova. A fun and accessible
piece for every season, this mixed
choir selection features original lyrics,
a pentatonic melody, and a joyful piano
accompaniment. With each turn of season,
the melodic material develops along with it
and parallels a new era in one's life. A great
concert and festival piece for high school
and community choirs.
11592530 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.90
Living with Honor—John Florio. With
stirring lyrics about character and courage,
this piece inspires singers to march forward
with integrity and purpose. Singable
melodies and accessible yet satisfying
harmonies make this an ideal selection for
developing choirs.
11611382 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.15
11611381 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
The Lonely Tree—Glenda E. Franklin.
Inspired by seeing a bent, older tree among
younger, healthier ones, the composer
wrote this song with the message that while
we might not always be at our best, we still
have so much to offer. Perfect for young
singers, this stately yet gentle selection
features simple harmonies and accessible
part-writing. Add the optional flute for even
more lyrical beauty.
11605646 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Look to This Day—Thomas LaVoy. Joyful
and inspiring, this jubilant work based on
a Sanskrit proverb celebrates the notion
that each day should be lived to the fullest.
Soaring vocal lines are accompanied by
an exciting piano accompaniment, making
this piece perfect for graduations or as a
concert closer.
11572451 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Looking for a Sunset Bird in Winter—
Douglas E. Wagner. Featuring flowing
legato lines and deeply expressive
phrasing, this ethereal piece wraps
the listener in a gentle soundscape of
warmth and tranquility. The elegant choral
harmonies paired with Robert Frost's text
capture the subtle beauty of the changing
of the seasons, making it an ideal treble
feature in winter concerts.
11620346 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Love: Then and Still—Susan LaBarr.
Based on a text by Charles Anthony
Silvestri, this beautiful and uplifting love
song addresses the universal subject of
loss. The deeply emotional work has very
accessible vocal lines with a supportive and
flowing piano accompaniment.
10994190 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
11589231 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.30
Love Never Fails—Reginal Wright.
Fitting in both sacred and secular
contexts, the familiar 1 Corinthians 13
text is set for divisi mixed chorus in this
empowering concert work. A driving
piano accompaniment, soaring vocal
lines, and powerful harmonies drive home
the message that love never fails. A
curriculum guide authored by Coty Raven
Morris and Colleen McNickle with lesson
plans and extension activities is available
as a free PDF download.
11593437 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
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