Secular Concert
Love Never Leaves—Jacob Narverud.
Heartfelt and memorable, this beautiful
original work about remembering a loved
one is poignant and hopeful. Written in
a popular song style, the lyrical melody
begins in unison and eventually blossoms
into full harmony as the wistful music-box-
like piano accompaniment gradually builds
into a rhythmic heartbeat underneath the
choir. The string parts are compatible with
all the voicings.
11578682 SATB divisi . . . . . . .ME 2.75
11630529 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
11647008 Two-Part Mixed . . . .ME 2.75
11606110 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.75
11561254 SSA or SSAA . . . . .ME 2.75
11638400 Full Score & Parts . . . . 39.99
Love That Will Not Let Me Go—arr. Christi
Jones. Bach's Cello Suite in G Major lays
a gorgeous foundation for this arrangement
of George Matheson's traditional text.
Comfortable ranges, long lyrical phrases,
and expressive harmonies make this an
ideal programming option for middle or high
school tenor-bass choirs.
11673968 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15
Loved—Brian Harris Jr. With an original
text that encourages singers to be their
authentic selves, this warm and lyrical
concert work encourages us all that we are
enough. It's an accessible choice for high
school mixed choirs or more advanced
middle school choirs.
11660010 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Luminous Night—Z. Randall Stroope.
Richard Crashaw's sacred text is beautifully
set for more advanced mixed choirs.
Sections with rhythmic ostinati contrast with
glorious a cappella harmonies that excitedly
depict the beauty of the luminous night.
Though the text describes the Nativity, it is
subtle, making the selection suitable for any
time of year.
11633974 SSATBB . . . . . . . . .MA 2.80
Lunar Lullaby—Jacob Narverud. Beautiful,
lush choral harmonies, soaring melodies,
and a supportive piano accompaniment that
offers constant motion and contrast to the
choral parts set off an imaginative text that
tells of the "celestial child" in the stars. This
accessible and beautifully crafted piece will
be a superb addition to any choral library.
10795103 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.00
11510129 Unison . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.55
10535552 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.00
10984591 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.80
Make Me Know—Kevin A. Memley. Rich
harmonies and refined choral writing
bring depth to this expressive setting of a
text by Euan Tate celebrating the shared
experience and deeper connections found
through choral singing. With divisi scoring
and a rich, polished sound, this stunning
work is well suited to advanced high school,
collegiate, and community ensembles.
11671076 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.40
May a Rainbow Run Beside You—Mark
Burrows. With a text taken from a variety
of traditional Irish blessings, this lyrical
original is the perfect way to close a concert,
celebrate a graduation or moving on
ceremony, or establish as a signature song
for your choir. With the opportunity to teach
balance and blend, all voice parts have
the opportunity to sing both melody and
harmony in a song that is both memorable
and uplifting.
11641815 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
11641816 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
10866281 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
May Night—Robert I. Hugh. Set to a
Sara Teasdale text, this lyrical selection is
written in the style of a balladeer guitarist.
Scored for two-part treble voices with brief
divisi, it's accessible to younger ensembles
yet rewarding for advanced treble choirs,
making it an uplifting choice for spring
concerts.
11640808 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 3.00
Measure Me, Sky!—Elaine Hagenberg.
Leonora Speyer's inspirational poem
encourages singers to take hold of their
limitless potential. Ascending vocal lines
stretch across a driving accompaniment
as if reaching out to grasp the expanse
depicted in the lyrics. Building through key
changes and motives, it arrives at its final
brilliant chord, reflecting "Loveliness, wings
for my flight"! A thrilling concert work for
more advanced choirs.
11416229 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 3.25
11504354 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 3.25
Measure Me, Sky!—Jonathan Reid.
Floating melodic lines and resonant
harmonies combine, lending an ethereal
quality to this artistic piece that allows the
imagination to soar. Leonora Speyer's
evocative text explores our relationship
to the universe, and the musical setting
provides delicious cluster harmonies
supported by undulating triplets in the piano
accompaniment to create a sense of motion
and mystique.
11314185 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . M 2.30
11539967 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
Meet Me in the Afterglow—Kate Crellin.
Thoughtful and creative, this work reflects
on the proverbial nature of moving on,
whether from current experiences or in a
broader, more eternal sense. With warm
a cappella harmonies and a contemporary
yet nostalgic feel, the piece celebrates
the lasting bonds formed through shared
journeys.
11641425 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Meon hu-il (Someday, Far Away)—Sung-
eun Jo. A romantic setting of a poem by
leading Korean poet So-Wol Kim that
expresses deep feelings of longing and
walking forward from the past. A soaring
piano accompaniment and lush choral
harmonies add to the beauty and drama of
this lovely work for more mature high school
or collegiate treble choirs.
11681141 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.40
Mind on Fire—Mark Burrows. A
commentary on the eureka moment of
the creative process, this work includes
percussion parts that can be played either
by repurposed objects like buckets and
trash bins or more traditional instruments
like bass drum and cajon. A driving tempo
and dynamic vocal writing make this an
exciting choice for high school choirs!
11682243 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20
11682244 Instrumental Parts. . . 15.00
Mixed Feelings—Philip Silvey. Exploring
the complicated emotions that young
people deal with, this original work blends
a youthful narrative with an artistic setting.
There is a variety of rhythmic and choral
textures, and each part has independent
lines on which to shine. This is an ideal
selection to support the social-emotional
learning of your singers.
11641990 Three-Part Mixed . . . M 2.95
11641991 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
The Moon—Andy Beck. Written especially
for two-part choir, this inquisitive piece
features lyrical unisons, echo singing, and
sensible duet harmonies. A haunting piano
motive represents the moon throughout
as the childlike text ignites your choir's
collective imagination.
10047188 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.40
Moonlit Apples—Luke Flynn. With the
cinematic quality this film composer is
known for, this creative work sets John
Drinkwater's text with accessibility and
impact. The stunning choral lines evoke
a sense of mystery and wonder that
match the quality of the text in a serene
soundscape that is ideal for fall or general
concert programming.
11639325 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.70
More Waters Rising—Saro Lynch-
Thomason/arr. Adam & Matt Podd. A
reflection of the ecological and social
changes sweeping our world, this
song by folk singer-songwriter Saro
Lynch-Thomason draws on styles and
arrangements from traditional African
American church and work songs. This
stirring arrangement, with piano and
optional percussion, reminds us that we
have the communal strength to make it
through these challenging times.
11616231 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
11616233 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
11625708E Instrumental Parts
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00
Mosaic of Stars—Carlos Lalonde.
Exploring themes of growth, unity, and
wonder, this original concert work with an
inventive and robust piano accompaniment
is a nice challenge for middle or high school
SAB choirs. The sonority, melodic content,
and text work together to shape a vision of
peace and interconnectedness.
11682766 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.10
Most Precious Light—Paul Smith.
Chromatic lines and gentle dissonances
weave together in this expressive a cappella
piece, creating a rubato flow that mirrors the
reflective text. Best suited to advanced high
school or collegiate ensembles, it offers a
contemplative addition to programs inspired
by the VOCES8 repertoire.
11640809 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
Mr. Sun—Hannah Jensen. Playful yet
poignant, this piece reflects on the fleeting
nature of life's joys through simple text
and expressive piano writing. Available in
multiple voicings, it offers accessibility and
emotional depth to singers of all levels.
11643023 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 3.75
11643024 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 3.75
11643025 Unison . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.75
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