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Secular Concert
Life Has Loveliness—David Schwoebel.
A lyrical setting of the famous Sara
Teasdale poem, this work features
shimmering treble harmonies above
a flowing piano accompaniment. A
beautiful selection for high school and
community choirs.
11682234 SSAA or SSA . . . . .ME 2.90
A Life That I Believe In—Jim Papoulis.
Accessible and relatable to young singers,
this uplifting and empowering choral work
celebrates self-discovery, confidence, and
personal growth. With its flowing melodies
and heartfelt text, it builds from a gentle
opening into a strong, affirming declaration
of identity and purpose.
11686596 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Lift Ev'ry Voice—Edryn J. Coleman. Civil
rights activist James Weldon Johnson's
familiar text is given a fresh voice in this
exuberant setting. Ideal as an opening
selection, it has fanfare-like opening and
closing sections and a central section
representing the loud, rolling sea.
11613708 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 4.25
11639536 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 4.25
Lifters & Leaners—Matt Carlson. Set to
a unique poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox,
this work invites us all to reflect on how we
relate to one another – whether we lift each
other up or burden each other. Exploring
tonal centers and meter changes, this is
an exciting and unique work for developing
singers.
11639319 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.90
Light of a Clear Blue Morning—Dolly
Parton/arr. Craig Hella Johnson. Craig
Hella Johnson's a cappella setting of Dolly
Parton's Light of a Clear Blue Morning
is infused with light and hopefulness as it
opens with a solo soprano and gradually
builds to a joyful overflowing of sound and
vocal texture, then gently relaxes into a
reflective conclusion.
10092212 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
10760290 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
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 2.80
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 4.25
11411984 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.25
11668817 Unison . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.95
Listen—John Florio & Karen Crane. An
ode to the music we hear all around us, this
lyrical selection invites singers to listen to
the music of the natural world and join in its
song. Optional harmony and a supportive
yet artistic piano accompaniment make
this thoughtful piece an accessible and
expressive selection for elementary choir.
11674823 Unison/Two-Part . . . . E 2.15
Little Bird—Wayne Dauer. With an original
text that admires birds with awe and
wonder, this expressive partner song offers
artful, easily learned melodies that allow
choirs to focus on phrasing and musicality.
A short bridge with stacked harmonies adds
contrast and richness before the two tunes
combine, creating a charming performance
that invites singers to "soar high among the
clouds."
11641813 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
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. An optional
guitar accompaniment is available as a free
download from the publisher.
11394918 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20
11394919 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20
11391216 SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.10
11639323 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.10
The Little Match Girl—Sergio Reyna,
Jr... Based on a story by Hans Christian
Andersen, this original work is fashioned
in the character of a romantic lied with
introspective melodic writing and a
spinning piano accompaniment. An
expressive choice for high school, adult,
and community treble choirs, this piece
tells of an impoverished girl who finds
freedom from adversity through a handful
of matches.
11672153 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Little Plant—Laura Hawley. Comparing
a seed's journey of growth to that of a
child's, this original text and setting is
a lovely metaphor for personal growth
and flourishing. Gentle lilting melodies
and harmonies playfully interact and
are supported by a flowing piano
accompaniment. It's an approachable and
artistic choice for treble choirs of all ages.
11643039 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
The Lone Wild Bird—Jonathan Campbell.
Accessible yet satisfying, this selection
for intermediate choir features a melodic
dialogue between voice and piano and
minimalist harmonies and rhythms offset
by a change of key and texture. Based on
Henry Richard McFayden's text, the vocal
writing and rippling piano figure evoke the
rustling of wings – or a soul desperate for
flight.
11673992 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Look to the Light—David N. Childs.
Charles Anthony Silvestri's text challenges
us to branch out of our comfort zones
and strive toward what's next. Ideal for
graduations or final concerts, this work
features creative vocal lines supported by
the piano and horn in F accompaniment,
available as a free download from the
publisher's website.
11639338 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.60
Looking Glass—Ashley Dame & Pamela
Butler. Just as Alice learns to embrace her
true identity amid the wonders and chaos of
Wonderland, this piece encourages young
singers to find the bravery to navigate their
own transformations. Through empowering
lyrics and repeated melodic patterns that
shift unexpectedly, this treble feature will
inspire middle and high school choirs to
celebrate their resilience and embrace the
exciting journey to adulthood.
11673967 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Lorelei—Joseph M. Martin. The legend of
Lorelei, a winsome lady with an enchanting
voice said to live atop a rock on the Rhine
River, comes to life in this enchanting folk-
like choral. The rise and fall of the melody
mimics the sway of the water, while an
expansive dynamic range provides the
opportunity for interpretive nuance and
artistry.
11639998 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Love Always Within—Paul Smith. From
a set of three short pieces, this selection
centers on a sense of friendship and hope.
The set is the centerpiece of the VOCES8
co-founder's album Revolutions.
11640802 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.40
Love in Every Season—Eddie Cavazos/
arr. Trevor Phillips. With a beautifully
sensitive text that expresses the uniqueness
and specialness of every child, this lyrical
ballad setting feels both intimate and
expansive as it reminds us that all children
are deserving of love. It's a beautiful piece
for children's choirs to sing that will surely
resonate on a profoundly human level.
11683460 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
Love is—Misun Kim. Perfect for high
school, community, and collegiate choirs,
this treble feature sets a poem by one
of Korea's most respected and beloved
writers, Sister Claudia Lee Hae-In, which
beautifully reflects on the many ways to
express what love is. Written in accessible
and easy-to-pronounce Korean, the piece
features catchy and uplifting melodies that
make it approachable by both singers and
audiences.
11678849 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 4.45
Love Is What We Need—Roderick Giles.
Upbeat and energetic, this gospel-style
original features solo licks and a driving
groove that capture the traditional style.
Celebrating love and unity, its universal
message is fitting for school, church, and
community choirs alike. "Love is what we
need. Love is guaranteed to make the
difference in our world."
11640803 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.00
11644580 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.00
Love Is...—Connor Koppin. This expressive
setting of a Brian Newhouse poem offers
soaring melodic lines and rich harmonic
interplay that bring the text to life. Equally
fitting as a memorial or a concert piece, it
invites choirs and audiences into a moving
musical experience.
11640804 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.20
Love Leads to Battle—Giovanni
Bononcini/arr. Jimmy Baas. Bringing new
life to Bononcini's beloved aria Pupille Nere,
this spirited two-part arrangement is set to
English text. With its playful energy and
accessible writing, this selection makes an
excellent choice for school and community
concerts or festival performances.
11674824 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
