Concert Openers and Closers

The consummate concert closer! "A sound of hope, a sound of peace, a sound that celebrates and speaks what we believe. A sound of love, a sound so strong. It's amazing what is given when we share a song.

Part vocalise, part warm-up, part novelty, part concert opener - all this and more in this flexibly fun piece! Explore a variety of vocal textures and articulations, all on nonsense syllables that layer and

Skip the droll opening announcement about cell phones and sing this instead! Based on Pachelbel's Canon - which, face it, everyone loves - this piece will make a lovely concert opener that also serves a

"May you always remember when the shadows fall, you do not walk alone." This ethereal setting of a traditional Irish blessing is scored in a variety of voicings with piano. Deft strokes of Celtic styling

Walt Whitman's Song of the Open Road is the basis for this expansive and melodic original composition that is perfectly suited to the young chorus. Limited range melodies and chordal harmonies soar

Commissioned for a premiere performance at the Texas Music Educators Association 2000 convention, Joseph Martin's Come to the Music is alive and electric with driving rhythm, memorable melodies,

"I dream a world where man no other man will scorn, where love will bless the earth and peace its paths adorn..." The introspective and contemplative lyrics of the great African-American poet Langston

This tremendously fun arrangement of a South African greeting song exclaims, "Iyo hlonolofatsa, Ka lebitso la ntate," which translates as, "Bless everything in the name of the Father." Featuring a soloist,

William Henry Davies' text is given a driving, rhythmic setting that encourages singer and listener alike to "sing out!" their songs of joy. The contrasting middle section is undergirded with rhythmic

A tender prayer, sensitively set to music, the gentle accompaniment and simple, lyrical voice parts combine to create one of the sweetest anthems your choir will ever sing. A chamber ensemble includes full

Premiered at the World Choral Symposium in Minneapolis, this gospel praise song was inspired by the spiritual Over My Head. The dynamic piano accompaniment adds to the excitement, making this a

The strong, driving rhythms and exciting dynamic contrasts of this Latin setting will keep your audience and choir engaged right up to the final vigorous "Hallelujah!" Very catchy, fun to sing and easy to

Triumphant and energetic opening and closing sections fill this original work with syncopated momentum and brisk harmonic development. A contrasting middle section sings "Gaudeamus hodie" with lyrical lines

A very impressive opener or contest/festival piece! Bright, fanfare-like motives, incisive accompaniment, and text in Latin and English work together to make this work a standout for young and developing

"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,

"Now side by side we call for the dawning of a brand new day ... You're invited, come and sing united." An inspiring and uplifting anthem of togetherness wrapped in chorale-like harmonies that work in both

This South African song is believed to have originated during the difficult Apartheid years and performed as a peaceful protest song. Tuba is translated as "a dove," and the call and response texture makes