Collegiate Repertoire

Joy abounds in this creative pairing of Rise Up, Shepherd and Go! Tell It on the Mountain. Starting in a slow 12/8, it quickly shifts gears, settling into a nice gospel groove. Key and

Crafted by a master of lush a cappella writing, this arrangement of the beloved ancient plainchant opens simply, then gradually thickens through the first verse. A lovely transition on "oohs" evoking a

Intriguingly different, this jazzy, bluesy setting of the classic spiritual really does pop with its fun, stylized piano accompaniment. With quite a bit of independence in the vocal lines, it is easy to

Omnia sol temperat, "the sun warms everything," comes from a verse of Latin found in Carmina Burana. The composer's English text speaks to the human need to anchor words of love and commitment in

The words of Phineas Fletcher receive a vibrant setting by Carson Cooman in this anthem that depicts God as the sun that is the "ocean of light," filling the world. Dissonant yet filled with wonder. An

This original gospel-swing anthem reveals Pepper Choplin at his creative best! Its irresistible style and rhythmic vitality contribute to an enthusiastic expression of the joy and comfort as we "hold on to

After opening with a deeply reflective solo, this offering turns into a boisterous gospel anthem. Independent parts are used in this arrangement, and women's and men's voices both split into three parts.

This great Advent anthem from Pepper Choplin is inspiring and very appropriate for the season. The classical feel of the piece is supported by the excellent orchestration. The piece also includes O

"There will be rest, and sure stars shining over the rooftops crowned with snow, a reign of rest, serene forgetting, the music of stillness holy and low." This masterful setting of Sara Teasdale's

With highly approachable vocal writing that sensitively ebbs and flows on the iconic text, your whole choir will love singing this new mixed-voice arrangement of a Tenor-Bass classic! Emotion-packed and

Incorporating the spirituals Oh, What a Beautiful City and In Bright Mansions Above, this extraordinary work creates a poignant musical image of heaven. This is choral writing at its

Sizzling with celebratory rhythmic energy, this Zambian folk song loosely translates as: "Those who sing have the right to be called the children of God." The only accompanying instruments are hand drum

A profoundly moving text, written on a cellar wall during the rise of Nazi Germany, joins with original music to create a deeply emotional expression of hope. With brief narration and the echo of a Russian

This nineteenth-century American shape-note standard has been masterfully arranged! The brilliant four-hand (optional two-hand) piano accompaniment and inventive choral treatment accentuate the celebratory