Collegiate Repertoire

A traditional field shout, singers will enjoy learning this spiritual presented with care and authenticity. Percussive part writing supports the powerful melody, creating a driving rhythm that will keep

With Spanish lyrics from Mirem de Ondiz written to portray the story of an immigrant who is missing her previous home, this lament is both expressive and personal. The a cappella divisi texture uses

This a cappella arrangement as performed by BYU Noteworthy spreads the beauty of this popular Christmas song across many voices lifted in praise. Scored for soloists and choir, share this O Holy

Sara Teasdale's lyric poem looks to the stars for serenity and promise, and this handsome setting is superbly crafted by noted composer Frank Ticheli. Tasteful harmonic suspensions and rich choral textures

This gentle arrangement of the well-known 15th-century carol features a soprano or baritone soloist and a melancholy atmosphere. From Carols for Choirs 6.

This unaccompanied piece contrasts a simple unison motif with quick ostinato in the lower voices. The homophonic refrain clearly declaims, "All forces have been steadily employed to complete

Made popular by the award-winning group Sweet Honey in the Rock, this South African folk song was shared with the arranger by the group using the text that they had learned from an indigenous South African.

This is an innovative, striking setting of the Magnificat text that is well suited to both liturgical and concert performance. The work celebrates the strength, character, and intelligence of teenage girls

This Pakpaknese folk song from North Sumatra, Indonesia is commonly performed at wedding celebrations, opening ceremonies, and cultural events in the region, often accompanied by traditional dancing. By

A sense of wonder and mystery pervades this touching, beautiful work. Full of rich, lush chords and delicate motives, it is a deeply reverent setting of the traditional Latin text.

This bright and festive a cappella work is set for has become a standard in choral literature for both festival and church choirs. The SSAA and TTBB versions have been adapted by Tim Sarsany.

Scored for a cappella divisi mixed chorus, the driving ostinato found in the bass and baritone voices along with the stratification of textures create a most engaging composition. Layered vocal lines make

Commissioned by the St. Olaf Festival in Trondheim, Norway, Even When He Is Silent masterfully expresses the sentiment of the text - hope in times of despair. Beautifully melodic, with rich

This arrangement of the American folk hymn is inspired by the shape note or Sacred Harp tradition, marked by the placing of the melody in the inner voice, the tendency toward open fifth sonorities, and an

With poetry by Pauline Barda, this gorgeous a cappella piece for SATB divsi choir is both expressive and plaintive. With soprano soli and a short feature for bass flute, the texture creates sublime harmony

In his inimitable style, and with sweeping dynamic shifts, Moses Hogan took Go Tell It on the Mountain and created an unforgettable choral work that will both challenge the capable choir and

Three Pieces for Chanukah is not so much a set of arrangements of familiar words and tunes as it is a set of original compositions based on them. The mood of the third setting is extremely upbeat;

"Sorida" is a term of greeting in the Shona language of Zimbabwe, similar to "shalom" in Hebrew or "jambo" in Swahili. This massive original work features six percussion instruments, layered divisi vocal

The original version for solo soprano and SATB choir appeared on Patrick’s Grammy-nominated debut album Blue in Blue.  It was subsequently recorded by Hayley Westenra for her Number-One-selling

Vocal jazz choirs will delight in this musical depiction of bumble bees in flight! With text of "don no don don no don no don" sung in varied rhythmic patterns, the choir sounds like a hive of bees while

The solemn majesty of this Russian sacred favorite is set here with four voicings. The fact that the text consists of a single psalm verse, followed by "Alleluia," makes singing this piece in the original

What an impact this august work will have on both choir and listeners! Compositionally, this is an excellent piece using impressive techniques that are truly captivating. The rhythmic structure develops