Collegiate Repertoire

Though "alleluia" is the only word in this entire piece, there is much interest in the dissonant yet beautiful harmonies, the shifting meters, and the driving rhythm. The perfect opener or closer for your

Extracted from the larger work "Songs of Renewal," this movement is a tender lullaby. Arpeggiated harmonies in the piano and simple vocal lines paint Henry David Thoreau's text about a hazy sky.

Extracted from the five-movement work "A Vision Unfolding," this movement stands alone as a call to justice. With the drive of the snare drum, the blow of the bugle, and the declamatory choral writing, the

Extracted from the five-movement work "A Vision Unfolding," this third movement stands alone as a strong, socially responsive statement of identity and unity. Optional solos and a lyrical violin part add to

Close harmonies and a lyrical melody paint the sense of longing one feels after losing a loved one. An exploration of dissonance and resolve, this a cappella piece provides comfort in a time of

Centered around themes of social justice, this extended work invites the choir and audience into a compelling vision of a world rooted in compassion, freedom, inclusivity, and justice. Each of the five

Exploring themes of home, joy, love, and togetherness, this quaint text from "Going Home" by Marjorie Pickthall is set with a simple melody that is presented first in unison, then in canon. The

Building on the original text, this adaptation of the classic spiritual invites the listener to envision and commit to a better, more just world - a world of inclusion, radical kindness, compassion, love,

Hoping to inspire reconciliation on a community and individual level, the composer seeks to build a caring community and find unity through this melodic piece. Blending elements of pop and gospel, and

"Work is love made visible." Based on poetry that blends Christianity and Sufism (Islamic mysticism), the text is adapted from a chapter of The Prophet by Lebanese-American author Kahlil Gibran. It

Inspired by the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, this ethereal concert work explores colors and textures that paint glorious images of the cosmos. A churning minimalistic piano accompaniment

This fantastic stylized arrangement will appeal to choirs at many levels. Singable and skillfully arranged, this setting is fun, exciting, and captures the gentle joy of this spiritual. The piano

Faced with the grim reminder of death during the height of the pandemic, this original work based on the Biblical narrative of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the Latin Vulgate grapples with death

Beautifully marrying the realms of music and spirituality, this a cappella setting of the traditional Latin text is breathtaking. Featuring a soprano soloist and divisi texture, it is a captivating

Translated as "Dance of Death," the French text from poet Henri Cazalis sparkles and spins with the movement of skeletons dancing in the graveyard in this formidable display of rhythmic and technical vocal

Rich melodic lines and fragments form the basis for a delicious counterpoint in this traditional folk hymn arrangement. The harmonies are at once modern and tasteful, with elements of tone-painting and

True to Carter's style, this traditional spiritual is set with integrity and care, presented here in a beautifully engraved edition. Wonderful part-writing is brought to life by a featured solo soaring

Expressive and emotive, this original work is a harmonically rich setting of a Spanish text by early 20th-century Argentinian poet Alfonsina Storni. The imagery of young lovers uttering two special words

A beautiful, driving, repetitive piano accompaniment sets the stage for the journey of a runner - the air filling his lungs and the ground "pushing back with its slow spin." The ethereal voices paint a

The secular Latin text paints a picture of the rising sun and its related imagery of hope. Lovely and uplifting, the text is set with excellence in this sonorous a cappella work for advanced choirs.

This collaborative work expresses ideas of peace and grief. It is characterized by a simple harmonic structure and text, with opportunities for improvisation within the structure of the piece, the

Setting inspiring words by James Weldon Johnson, this work is poignant and stirring, encouraging singers and listeners to reflect on the challenges of present times and to move forward with courage and

This atmospheric setting of words from Shakespeare's As You Like It is sprightly and uplifting, with singers being asked to perform with "a bit of frost and a knowing smile." Musically it includes

In an upbeat setting of a hymn text by 17th-century English poet George Herbert, irregular meters, syncopation, and dancing melodic shapes are employed to amplify the jubilant mood of the text.