Collegiate Repertoire

As recorded by Sweet Honey in the Rock, this extraordinary a cappella piece speaks of the precious gifts of life and loved ones. Newly updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works,

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

The line between time's reality and its invention is blurry. This modern concert work borrows heavily on contemporary a cappella harmonies and techniques to create an engaging texture that highlights the

This delightful original carol should be sung with dancing exuberance while still expressing freedom of tempo. It is perfect for the Christmas season, with a text that expresses the joy of the shepherds,

Dancing rhythms and joyful harmonies set this folk story of a harvesting competition between Basque farmer friends. The rapid alterations between 6/8 and 3/4 create a rambunctious and very enthusiastic

A work song sung by farmers when processing barley, this folk song from Kyeong-Sang-Do, a province in southern Korea, is set with expertise by one of South Korea's leading composers. Based on the pentatonic

Three verses of the intimate and prayerful Latin text O nata lux de lumine are employed for this lovely a cappella setting. Suitable for Christmas or general programming, this work for mixed choirs

As recorded by the Latvian Voices, this is a very fresh and modern take on a traditional Latvian folk song. With themes of power, strength, and luck, this tremendously fun setting sounds impressive with its

Opening as a slow and symbolic prayer asking God for strength to stand against injustice and wrongdoing, this isiZulu song is a reimagining of the popular traditional Tshwane church song Ke na le

This festive original setting of the traditional Latin text captures the essence of joyful admiration of God. Both solemn and majestic, pensive and jubilant, the a cappella sonorities expressed and explored

Mixed scriptural texts in Latin, German, and Basque are unified into a single and universal musical language in this piece. Spacious vocal architecture, tasteful dissonance, mixed meter, and skilled voice

Rhythmic and syncopated, this driving and energetic portrayal of two angels clamoring over one another to see whose praises are the loudest explores themes of listening and accepting that we are more alike

Made popular by the Drakensberg Boys Choir from South Africa, this original setting of an isiZulu prayer builds from simple and understated to a full and rapturous texture. While there is significant divisi

This work is based on a traditional children's song from Korea combined with an original tune. The composer preserves the simplicity of the song by using only four notes woven canonically. Technical but

This a cappella work from the Basque region uses two popular Basque melodies and draws text from Basque folklore. This is a wonderful selection for Christmas concerts but can be performed any time of the

A true classic, Luboff's lush and distinctive a cappella arrangement of the traditional Bahamian spiritual is a standard in the choral performance repertoire. The treble version has been adapted by James E.

Voctave's rendition of this lullaby from the album Goodnight, My Someone is a masterclass in choral artistry. The arrangement is a breathtaking transformation of a familiar tune into a celestial tapestry of

As performed by Disney's Voices of Liberty, this arrangement of a classic "Show Boat" tune introduces a show-stopping moment with a stunning bass solo that is sure to captivate and awe any audience.

Beginning in a simple unison texture, this a cappella setting grows to glorious eight-part harmony in the final refrain, "O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!" As performed by Disney's Voices of

A classic love song that has appeared in numerous movies and been performed by countless artists including Bing Crosby, this romantic song arranged for the Voices of Liberty will find a warm nostalgic home

Experience the magic of this enchanting a cappella arrangement of the traditional French carol as featured in the Candlelight Processional at Epcot Center by the Voices of Liberty. The first verse is in

Voctave's rendition is a seamless blend of these timeless Christmas classics, showcasing contemporary a cappella harmonies as is their signature. You'll need sopranos and tenors with high C's – but