Collegiate Repertoire

A powerful call to justice, this work reminds us that in order for hope to survive, every day we need to work toward peace. A free-flowing solo is followed by the layering of rhythmic ostinatos, building

Four rhythmic ostinatos underscore the lilting melody in this work scored for a cappella mixed choir and solo or small group. Speaking to the hope found in each child that's born, this piece reminds each of

Also set as a children's book, this powerful text quite literally sings itself. With a divided bass ostinato and accessible harmonies, this a cappella work is a poignant tool to help young people discover

The essence of Christmas is dramatically captured in the setting of this contemporary Christmas offering. Walk with Mary as she prepares for the birth of her son, alone and afraid. Experience the miracle of

The elegant text by Byron finds a gentle harp accompaniment and lush choral textures in this new setting. Flowing, singable lines and rich harmonies make the piece accessible to choirs and audiences

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

This African American spiritual has a jazz tinge to it, but also touches on contemporary classical. Lush vocals and a well-crafted piano part (taken from Beloved Spirituals, #11380803) combine to

Intricate counterpoint and a continuo-style bass line bring a medieval flavor to this arrangement of the much-loved carol. The gentle vocal lines build in texture throughout. The flowing accompaniment may

This collection stands as a full Christmas cantata in a truly American style. Songs and carols come primarily from the Appalachian shape-note tradition but also include some Moravian and Celtic songs. Each

I Will Be With You sets a reflective text by the composer with a message of enduring solace. Lush harmonies with predominantly homophonic passagework coupled with flowing and cascading lines in

This setting of the Mother Goose nursery rhyme is funky and fun! The scoring is for mixed chorus and jazz trio, but it certainly could be performed with just a piano. The choral parts are very accessible,

This final movement from For a Breath of Ecstasy begins rhythmically as the first movement did. In fact, the writing touches on moods and motives in many of the other six movements, although the

Only Mark Hayes could write such an enthralling arrangement of this timeless Irish air. Scored for voices, piano, flute, and optional percussion, it features a shimmering accompaniment and a flute obbligato

Here's a superb choral arrangement of this classic spiritual! It opens with a choral fanfare-like section and progresses through several swinging sections to a climactic finish. This is Mark Hayes at his

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

Saint Teresa of Avila's text ("Let nothing disturb you...") provided ample inspiration for the ever-creative Joan Szymko's sensitive setting. The cello is guitar-like in its accompaniment. A most colorful