Collegiate Repertoire

"Haunting" is the best word to describe this original setting of the traditional Advent text, scored for choir, piano and cello. Marked "mysterioso" in triple meter, it is such a creative interpretation,

Rhythmic, driving, and intense, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual with themes of home, journey, and trial is based on the 1950s Mahalia Jackson version with an Afro-Cuban beat. Add string bass

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

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

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

Built around the idea of disparity, this is a beautifully haunting work from Robert Schumann, featuring a prosodic, rhyming translation by William J. Bullock. Utilizing full choral forces, as well as piano

This is a rhythmic, contemporary gospel-style anthem featuring the words of Maya Angelou, charging all of us to take responsibility for making our communities safe, supportive, and just. Reinforced by a

This elegant original concert work combines the ancient Hebrew text of Jewish scholar Hillel the Elder with English lyrics to capture the tension between the need for healthy self-care and the importance of

The Sharon Gratto Global Music Series is dedicated to providing historical context to multicultural and folk music. This arrangement of the classic tune attributed to Huddie Ledbetter is accompanied by a

Commonly used as symbolism in Christian texts, river imagery inspired this pairing of It is Well (When Peace Like a River) and Shall We Gather at the River. Together they combine to

This very accessible piece pairs a beautifully written vocal and piano score with the Langston Hughes poem that warns us to "Hold fast to dreams... for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with

This traditional South African song celebrates life and the paradise that is to come. An upbeat a cappella texture is punctuated with the rhythmic text and singable melody in a dynamic world music selection

The artistically crafted piano accompaniment creates a gentle, wave-like motion to support the warm, lush choral textures and harmonies in this superb arrangement of the beloved spiritual. This elegant

A gorgeous setting of the well-known English prayer text. Available in a variety of voicings, this blessing is a wonderful way to conclude a service or performance.

Easy and absolutely beautiful for a cappella voices, this setting of the beloved Latin Christmas text is a succinct and lyrical selection that will create a moment of wonder in your concert or worship

Here's a supercharged gospel-style setting of a traditional Quaker text - a marvelous new look at a timeless American poem. This one has it all - a wide-open solo for your best gospel singer, an

This tender hymn of praise reminds us that in the end we are all weak and broken and that the Heavenly Father deals lovingly and mercifully with all of His children. Written in memory of little Erin

Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, this piece was performed by more than 17,000 singers from around the world in Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6. The soft... view details

Create an authentic Celtic experience with your choir when you perform this arrangement of the 18th-century Irish folk song. A mixture of thoughtful rubato and energetic rhythms, an Irish-language chorus -

Following on the heels of his wildly popular Sisi Ni Moja, Jacob Narverud returns with another show-stopping piece in a similar style. With influences from world music and an upbeat rhythmic style,