Collegiate Repertoire

Spacious and languid, this setting of Langston Hughes' notable text speaks of dreams that are the stuff of a life well-lived. Written as the composer battled ALS, it is scored for SATB divisi voices, with

From American author Kitty O'Meara comes a bustling text that underpins the craft of this unique composition. This work is a dictional challenge for any choir that chooses to perform it, but it is well

Few know Johannes Brahms' A German Requiem as well as Robert Shaw, who performed the work over a hundred times, including on two acclaimed recordings. This scholarly edition includes Shaw's English

Commissioned by the Bach Collegium San Diego, this edition features Handel's original score paired with a Spanish-language libretto by Mario Montenegro. Montenegro has carefully crafted an original text

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

While largely staying true to the beloved NEW BRITAIN tune, this fresh arrangement offers new textures and a variety of voicing throughout the hymn, culminating in a triumphant final verse. This octavo is

This inspired setting follows the three kings on their journey, featuring interesting harmonies that wander throughout. A cappella, the texture includes choir-accompanied soloists, with fluid tonal regions

Arranged for a cappella voices with soprano soloist, this African American spiritual is well worth the challenge. The varied choral texture alternates lively counterpoint with homorhythmic sections. The

This piece is a gift of the season for a cappella voices. Beginning with O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, it transitions to Go, Tell It on the Mountain, which continues as an ostinato

This expressive setting of Jan Richardson's poetic text addresses God's love and blessings in times of grief. The music moves with the text in an unmetered style, and the texture is occasionally colored by

A notable reimagining of the cherished Christmas carol, this arrangement for voices, baritone solo, and piano opens quietly with unison women's voices on the MUELLER tune. The men's voices join in verse

Each movement of this work describes aspects of the night in a different location, utilizing the poetry of Carl Sandburg, Robert Frost, and Joaquin Miller. The music portrays the artistic

This collection of motets for SA(T)B voices is the ideal supplement for advanced choral conducting and rehearsal methods courses. Each brief motet incorporates musical characteristics that require

This fifth piece from the series Five Songs of Laurence Hope sets a poem from Hope’s India’s Love Lyrics, published in 1902. A powerful and haunting performance piece.

With text from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, this original lullaby setting has a gently rocking piano accompaniment that creates a sense of serenity. The soprano solo speaks of a mother's love as she

This arrangement of the chant PUER NATUS IN BETHLEHEM begins with a solo stating the theme from which the piece builds in intensity and interest. Percussion and handbell accents are added gradually, with

Many will recognize this traditional Catalonian carol as one of Pablo Casal's recital encores - and yes, Chris de Silva includes a cello part here! A wordless introduction sets a mysterious tone to this

This piece by Hettrick (a nearly-exact contemporary of Haydn) wrote in a clear, homophonic style charateristic of the era. This charming setting of Isaiah 9- Unto us a Child is Born- has texts

This captivating setting of the Gregorian chant Ave maris stella evokes a breathtaking world of beautiful colors. Plainchant alternates with harmonic choral elements. Suitable for advanced

For Advent choral programming or winter concerts, these two beautiful texts are set in a stunning and fresh harmonic palette that lends itself to many different possibilities. Suitable for church, high

Based upon a letter from a soldier to his wife prior to his death in battle, this very moving and emotional work was written to commemorate World War I. Scored for four-part mixed divisi a cappella voices

Opening quietly, almost as a soundscape, this four-part mixed divisi a cappella piece with high voice solo is part of a larger work, O Great Beyond, which was commissioned by the BBC Singers. Set

Based on a Renaissance piece by Franco-Flemish composer Pierre de Manchicourt, this lovely composition maintains the flavor of the original work while adding modern rhythmic elements and tonalities.