Collegiate Repertoire

The traditional Te Deum takes on a fresh perspective in this three-movement work; the full title means "praise to God for music." The first movement pays homage to our Baroque ancestry in its Handelian

This well-known American Civil War tune gets a grand and wonderful treatment with a divisi choral texture, four-hand piano accompaniment, snare drum, and glockenspiel. The story marches through the years of

This is one of a series of three carols, each capturing the big-band swing sound. The choral writing is both intelligent and musical, with nicely placed syncopations that create a real bounce. The big-band

Arranged in a swing style, the big-band flavor adds a classy element to the sound and is the charm that brings a smile to the listener's face, as this is not anywhere near the familiar setting of this

Exquisite a cappella writing with a classic Latin text, this work, the "place of sacred mystery," is rich with harmonic colors. A motet in a classic setting, this work is appropriate in both concert and

If there was ever a piece that describes a text in song, this is it. Sara Teasdale's descriptive words about the clouds become sound in this exquisite composition.  Accompanied by piano and celesta, a

Using "Ode" by Arthur O'Shaughnessy, Kevin Memley has composed a piece that celebrates music in dramatic fashion.  Beginning eloquently as a concert piece, it evolves into epic proportions that could

This energetic number can serve as a church anthem of praise or a concert number of celebration for high school, college and community groups. The 7/8 pattern is entrancing and fun, the harmonies playful

Brilliant! Exciting! Fresh! This 10-minute work in three continuous sections for mixed choir with brass quintet, piano, timpani, and percussion is excellent for collegiate and advanced school or church

Sanford Dole, one of Chanticleer's original members, is a San Fransisco composer creating sounds that are fresh and stimulating. This 3-movement work, accompanied by strings and harp, is bold and