Collegiate Repertoire

"Death, thou art welcome to my arms attended by a thousand charms..." The text dates back as far as 1818 and speaks to the human desire for a peaceful end to life in this exciting and contemporary setting

Close harmonies and a lyrical melody paint the sense of longing one feels after losing a loved one. An exploration of dissonance and resolve, this a cappella piece provides comfort in a time of

Creatively set as a palindrome with a coda in ABCDCBA form, this traditional Brazilian folk song tells the story of a young man named Siriri who no longer answers the call of the young girls around him.

This is Jingle Bells like you've never heard it before! From Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point, this stellar arrangement is retro chic. With elements of vocal jazz,

Beautiful contemporary a cappella harmonies surround a featured soloist on this arrangement of a beloved hymn. The TTBB version is the signature arrangement of Brigham Young University's a cappella group

Better a cappella choirs will enjoy this contemporary motet on the classic Latin text. Rich harmonic colors and expressive dynamics pay fitting tribute to the sacred mystery of this place made by God.

With the traditional Latin lyrics "Gloria in excelsis Deo," this setting is anything but traditional. Including some chant as well as stomping and clapping throughout, this almost has the feel of a Maori

Here's a gospel powerhouse that is perfect for the better show choir or vocal jazz group at Christmas. You need a strong low-voice soloist to carry the lead while the rest of the choir lays down the

This selection includes a modern reimagining of chant elements combined with a multi-metric feel and joyful melody. Great for a concert or church service with advanced singers.

Written primarily for the an anthology of Scandinavian music, this piece evolves calmly but with a strong momentum in a large dramatic arc across its three-part structure. With clear part-writing and

A setting of a composite text by the composer which combines passages from a variety of sources: the Requiem service, the Mass, and from a hymn attributed to the Benedictine theologian Maurus. The images of

This a cappella setting of a traditional Irish blessing uses soft dissonances and free-flowing counterpoint to speak of those who give support in times of trial. The occasional divisi voicing creates a

Seinn O comes from the Gaelic tradition of "mouth music," a style of vocal music intended to accompany dancing. Mouth music appears in every Gaelic culture in the world, from Ireland to Cape Breton

Tenebrae is a concert work, even though the sacred text focuses on the crucifixion. The ancient liturgy is presented with beauty and emotion. Originally written for advanced male choir now

"Missa Brevis" is a seven movement work that is suited well for a liturgical service and equally for a concert performance. All the movements are quiet, reflective settings that can be sung individually but

This charming a cappella setting of the familiar carol has a bright, rhythmic ostinato pattern that moves between the sections of the choir. The Christmas story is told from the perspective of shepherds

This text, adapted here from the book of Ruth, is a tribute to love.  "Entreat me not to leave you, nor to turn back from following after you.  For where you go, I will go." This incredible

The solemn majesty of this Russian sacred favorite is set here with four voicings. The fact that the text consists of a single psalm verse, followed by "Alleluia," makes singing this piece in the original

This breathtaking 20th-century work has been made famous by international performances of the San Francisco-based ensemble Chanticleer. Conceived in the style of the alternatum plainsong, the composition is

Reproducing the sound of traditional Indian instrumental ensembles, this vocal adaptation uses Hindi text and nonsense syllables to mimic the shruti box, percussion, and melodic instruments present in the

This profound work is set to a stunning 16th century love poem, which translates "You are the Love of my Soul." A deeply emotive composition, the work contains a rich harmonic language and lucid vocal

Upon reading Edward Esch's poem Light and Gold, composer Eric Whitacre was immediately struck by its genuine, elegant simplicity. He asked the celebrated American poet Charles Anthony Silvestri to