Collegiate Repertoire

A prayer for inner peace during times of overwhelm, this setting from the Book of Hours (1514) provides a lilting and comforting melody that flows with ease. Accessible to early intermediate choirs,

In this heartfelt prayer for peace, contemporary and traditional styles blend seamlessly as the choir asks first to receive shalom, then offers shalom to the listener, to friends and family, to those we

The opening to "A Vision Unfolding," this gospel-inspired piece provides a powerful introduction to themes of justice, equality and unity. Robert Bode's text asks for God to reach down with justice in times

The text of this work invites the listener to imagine a world without weapons of war where the human experience is defined through the lens of mercy and compassion. The music is peaceful and very

Dan's setting, written during the events of 2020, of Paul Wigmore's exquisite text invoking Light, Joy, Love, Peace, and Hope, for SATB choir, piano, and optional string quartet.

This genre-bending piece blends elements of rock, gospel, spiritual, and the spoken word. Useful for the Advent season or school concert anytime, the text invites chorus and listener to imagine a world of

This song by Francis Smith Thomas, a close friend of the Martin Luther King, Jr. family, was inspired by the words of a woman who participated in the Montgomery bus boycott, a pivotal event in the civil

Beautifully capturing the essence of a traditional Gaelic blessing, this original setting evokes the natural tranquility of a "gentle night" where the "moon and stars pour their healing light on you." The

This gospel-infused, blues-influenced arrangement of the famous work by Alma Bazel Androzzo was written in honor of Dr. Anton Armstrong. A solo voice drives the work throughout, with the choir playing a

"May you always remember when the shadows fall, you do not walk alone." This ethereal setting of a traditional Irish blessing is scored in a variety of voicings with piano. Deft strokes of Celtic styling

Modern cluster harmonies within an a cappella texture, this setting of Christian Robert Shockley's text is inspired by the writings and sayings of Mr. Fred Rogers. The SATB texture features some divisi and

A favorite Nova Scotia Latin canticle with a simple harmonic arrangement solo for tenor or unison tenor section.

This bright and festive a cappella work is set for has become a standard in choral literature for both festival and church choirs. The SSAA and TTBB versions have been adapted by Tim Sarsany.

A VOCES8 a cappella setting of Gabriel Faure's famous Pie Jesu, taken from his Requiem. In this arrangement, the famous melody is framed at the start and end by atmospheric plainsong.

This traditional spiritual carries in its essence the longing for peace and rest. The bittersweet spirit is front and center in this arrangement enhanced by sensitive part writing, an optional solo, and a

This stunning setting of the traditional Latin text is so rich and so deep that the music perfectly matches the quietly profound ardor of the timeless plainchant. The clarinet provides an ethereal

The initial use of the Scottish snap rhythm becomes a recurring motif throughout the piece. Strong, almost fanfare-like declamations of the Isaiah 40 text alternate with imitative sections and soaring text

This a cappella and homophonically set movement from "Songs for the Journey" has a text adapted from the poem Epitaph by Merrit Malloy. "When all that's left of me is love, give me away."

Here is a rousing setting for a cappella chorus on the tune Invitation from the shape note collection Southern Harmony of 1835. With an alternate text for the Christmas

In the midst of pain, of war, of brokenness... we choose love. We choose community. What better way to share this message than through powerful song...  and that's exactly what you'll find here. This

With a lively folk music-influenced piano accompaniment, soaring vocal lines, and an uplifting hope-filled message, this piece overflows with exuberance and joy from start to finish. The text from Richard