Collegiate Repertoire

Deeply expressive, an old poem is treated with rich harmonies to become a moving closer for concerts or festivals. Written with an ear to the a cappella glee club tradition, the incorporation of Dvorak's

The creator of Broadway sensations "Wicked," "Pippin," and "Godspell" is a master at creating the kind of melody that can pull at your heart or lift you up. Here, in this single movement from "Tyler's

Fluid vocal lines and a sensitive text shine in this powerful, heartfelt recollection of a lost loved one. Perfectly capturing the essence of love that lives forever, it is at the same time both touching

This brief but poignant a cappella work begins with a melding of the music and text in a bittersweet way. The music grows more animated as it progresses, adding quite a bit of dissonance to the harmonic

A traditional memorial text with spiritual roots has been adapted by the composer in a setting that is simple and honest. With an unadorned melody set in a beautiful musical language with open, transparent

This work was written to honor those that we have lost too early from this life, and to remind us that they will always be with us in our hearts. It also strives to inspire hope in the hearts of all who

A poignant original English text combined with Latin phrases from the Requiem Mass lays the foundation for this tender song of remembrance. Deeply emotive musically, with exquisite lyricism, this piece was

With the well-crafted and comforting text about dementia by Mary Louise Bringle and the flowing and tender melody by Jayne Southwick Cool, Eric Nelson has created something deep, rich and thoughtful. The

This gorgeous work, dedicated to the memory of Stephen Paulus, is a superb contribution to the repertoire for better a cappella choirs!

This stunning piece is based on a simple poem by Robert Richardson, inscribed on the headstone of the daughter of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), who died in her youth.  Appropriate for any memorial

The poetry of Eugene Field is captured beautifully in this original work. The words of the lullaby speak both to a child falling asleep and to a child who "does not hear his mother's song." The lilting

Award-winning composer Elaine Hagenberg has created an enchanting piece for mixed divisi chorus a cappella. The lyrical melodic material and lush harmonic language are inspired by the poem An Evening

This contemporary concert/festival piece is truly inspired, in music and text. "Away, where the sunlight is beaming through a deep, cloudless blue, and the treetops are gleaming with a fresh morning dew..."

A profoundly moving text, written on a cellar wall during the rise of Nazi Germany, joins with original music to create a deeply emotional expression of hope. With brief narration and the echo of a Russian

From the World War II movie "Saving Private Ryan." Full set includes 40 choral octavos for wordless chorus.

This sensitive work is so beautifully ethereal it will take your breath away. "If you would comfort me, sing me a lullaby. If you would win my heart, sing me a love song." Expansive while staying within the