Collegiate Repertoire

Reflecting on the more ethereal qualities of the Christmas narrative, this introspective a cappella work marvels at the significance of the star, both literally and metaphorically. Extracted from a larger

Singers travel through Norway in this multimovement work, each movement representing a new geographical location in the composer's homeland. Both the poem and the expressive choral writing capture the

Clapping, shouting, and intricate rhythmic singing combine in this exciting concert work. In the contemporary a cappella style, but also meant for larger concert choirs exploring this style as well as a

Dancing rhythms and joyful harmonies set this folk story of a harvesting competition between Basque farmer friends. The rapid alterations between 6/8 and 3/4 create a rambunctious and very enthusiastic

Choosing to be grateful through the various seasons of life can allow us to transcend our circumstances. The compelling text by poet Loren Broaddus uses nature imagery to examine these themes of gratitude.

Based on traditional Scottish folk poetry and tunes, this choral cycle of three songs traces a love story of one who must ultimately leave his beloved Scottish homeland. Set here for mixed divisi choir with

A work song sung by farmers when processing barley, this folk song from Kyeong-Sang-Do, a province in southern Korea, is set with expertise by one of South Korea's leading composers. Based on the pentatonic

Three verses of the intimate and prayerful Latin text O nata lux de lumine are employed for this lovely a cappella setting. Suitable for Christmas or general programming, this work for mixed choirs

As recorded by the Latvian Voices, this is a very fresh and modern take on a traditional Latvian folk song. With themes of power, strength, and luck, this tremendously fun setting sounds impressive with its

Opening as a slow and symbolic prayer asking God for strength to stand against injustice and wrongdoing, this isiZulu song is a reimagining of the popular traditional Tshwane church song Ke na le

Embrace this fun-to-sing bluegrass arrangement of the old gospel song for mixed or tenor-bass choirs. It may be performed with piano and fiddle or with a full bluegrass band – the fiddle part is

The traditional English carol is given a fresh treatment with percussion in a Central American Latin feel. With new lyrics and melodic lines added to the original carol, mixed meter and infectious rhythms

This festive original setting of the traditional Latin text captures the essence of joyful admiration of God. Both solemn and majestic, pensive and jubilant, the a cappella sonorities expressed and explored

Mixed scriptural texts in Latin, German, and Basque are unified into a single and universal musical language in this piece. Spacious vocal architecture, tasteful dissonance, mixed meter, and skilled voice

"Echoes of peace. Echoes of love. Echoes of hope. We are echoes." This dynamic original work explores a variety of textures in a contemporary a cappella setting created by overlapping echoes of vocal lines

Rhythmic and syncopated, this driving and energetic portrayal of two angels clamoring over one another to see whose praises are the loudest explores themes of listening and accepting that we are more alike

Made popular by the Drakensberg Boys Choir from South Africa, this original setting of an isiZulu prayer builds from simple and understated to a full and rapturous texture. While there is significant divisi

This work is based on a traditional children's song from Korea combined with an original tune. The composer preserves the simplicity of the song by using only four notes woven canonically. Technical but

This setting of the opening and closing verses of Psalm 133 paints a scene of unity. The Spanish text and involved piano accompaniment round out this study of harmony and repose.

This a cappella work from the Basque region uses two popular Basque melodies and draws text from Basque folklore. This is a wonderful selection for Christmas concerts but can be performed any time of the

A true classic, Luboff's lush and distinctive a cappella arrangement of the traditional Bahamian spiritual is a standard in the choral performance repertoire. The treble version has been adapted by James E.