Collegiate Repertoire

This original gospel-swing anthem reveals Pepper Choplin at his creative best! Its irresistible style and rhythmic vitality contribute to an enthusiastic expression of the joy and comfort as we "hold on to

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

Martin Banner is highly respected for the authenticity of his historical editions.  This setting of Dixit Dominus by eighteenth century composer Johann Gottlieb Naumann is quite approachable for high

This piece has a dance-like feel and lilt to it, both in the lyric writing and the switching between a duple and triple feel in the 6/8 meter.

Winner of the 2017 California Choral Directors Association George Heussenstamm Choral Composition Contest at the Episcopal Conference Center Oakhurst (ECCO) Summer Conference, this setting of a popular

Sing Unto God is a practical new edition by James Chepponis of Handel's celebrated chorus from Judas Maccabaeus, scored for SATB and keyboard, with flexible additional options including

Tree of Life is an expansive setting for mixed voices and piano of David Warner's evocative text depicting the sacred archetype of the life-giving tree through the seasons. The vocal texture

Scored for SATB choir, piano, and optional string quintet/orchestra and percussion, this work is brimming with the joy of a new day surrounded by life and beauty, and uniquely captures the magic of e.e.

This work uses the text of Psalm 19 in both Hebrew and English. The music blossoms organically from the opening cantorial solo to the final triumphant "Amen" using complex counterpoint along

This is a choral mini-drama that, through intense and chaotic vocal lines and harmonies, depicts the emotions surrounding the Crucifixion. The text includes the last words of Christ as well as a elements

This anthem by Jonathan Kohrs has a beautiful healing text and lyrical melodic writing. The accompaniment features shifting modality and colorful harmonic language that give the text life. Don't miss this

This song of praise celebrates God's works and God's kingdom. Antiphonal writing, rich divisi, and harmonic textures along with rhythmic excitement all create thrilling moments for choir and audience!

This thoughtful, poetic consideration of life through the seasons is wonderfully suited for times of contemplation and prayer. An artistic text is set with sweeping vocal lines leading to an ethereal

This selection combines the traditional with 21st century expression and looks to the eternal with hope and glorious musical vision. Lovely soaring lines in each vocal part create a beautiful choral

Fragments of the melody of CHRISTE SANCTORUM weave in and out of this lyrical setting for SATB, violin, and piano. The text is wide-ranging, covering themes of light, ministry, devotion, and service.

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

This very compelling SATB piece by Tom Trenney takes the youthful yet timeless position, "everything old has become new." Now spacious, now rhythmic, the music is fun to sing and moderately challenging. The

The ethereal nature of the Samuel Francis Smith poem is perfectly paired with masterful text painting until the two become one in spirit and understanding. The move from earth to heaven is flawless. The

This new setting perfectly captures the excitement of Shirley Erena Murray's wonderful text. The rhythmic piano accompaniment will lift and drive the intensity of the composition. Celebrate the gift of

"Jubilate Deo" by composer Dan Forrest is an eight-movement work for choir and orchestra that presents the universal desire of creation to praise its maker. Uniting cultures and languages, Forrest has

The traditional Irish prayer set in a very nontraditional way. Starting with a single statement of the melody above the pedal tones in the bass and tenor, this work grows in intensity as the phrase splits

With Langston Hughes' famous poetry at the forefront, the composer has created a gorgeous and tender work that truly brings light to a darkened world. The piece was composed as a memorial to a family, and