Collegiate Repertoire

Dan Forrest's fourth major work continues in the vein of his previous major works, exploring profound themes of what it is to be human. the breath of life ponders the beauty - yet brevity - of

This second edition of Stroope's Hodie! features a completely new first movement and newly written additions to the rest of the work. Written in three movements with optional treble choir, brass,

Asymmetrical and mixed meter with twinkling eighth-note patterns in the accompaniment set the stage in this epic concert work about the stars. The text by Martha Lavinia Hoffman speaks of a longing to

With a joyful and serene text by Bengali poet, composer, and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, this expressive work for mixed choir with piano and string quintet is a musical journey through lyricism and

This pairing of two of the most popular tunes of all time, Beethoven's Ode To Joy and Handel's Joy To The World, create an exciting and inspirational work for holidays or any time of year.

This well-known American Civil War tune gets a grand and wonderful treatment with a divisi choral texture, four-hand piano accompaniment, snare drum, and glockenspiel. The story marches through the years of

A Duke Ellington Latin jazz classic in this Afro-Cuban setting, this song is an energetic selection that will make your choir and audience want to move their feet! Fun and rewarding for your group to

This eight-minute journey around the world will take you from the kulokk calls of Norway to the bira ceremonies of Zimbabwe. This powerful and inspirational work with lyrics by Brian

This traditional hymn is one of the signature songs of Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point. Adapted to be a joint performance for mixed chorus with symphony orchestra, it features a

Setting a well-loved medieval text, this effective piece paints the story of Jesus' birth through lyrical melodies and beautiful harmonic surprises.

Pulsating rhythms in the accompaniment (piano or orchestra) underpin this energetic arrangement of a traditional spiritual. The voice parts progress from a forthright rendition of the familiar tune at the

This collection stands as a full Christmas cantata in a truly American style. Songs and carols come primarily from the Appalachian shape-note tradition but also include some Moravian and Celtic songs. Each

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

Part of a major work commissioned by the Philadelphia Orchestra for chorus, narrator, and orchestra, this piece has been reimagined for mixed choir, piano, and percussion. The text by Charlotte Blake Alston

Extracted from Kile Smith's major work composed for Conspirare, this final movement is a poignant statement for choir and cello of our national anthem. Based on a version from Sarah Winnemucca's Paiute

Imagined and created for a Leonard Bernstein 100th anniversary celebration, We Reply was inspired by his famous quote about making art in the face of adversity. It bursts forth with rhythmic energy

Everyday Wonders: The Girl from Aleppo tells the extraordinary story of Nujeen Mustafa, a Kurdish teenager with cerebral palsy forced by war to flee her home and embark on an arduous journey to

Written with poet Charles Anthony Silvestri, this twelve-movement work chronicles the rich life of Tony and his late wife Julie Silvestri and their journey through cancer. Hauntingly beautiful and

This arrangement of the chant PUER NATUS IN BETHLEHEM begins with a solo stating the theme from which the piece builds in intensity and interest. Percussion and handbell accents are added gradually, with

At less than 20 years of age, the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach withdrew from the Lutheran musical tradition of his family: Johann Christian Bach went to Italy, converted to Catholicism there and

Brilliant! Exciting! Fresh! This 10-minute work in three continuous sections for mixed choir with brass quintet, piano, timpani, and percussion is excellent for collegiate and advanced school or church

Winter fantasy marks the sounds of the season in a choral celebration of cinematic landscapes. This is the perfect selection for choral concerts with SATB and piano or view details

Beginning with a toccata-like organ interlude, this treatment of Felix Mendelssohn's classic carol is a fresh choice for Christmas concerts and perfect for congregational singing. Scored for choir, organ,