Collegiate & Advanced Repertoire

Neither overwhelmingly complex nor tediously simplistic, this a cappella hymn setting is characterized by lush harmonies and plenty of rubato. Perfect for worship, collegiate ensembles, or any choir looking

The 16th-century carol Personent Hodie has never sounded so thrilling! With an original text of peace and hope along with brilliant harmonic colors and rhythmic motifs, this six-minute

One of the most popular texts to sing during the Christmas season, this compelling single-movement work breaks from the traditional liturgical text and surprises us with the English statement "For unto Us"

Opening and closing with Debussy's Arabesque No. 1, the artistic piano accompaniment provides a flowing texture that propels the lovely lyrical lines of the choral parts along in this original work. This

From the Taroko and Tayal tribes in Taiwan, these three contrasting and fun-to-sing folk songs are arranged for a cappella mixed choir. The first is a harvest song capturing the sounds of people working in

Written and performed by a popular Cambodian artist, this song about leaving a loved one behind and longing to return to your homeland has a somber history. This a cappella arrangement is cinematic and

Feel the rolling of the waves in the flowing piano accompaniment that lies beneath the lyrical choral lines in this original concert work from Taiwan. The melodic writing is exceptional, and the harmonic

Beautiful modern a cappella divisi harmonies set this short text in both Latin and English that encourages us all to find the hope within. Sections alternate between serene slow-moving harmonies and quicker

G.K. Chesterton's elegant Christmas poem from the late 19th century provides an orderliness and symmetry that is set with a cappella divisi modern harmonies. The combination is poignant and stirring, making

An arrangement of a song heard by the composer while she was visiting Namibia: "Father, show me the mountain where I can climb to see your face, show me the way and world to dwell in your house and live in

Only 18 measures long, this brief plea for peace is based on the words by Rabindranath Tagore: "Be still, my heart; these great trees are prayers."

This energetic and popular Philippine carol from George Hernandez's Saringhimig Singers Philippine Folk Song Choral Series will enhance any holiday program.

The familiar folk song is revamped so that it feels like a brand-new piece. It is both old and new all at once, and the harmonies are full and lush with the imagery of a slow and steady river.

In this Turkish folk song, a young girl laments her boyfriend who has died, reminiscing about their good times together and expressing the emptiness of material things without love. Sorrowful but beautiful,

This Philippine love song has all the tenderness and lushness necessary to make the audience swoon. You will fall in love with the legato lullaby texture of this beautiful selection.

The lyrics of Persian poet Hafez are often quoted as proverbs and sayings to be pondered. The musical treatment of this choral adds an intensity and depth to those words. This contemplative piece has a

"Grant us peace" is a phrase that is uttered in Latin at the end of many liturgical songs. The beautiful melody that carries these words evokes the peace it speaks of, making this an outstanding concert

Two of our greatest choral artists, Charles Silvestri and David Dickau, have united to celebrate the powerful ability of music to heal, unify, and inspire. The piano accompaniment adds energy and strength

The poem in this motet proclaims the value of living in the moment in colorful ways. Each verse is followed by a Latin phrase that coalesces the thoughts in flowing counterpoint. The middle section plays

The traditional Te Deum takes on a fresh perspective in this three-movement work; the full title means "praise to God for music." The first movement pays homage to our Baroque ancestry in its Handelian

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

With the traditional words but a brand-new melody, some sassy rhythms, and loads of fun, you have this holiday festival piece! Written with a four-hand piano accompaniment that absolutely sparkles, this

Using rhymes from Mother Goose, this major work in six short movements is similar to a song cycle. Movements: Hey, Diddle, Diddle!; Starlight, Star Bright; Old King Cole; Georgie Porgie; Sleep, Baby,

A sense of wonder and mystery pervades this touching, beautiful work. Full of rich, lush chords and delicate motives, it is a deeply reverent setting of the traditional Latin text.