Collegiate & Advanced Repertoire

Titled with a Somali word used in Kenyan refugee camps, this piece touches upon a refugee's dream of resettlement as well as experiences of despair and struggle. A repetitive four-note motif and interplay

This is an evocative, folk-like setting of Yeats' poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree. The modal vocal writing is both simple and sophisticated and always expressive of the yearning in Yeats' words.

The essence of Christmas is dramatically captured in the setting of this contemporary Christmas offering. Walk with Mary as she prepares for the birth of her son, alone and afraid. Experience the miracle of

Highly rhythmic in both accompaniment and voices with independent vocal lines, this work simply radiates energy with a message of hope and empowerment: "To the stars through difficulties, look upward, move

The beloved Latin text is set in an elegantly simple texture with conservative ranges. Straightforward rhythms and moments of release create a tapestry of sound that surrounds the chant line. In a variety

A unique combination of an old Irish Reel combined with the tune "Star of the County Down." The setting begins with an Irish folk-like violin solo, followed by accessible choral writing.

"Flash! Bam! Alakazam!" Vocal jazzers will love the fall-offs, slides, tight harmonies, and rapid-fire triplets in this arrangement of the Great American Songbook standard. Two brief notated solos sound

Celebrating the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, the critically acclaimed film "Harriet" features this amazing song performed by Cynthia Erivo. With strong spiritual and gospel influences, this powerful

This is one of a series of three carols, each capturing the big-band swing sound. The choral writing is both intelligent and musical, with nicely placed syncopations that create a real bounce. The big-band

A cappella sensation Pentatonix created a tender arrangement of this classic Simon and Garfunkel chart topper from 1965. This choral adaptation offers the option to sing it a cappella, a la Pentatonix, or

Two big shows. Two big songs. You Will Be Found from "Dear Evan Hansen" and The Story of Tonight from "Hamilton" are combined into an emotional mash-up created by Lin-Manuel

Omnia sol temperat, "the sun warms everything," comes from a verse of Latin found in Carmina Burana. The composer's English text speaks to the human need to anchor words of love and commitment in

Although Rosephanye Powell often selects sacred texts for her music, it is the uniqueness of her writing style that enables it to serve both in worship and concert. Ascribe to the Lord, one of her

Faith Hill's heartwarming ballad from the 2000 adaptation of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was arranged and recorded by a cappella sensation Pentatonix on their album Christmas Is Here. This arrangement

Norwegian pop group a-ha had a worldwide hit in 1985 with this synth-pop song. A cappella sensation Pentatonix created a stellar a cappella version where all those cool pop effects are moved to the voices.