Collegiate & Advanced Repertoire

A beautiful setting of the traditional spiritual, this treble arrangement employs a cascading harmonic figure that expands from unison all the way to a perfect fourth. The rocking feel of the piece embodies

A powerful call to justice, this work reminds us that in order for hope to survive, every day we need to work toward peace. A free-flowing solo is followed by the layering of rhythmic ostinatos, building

Four rhythmic ostinatos underscore the lilting melody in this work scored for a cappella mixed choir and solo or small group. Speaking to the hope found in each child that's born, this piece reminds each of

Originally composed as a dance theater piece, this sobering work should maintain a strict tempo. Written for a cappella mixed choir, the dense harmonic texture and drastic dynamic shifts help deliver the

Inspired by women of China who rose up from the despair of oppression, this a cappella work is an anthem for women's empowerment. Newly updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works,

Also set as a children's book, this powerful text quite literally sings itself. With a divided bass ostinato and accessible harmonies, this a cappella work is a poignant tool to help young people discover

As recorded by Sweet Honey in the Rock, this extraordinary a cappella piece speaks of the precious gifts of life and loved ones. Newly updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works,

Written as an homage, Robert Bode's text reminds us that, although the future is uncertain, each of our paths is built upon the myriad experiences we have known and all the people who have affected us. This

Based on a short story about Viking sailors lost at sea encountering the dreaded Kraken, this rollicking original sea shanty is a rewarding challenge for mature tenor-bass choirs. The narrative text reads

Written for full brass ensemble, organ, soprano solo, and chorus, this 17-minute single-movement setting of the Gloria explores a wide range of musical writing. The result is an extended work that

Explore the grandeur of the Great Lakes in this seven-movement cantata accompanied by piano or orchestra and featuring soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone soloists. Each movement is written in the character

William Blake's text is set for treble choir in this sprightly, unaccompanied number. Surprising harmonic shifts and flowing polyphonic lines paint this text about spring.

The opening number to the larger work "Angel of Light," this piece is a summoning of angels. Inspired by Shaker tunes, it comprises layered melodic lines that lead into powerful, homophonic moments,

Written for Voces8, this setting of Clairel Estevez's poem is stunningly beautiful and can be performed either a cappella or with orchestra.

Featured on the December 22, 2022 BBC Singers broadcast, this original carol speaks of longing for Christmas as a time of joy in a world of darkness.

The third movement of the larger work "Angel of Light," this piece declares the wonders of seeing and hearing the loveliness of angels. Inspired by Shaker anthems, this a cappella work uses bright, modal

The fifth movement of the larger work "Angel of Light," this piece features a soprano solo representing an angel and dense choral harmonies that are sung in alternation. Inspired by Shaker music history,

Inspired by Shaker anthems, this movement from the collection "Angel of Light" is intended for reflection and response. Sustained vocal lines are embellished with dissonant harmonies, encouraging

Rooted in the distinctive "Era of Manifestations" period of Shaker history (1837-1847), this multimovement work is based entirely on Shaker texts and tunes and reflects the visionary repertoire written at

Close harmonies and a lyrical melody paint the sense of longing one feels after losing a loved one. An exploration of dissonance and resolve, this a cappella piece provides comfort in a time of