Collegiate & Advanced Repertoire

Choral literature played a major role in Adolphus Hailstork’s early inspirations, as he grew up singing in choirs. While in college, he created this beautifully plaintive madrigal, setting the words

Written in a gospel style, this lyrical second movement extracted from the larger work Credo utilizes a text by W.E.B Du Bois: "Especially do I believe in the Negro Race; in the beauty of its

Along with Touch the Hem of His Garment, this set of two pieces was composed in 1968 as both sacred choral and solo art songs, setting texts written by her friend and frequent collaborator Janice

This setting of Psalm 117 combines an elegant blend of traditional choral writing with a spiritual-like melody in the basses and a tinge of gospel fervor. The excitement of irregular meter and independent