Collegiate & Advanced Repertoire

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,

Poignant, lyrical pleas for remembrance are transformed with otherworldly harmonies, suspending this piece between the earthly world and the afterlife. A fresh, powerful take on the work of beloved poet

Crafted for the BYU Men's Chorus, this setting of the classic Dvorak melody with a text from William Arms Fisher glides serenely through a lush harmonization as it longs for home. Their original version is

This setting of the famous World War I poem by John McCrae is a beautiful fit for any concert, veteran ceremony, or Memorial Day event. Featuring a baritone solo and an approachable optional piano

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

A simple folk-like melody builds to dense, dramatic harmonies in this a cappella choral that tugs at the heartstrings. Especially effective for those who are dealing with grief, the climactic passages can

Stephen Bock's poignant text asks where a loved one has gone now that death has come. With its rising motives, this setting for unaccompanied mixed divisi chorus and two soloists beautifully captures the

A gorgeous setting of a popular remembrance text. This is a beautiful synthesis of Indian and Western choral writing, including a "garland of ragas" woven over the quiet elegance of the text that your

From the Grammy-nominated work The Lost Birds, this selection is a setting of Emily Dickinson's poem "The Saddest Noise, the Sweetest Noise". It begins the story of The Lost Birds in spring:

The arrangement of this African American spiritual is both accessible and gorgeous. A short choral section is used for the introduction, interludes between verses, and at the conclusion, adding cohesion to

Charles Anthony Silvestri's lyrics beautifully capture the sights, sounds, and events that stir up memories of a loved one who has passed away. A passion for nature is also reflected in the lyrics and

A moving setting of this gripping and emotional text. In this setting, the composer captures the solemnity of the text throughout the thoughtful choral writing, comforting those who are left to grieve.

Commissioned by E. Daniel Shingleton in honor of the East Carolina University Chamber Singers, this piece evokes the sounds of ocean waves in a tender double choir setting. Jonathan Talberg's poetry is the

If you say the name, you're prompted to learn the story. Promote inclusivity and awareness with Say Her Name, written specifically to highlight elements of the Kwanzaa ceremony. Featuring body

This is the eleventh movement of "The Sacred Veil", a twelve-movement work written with poet Charles Anthony Silvestri that chronicles the rich life of Tony and his late wife Julie and their journey through

Winner of the prestigious 2018 Brehm Prize in Choral Composition at the University of Michigan, here is a Walt Whitman text that seems to float in the air like the stars the text refers to. Subtle

The words and music of Without You reflect how grief and doubt well up in us when we lose someone we love. Repetitive, lulling musical swells reflect the waves of overwhelming emotions we move

"Would you have left a mark? Would you have made a difference? Who would you be?" Moved by the tragedy of countless school shootings in the United States, this powerful original song asks these questions in

Elaine Hagenberg's exquisite a cappella setting of a text by American poet Edith Franklin Wyatt speaks of companionship and the joys of sharing it as we travel along the road of life. Gorgeous harmonies,

Deeply expressive, an old poem is treated with rich harmonies to become a moving closer for concerts or festivals. Written with an ear to the a cappella glee club tradition, the incorporation of Dvorak's

Fluid vocal lines and a sensitive text shine in this powerful, heartfelt recollection of a lost loved one. Perfectly capturing the essence of love that lives forever, it is at the same time both touching

A traditional memorial text with spiritual roots has been adapted by the composer in a setting that is simple and honest. With an unadorned melody set in a beautiful musical language with open, transparent

This brief but poignant a cappella work begins with a melding of the music and text in a bittersweet way. The music grows more animated as it progresses, adding quite a bit of dissonance to the harmonic

This stunning piece is based on a simple poem by Robert Richardson, inscribed on the headstone of the daughter of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), who died in her youth.  Appropriate for any memorial