Collegiate & Advanced Repertoire

The line between time's reality and its invention is blurry. This modern concert work borrows heavily on contemporary a cappella harmonies and techniques to create an engaging texture that highlights the

Robert Browning's lyrical and intimate poem takes inspiration from the love letters of he and his wife, celebrating the sincerity and trust of an innocent love.

"Death, thou art welcome to my arms attended by a thousand charms..." The text dates back as far as 1818 and speaks to the human desire for a peaceful end to life in this exciting and contemporary setting

This spectacular spiritual arrangement is inspiring and well written. With a play on words and some divisi near the end, the energetic writing will make this an exciting part of any service or concert!

Here is a beautiful love song, passionate and stirring. The bittersweet lyrics are of events that happen on "a golden day." In a modern a cappella style with lots of closely moving harmonies, this is a

F.E. Weatherly's humorous text tells the tale of two young goslings that fall in love but end up being served for Christmas dinner. Complete with staging and performance suggestions, this a cappella

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

Effectively combining an ancient Latin text and three traditional Christmas spirituals (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow; Mary Had a Baby; What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?), this a

Set with rich harmonic chords and a sophisticated touch, this traditional Scottish–Irish folksong is a wonderful choice as a closing song to say good-bye. The a cappella harmonies and notated

Winner of the 2020 Genesis Prize from the American Choral Directors Association, this innovative work captures the fear and uncertainty of breathing after time apart from singing together in person. Text

This fresh take on a familiar 15th-century Christmas text artfully utilizes dotted rhythms in 6/8 meter to create a lilting feel, and the memorable melody for the carol text passes through each of the voice

Got peanut butter? Choirs will love singing this ode to the classic sandwich staple while battling their conductor for the coveted jars. Movement and staging suggestions are provided to make this novelty a

This sweet and simple lullaby by Billy Joel on his River of Dreams album is now offered in a stunning arrangement from the King's Singers. The SATTBB is the original version, and the SATB and TTBB simplify

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

"Work is love made visible." Based on poetry that blends Christianity and Sufism (Islamic mysticism), the text is adapted from a chapter of The Prophet by Lebanese-American author Kahlil Gibran. It

Setting inspiring words by James Weldon Johnson, this work is poignant and stirring, encouraging singers and listeners to reflect on the challenges of present times and to move forward with courage and

Dealing with the topic of finding inner peace within yourself, this introspective piece utilizes sustained harmonies that build from loud to soft. Calm, serene and peaceful, it asks us to keep listening

On the subject of the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, the composer's native country, this expressive piece is a plea for help. Effectively using dissonance, accents, rests, whispers, aleatoric spoken

With traditional Latin text by St. Thomas Aquinas, this is a beautiful choice for both concert and liturgical settings. Its serene homophonic texture features antiphonal singing, making it accessible to

This joyful spiritual, arranged by one of the top names in the genre, will work with any size choir for concerts, festivals, and services. With very little divisi and plenty of repetition, this is not only

This is Jingle Bells like you've never heard it before! From Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point, this stellar arrangement is retro chic. With elements of vocal jazz,

This unusual pairing of the Ukrainian Carol of the Bells and the spiritual Wayfaring Stranger provides a stunning arrangement as performed by the a cappella group BYU Vocal Point. Set

A relatively recent carol, this piece works in both the church and school holiday settings. Delicate part writing and clear sections will make this a bright spot in your Christmas program. A curriculum

Energetic tempo, soaring vocal lines, and unified rhythmic texture create a rousing setting of Schulze's text about Jager (hunters) roaming the forest. The strophic form and straightforward harmony make