VOCES8 Choral Repertoire

A cry for peace in a world torn by war, this poignant a cappella setting of an original text is filled with striking dynamic contrasts. "Sing, Be, Live, See... This dark stormy hour, the wind, it stirs. The

"Ah, weary wee flipperling, curl at thy ease! The storm shall not wake thee, nor shark overtake thee, asleep in the arms of the slow-swinging seas..." This charming poem by Rudyard Kipling is the

This a cappella setting of the Maundy Thursday Latin hymn Ubi Caritas was composed for the royal wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton. It was first performed by the Choirs of

This heartfelt setting begins with a pianissimo drone over which the sopranos introduce the expressive melody. With lush harmonies, moments of dynamic intensity and an overriding sense of awe, this a

The original version for solo soprano and SATB choir appeared on Patrick’s Grammy-nominated debut album Blue in Blue.  It was subsequently recorded by Hayley Westenra for her Number-One-selling

The final 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, this plaintive piece serves as a

"You feel like home." A beautiful glimpse into the moment that poet Charles Anthony Silvestri knew that he fell in love with his wife, Julie, this plaintive piece expresses joy tinged with sadness. This is

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

Emily Dickinson's poem on the fragility of nature, as well as our own hand in its destruction, finds an elegiac tone in this deeply melodic original work commissioned by Palo Alto High School.

Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, this piece was performed by more than 17,000 singers from around the world in Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6. The soft... view details

In this gentle lullaby, poet Charles Bennett reflects upon the promise held in the dreams of a sleeping child, a life that has just begun. The choir opens and closes the carol and provides a rich cushion of

This piece, based on Christina Rossetti's poem When I Am Dead, My Dearest, portrays death at its most indifferent - unnoticed, unheralded, unremembered. Despite this sense of finality, there is a

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

A very accessible setting of the traditional Christmas carol highlighted by a wonderful orchestral arrangement – just the right mix of traditional and something new to marvel at. One of the featured

Your congregation will appreciate being part of this gorgeous arrangement of a Christmas classic. Traditional harmonies and orchestral interludes make this unforgettable. One of the featured carols in the

A stately setting of VENI EMMANUEL weaves the chant melody with an echo effect for a perfectly ancient and modern representation of the carol. One of the featured carols in the VOCES8 album A