This page covers detailed information about the repertoire of the Stellenbosch University Choir. For more information about the choir, see their main page.
The Stellenbosch University Choir strives for excellence with regards to their repertoire. Every year their conductor, Andre van der Merwe, collects music at the various contest he adjudicates and international workshops he attends. The best works are then selected and prepared for the following year's Choir members.
Upon finalising the repertoire and the Choir for the following year, there is a first meeting (usually in late October) where the "new" Choir gets to meet one another and have a first look at the music. They then have until early the following year (usually early in February) to study through the music and prepare for the final audition which guarantees a place in the Choir for that year.
Selection of music is somewhat different when preparing for an international competition such as the World Choir Games, as there are a few limitations in place at these contests. Usually the categories entered into are finalised first, after which four pieces per category are chosen. The pieces need to be of the highest standard possible and are usually pieces that have seldom before been performed by other choirs.
The entire repertoire is generally very dynamic and the Choir members have an input in the final composition with regards to the inclusion/exclusion of certain pieces. The repertoire will also grow to the end of the year as the Choir is asked to perform at specific occasions and prepare for certain special performances. An example would be the performance of Sinfonia Africana in 2004.
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Viva la Vida - Coldplay, arr. André van der Merwe (b. 1968, South Africa)
Bohemian Rhapsody - Freddie Mercury, arr. André van der Merwe (b. 1968, South Africa)
Kekatu Dziesma (Carnival Song) - Petris Vasks (b. 1946, Latvia)
Meditasie - arr. André van der Merwe (b. 1968, South Africa)
Borgoroditse Devo (Ave Maria) - Sergey Khvoshchinsky (b. 1957, Belarus)
Magnificat Gloria - Alberto Grau (b. 1937, Venezuela)
Zoper Kacji Pik - Lojze Lebic (b. 1934, Slovenia)
Beatus Vir, Sanctus Martinus - Pawel Lukaszewski (b. 1968, Poland)
Double, Double Toil and Trouble - Jaakko Mantyjarvi (b. 1963, Finland)
Inyanga Entsha - arr. André van der Merwe (b. 1968, South Africa)
Qui Sedes - James Fritschel (b. 1929, USA)
Pater Noster - John Pamintuan (b. 1972, Philippines)
Crucifixus - John Pamintuan (b. 1972, Philippines)
Singet dem Hernn ein Neues Lied - Heinrich Schütz (1585 - 1672, Germany)
Ave Maria - Pawel Lukaszewski (b. 1968, Poland)
Ave Maria - Urmas Sisask (b. 1960, Estonia)
The Word was God - Rosephanye Powell (b. 1941, USA)
Psalm 47 (O Clap Your Hands) - Douglas Coombes (b. 1944, England)
By Jonasdrif se Sekelgat - Hendrik Hofmeyr (b. 1957, South Africa)
Two South African Folk Songs - arr. Henk Temmingh (b. 1939, South Africa)
Aandlied (Tradisioneel Afrikaans) - arr. André van der Merwe (b. 1968, South Africa) ( In memory of prof Elize Botha)
Dies Irae - Alberto Balzanelli (b. 1941, Argentina)
Anima Christi - Ryan Cayabyab (b. 1954, Philippines)
The Birth of Orc - Hendrik Hofmeyr (b. 1957, South Africa) (Commissioned for the World Choir Games)
Laudate Dominum - Giedrius Svilainis (b. 1972, Lithuania)
Lauda Sion - György Orbán (b. 1947, Hungary)
Pie Jesu - Hendrik Hofmeyr (b. 1957, South Africa) (In memoriam Laura Searle)
Lord, Lord God - Giedrius Svilainis (b. 1972, Lithuania)
Gloria - Hyo-Won Woo (b. 1974, Korea)
I can tell the World - arr. Moses Hogan (1957 - 2003, USA)
Amazing Grace - arr. Eriks Esenvalds (b. 1977, Latvia)
Who built the Ark? - arr. Moses Hogan (1957 - 2003, USA)
John the Revelator - arr. Paul Caldwell / Sean Ivory (USA)
Joy to the world - arr. André van der Merwe (b. 1968, South Africa)
Christmas Bells - Antoni Schonken (b. 1987, South Africa)
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