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The Latin and English texts stress the worldwide desire for freedom, combining a traditional Latin motet style with contemporary musical elements.

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Jim Papoulis is donating his composer royalties to the Foundation For Small Voices, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing awareness and funding to programs supporting the empowerment of children throughout the world by fostering their creativity through music and role models.

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We All Have a Right is a cry out for the right to be who you are. Written for young male singers to suit their changing voices, with energetic rhythms and a fun, percussive a cappella section. 12 p.

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An upbeat piece with rhythms and vocal patterns that represent the varied cycles of life and exemplify the meaning of Panta Rhei - all things are in flux. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30 16 p.

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This charming and accessible work has a message of hope in the future, and that children, like flowers, need encouragement to grow and to feel good from the inside out. With piano, flute and hand drum.

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Written for the Young People's Chorus of New York City for the 2004 Lincoln Center Tree Lighting Ceremony. Intertwining melodic lines incorporate multiple languages in the spirit of seeking peace worldwide. Includes parts for handbells and djembe. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30 16 p.

Once you settle into the rhythmic groove of this piece about the power of dreams, it just keeps percolating! With text in both English and Spanish, it's a cutting-edge cross-cultural selection with an uplifting message that speaks to everyone. "When you're alone and no one is there to lead you, hold on...if you dream, then you will see, all the hope that is inside you when you dream, you will feel with your heart..."

Each time "chiku ah" (chikoo ah) is sung it should be in a whispered voice, with intensity. "Si mama, wototo" (stand tall, children) is the response in Swahili. This compelling piece uses both English and Swahili to send the message that we must send the best part of ourselves into the future through our children. "We'll move on, we'll grow stronger, we will sing another song, we will dream of a promise that will bring a brighter day..."

From Jim Papoulis' "Sounds of a Better World" series, this original piece should be performed with an Irish flair that evokes a distant longing and yet is very hopeful in the present. The beginning of the song is gentle and soothing; gradually, the energy starts to increase, leading up to the refrain, "If we stand together, we will sing forever of the dreams growing in our hearts..."

"When I close my eyes then I can see that I am not afraid." This song of confidence and hope for young voices resonates with positive lyrics, a strong melody and an expressive accompaniment for piano and cello. Written in ABA form, the message is enhanced with the contrasting middle section that is a clear declaration of belief in oneself. An enriching choral statement that we recommend very highly!