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A strong unifying text from Colleen Carhuff states "No notes are as connected as the souls that sing them, and no soul is happier than when surrounded by their friends. We are one!" A wonderful choice for

Made popular by the award-winning group Sweet Honey in the Rock, this South African folk song was shared with the arranger by the group using the text that they had learned from an indigenous South African.

Following on the heels of his wildly popular Sisi Ni Moja, Jacob Narverud returns with another show-stopping piece in a similar style. With influences from world music and an upbeat rhythmic style,

As with daybreak, this piece innocently begins with one melody in unison; then, as in a round, a second melody appears, then a third, and finally blossoming into four parts. A robust piano accompaniment

A fascinating mix of English and Arabic text reinforces the universal message to open our minds, hearts, and hands to each other. The lively piano accompaniment, notated djembe percussion part, and

This festival setting of the traditional carol is a stunner! The opening and closing sections are set in mixed meter, bringing a fresh quality to the familiar. A contrasting middle section offers a tranquil

The poem was written by a young pilot in 1941 - it has been called the most famous aviation poem ever written. The composer is very in tune with the message of the poem - an inspired piece. Oh! I have

Rhythmic and dramatic, this exciting piece is the perfect way to open your holiday concert. The traditional Latin text is given a perfectly crafted modern setting with optional body percussion and driving

This very accessible and flowing setting of the traditional spiritual moves into the very familiar The Water Is Wide and then ends with both songs presented as a partner song. A great song for

This traditional South African song celebrates life and the paradise that is to come. An upbeat a cappella texture is punctuated with the rhythmic text and singable melody in a dynamic world music selection

This highly dramatic traditional South African song is a true musical gem, presented a cappella at a slower tempo. Arranged by two South African composers who are experts in this genre, the arrangement is a

The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is appropriately set to tribal-sounding music in this marvelous cross-cultural feature. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience

Kenyan composer Teddy Kalanda Harrison and his group Them Mushrooms received worldwide recognition with their platinum-certified recording of this piece. With a fun percussion accompaniment, Jacob Narverud

Beautiful, lush choral harmonies, soaring melodies, and a supportive piano accompaniment that offers constant motion and contrast to the choral parts set off an imaginative text that tells of the "celestial

This piece is a traditional praise and worship song from the Zulu culture and is written in the isicathamiya style - a cappella singing with close harmonies - that originated among Zulu mine

A perennial festival favorite, particularly for younger choirs, the arranger catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic and delightful fashion.

Journey into "a world of pure imagination" with this tasteful arrangement of the tune from "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." Liberate yourself from ordinary expectations with attention-grabbing part

A celebratory, highly rhythmic composition. The Swahili title means "We are one" - meaning all human beings have much in common. The energetic djembe sets the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic design,

Poet Sara Teasdale dreams of special stars, a "crystal of peace." The piece opens with two wonderful solos that can also be performed as tutti lines. The music is marked by compelling melodies, sensitive

In Japan, Umi Sono Ai is recognized as a symbol of the country's spirit and the hope of a life fulfilled. The song tells of a man who goes to the ocean to reflect upon his life. Though the retreat