Multicultural & World Music

Where do you find home? Through Jacob Garcia's poem, we discover that home is beyond a physical place. An accessible piece for your choir to explore Spanish culture and connect with the Latin American

Ideal for many uses throughout the year, this energetic original composition proclaims a message of justice and peace. Bringing voices together to stand in umoja (unity), it can be used to celebrate Kwanzaa

Choose to sing this traditional Botswanan song in either Setswana, Swahili, or both. An underlying rhythmic energy and solid stacked harmonies support the solo lines in the opening and closing sections and

Beginning with a solo or small group of singers, this choral setting of a moving Hebrew prayer from the Shabbat morning service provides ample opportunity for expressive singing and melodic artistry for

Loosely adapted from the traditional Appalachian folk song with Cherokee text in the Overhill (Western) dialect, this was sung on the Trail of Tears to offer comfort to the grieving. Straightforward vocal

Infuse your audiences with the vibrant spirit of Mexico with this jubilant and uplifting arrangement of a traditional birthday song. Radiating the essence of the region's style, the choir beautifully

Begin your performance or concert with this festive, rhythmic processional that features layered African drum ostinati and homophonic chordal harmonies. The Swahili text is easy to learn, and the setting is

A spiritual song from the Luo people of Kenya, this arrangement is highly accessible and authentic. With or without percussion, it has simple harmonies, plenty of repetition, conservative vocal ranges, and

Opening plaintively with a few solo lines, this joyful original song of peace picks up in tempo and excitement when the optional djembe and handclaps are added in. Using both Hebrew and Arabic phrases that

Perfect for holiday concerts or any time of year, this original a cappella piece is great fun and quick to learn. Written in Kiswahili, in the Maasai idiom in East Africa, it includes a phonetic

From the Torres Strait Islands, this traditional folk song is built on a simple melody that adds more harmonic texture with each repetition. This arrangement is a cappella with authentic world percussion

Utilizing the expressive nature of vowels and consonants, this piece is an extraordinary exercise in musical expression through diction and choral technique. The text consists of made-up words that are

Premiered at Carnegie Hall, this is the ultimate choral for musical unity! Set in a very rhythmic style with optional percussion parts, it can be sung a cappella or with piano. The text is a wonderful mix

Originally a folk song from South Africa, this song of hope is arranged in both English and Xhosa. The positive message of "never give up" swings with energy and is easy to learn with its anticipated

This arrangement of the famous Korean folk song creates opportunities for solos, duets, and small groups to sing the canon in different sections of the piece. The piano accompaniment enhances the pentatonic

With beatiful Afrikaans lyrics and a catchy, accessible melody, this canon for one to five voices is an ode to Mother Earth. Perform the piece a cappella or with the optional piano accompaniment – and

Inspired by the composer's daughter Carmine, this inspiring arrangement will be a favorite for choirs and audiences alike. It features an opportunity for students to rap their own affirmations and encourage

Premiering at the FIFA World Cup, this chart-topper recorded by BTS frontman Jung Kook and Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi features driving rhythms and a memorable chorus that delivers the message of

This elegant original concert work combines the ancient Hebrew text of Jewish scholar Hillel the Elder with English lyrics to capture the tension between the need for healthy self-care and the importance of

This Jewish prayer for peace for the next year is presented in a masterful setting. As the simple, memorable Hebrew chorus is restated, the music unfolds in a rich and sonorous outpouring supported by a

The second of two Hawaiian pieces launching the Jace Saplan Indigenous Composer Series, this is a medley of The Queen's Jubilee and Aloha Oe. The text is in Hawaiian except for "one fond

This popular Mexican folk song tells the tale of La Llorona, "The Weeping Woman." The tuneful melody pairs well with the other parts, and intuitive part-writing makes this accessible to treble choirs.