SAB and Three-Part Mixed Multicultural Choral Music

A la Nanita Nana and Coventry Carol sing one after another in this gentle choral setting. The piano rocks sweetly below the lilting text, creating a unique pairing of the familiar carols.

Bongo and hand drum accompaniment highlight this intensely rhythmic African-styled work.  The simple "alleluia" text allows the melodic and rhythmic ideas to take flight.  With exciting vocal

This traditional Chinese folk song is used as a blessing for a bountiful harvest and a good year. The pentatonic melody line and simple repeated harmonies preserve the Eastern feel of the arrangement, and

Much more than a greeting, "aloha" is also an acronym that represents the spirit of the Hawaiian culture. This rhythmic original piece celebrates the five traits of aloha, sung in Hawaiian, and then defines

The Swahili text of this African-style original is a joyful celebration of peace, set for a cappella voices with shaker and drums (included in the score). Somewhat reminiscent of O Sifuni Mungu, it

This African-style piece is just so much fun, everyone will be singing this on their way home! The text, which includes a combination of English and Swahili, is as joyful as the music. The repetitive melody

A lovely setting of the beloved Korean folk song about the mountain pass of Ahrirang Hill. Sung predominantly in English, the pentatonic melodies and open harmonies are presented in unison and canon to

Here's an invigorating cross-cultural number that will make everyone want to dance! It's a joyful Israeli dance song, incorporating the popular round Toembai. With Hebrew text, lots of "tra la la

Possessing a positive, uplifting message of thankfulness in both English and Swahili, this joyful, rhythmic original features independent melodic lines in each part, making it fun to sing and easy to teach.

This is a wonderful multicultural selection based on a Nicaraguan folk song that reminds us that all the nations like bananas! With alternating sections of Spanish and English text, this charming

You won't want to miss this delightfully festive little piece that is a superb way to introduce a multicultural perspective into your holiday programming. Independent choral lines build a lively

Sizzling with celebratory rhythmic energy, this Zambian folk song loosely translates as: "Those who sing have the right to be called the children of God." The only accompanying instruments are hand drum

With alternate Spanish and English words, this vibrant Colombian folk song accompanies a popular folk dance, the Cumbia. With hand claps, a "la la la" descant and a "Hey!" at the end, the arrangement is

Here is the popular Mexican folksong with English and Spanish texts, sparkling vocal parts, and a mariachi-flavored accompaniment with a few rhythmic surprises - you won't be disappointed! Performance time:

Here's a traditional Spanish folk song that celebrates the many colors of the world! Originally used to welcome spring, this upbeat and cheerful song came to be used as a song of unity and celebration of

This upbeat adaptation of a Nigerian folk song tells the story of a safe return home. Vocal layering and reasonable ranges make this easy to teach. Percussion parts for cowbell, shaker, and drums complement