Written to honor the spirit leader (grandfather) Misum el Mato (Brother to Bears), this Lakota song embodies the uplifting nature of the Sundance ceremony and the blessings provided by life. The arrangement
Written by Queen Lili-uokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawai'i, this classic Hawaiian song has become a symbol of the culture, history, and tradition of the islands. Arranged for treble choir with a
Two traditional East African folk tunes have been woven together to create this arrangement that features alternating sections of lively, rhythmic call and response with percussion and slower meditative
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Creatively set as a palindrome with a coda in ABCDCBA form, this traditional Brazilian folk song tells the story of a young man named Siriri who no longer answers the call of the young girls around him.
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Here is a traditional Lakota lullaby sung by mothers to their young boys. The Lakota language has become nearly extinct, but composer/arranger Linthicum-Blackhorse has made it his life's work to bring the
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Expanding on a traditional Lithuanian sutartine (part-song), this dreamy reverie is about a woman who sings a young man to sleep under the nine branches of a linden tree that was battered by a
An original melody hailing from the traditional Acadian and Quebecois practice of turlutte (mouth reel or mouth music), this sparkling a cappella work imitates an instrumental reel or jig with
Setting a traditional Jewish prayer of gratitude used at times of celebration and joy, this original work is both lyrical and accessible. A violin obbligato enhances the flowing feel, and the two-part
This up-tempo piece features body percussion, movement, a baritone solo, and an active piano part. The text celebrates all those who experience the rhythm of life, and the rhythmic energy and joy of the
This setting of a lovely traditional Japanese song provides a marvelous multicultural and creative programming gem for developing choirs. A pronunciation guide and translation are provided for the Japanese
This lovely setting of an Indonesian folk song arrived on the shores of the sunny island of Singapore in the early 19th century. Dayung Sampan means "rowing a wooden boat" and poetically describes
Written in the Cherokee language, this piece gives praise to the great Oconaluftee River and preserves the Cherokee language through song. This accessible work is rich in substance and is a wonderful option
This lovely and meditative piece speaks to the calm of a winter night. It's beautiful and simple, with opportunities for creating interest through staging.
From the Indonesian province of South Kalimantan, this song tells of yearning for a loved one who has not been seen in a long time. This arrangement is a tremendous way to connect your choir to this
When the berimbau plays, the game begins. Rhythmic and lots of fun, this song is about the berimbau, the most important of Brazilian capoeira instruments. An achievable work for high school choirs and
"Hheshe" is a greeting in the isiZulu language of South Africa. It celebrates and embraces life and the blessing of seeing one another every day. Tremendously fun and festive!
Everyday imagery comes to life; pictures of smoke trailing from chimneys up to the sky weave through a charming melody and accompaniment. This is a great selection for choirs learning how to sing in two
These two traditional Sesotho songs fit beautifully together with sacred texts and call-and-response techniques between the soloists and the choir. Varying in tempo, Tshela Moya is slower with a
Ao bao Xiang Hui means "Let us meet at the ceremonial mound." The erhu or violin presents the folk song complete with traditional ornamentation and deliberately marked by tone chimes. The
From the Lithuanian ghetto established by the Nazis during the Second World War, this beautiful melody is arranged with the quiet intensity this song requires. A flowing and soaring piano accompaniment
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 traditional Hassidic melody is here set for advanced mixed choir and optional klezmer band. The San Francisco Choral Artists premiered this arrangement. It will take an accomplished ensemble to bring
"Eneza upendo uendako, umoja ni upendo" translates to "Spread love everywhere you go, unity is love." This piece celebrates the hopeful sentiments of unity and love through both Swahili and English lyrics
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
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