Multicultural & World Music

Translated as "Let's sing with joy," this cheerful a cappella original can be performed with optional percussion (drum and shaker). The Swahili text comes complete with a phonetic pronunciation guide and

Dating back to the 1850s, this lively sea shanty is most likely inspired by the events of the Mexican–American War and combines elements of both contemporary music and Latin American rhythms. Opening

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

Exploring the sounds of the Hindustani classical tradition, this original work sets a dohe (couplet) about patience by the Indian mystic poet Kabir. This lyrical piece flows with a soothing quality and

With original English text, this arrangement of a Ukrainian folk song is beautiful and delicate. An optional cello may be employed to enhance the warm lyrical nature of this piece, and you also have the

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

Expressing the sentiments of profound sorrow and deep, inconsolable pain, this traditional Mexican folk song refers to "the one who weeps." Suitable for advanced high school or... view details

Introduce young choirs to singing in Japanese with this accessible arrangement of the well-known children's song about loving and longing for home. Already beautifully lyrical and harmonically rich, you can

Lend a Latin-American flair to your concert with this exuberant original piece about the joys of singing. The title phrase is the only Spanish text. The combination of catchy melodies that are easy to

Hauntingly beautiful, this selection for voices, piano, and flute has a lovely pentatonic melody that is elegantly crafted. With simple, easy ranges for inexperienced singers and the pure vowels that the

Incorporating partner melodies, echo, and simple two- or three-part singing, this soothing, gentle setting is a diverse choice for teaching soft, lyrical singing. The repetitive chorus is in Iroquois, while

This well-known Japanese children's song found worldwide appeal when performed at the closing ceremony of the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Opening with the original Japanese text, this arrangement also

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

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.

A popular Afro-Cuban folk song is arranged in a way that is fun to sing and very accessible. With authentic percussion parts and a pronunciation recording, your treble singers are sure to steal the show

Two beloved French folk songs, J'entends le Moulin and Au Clair de la Lune, are arranged with developing treble choirs in mind. With a French pronunciation guide and a spoken recording

The whale, the horse, and the elephant are the subjects of these three delightful, brief a cappella Spanish folk songs which may be performed as a set or separately. The performance notes provide

Though this Mexican folk song is closely associated with Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead), it can take on a joyful tone rather than a somber one. With a left hand imitative of guitar and accessible vocals,

This arrangement of a traditional Italian folk song is a fun way to work on pure vowel formation and unity of tone. Whether sung with piano accompaniment or a cappella, this lighthearted, energetic

Derived from common Swahili phrases of joy, this celebratory song declares: "Sing my soul, sing my heart. Sing for peace, sing for joy. There is so much love here, yes!" Intended as a concert opener or