SATB Multicultural Holiday Choral Music

Based on a traditional Brazilian song for Dia dos Reis (Day of the Kings, i.e. Epiphany) that accompanies the folk celebration known as Queima da Lapinha in which people disassemble their Nativity scenes

This traditional song from Puerto Rico is usually sung at Christmastime. A group of singers would knock on the door of a neighbor or friend's house and ask them to open the door so that they can come in and

Limited ranges, repeated sections, and creative choral arranging ensure success with this Victor Johnson favorite. This longtime bestseller features percussion parts for sticks, shaker, bongo or African

Andre Thomas is a master at the spiritual form, and his skill is clearly evident in this gem! Easy to sing tonally, but with divisi voices, the layers of sound and the constant rhythmic patterns add

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

This energetic and popular Philippine carol from George Hernandez's Saringhimig Singers Philippine Folk Song Choral Series will enhance any holiday program.

This a cappella work from the Basque region uses two popular Basque melodies and draws text from Basque folklore. This is a wonderful selection for Christmas concerts but can be performed any time of the

This Nigerian carol will impart a very special dramatic flavor to your holiday concert! Sung a cappella or with optional percussion (conga, bongos, tambourines), it is a remarkable piece, with the original

An ingenious medley of two Russian folk tunes, this concert setting unfolds as a musical journey beginning with a delicate solo before erupting into one of the most exhilarating segments of your concert.

This energetic traditional Spanish carol is sung in both Spanish and English and can be presented with the optional piano accompaniment or a cappella. The third verse offers a chance for singers to slowly

You can almost hear the yodeling in this lighthearted setting of the traditional Austrian carol. Symbolism abounds in the verses which alternate with the dance-like refrain: "Diridiri, hallelujah, dirdiri,

Within his lifetime, Ludwig Senfl composed numerous German lieder, Das Glaut zu Speyer being one of them. One can truly hear the sound of the bells of Speyer as this a cappella arrangement speeds

What a beautifully expressive arrangement this is! This setting of the Italian carol Dormi, Dormi features the Italian text, lush choral harmonies and moments of breathtaking wonder at the birth of

Created for Ely Cathedral choir, this charming setting of a beloved Italian carol is appropriate for church and school settings, with lyrics in both Italian and English. Moderate voice ranges, beautiful

Prompting a similar reaction to what one can often experience in settings of O magnum mysterium, this arrangement of the famous French Christmas carol celebrates the mystery of the birth of the

SATB A cappella, Yiddish Text. Adapted to celebrate one of Chanukah's favorite foods: "Fire, fire, oy! It's hot! Hot latkes!"

A cappella choirs rejoice! This creative setting of the festive French carol hits all the right notes. Rhythmic ostinatos, added "fa-la-las," optional body percussion, and some divisi to really broaden the

The quick tempo and festive character of this traditional Catalan carol are on full display in this setting, which is a signature arrangement of Disney's Voices of Liberty in their Christmas concerts. The a

This classic Shaw–Parker arrangement of the traditional Catalan dance carol may be performed with piano or a cappella. A truly enjoyable telling of the Christmas story.

Here's a traditional Andalusian villancico that works at any time of year. The Spanish text talks about celebrating with tambourines and rattles, and the lively a cappella texture is both rhythmic and

This lively arrangement of a traditional French Christmas carol may be sung in either English or French. A cappella, it features animated polyphony throughout, with a delightfully layered and varied choral

The word "hydom" mimics the drone of bagpipes and the word "tiddlydom" represents the rhythm of the drum. This traditional Czech carol recreates the sounds of these festive instruments with a cappella charm