Pong Dang Pong Dang

Based on a famous traditional Korean children's song, this creative setting for a cappella mixed choir with bongos and woodblock utilizes a whole-tone scale and text painting. The Korean lyrics use onomatopoeia to tell the story of a little boy playing near a pond, dropping pebbles in with a distinctive plopping sound. The cascading harmonies build and layer to a dramatic climax. A unique concert piece for advanced choirs!