The part for djembe imparts a traditional African feeling to this easy, original a cappella work. The Gatsnahos text, inspired by John Donne, has a theme of friendship and unity that all can relate to. "We

Featuring alternating English, Basque and Latin text, this thrilling setting proclaims the joy of singing to God. Already much-loved around the world due to performances at the 2011 World Choral Symposium

This traditional canoe song from Polynesia sounds very impressive with hand claps and percussion instruments adding to the choral texture. The echoing voice parts suggest people communicating from canoe to

In the Bantu language, "cangoma" means "drum." The text of this piece, in a Portuguese dialect, celebrates the end of slavery. Use congas, djembe, tubanos, cajon, or tom-toms to add the simple drum

Composed to teach three essential and specific music and dance styles in the Carribbean music traditions: the Cuban "son," the Puerto Rican "Plena," and the Dominican "Merengue." Accompanied by piano, bass

This Taiwanese folk song is about the dripping "diu diu" sound that the passengers used to hear as they rode the old locomotives through the Fulong Old Caoling railway tunnel on their journeys to the

The plaintive, soul-searching melody of this beloved Israeli folk song is beautifully suited to developing treble voices. Voices begin in unison and ease into simple harmony before developing into a

With a text written as an homage to traditional Irish love ballads, the music stays true to this pupose. While modern in feel, the music is modal with a true Gaelic quality. The piano accompaniment, violin

This piece is playful, rhythmic, and fun, balancing triple effect in some voices against duple effect in other voices throughout. Many of the words are examples of onomatopoeia: not actual words, but text

A lovely setting of a lyrical melody and a flowing harmonic structure that creates imagery and emotions that will resonate with anyone who has found themselves in love. In Hebrew throughout, with a

This upbeat a cappella piece is truly a celebration. Including vocal percussion throughout, the dynamic rhythms, contrasting sections, interplay between the vocal lines and the text "Therefore, let's enjoy

This work is an exploration of sounds with human voice. The text is taken from the terminology used for various Malay traditional dance movements. Inspired by an exotic Indonesian Malay scale, the music

A fascinating Sioux legend is at work in this exciting piece. To be sung with gusto, the lyrics are short and repetitive, with pure vowels and many letter K's, the latter adding percussive interest to the

This elegant piece is blessed with beautiful melodies that all vocal parts have turns at singing. Pretty and accessible, this piece accurately reflects its engaging text. The piano part is flowing and, at

This traditional, gentle lullaby from the Dominican Republic has been a favorite of families for many years. In this arrangement, the sweet gentle head nods required to finally lull this child to sleep are

This traditional Xhosa song could be found on the lips of many South Africans who grew up in the church. Commonly performed with Communion, the gentle lyrics express gratitude while the lightly rhythmic

This folk song arrangement expresses the dispersed Jewish community's hope for reunion "next year in Jerusalem." It comprises two distinct sections: a newly composed, sorrowful theme expressing unrequited

This Yiddish folk song, which originated in Eastern Europe, is a variation on the common theme of a spurned lover, but with a twist at the end! A full English singable translation is provided in the score,

A lovely lullaby setting with sweeping vocal lines, lush piano accompaniment and shifting harmonies. Primarily in Yiddish, with a short English section, this texture has the feel of an Eastern European folk

This original work utilizes musical phrases and rhythms assembled from Native American chants mixed with new music filled with cultural sensitivity and awareness. A cappella with Native American instruments

Here is a very important Yiddish folk song arrangement that was nearly wiped from the earth during the Holocaust. Rothmuller has produced a very classical arrangement using dissonance and vocal

This beautiful and moving text comes from the Hebrew liturgy and a Hebrew folk song is quoted in the music. The choral parts are lovely and accessible, as the choir asks God to "be gracious and answer

Translated, the lyrics mean "Give Beauty, Give Joy, Give Hope". This is a song celebrating beauty; beauty in our hearts, beauty in music, and beauty in moments using both English and Spanish lyrics.