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

This traditional West Indies folk song about a little donkey begins with all voices singing the refrain in unison; the simple harmony introduced later moves mostly in step-wise fashion. A relaxed piano part

Adapted from an African proverb, this up-tempo original teaches the positive life message of togetherness. With lively rhythms and joyful harmonies, this is an ideal concert opener or closer for young

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

From India comes this special piece that will be an impressive addition to any program. Percussion and a drone provide color and style, as does a brief violin interlude. To be sung in the native language,

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 work, whose title translates as "Even though a power dominates"  was composed for one of the girl's barracks in the Theresienstadt Concentration Camp during the Holocaust.  Its intent was

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

A typical greeting in the Zulu culture, this arrangement is written with the call-and-response technique so strongly associated with traditional South African music. The soloists can be male or female and

Built on the pentatonic scale so emblematic of Japanese folk music, this well-known piece has keyboard accompaniment along with almost any treble melodic instrument. The music is simply scored in unison

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

The first of three movements from the larger work "Paths of Stone and Water." The text of Shir Moledet is by Yehuda Amichai and portrays a complex relationship of the poet to the city of Jerusalem,

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,

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

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