Multicultural & World Music

Don't miss this unique setting of a traditional Israeli folk song scored for a cappella voices, flute, and hand drum. Inventive with spoken chants woven throughout, this is accessible with limited ranges

Fun to sing and surprisingly rehearsal-friendly, this South African musical celebration of freedom and hope is sure to have instant appeal. Lending itself to simple stage choreography and with an exciting,

With texts taken from the Kokin Wakashu, a collection of Japanese waka poetry compiled from various poets in the early tenth century, these four short songs of spring show the passing of the season from the

This high-energy piece for a cappella treble choir with optional body percussion and spoons is fun to sing and dynamic to perform. Written in the style of an Acadian folk song, the words of Vichten

This beautifully expressive piece is based around The Seven Sacred Virtues of the Lakota. The title refers to the commitment to purposefully live by these values, the metaphorical 'red road', being a

Created to be sung in the original Xhosa language, this traditional South African folk song has been authentically arranged by the director of the Pretoria Youth Choir. An IPA pronunciation guide along with

Pulitzer prizewinning composer Shulamit Ran provides a grand statement in praise of the pursuit of knowledge. Wisdom, understanding, and learning are highlighted as the means to justice, judgment, and

The text of this Namibian folk song translates as "Lord, you are up there and we are down here. Have mercy on us and show us your love." Though unaccompanied, this accessible arrangement creates a pulsing

This welcoming piece translates as "Rejoice!" and is an energetic, rhythmic, festive way to open your concert. Body percussion, stamping, clapping, and snapping all add to the crisp a cappella choral

Composed at the request of the choral ensemble Sospiri, this short a cappella work sets three 1915 texts of the French poet Guillaume Apollinaire. Each text deals with aspects of his life during the

Used in the film "Slumdog Millionaire," here is a wonderful fusion of Indian rhythms and scales with American pop styles and instrumentation. Excellent program notes offer guidance for the Bollywood style,

The chant melody employed in this work was brought to America from West Africa via Cuba. Pedal tones in the bass support the melodic chant and create a meditative mood. Notated body percussion and clapping

Here's an arrangement of a traditional Mexican song that will require some work, but will be well worth the effort! Set at a very fast tempo, with some tricky syncopations, complete with yips, yelps and "ai

Joyful cascading vocal lines and "fa la la's" will enliven your treble choir's concert or festival performance! The hand drum creates a dance-like feel in this delightful madrigal edition.

This exuberant African-style original work is an invitation to let music be our guide and sing together with joyful hearts. You'll want to use the optional percussion parts with this a cappella piece to

La Monja Blanca (the White Nun Orchid) is the national flower of Guatemala and symbolizes peace, beauty and art. This folk song in Spanish is appropriately set for easy a cappella treble voices.

Inspired by the traditional Sami joik, this arrangement, as sung by Cantus in the Disney movie "Frozen," is a winner. Perfect for a pops concert or a concert looking for a special

Pin Pin de Sarapin is a fingerplay song and chant from Capiz in the Philippines. It is a counting-out game in which a player touches one finger after another of the other players and bends the

Viva La Musica! is a wonderful theme for any concert. This exuberant work opens with a strong, bold, unison exclamation, vividly expressing the text and musical idea.

This popular worship song from Kenya can be performed in a variety of ways: by adding movement while singing, incorporating percussion instruments into the performance, or as a processional. Opening with a

This colorful work from the Philippines portrays the soundscape of the Cordilleras, a mountainous region in the northern part of the country. Opening with a peaceful chant, representing the rice fields at