Although this is an original work, the words, which simulate a tribal language, give it a world-music feeling. In fact, the chant-like character of the piece almost makes you feel as though you are taking
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This work, which celebrates and honors Mother Earth, is written in the Sami yoik tradition. The title word Aejlies which translates to "holy" is used along with yoik syllables to allow the human
Al Shlosha D'varim is a lyrical setting of an essential maxim from Jewish morality laws, translated to mean: "The world is sustained by three things: by truth, by justice, and by peace." Available
Often translated as "times gone by" or "days long ago," this is a song of friendship and goodwill. Traditionally associated with New Year's Eve festivities, this Scottish air is also appropriate as a
Isabella Leonarda was one of the most prolific woman composers of 17th-century Italy, publishing 20 volumes during her lifetime including the first known sonatas written by a woman. This edition seeks to
This lively arrangement is based on a sturdy American hymn tune with a text by Reginald Heber. The accompaniment provides a solid base and colorful riffs while the tune is presented in unison, canon, and
This work merges classical singing along with the Sami yoik tradition to create a fresh new sound. All the lyrics, except for the words Dona nobis pacem are yoik syllables with no linguistic
The opening musical number from the Disney animated feature "Frozen," this song is inspired by indigenous Saami and Norwegian culture, a combination of Saami yoiking and the Danish Christmas hymn Dejlig
Copland's sparkling, lighthearted folk song setting is available in a variety of voicings that makes the humorous children's song accessible to any choir. The short solos and comical animal sounds are
This is an evocative, folk-like setting of Yeats' poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree. The modal vocal writing is both simple and sophisticated and always expressive of the yearning in Yeats' words.
Featured at the 2018 St. Olaf College Christmas Festival, this is a beautiful and lush setting of the Howard Thurman text. It reminds us that Christmas is a time of light over darkness. The message in the
Written for solo voice and SSAA choir, this work mixes elements of the Sami yoik tradition, Norse elements, and contemporary Western musical norms to create a new and original setting of this traditional
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
This unique work blends the Scandinavian hymn Mitt huerte alltid vanker (My heart always lingers) with elements from the Sami yoik tradition - both syllables and melodies. This arrangement is
Available in several voicings, Niska Banja is a Serbian Roma dance popular throughout the Balkans. To Central Europeans, the 9/8 rhythm of 2-2-2-3 is as natural as a 4/4 rock beat is in North
This piece combines text that draws on Scandinavian mythology, techniques and traditions of the native music of the Yoik people and contemporary harmonies to create something visionary and completely new.
Inspired by the Joseph Jennings arrangement of this same tune for Chanticleer, this arrangement combines the five-syllable "halleluia" with the timeless melody of the old spiritual. A true gospel piano part
Combining traditional Western harmonies, 12-tone technique, and elements of the Sami yoik tradition, this eclectic and emotional piece will connect you, your choir, and your audience to each of these
Originally part of a Mass setting incorporating traditional Latin Mass movements with elements from the Sami yoik tradition, other Norwegian folk music and traditional Finnish Music. This single movement,
Copland's treatment of this classic Shaker melody reintroduced the tune to an entire century of Americans. Set here for mixed, treble, or tenor-bass choirs and piano, it retains all the characteristic
This classic love song from "West Side Story" is presented in a powerful concert setting that is both dramatic and beautiful. Lush harmonization, some divisi, and a soaring accompaniment bring this classic
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