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
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This simple strophic Scottish folk song is arranged for young singers. Stylish musically and using authentic Scottish dialect with a very simple pronunciation guide, this is a wonderful arrangement for your
Here is a work with a Spanish flair but also in the style we have come to expect from Jim Papoulis. Positive, with a message that speaks to young people around the world. "We can make a difference" rings
This energetic and fun piece for SA or two-part treble voices with mixed English and Spanish text celebrates the power of singing. The spicy and rhythmic accompaniment moves every line forward in a lively
This well-known song from Mexico incorporates a piano accompaniment that resembles the layers of a mariachi ensemble using violins, trumpets, bass and guitars. Commissioned to promote the singing of folk
Alternating between 6/8 and 2/4, this quiet, flowing arrangement of the Italian carol is a popular choice for unison voices in concert programs and contests and festivals alike.
There is a mysterious quality about the man hidden in the rafters of so many cathedrals and civic buildings of long ago, as told by Mike Harding in the book, A Little Book of The Green Man. He is secretive,
Slow and lyrical, this ancient Hebrew text about unity still resonates in our world today. The very nature of the Hebrew language as expressed through this hauntingly beautiful melody lifts both performers
"I ask for one day where I don't have to hear about pain, or life that's lost, I ask for one day where whispers of hope are alive inside my heart." These words, written by 5th graders in a writing workshop,
Young people are almost always full of hope and energy; this work takes those traits and focuses them on the importance of young people cherishing our planet in a socially responsive way. With pop, rock,
For SA voices with divisi, this inspiring selection uses percussion to simulate a heartbeat and from that bringing forth a simple idea - that reaching even just one heart can be a very powerful gesture.
Kuwa Furaha is a song about joy. More specifically, it is about the simple and beautiful way that children have of showing and expressing their joy. Jim Papoulis is well known for his world music
Margaret Walker's text leaps off the musical page as words crying to be sung. "My grandmothers were strong. They followed plows and bent to toil." This was not frailty - this was determined womanhood
Middle school can be a difficult time in the life of a student, often filled with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. The composer explored this topic with middle school students in a songwriting
Full of life and energy, this work in Spanish and English expresses the plea of Mexican children to the rest of the world to listen to their cry for help. The percussion and bass parts (included in the
The essence of this work, in a world of conflict and violence, is the need for a deep understanding that peace can come from all of us. After the opening phrase, "Look in the eyes of the children, feel the
With a powerful pop/gospel feel, this work captures the hopes and wishes of young people's thoughts on how to improve the world. Written in a youth song writing workshop, the idea of "rising as a people" is
"When I close my eyes then I can see that I am not afraid." This song of confidence and hope for young voices resonates with positive lyrics, a strong melody and an expressive accompaniment for piano and
There is a desire among children from all countries and all walks of life to be aware and listen carefully to those around us and who are different than us. This song, commissioned by the International