Multicultural & World Music

From the Lithuanian ghetto established by the Nazis during the Second World War, this beautiful melody is arranged with the quiet intensity this song requires. A flowing and soaring piano accompaniment

This elegant original concert work combines the ancient Hebrew text of Jewish scholar Hillel the Elder with English lyrics to capture the tension between the need for healthy self-care and the importance of

This traditional Hassidic melody is here set for advanced mixed choir and optional klezmer band. The San Francisco Choral Artists premiered this arrangement. It will take an accomplished ensemble to bring

This Jewish prayer for peace for the next year is presented in a masterful setting. As the simple, memorable Hebrew chorus is restated, the music unfolds in a rich and sonorous outpouring supported by a

Arranged for the University of Cape Town Choir, this arrangement features a solo that soars over the choir. The traditional Sesotho folk song is faithfully maintained, and a pronunciation guide is provided.

Here are two traditional folk songs from across the Malay Archipelago. The first from Indonesia, and the second from the eastern state of Terengganu. These songs are fun and rhythmic and a wonderful

This cheerful a cappella original reimagines the sound of bagpipes with vocables, making it really fun to sing. After a hearty opening statement, the piece becomes an up-tempo 6/8 Celtic dance in minor.

Here is a traditional Yorta Yorta folk song from Australia that is full of energy and style. A cappella divisi harmonies surround this melody and will invite discussion of the language and cultural context

With a multicultural flair, this energetic and rhythmic work conveys a singular force for change. Combining texts from Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Matthew 5:15 with original lyrics, the

This is a popular Indonesian folk song about the game of tug of war from the island of Maluku in the Moluccas. It is a call to live in togetherness, even though there are differences that attract each

This lovely choral in Yiddish features a solo with backing chorals that will enchant choirs and audiences alike.

This entertaining and straightforward arrangement for choirs was written by master arranger Philip Lawson and will be popular with choirs and audiences alike. This a cappella piece has an authentic and

This Latin pop song was written as a message of hope from young people to children to try hard, persevere, and never stop dreaming. This joyous song features a combination of Latin pop, Columbian cumbia,

This tender song was made popular by the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary. With Hebrew lyrics from the Song of Solomon, it has been performed in concerts and weddings throughout the world. This choral

Translated literally as "good sign" (siman tov) and "good luck" (mazel tov), this upbeat folk melody comes from the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe in the late 19th century. Often

This eight-minute journey around the world will take you from the kulokk calls of Norway to the bira ceremonies of Zimbabwe. This powerful and inspirational work with lyrics by Brian

This Iranian folk song in the original Farsi language includes a translation and an easy-to-understand pronunciation guide with a link to a spoken version offered as a supplement. The first verse is sung by

A cappella vocal jazz meets traditional Irish dance music in this innovative piece, sung entirely with vocables. Though it sounds complex and requires vocal agility, ostinatos make this work approachable,

Translated from the words of the Lord's Prayer, this epic song from the award-winning video game franchise Civilization was the first composition from a video game to be nominated for, and win, a Grammy.

Here is an awesome a cappella arrangement of a Bolivian folk song that is rhythmic and a bit of a challenge, but well worth the rehearsal time. Vocal percussion and body percussion as well as simple choral

Setting the powerful Hebrew text by the prophet Amos, this piece is lively and full of optimism. Contemporary harmonies, optional handclaps, and a rhythmic ostinato set the joyous tone of the work. "But let

Hear the steady sound of the mill wheel in this brisk setting of the French Canadian folk song, which uses alternate French and English text. "I hear the windmill, tick-a tick-a tack-a..." Use the

Psalm 23 remains one of the most comforting texts to those who are afflicted with pain, loss, and grief. This original piece sets Hebrew and English texts with a soaring melody, beautiful harmonies, and

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