SATB Multicultural Choral Music

A dynamic a cappella world music selection featuring a call and response solo, optional improvised percussion and movement, and a divided choir option. The song is a traditional South African celebratory

A poem from Mexico's pre-Columbian era and translated into Spanish is presented here in a highly interesting and rhythmic original setting that retains its cultural feel. With percussion and opportunities

Serving as an unofficial anthem, this beloved Korean folk song is creatively set by one of Korea's top female composers. This arrangement begins with beautiful, flowing unison vocal lines and simple

This beautiful Xhosa prayer from South Africa has been set with care, retaining the authentic feel in a mid-tempo ballad. The flowing vocal lines are achievable by a variety of levels, while the addition of

This tremendous work will make a fantastic concert opener! The dramatic solo opening is followed by an up-tempo traditional-style choral arrangement of this South African song with djembe and handclaps.

A tremendously fun arrangement by South African musicians Michael Barrett and Mbuso Ndlovu. This celebratory isiZulu song is a quick learn that will pay dividends for audiences and choirs! Add percussion,

Featuring alternating English, Basque, and Latin text, this thrilling setting proclaims the joy of singing to God. Already much-loved around the world due to performances at the 2011 World Choral Symposium

This setting of the opening and closing verses of Psalm 133 paints a scene of unity. The Spanish text and involved piano accompaniment round out this study of harmony and repose.

This work is based on a traditional children's song from Korea combined with an original tune. The composer preserves the simplicity of the song by using only four notes woven canonically. Technical but

Within his lifetime, Ludwig Senfl composed numerous German lieder, Das Glaut zu Speyer being one of them. One can truly hear the sound of the bells of Speyer as this a cappella arrangement speeds

Set entirely in Hebrew (IPA pronunciation guide available), Dirshu Adonai is a sensitively composed meditation with beautiful layered harmonies that build to rich harmonic clusters. The echoing

Expressive and emotive, this original work is a harmonically rich setting of a Spanish text by early 20th-century Argentinian poet Alfonsina Storni. The imagery of young lovers uttering two special words

Made popular by the Drakensberg Boys Choir from South Africa, this original setting of an isiZulu prayer builds from simple and understated to a full and rapturous texture. While there is significant divisi

A cheerful folk song proclaiming "Sing, daughters!" is arranged in a contemporary a cappella style by a Latvian woman composer and member of the Latvian Singers, for whom this was originally set. Brimming

With texts written by Hila Plitmann and inspired by a reunion of musician friends in Germany, each song in this suite is a poetic postcard that captures every lush, romantic moment in full. An expressive

Blending western tonality with Taiwanese elements, a poignant melody begins with a touch a sadness but is followed by a flowing texture portraying pictures on the water. The beautiful Taiwanese text is

Building on the popularity of Norwegian choral music, this traditional folk dancing tune utilizes "Tralling", which is a style of Norwegian folk singing that uses improvised vocal syllables inspired by

Traditionally sung to celebrate a victory by a group of winners in a competition, this South African "bragging" song is tons of fun to sing. In five parts throughout, with the first sopranos taking the call

"Hheshe" is a greeting in the isiZulu language of South Africa. It celebrates and embraces life and the blessing of seeing one another every day. Tremendously fun and festive!

This tremendously fun arrangement of a South African greeting song exclaims, "Iyo hlonolofatsa, Ka lebitso la ntate," which translates as, "Bless everything in the name of the Father." Featuring a soloist,

Celebrating the relationship between Estonian and Latvian folk music, this was written in honor of Estonia's 100th anniversary. This contemporary a cappella setting for mixed voices features a fresh vibe,