Multicultural & World Music

Lend a Latin-American flair to your concert with this exuberant original piece about the joys of singing. The title phrase is the only Spanish text. The combination of catchy melodies that are easy to

Incorporating partner melodies, echo, and simple two- or three-part singing, this soothing, gentle setting is a diverse choice for teaching soft, lyrical singing. The repetitive chorus is in Iroquois, while

This setting of a lovely traditional Japanese song provides a marvelous multicultural and creative programming gem for developing choirs. A pronunciation guide and translation are provided for the Japanese

This lovely setting of an Indonesian folk song arrived on the shores of the sunny island of Singapore in the early 19th century. Dayung Sampan means "rowing a wooden boat" and poetically describes

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

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

This hauntingly beautiful setting of the Japanese tune provides a creative and authentic programming gem. Parts are included for flute and glockenspiel to add color and texture which, along with the open

This exuberant arrangement of a popular Zimbabwean folk song is a winner! Easy-to-sing melodic and harmonic patterns, a rhythmic piano accompaniment, and accessible notated parts for shaker, hand drum,

This joyous and rhythmic a cappella celebration of hope, joy and peace is perfect for developing choirs. Your students will appreciate the high performance value, and you'll love the easy harmonic layering

This tender Spanish lullaby, also known as Duermete Nino, has been given an expressive setting for treble or mixed choirs. Appropriate for concerts at any time of year, this work exudes an

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,

Create an authentic Celtic experience with your choir when you perform this arrangement of the 18th-century Irish folk song. A mixture of thoughtful rubato and energetic rhythms, an Irish-language chorus -

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 gentle pentatonic melody of this popular Japanese song is supported by a koto-like keyboard accompaniment, flute and finger cymbals, all of which add a wonderful dimension of color. "Sakura" is the

With lively percussion parts and call-and-response-style writing, this engaging and easy-to-learn piece will make a terrific concert opener! The a cappella harmonies are so fun to sing and include plenty of

This energetic setting of the Turkish folk song utilizes repetition so that the short Turkish text, once learned, becomes easier with each repetition of the chorus. The tempo increases as the arrangement

This gentle original setting of an 11th-century Japanese text captures the mystery and flavor of ancient Japan and frames the middle section, which is in English. Haunting melodies and simple harmonies are

This hauntingly beautiful setting of a tender Slovakian lullaby is a little gem! Each stanza is superbly crafted, with an a cappella verse in English and an included pronunciation guide. "Close your eyes,

Young singers will love this short cycle of three pieces based on popular tongue twisters from Spanish-speaking countries: Pablito Clavo un Clavito; Tres Tristes Tigres and Como Poco, Coco