Multicultural & World Holiday Choral Music

Add some multicultural flair to your holiday concert with this lively arrangement of the Puerto Rican carol. The playful "la la" section and syncopated verses are extra fun with the addition of hand claps

This is a very refreshing cultural-musical experience for the holidays! Kum Ba Ya has a new English text, and is a perfect fit with the chant-like motives in Swahili. When the accompaniment drops

Limited ranges, repeated sections, and creative choral arranging ensure success with this Victor Johnson favorite. This longtime bestseller features percussion parts for sticks, shaker, bongo or African

This original, based on a traditional Spanish carol, is nice and easy, scored for voices mostly in unison with piano, optional flutes, shaker, claves and triangle (available from the publisher's website).

This adaptation of Lynn Shaw Bailey's Twende Bethlehemu affords developing two-part ensembles the opportunity to sing English and Swahili text. "Let's go together, friend, let's go to Bethlehem."

Bring an international flair to your holiday program with this joyous three-minute medley of four French carols. An IPA pronunciation guide is included for the few foreign words, and a festive concert band

This vibrantly rhythmic and percussive setting of the traditional Spanish tune is all decked out with a new English text and is absolutely infectious. The original Spanish is offered as a performance

This lovely arrangement of a Bolivian lullaby features easy Spanish text, with English translation. Elegant in its simplicity, with lyrical melodic lines and supportive accompaniment, this is very sweet for

Arre Borriquito is a traditional Spanish song that celebrates the Christmas season. The rider encourages the little donkey to "hurry up, we don't want to miss the festival in Bethlehem!" The

A la Media Noche; Deck the Hall and Noel Nouvelet represent three nationalities in this bright medley. With a quick-moving pace and pulse in two, the first "fa la la" establishes

Rhythmic flair and fun fill this Spanish folk song. Partner-style singing with both Spanish and English text and optional rhythm instruments create a piece for the holidays that is full of musical teaching

The catchy introduction hooks you right away, and the Latin groove seals the deal! There are only a handful of Spanish words, making it a cinch for developing choirs to sing this multicultural Christmas

One secular carol, Kling, Glockchen and one sacred carol, O Du Frohliche (O, Sanctissima) comprise this set. They may be performed separately or as a pair, for a cappella voices.

No need to travel to Hawaii to enjoy this festive song! Many will remember hearing it on Bette Midler's album, Cool Yule. It's guaranteed to add a merry and multicultural flair to your Christmas

The words of Deck the Hall and Jingle Bells fit perfectly with the familiar melody of this Russian folksong! Arranged in partner-song style, with an exciting accelerando at the end, this

Here is a simple, eloquent expression of peace, in six languages: French, Hebrew, Zulu, Pashto, Italian, and Malay. The inspiring message and lyrical music are guaranteed to make this a favorite with your