Based on the powerful poem by Langston Hughes, Walker's setting fits the free verse and vernacular style, mimicking the patterns of speech and the diction of conversation. The mother, who speaks throughout,

A traditional folk tune sung by children and families throughout Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, this South American piece is an ideal multicultural selection for young treble choirs. Plenty of unison and

A creative depiction of the frenetic energy of a storm, this piece utilizes body percussion and drums to mimic the sounds one might experience during a storm. That, coupled with the descriptive text, makes

Rife with energy and soaring melodies, this selection captures the image of a boat out at sea. Jonathan Talberg's vivid text paints the scene along with the interesting piano accompaniment and the use of