Composed to teach three essential and specific music and dance styles in the Carribbean music traditions: the Cuban "son," the Puerto Rican "Plena," and the Dominican "Merengue." Accompanied by piano, bass

Celebrating the inner strength that is unique to each of us, this work identifies the choral music room and the friends we make there as a safe place. We are reminded of the power of music making and the

This lively arrangement is based on a sturdy American hymn tune with a text by Reginald Heber. The accompaniment provides a solid base and colorful riffs while the tune is presented in unison, canon, and

This lively French carol from the 17th century is skillfully set to be accompanied by flute, oboe, violin and piano. Treble voices begin in unison with each verse expanding, dividing, and intertwining, all

"Can you hear my cries? I am calling out to you." The global community of children speaks together in this dramatic call for a better future that uses worldbeat sounds, unified chordal harmonies, and

Comprised of nine medieval English carols which retain their Middle English texts and a Latin plainsong processional and recessional, this Benjamin Britten work is a continually popular standard in the

This spirited and energetic composition reflects the verve and vivaciousness of the text by Rumi. The lively piano underlay forms a perfect foundation for the soaring vocal lines.

Now in a second edition, this unique blend of bluegrass instrumentation and the familiar text of Gloria lends a new - even fun - perspective to the Mass tradition. Newcomers to either the classical or

A banjo-like piano accompaniment and expressive fiddle stylings lend folk authenticity to this plaintive and moving choral setting of Stephen Foster's classic song. The text is set simply but fully, with

Written for the famous St. Olaf Christmas Concert, this lullaby, sung by Mary to her child, has a gentle rocking feeling in 6/8 time. Long flowing and lyrical melodic vocal lines contrast nicely with the

These intimate and comforting lines of Elizabeth Bishop's sonnet are set to music that is reflective, lush, and lyrical, with the text always foremost. Originally written for SATB chorus, this voicing for

This is an evocative, folk-like setting of Yeats' poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree. The modal vocal writing is both simple and sophisticated and always expressive of the yearning in Yeats' words.