Multicultural & World Music

Translating to "We overcome the wind," this epic work is a setting of a Lango rain-making prayer from East Africa for mixed choir, orchestra, and mezzo-soprano and tenor soloists. The grand finale of the

This Yiddish folk song expressing loss and longing was sung in the ghetto of Vilna, Lithuania during World War II. Each verse is colored with inspired rhythmic features and treated with a different vocal

A space hurricane is a funnel-like geomagnetic storm that occurs above the polar ionosphere during extremely quiet geomagnetic conditions. This work imagines such a storm in a choral setting, complete with

Arguably the best-known Nguni anti-apartheid struggle song, this has become an anthem in South Africa against all forms of injustice. This arrangement allows choirs to sing against the needless violence

Dancing rhythms and joyful harmonies set this folk story of a harvesting competition between Basque farmer friends. The rapid alterations between 6/8 and 3/4 create a rambunctious and very enthusiastic

Opening as a slow and symbolic prayer asking God for strength to stand against injustice and wrongdoing, this isiZulu song is a reimagining of the popular traditional Tshwane church song Ke na le

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

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.

Opening and closing with Debussy's Arabesque No. 1, the artistic piano accompaniment provides a flowing texture that propels the lovely lyrical lines of the choral parts along in this original work. This

From the Taroko and Tayal tribes in Taiwan, these three contrasting and fun-to-sing folk songs are arranged for a cappella mixed choir. The first is a harvest song capturing the sounds of people working in

Written and performed by a popular Cambodian artist, this song about leaving a loved one behind and longing to return to your homeland has a somber history. This a cappella arrangement is cinematic and

Feel the rolling of the waves in the flowing piano accompaniment that lies beneath the lyrical choral lines in this original concert work from Taiwan. The melodic writing is exceptional, and the harmonic

Drawing on a variety of primary sources based on extensive field research, this set of three indigenous melodies from the island of Bali is presented in a charming suite for treble choirs. The piano

Dating back to the 1850s, this lively sea shanty is most likely inspired by the events of the Mexican–American War and combines elements of both contemporary music and Latin American rhythms. Opening

Exploring the sounds of the Hindustani classical tradition, this original work sets a dohe (couplet) about patience by the Indian mystic poet Kabir. This lyrical piece flows with a soothing quality and

Expressing the sentiments of profound sorrow and deep, inconsolable pain, this traditional Mexican folk song refers to "the one who weeps." Suitable for advanced high school or... view details

A popular Afro-Cuban folk song is arranged in a way that is fun to sing and very accessible. With authentic percussion parts and a pronunciation recording, your treble singers are sure to steal the show

Derived from common Swahili phrases of joy, this celebratory song declares: "Sing my soul, sing my heart. Sing for peace, sing for joy. There is so much love here, yes!" Intended as a concert opener or

From Season 1 of the hit HBO series The White Lotus, this stunning theme song is arranged for a cappella voices with optional percussion. The Pacific Island sound is flavored with mystery and rhythmic vocal

This beautiful memorial recalls beautiful memories of a lost loved one who will never be forgotten. The lyrical lines and antiphonal singing between the parts symbolize the lingering memories while a depth

From the Seder ha-Kunteres - volumes of prayers, hymns, and poems from the historic Jewish community in Avignon, France - this Hebrew text celebrates birth, praise, life, and welcoming a new member into the

This collaborative work expresses ideas of peace and grief. It is characterized by a simple harmonic structure and text, with opportunities for improvisation within the structure of the piece, the

Inspired by a close friend of the composer who never stopped singing throughout her cancer journey, this song is written in the bomba genre, an Afro-Puerto Rican music style and dance rooted in the island's

Internationally recognized as a Mexican folk song, this tune has served as a children's song, a musical tradition of the Catholic Cursillo movement, and most significantly as the unofficial anthem of the