Multicultural & World Holiday Choral Music

Young singers will adore singing this Spanish carol! They can explore beginning harmony-singing with well-crafted independent parts that will help to hear and hold the two-part texture. They can also

This beautiful Gaelic carol comes from the Scottish Isles. The tune, which is in the mixolydian mode, has a medieval quality; the gently swaying rhythm captures the essence of Mary gently rocking the Baby

This traditional French carol is set in an arrangement that sparkles with rhythmic vitality and mixed meter. Utilizing just one verse, the French text is simple to learn and makes for a wonderful

This inventive piece celebrates our Savior's birth in a joyful and reverent way by embellishing the music with rhythm instruments such as conga drum, claves, triangle, and bass. The middle section serves as

Commissioned to compose a piece for the 200th anniversary of Argentine independence in 2016, Oscar Escalada chose the text Piu avanti, which is perhaps the most famous poem in Argentina. This poem,

This joyful Philippino Christmas carol, masterfully arranged in a simple SATB a cappella setting, is a welcome addition to the season and will be thoroughly enjoyed by performers and audiences alike.

A pull-out from the classic Carols and Lullabies collection, this traditional Spanish carol in four parts also includes English text. The accompaniment includes marimba, harp, and guitar for a truly

The word "hydom" mimics the drone of bagpipes and the word "tiddlydom" represents the rhythm of the drum. This traditional Czech carol recreates the sounds of these festive instruments with a cappella charm

Transport your audience around the world with the joyful lilt of this traditional Spanish Christmas carol! This well-crafted arrangement offers solid choral scoring and a supportive piano accompaniment. A

This wonderful combination of a South African folk song with the well-known African Noel is rhythmic, joyous, and full of appealing harmonies. Optional percussion and piano support the a cappella

This medley of Norwegian Christmas carols for mixed voices provides opportunities to showcase your treble and tenor-bass sections in a culturally diverse selection for the holidays. Along with an IPA

This traditional Venezuelan carol has a Spanish text with a phonetic pronunciation guide and translation included. Sweet and lilting, with well-written treble voice parts, the piece is accompanied by piano,

You can almost hear the yodeling in this lighthearted setting of the traditional Austrian carol. Symbolism abounds in the verses which alternate with the dance-like refrain: "Diridiri, hallelujah, dirdiri,

From India comes this special piece that will be an impressive addition to any program. Percussion and a drone provide color and style, as does a brief violin interlude. To be sung in the native language,

This traditional Christmas lullaby from Mexico with long flowing phrases and exquisite vocal harmonies can be performed in either Spanish or English or even a combination of both. It can be performed a

This traditional song from Puerto Rico is usually sung at Christmastime. A group of singers would knock on the door of a neighbor or friend's house and ask them to open the door so that they can come in and

This a cappella arrangement of the Nigerian Christmas carol opens with a captivating chant before breaking into a joyous, rhythmic celebration. This well-written adaptation allows even developing groups to

Traditionally, Nicaraguan mothers sang this lullaby to their children as they rocked them to sleep. This up-tempo arrangement is in the style of a Spanish dance, complete with hand percussion parts,

The familiar Catalonian carol comes alive in this inventive arrangement for mixed or treble choirs. Featuring unison, counterpoint, rhythmic echos and a descant texture, this deceptively simple but

This hauntingly beautiful arrangement features the gentle feel of a lullaby and an interesting mixture of major and minor modes. Adapted and translated from the traditional carol, it alternates between

What a find! This traditional Spanish Christmas carol sung in English works beautifully with a cappella voices. Finger cymbals, tambourine, and bongos add a zesty accompaniment to voice parts that are

Noel Nouvelet is a rhythmic and dynamic arrangement of the traditional French carol by Swedish composer Sofia Soderberg. With contrasts of homophony and polyphony with the melody bouncing between

This colorfully scored medley of three traditional Spanish carols: A la Nanita Nana, El Cant dels Ocells and Riu, Riu, Chiu capture the vibrancy of rich Spanish heritage with tempos that

This arrangement of the well known Latin American carol from Los Pastores ("The Shepherds") is well written, suitable, and very accessible for any male ensemble. The accompaniment is both cute and