Multicultural & World Music

Where do you find home? Through Jacob Garcia's poem, we discover that home is beyond a physical place. An accessible piece for your choir to explore Spanish culture and connect with the Latin American

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

A work song sung by farmers when processing barley, this folk song from Kyeong-Sang-Do, a province in southern Korea, is set with expertise by one of South Korea's leading composers. Based on the pentatonic

As recorded by the Latvian Voices, this is a very fresh and modern take on a traditional Latvian folk song. With themes of power, strength, and luck, this tremendously fun setting sounds impressive with its

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 work is based on a traditional children's song from Korea combined with an original tune. The composer preserves the simplicity of the song by using only four notes woven canonically. Technical but

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.

This energetic original composition proclaims a message of justice and peace. Perfect for school, church, concert, or community performance, it brings voices together to stand in umoja (unity). A

When developing choirs delve into this fresh a cappella setting of the Israeli folk song, they can be assured of enjoying a successful rehearsal and performance experience! The only accompanying instruments

Choose to sing this traditional Botswanan song in either Setswana, Swahili, or both. An underlying rhythmic energy and solid stacked harmonies support the solo lines in the opening and closing sections and

This lively Norwegian folk song in unison is a choral square dance! The crisp rhythms create a hoe-down atmosphere, and the accessible optional descant allows beginning choirs to start singing in harmony,

Two traditional African folk songs are joined in this accessible medley that offers the majority of text in English. The Liberian song Take Time in Life encourages us all to slow down and enjoy

Beginning with a solo or small group of singers, this choral setting of a moving Hebrew prayer from the Shabbat morning service provides ample opportunity for expressive singing and melodic artistry for

A stellar setting for developing singers of the well-known South African folk song, with logical part-writing, stylistic rhythms, and an energized accompaniment! The optional percussion parts for shaker,

Beautifully stated phrases from a canonical text plead "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us." There are pronunciation guides and translation for the Ukrainian text, and the shimmering a

Loosely adapted from the traditional Appalachian folk song with Cherokee text in the Overhill (Western) dialect, this was sung on the Trail of Tears to offer comfort to the grieving. Straightforward vocal

A nod to two Malay folksongs, this a cappella treble piece uses vocable text inspired by a portion of Canggung and a main theme inspired by the opening motif of Mak Inang. This work

Infuse your audiences with the vibrant spirit of Mexico with this jubilant and uplifting arrangement of a traditional birthday song. Radiating the essence of the region's style, the choir beautifully

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

Hear the sounds of a playful kitten chasing a mouse in this unique and engaging original concert work from Taiwan. Playful ostinatos in the lower voices support a delicate melody in the upper voices

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