SATB Multicultural Holiday Choral Music

Based on a traditional Brazilian song for Dia dos Reis (Day of the Kings, i.e. Epiphany) that accompanies the folk celebration known as Queima da Lapinha in which people disassemble their Nativity scenes

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 energetic and popular Philippine carol from George Hernandez's Saringhimig Singers Philippine Folk Song Choral Series will enhance any holiday program.

An ingenious medley of two Russian folk tunes, this concert setting unfolds as a musical journey beginning with a delicate solo before erupting into one of the most exhilarating segments of your concert.

Puj-dem spo-lu do Bet-le-ma is a traditional Czech Christmas carol. The title translates to "Let's all go to Bethlehem." In dance-like style, the verses describe different people playing their

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,

What a beautifully expressive arrangement this is! This setting of the Italian carol Dormi, Dormi features the Italian text, lush choral harmonies and moments of breathtaking wonder at the birth of

The quick tempo and festive character of this traditional Catalan carol are on full display in this setting, which is a signature arrangement of Disney's Voices of Liberty in their Christmas concerts. The a

This enchanting arrangement of the Catalonian carol from Wilberg's set of "Four Christmas Carols" is perhaps one of the best-known settings. It can be accessibly performed with either the piano four hands

The traditional English carol is given a fresh treatment with percussion in a Central American Latin feel. With new lyrics and melodic lines added to the original carol, mixed meter and infectious rhythms

This lively arrangement of a traditional French Christmas carol may be sung in either English or French. A cappella, it features animated polyphony throughout, with a delightfully layered and varied choral

This traditional Filipino Christmas carol makes an intriguing multicultural choice for your holiday concerts. Gently set, with either piano or harp accompaniment and optional handbells, it is a beautiful

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

You've never heard the traditional French carol like this before! This eight-part divisi arrangement can be performed entirely in French or with an option for English in the second verse, with jazz-inspired

Experience the magic of this enchanting a cappella arrangement of the traditional French carol as featured in the Candlelight Processional at Epcot Center by the Voices of Liberty. The first verse is in

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

In this popular festive work from Estonian composer Olav Ehala, the text evokes scenes of Christmas Eve and the music is full of joy! An IPA and recorded pronunciation guide are available from the

No need to travel to Hawaii to enjoy this festive song! Many will remember hearing it on Bette Midler's album, Cool Yule. It's guaranteed to add a merry and multicultural flair to your Christmas

With text in the African Kituba dialect, this bright, rhythmic piece captures the feeling of a tribal celebration as it expresses the joy of the Christ Child's birth. Djembe, cowbell, and hand-claps add to

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 gentle piece with a Spanish text reminds us to care for what's most precious to us in the same way as we would care for the baby Jesus. Expressive and tender, it is a lovely and unique addition to your

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,

The most well-known of Noah Greenberg's "Three Spanish Christmas Carols of the Sixteenth Century," this setting for SATB chorus, baritone or bass solo and an accompaniment of tambourine or hand clapping is