World Music Selections

Hauntingly beautiful, this selection for voices, piano, and flute has a lovely pentatonic melody that is elegantly crafted. With simple, easy ranges for inexperienced singers and the pure vowels that the

An original melody hailing from the traditional Acadian and Quebecois practice of turlutte (mouth reel or mouth music), this sparkling a cappella work imitates an instrumental reel or jig with

"Eneza upendo uendako, umoja ni upendo" translates to "Spread love everywhere you go, unity is love." This piece celebrates the hopeful sentiments of unity and love through both Swahili and English lyrics

Don't miss this unique setting of a traditional Israeli folk song scored for a cappella voices, flute, and hand drum. Inventive with spoken chants woven throughout, this is accessible with limited ranges

A fascinating mix of English and Arabic text reinforces the universal message to open our minds, hearts, and hands to each other. The lively piano accompaniment, notated djembe percussion part, and

This Hebrew folk song is set in an easy, tasteful lyrical arrangement with a flowing piano accompaniment and flute obbligato. Sing in the original Hebrew or with the singable English lyrics included. The

A celebratory, highly rhythmic composition. The Swahili title means "We are one" - meaning all human beings have much in common. The energetic djembe sets the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic design,

This joyous and rhythmic a cappella celebration of hope, joy and peace is perfect for developing choirs. Your students will appreciate the high performance value, and you'll love the easy harmonic layering

This tender Spanish lullaby, also known as Duermete Nino, has been given an expressive setting for treble or mixed choirs. Appropriate for concerts at any time of year, this work exudes an

This sensitive, authentic arrangement of a well-known Yiddish folksong introduces singers to the harmonic characteristics of Yiddish music. Clapping and body percussion are employed to great effect, and a

Born as a game, this clever piece uses imitating sounds and nonsense vocables to form words with no real meaning. It begins with four solo voices in canon over a humming harmonic accompaniment by the choir.

Fun to sing and surprisingly rehearsal-friendly, this South African musical celebration of freedom and hope is sure to have instant appeal. Lending itself to simple stage choreography and with an exciting,

Create an authentic Celtic experience with your choir when you perform this arrangement of the 18th-century Irish folk song. A mixture of thoughtful rubato and energetic rhythms, an Irish-language chorus -

The plaintive, soul-searching melody of this beloved Israeli folk song is beautifully suited to developing voices. Voices begin in unison and ease into simple harmony before developing into a three-part

Translated from the words of the Lord's Prayer, this epic song from the award-winning video game franchise Civilization was the first composition from a video game to be nominated for, and win, a Grammy.

Perhaps the most well-known South African song, but offered here in a unique arrangement with original material in between verses that layers in with the traditional melody and harmonies. Ranges are

This traditional Chinese folk song is used as a blessing for a bountiful harvest and a good year. The pentatonic melody line and simple repeated harmonies preserve the Eastern feel of the arrangement, and

Here's an invigorating cross-cultural number that will make everyone want to dance! It's a joyful Israeli dance song, incorporating the popular round Toembai. With Hebrew text, lots of "tra la la

A trio of African percussion instruments lays down an ostinato groove in this otherwise a cappella arrangement of the authentic Congolese folk song. Easy-to-sing melodic and harmonic patterns accompany the