Children's Community Choir Concert Music

Born out of the composer's virtual songwriting workshops with students during the pandemic of 2020, this piece expresses the thoughts and feelings of the younger generation. With themes of love, hope,

Full of life and energy, this work in Spanish and English expresses the plea of Mexican children to the rest of the world to listen to their cry for help. The percussion and bass parts (included in the

Kusimama is written in a world-music style that is accessible for choirs, both young and old, that are just beginning to be exposed to world rhythms and language - a sort of introduction to new

Here is a work with a Spanish flair but also in the style we have come to expect from Jim Papoulis. Positive, with a message that speaks to young people around the world. "We can make a difference" rings

For SA voices with divisi, this inspiring selection uses percussion to simulate a heartbeat and from that bringing forth a simple idea - that reaching even just one heart can be a very powerful gesture.

Beautifully melodic, with a great beat and a great message, this "world music" piece has a text in Swahili which translates as, "We have a right." Imbakwa was written for the score of a film about

Written in a songwriting workshop, here is a song of multifaceted hopes. "I wanna believe in beauty, I wanna be seen in darkness, I wanna be heard in chaos." Composed in the world music style that has

This work has a mission: celebrate and unite the different cultures in our society by offering an upbeat and powerful anthem that includes Arabic, Bosnian, Hebrew and English. An easy-to-read phonetic

This lively arrangement is based on a sturdy American hymn tune with a text by Reginald Heber. The accompaniment provides a solid base and colorful riffs while the tune is presented in unison, canon, and

This text is all about loving one another, a much needed sentiment in these turbulent times in which we live. The music is flowing with soaring voice leadings, modern harmonies, cascades, and chord clusters

Slow and lyrical, this ancient Hebrew text about unity still resonates in our world today. The very nature of the Hebrew language as expressed through this hauntingly beautiful melody lifts both performers

Commissioned by World Voices, a choir committed to encouraging young people to raise their voices for a better world, this piece does just that. Exciting world rhythms and modern harmonies work with a text

Tyler Clementi put a face on the consequences of cruelty. Through the Tyler Clementi Foundation, tens of thousands of youth and adults have been inspired to speak out and stand up in the face of bullying,

The text, with a message that celebrates humanity and acceptance, does so using both English and Arabic as a way of celebrating cultures that make up a significant part of our community. Arabic phrases and

Middle school can be a difficult time in the life of a student, often filled with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. The composer explored this topic with middle school students in a songwriting

A collection of three early American folk hymns: Hallelujah, a six-part a cappella setting of the Sacred Harp tune; Angel Band, an eight-part a cappella setting of the beloved William

Created through a collaborative effort between the composer and the young people in his songwriting workshop, here are words of hope from middle school students who see the change beginning with them:

This traditional, gentle lullaby from the Dominican Republic has been a favorite of families for many years. In this arrangement, the sweet gentle head nods required to finally lull this child to sleep are

Young people often know how to speak to the heart of matters more clearly than adults. Here, in the words of seventh graders, we hear that we all have voices singing to us, inspiring us and leading us to

Written in a Foundation for Small Voices song-writing workshop hosted by the Cincinnati Children's Choir, the students' message is loud and clear: "Whatever your journey, whatever your beliefs, whatever

First written as the bright, opening movement of Heavenly Home: Three American Songs, this enduring gospel favorite is set with a straightforward first verse and chorus. The next two verses combine

This well-known song from Mexico incorporates a piano accompaniment that resembles the layers of a mariachi ensemble using violins, trumpets, bass and guitars. Commissioned to promote the singing of folk

"I ask for one day where I don't have to hear about pain, or life that's lost, I ask for one day where whispers of hope are alive inside my heart." These words, written by 5th graders in a writing workshop,