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

These two traditional Sesotho songs fit beautifully together with sacred texts and call-and-response techniques between the soloists and the choir. Varying in tempo, Tshela Moya is slower with a

"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

This moving selection features a smoothly flowing harmonic texture that courses throughout the piece. Warm and enveloping, The Song You Loved will be the song you love singing, whether it be for

This upbeat traditional isiXhosa song from South Africa is a memorable and enjoyable statement for choirs. The authentic a cappella setting includes a guide to the suggested simple choral movement along

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

Here's a traditional isiZulu celebratory song expressing thankfulness to God for walking beside us. A soloist is present throughout most of the call-and-response arrangement, and the choral harmonies vary

Traditionally sung to celebrate a victory by a group of winners in a competition, this South African "bragging" song is tons of fun to sing. In five parts throughout, with the first sopranos taking the call

Based on a traditional Hawaiian chant with original music, this rousing work for advanced treble choirs brings all the drama of a volcanic eruption normally associated with destruction. But in Hawaiian

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,

Subtitled Standing Tall, this original work combines Swahili and English phrases about standing with hope, strength, acceptance, and a positive spirit - all in an accessible world music style.

With a multicultural flair, this energetic and rhythmic work conveys a singular force for change. Combining texts from Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Matthew 5:15 with original lyrics, the

This is a popular Indonesian folk song about the game of tug of war from the island of Maluku in the Moluccas. It is a call to live in togetherness, even though there are differences that attract each

This traditional South African song celebrates life and the paradise that is to come. An upbeat a cappella texture is punctuated with the rhythmic text and singable melody in a dynamic world music selection

Layered choral entrances in a fanfare-like introduction set up the entrance to the traditional French carol Noel Nouvelet. Conservative ranges for each part are supported well by the driving piano

This is one of the classic carols sung worldwide each Christmas. The original voicing of this arrangement is for SATB divisi choirs. A recent voicing cleverly simplifies the parts so there is no divisi and

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 Malay folk song about a pony fish has a short melody made up of only four notes, but the song is brought to life by the expressions and metaphors in the poem. The body percussion, movement, and descant

With the traditional Latin lyrics "Gloria in excelsis Deo," this setting is anything but traditional. Including some chant as well as stomping and clapping throughout, this almost has the feel of a Maori

From the Mexican/Latin American holiday tradition of Las Posadas, this sweet lullaby is sung by children to welcome the birth of the baby on Christmas eve. Presented here in an accessible arrangement that