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Holiday Multicultural & World Music
2025-26 Editors' Choice New Basic Library Large Print Edition A Cappella Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
Fum, Fum, Fum—arr. Audrey Snyder.
Bright and festive, this classic Catalan
Christmas carol arrangement is sparkles
with joy and excitement - and it's fun to sing!
An original layering bridge complements the
traditional carol verses, and with English
text throughout it is easily learned and very
effectively performed.
11598785 Three-Part Mixed . . . ME 2.35
11598787 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
Gatatumba—arr. Emily Crocker. This
villancico is a traditional Spanish holiday
song. The festive and happy tune has a
memorable melody, and this delightful
arrangement brings a simple harmony part
that is ideal for beginning harmony singers.
There are suggested rhythm patterns
included for various percussion instruments
or body percussion that your students will
enjoy adding.
11427465 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
Gatatumba—arr. Ruth Morris Gray. Here's
a traditional Andalusian villancico that works
at any time of year. The Spanish text talks
about celebrating with tambourines and
rattles, and the lively a cappella texture is
both rhythmic and harmonically interesting.
Approachable for younger choirs, the
added percussion makes this even more
fun! Consider for holiday or general
programming.
11393290 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393291 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11393292 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
God Rest Ye—arr. Eddie Cavazos, Josh
Cavazos, Trevor Phillips & Alice Gomez.
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 make
this is a unique and joyful addition to any
Christmas program or service.
11567948 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
Hope for Resolution—arr. Paul Caldwell
& Sean Ivory. In its juxtaposition of a
European chant melody and a song from
South Africa, this work is a deeply moving
celebration of diversity. Combine your
choral forces from children to adults on
this choral tapestry that centers on Of the
Father's Love Begotten and Thula Sizwe
(Nation, Do Not Cry) for an unforgettable
musical offering in your December concert.
3186335 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
3295353 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 6.00
Iesous ahatonnia'—arr. Sarah Quartel.
With newly composed text from Wendat
poet Andree Levesque Sioui, this
reimagined arrangement of the Huron
Carol is retitled to honor its origins and
invites us to learn from the past while
working to shape a more cohesive future.
There are extensive notes about the
history and texts of the carol included in
the octavo, and the arrangement gives
the option to sing an English text. It is a
beautiful choice for Christmas concerts
or services.
11563792 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.95
11613670 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.65
Il est né, le divin enfant—arr. Russell
Robinson. Sparkling with rhythmic vitality
in this mixed meter setting, this traditional
French carol is a beloved Christmas
standard. Utilizing just one verse, the
French text is simple to learn and makes for
a wonderful introduction to the language.
A supportive piano accompaniment and
conservative ranges make this a solid
choice for choirs of all ages.
11171322 Three-Part Mixed . . . . .M 2.25
11605644 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . .M 2.75
11171323 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
Keresimesi Odun De O—arr. Andy Beck.
Bright and joyful, this Christmas song
comes from the Yoruba-speaking region of
Nigeria. Perfect for choirs of all ages and
sizes, this a cappella treatment features
rich stacked harmonies, optional solos,
and lively percussion parts, characteristic of
traditional Yoruba music.
11611125 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11611128 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11611126 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11611127 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Kolyada—arr. Mark Burrows. Consisting
of English lyrics with just one Slavic word,
this traditional Eastern European carol
celebrates the holiday tradition of singing
and sharing good tidings with neighbors and
friends. It sings like a madrigal, with flowing
independent harmonic lines in a polyphonic
texture. A cappella, with optional percussion
for triangle, tambourine, and hand drum, it is
a wonderful way to learn about and spread
festive cheer.
11413699 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Kwanzaa Song—Cheryl Warder Reeves.
Joyful and exuberant, this lively selection
combines English and Swahili phrases
to encompass the seven principles of
Kwanzaa - principles that everyone can
follow to become more compassionate
and to make the world a better place.
Add the optional percussion and electric
bass to further enhance the rhythmic
energy of this piece that celebrates love,
community, and African and African
American culture.
11609584 Three-Part Treble. . . ME 3.10
The Lights of Diwali—Lois Brownsey &
Marti Lunn Lantz. India's annual festival of
lights is celebrated in this original song that
details various traditions associated with the
celebration, including the food, fireworks,
and colorful rangoli patterns made of sand.
In Bollywood style, plenty of unison phrases
and simple call and response make it a joy
to learn and perform. A great way to learn
about and represent the diversity of your
community!
11564484 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11564485 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Mele Kalikimaka—arr. Jay Althouse. 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 performances!
10087896 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
10087897 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
10087898 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
10087899 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
10305973 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
10087900 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10089170 Instrumental Parts . . . . 35.00
Nino Precioso—arr. Rosephanye Powell.
Traditionally, Nicaraguan mothers sang
this lullaby to their children as they rocked
them to sleep. This up-tempo arrangement
is in the style of a Spanish dance, complete
with hand percussion parts, included in the
octavo. The piece is sung in Spanish, with
phonetic pronunciation given below the
text. It's a wonderful multicultural selection
for general concert use and appropriate for
the holiday season as well.
10846371 Two-Part or SA. . . . . ME 2.50
Noche de Paz (Silent Night)—Franz
Gruber/arr. Ruth Morris Gray. This
arrangement alternates between Spanish
and English verses, incorporating intuitive
phrasing, appropriate tessitura, sensitive
part-writing, and an optional flute obbligato.
11503264 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11503265 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11503266 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11503274 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.99
Noel—Todd Smith/arr. Brad Holmes. 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 the excitement!
10291471 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
10347526 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Noel Nouvelet—arr. Ruth Dwyer. The
traditional French carol, translated long
ago into English as Sing We Now of
Christmas, is set a cappella with optional
percussion. The limited French along with
English text makes it a quick learn, and
the percussive "rum pum-pum" is shared
by all the voices, building to a buoyant
"Noel" at the finale. An excellent and
mature work for the holidays!
11558231 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11558219 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Parranda—Diana Saez & Suzzette Ortiz.
From the Puerto Rican Christmas tradition
in which participants surprise friends
and family members with a late-night
festive song, this original song highlights
the tradition and style of this holiday
event. Rhythmic and fun, and accompanied
by piano and optional guiro, this
Spanish song is a unique addition to your
holiday repertoire.
11618217 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . .M 3.50
Patapan—Bernard de la Monnoye/arr.
Brent Wells. Creatively set with syncopation
and percussion throughout, this setting of
the early 18th-century Burgundian carol
centers around the playing of the drums
within the lyrics of the song. The text
is in English throughout, and the divisi
harmonies and instructions for simple
movement and body percussion make this
exciting to perform.
11618479 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . .M 3.10
11618478 Full Score & Parts . . . . 10.00
Riu Riu Chiu—arr. Bryan Sable. Perfect
for the holidays or any time of year, this
setting of the Spanish Renaissance carol
invites choirs to explore vibrant rhythms
and intricate harmonies. Playful melodies
are complemented by rich vocal textures,
making this festive, dance-like selection
ideal for choirs looking for a setting that is
not only musically satisfying, but fun!
11616657 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
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