104
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
Multicultural & World Music
Inscription of Hope—Z. Randall Stroope.
A profoundly moving text, written on
a cellar wall during the rise of Nazi
Germany, joins with original music to
create a deeply emotional expression of
hope. With brief narration and the echo of
a Russian folk melody, this is an important
contribution to the concert repertoire for
more discerning choirs!
1910504 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
3073038 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.95
1910512 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10307417 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10307418 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10006345 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10011541 String Parts . . . . . . . . . 39.95
iPharadisi—arr. Brad Richmond. Celebra-
ting life and the paradise of things to
come, this traditional isiZulu song from
South Africa has an upbeat a cappella
texture punctuated with rhythmic text
and a singable melody. A pronunciation
and translation guide is included, as is a
percussion part for djembe.
10830615 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
11615644 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
11396576 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
11396577 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
It Takes a Village—Joan Szymko. The
familiar African saying, "It takes a village to
raise a child," is appropriately set to tribal-
sounding music in this marvelous cross-
cultural feature. A great closer, this piece is
a proven audience favorite!
3277274 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
3277266 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10423621 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
J'ai vu le loup (I Saw the Wolf)—arr.
Emily Crocker. This fast-paced French
folk song dates back to the medieval era.
Many versions of the song exist, and they
all feature animals imitating humans by
dancing, laughing, and singing. Similar to
J'entends le moulin, the persistent rhythm
and engaging vocal lines make this an ideal
choice for developing diction, precision,
and tone in younger singers while exposing
them to the French language.
11424810 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.50
11424809 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
J'entends le Moulin (I Hear the Wind-
mill)—arr. Emily Crocker. Hear the steady
sound of the mill wheel in this brisk setting
of the French Canadian folk song, which
uses alternate French and English text. "I
hear the windmill, tick-a tick-a tack-a..." Use
the pronunciation guide on the inside cover
or the Teaching P/A CD to practice the
French lyrics. This is easy and fun to sing!
11176683 SAB or SA(T)B . . . . ME 2.25
10030298 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10030299 Teaching P/A CD . . . . 22.99
Jambo—Teddy Kalanda Harrison/arr.
Jacob Narverud. Kenyan composer Teddy
Kalanda Harrison and his group Them
Mushrooms received worldwide recognition
with their platinum-certified recording
of this piece. With a fun percussion
accompaniment, Jacob Narverud brings the
stellar work to school and community choirs!
10551975 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
10394008 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
10423627 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
10423628 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Jumalo—arr. Laura Jekabsone. As
recorded by the Latvian Voices, this is a
very fresh and modern take on a traditional
Latvian folk song. With themes of power,
strength, and luck, this tremendously
fun setting sounds impressive with its
contemporary a cappella flair but is quite
singable. Choirs and audiences will love it!
11567956 SSAATBB . . . . . . . . MA 3.70
Juntos en la musica—Victor C. Johnson.
Featuring Spanish text and optional
percussion and flute, this dynamic selection
is an engaging and lively celebration of
music. An infectious melody and irresistible
groove beautifully complement the
message that we are united in song.
11616637 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11616640E Instrumental Parts . . . . 5.95
Kalinda—Sydney Guillaume. Infused with
rhythmic energy and dynamic contrasts,
this original a cappella work celebrates the
vibrant spirit of Haitian culture. A translation
and IPA pronunciation guide is provided for
the Creole text.
3299135 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . A 3.00
11618454 SSSSAAAA . . . . . . . . A 4.05
Kokoleoko—arr. Victor Johnson. Spirited
and humorous, this Liberian folk song
speaks of a rooster that announces the
sunrise of each new day, with kokoleoko
imitating "cockadoodledoo." Traditionally
performed as a children's clapping game,
this a cappella selection features call and
response, easy harmonies, handclaps, and
percussion.
11610164 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.50
11610166 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Koudjay—Sydney Guillaume. Now avail-
able with an optional percussion
accompaniment, this original work sung in
Haitian Creole is a great choice to study
the rhythms, harmonic style, language,
and culture of Haiti. The score includes an
English translation and IPA transcription.
10090780 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 3.10
11618455 SSA
w/ opt. Percussion . MA 3.30
Kuimba Nafsi Yangu—Jacob Narverud.
Derived from common Swahili phrases
of joy, this celebratory original work
declares: "Sing my soul, sing my heart.
Sing for peace, sing for joy. There is
so much love here, yes!" Intended as a
concert opener or closer, this spirited
piece is pure energy from start to finish
as the piano and djembes drive the
momentum forward while the choir sings
in call and response.
10735191 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11559600 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
11611590 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
Kusimama (Standing Tall - 10th Anniver-
sary Edition)—Jim Papoulis. 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. Celebrating ten years
as a concert and festival favorite, this
anniversary edition matches the original
edition in each voicing, but now with a
larger portion of the royalties going to the
Foundation for Small Voices.
11398052 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11398053 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11398054 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Kuwa Furaha—Jim Papoulis. Kuwa Furaha
is a song about joy. More specifically, it is
about the simple and beautiful way that
children have of showing and expressing
their joy. Jim Papoulis is well known for his
world music style of writing. This rhythmic,
energetic song, using a Swahili text and
djembe, will be quickly learned - your
singers will ask for it at every rehearsal!
10609889 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10429701 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
La Li Ley—Tracy Wong. A nod to two
Malay folksongs, this a cappella treble piece
uses vocable text inspired by a portion of
Canggung and a main theme inspired by
the opening motif of Mak Inang. This work
features exciting vocal play merged with
folkloric elements - quartal harmonies,
dance-like rhythms, and shifting tonalities -
that are spun through a contemporary lens.
A lively and joyful selection for concerts,
contests, and festivals!
11564952 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.50
La Llorona—arr. Ricarda Soto. Expressing
the sentiments of profound sorrow and
deep, inconsolable pain, this traditional
Mexican folk song refers to "the one
who weeps." Suitable for advanced high
school or adult choirs, this arrangement
is truly a standout with its expressive lilt
and chordal dissonances that embody
the feeling of sorrow. Beautiful! A
pronunciation guide and translation are
available as a free download.
11561779 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.20
La Martiniana—arr. Dan Davison. Though
this Mexican folk song is closely associated
with Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead), it
can take on a joyful tone rather than a
somber one. With a left hand imitative of
guitar and accessible vocals, the spirit of
this cultural celebration is captured to a tee.
Highly recommended!
11559634 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Las Gaviotas (The Seagulls)—Eduardo
Cota. This happy and rhythmic song paints
a picture seen in a child's imagination as
they look at a sea bird. The piano acts
as a harmonic soloist, participating in the
plot while providing vocal support. The
Spanish text is easily learned. The melody
is presented in unison the first time and then
with a simple harmony. Short and sweet!
11417567 Two-Part or SA . . . . ME 2.75
Las Mañanitas (The Morning Songs)—
arr. Jill Gallina. A Mexican folk song
traditionally sung to awaken someone
early in the morning on their birthday, this
engaging verse and melody can be joyfully
sung at any time of the year! Accessible
ranges for younger singers, a stylized
accompaniment track, and a helpful
pronunciation guide and transliteration
make this easy to teach and learn.
11592583 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.50
11592584 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Lemoga Aming'a—arr. David Akombo. A
spiritual song from the Luo people of Kenya,
this arrangement is highly accessible and
authentic. With or without percussion, it
has simple harmonies, plenty of repetition,
conservative vocal ranges, and many
teaching moments that make it great for
choirs of all ages. A phonetic pronunciation
guide and word-for-word translation of the
Luo language is provided in the octavo.
11535660 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
11564424 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
11564425 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
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
Malaguena—Ernesto Lecuona/arr. Audrey
Snyder. Perform this famous flamenco
masterpiece dramatically either a cappella
or with the piano accompaniment. The
arrangement reenvisions this work originally
written for guitar as a passionate, dramatic
choral work for concert or festival. The final
accelerando section leads to an exciting
presto of wild abandon!
11592944 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
