A calabash is a gourd that grows in the tropical and subtropical climates with many uses including a bowl used for meals. In this delightful song from Ghana, it calls for everyone to bring their bowl for koko, a type of porridge. The a cappella vocals begin simply and build harmonically throughout accompanied by rhythmic percussion included in the choral.

This traditional African-American slave song comes from the Georgia Sea Islands. The a cappella Spiritual style rocks this energetic and evangelizing song. Brian Tate brings a soulful passion to his arrangements and this one does not disappoint. Easy to medium, excellent for high school, community and church choirs.

It is said that accepting change is hard to do. Brian Tate addresses this head-on in his typical uplifting fashion. Brian's messages are always positive and helpful, and his music carries the truthful lessons in the form of a celebration.

Connected has been one of our most popular chorals and is in numerous voicings. This is the first one to be released with the lyrics translated into Spanish. Conectados is an exciting step forward in providing choral music to our Spanish-speaking friends.

The SATB edition was released last year and became an immediate hit. Carrying the positive message that we are all connected and need to take care of one another is just the beginning of why this is a great piece. It has a style all its own: rhythmic, a cappella with simple but engaging counterpoint, a culminating chorus, and a winning ending. For SSAA choirs of all ages. Easy to medium.

This Celtic blessing is well-known and loved in many different versions and this setting will be especially effective as a gentle closing number or encore for school and community choirs. Easily-learned, it offers opportunities to teach flowing lines, diction and dynamic contrast.

The simple Latin prayer expanded with additional English lyrics unfolds naturally in an open, spiritual way. This accessible work makes a wonderful benediction for a concert or service and while written for 3-Part treble voices, can easily be adapted to all types of choirs.

This American folk song from the time of the building of the railroads is both familiar, brawny and humorous. The arrangement is enjoyable and the story comical, making it a great concert selection. Easy to medium in difficulty.

This song sings its message loud and clear: singing in a choir teaches community. Children love the message and how the tunes work together, musically illustrating the point. Great for children's choirs, festivals and concert. Easy.

Brian Tate is a master at creating a new song that sounds seasoned in time. Equally amazing is how natural the vocal parts are - almost singing themselves. Gather at the River reminds us of a hymn but sounds like a spiritual, and yet the message remains ubiquitous - both sacred and secular. Middle schools, high schools, churches and community choirs will find this an excellent piece to program. Easy.

Written in a contemporary gospel R&B style, this secular work expresses the uplifting message that love is greater than fear, ignorance, anything! A fantastic concert closer and a work that will bring your singers together in unity.

Brian Tate has cleverly combined the texts from a variety of frequently used spirituals to create a brand new choral selection. The yearning for belonging is quickly evident and rocks gently to a satisfying finish.

This great spiritual arrangement with optional djembe accompaniment could be the winner release for 2007. You can't sit still for this one. With optional solos and driving ostinato statements this piece does not let you down! Another super arrangement from Canadian composer, Brian Tate.

After a brief polyphonic introduction by the women, this favorite African-American spiritual moves into a homophonic setting featuring long legato lines, controlled dynamics, all with a focus of creating drama through this powerful text.

A fun song with a calypso feel. Engaging young singers in creative ways as they dream of traveling to different places and in different modes--walking, flying, driving, riding. Ideas are included for adding body percussion and Latin percussion. A creative vehicle for developing choirs.

Country: Caribbean

From West Africa comes this celebratory chant honoring one's ancestors. It is an invitation for all to gather and bring their energy together in celebration. Beginning with a wash of vocal sound, the solo takes over and a 12/8 dance rhythm begins, setting a joyous mood. There are many opportunities for improvisation, capturing the West African sound in both the vocals and the accompaniment.

Coffee keeps me buzzin' all day long. Gotta have a cup of coffee! Sound familiar? These and other java phrases are the basis for this jazzy swing number. Fun vocal rhythms, jazzy harmonies, and individual part-singing help your choir make the scene with the bean and create a wonderfully jittery performance! Available: SAB; StudioTrax CD.

This African song contains easy ostinato patterns that are simple to learn but sound wonderfully complex when all put together. An excellent selection for concert or festival use.

Country: Africa

From Kenya comes this rhythmic and energetic a cappella work in the Dholuo language that includes the use of percussion. Celebrating the gift of water to the land in the form of rain, rivers, and more, the unison singing builds into natural harmonies creating an arrangement that is perfect as a processional or staged with movement.

Country: Kenya

Written in a lively and energetic gospel style, Brian Tate displays his talents leading the 200 voice Vancouver Island Gospel and World Music Choir. Guaranteed to be a success wherever it is performed!

Brian Tate's arrangements are some of the most popular in our catalog. Set for 3-part SAB a cappella choir, this is a great piece that calls to the promised land and the hope that the singer qualifies for entry to see those that went before. For school and church choirs, young and old. The tender ending will capture your heart. Easy to medium.

This setting of the Nigerian folk song is amazing! Simple enough in the vocal arrangement to better allow for musical interpretation, the addition of a vast array of percussion and rain sticks creates a powerful multicultural performance selection.

Country: Nigeria

Brian Tate is one of Pavane's most popular composers, usually of multicultural music. But he has surprised us with this spooky and fun children's song. With a great message assuaging fears he also lets his singers have fun and pull out their masks by the end of the song. Great for fall or Halloween concerts.

This expressive gospel style original offers a powerful message of hope and encouragement. The shape of the song and drama of the text is created by the gradual building of intensity, dynamics, tessitura, and texture. An excellent graduation selection or concert closer!

Written in a contemporary gospel style, this song carries a message about universal acceptance. It has a great rocking movement, along with its positive statement, that it's perfect for school and community choirs. Its message will fit for many religious institutions as well.

This Shango song from Trinidad reflects the Yoruba tradition of West Africa. Followers believe God is everywhere - thus we are all a part of God. A cappella with percussion, the singing should be considered a rhythmic instrument as well when performing this exciting multicultural work.

Country: Trinidad

Here is a song of meditation that is surprisingly upbeat. An easy chant begins, inviting the other voices to join in until all are enraptured with the song. Percussion instruments will add to the appeal. Excellent for high school and community choirs.

This original gospel-style piece uses a constantly growing, repeating melody to build strong energy and emotion throughout. It was inspired by the courage of individuals who are willing to take risks to come forward, speak their truths, and stand up for human rights. Easy to learn with a powerful message.

This Nigerian sunrise song is simple, yet so effective! Middle School through college can use this piece and adapt it to their performance requirements.

Country: Nigeria

Composed in an African-American gospel style this work of joy and commitment may be performed in both sacred and secular settings. My heart is overflowing, my heart is growing in gratitude - this will create a powerful connection between singers and audience!

Reminiscent of the 1980s but joyfully transcendent to the present day, Brian Tate gives us a gospel style song of optimism and hope. This tune will get an audience or congregation swaying. All choirs will gravitate to this upbeat song.

Here is the traditional spiritual freshened up with zest and spice. The choir adds its own percussion through a clapping section that further energizes the piece.

This great, rocking spiritual arranged by Brian Tate is simply fun to sing! A repeated ostinato section builds to the final ending.

Encouragement, determination and fundamental human rights sing out in this spiritual with the powerful line, You got a right to the tree of life! Sung with diverse range of vocal sound in a loose, gospel-like style, adding the optional percussion and solo builds the piece with intensity and drive throughout. Easy harmony and repetitive form make this an excellent choice in teaching culture and style.

The opening of this popular spiritual is presented in the traditional a cappella style, but before long it kicks into a fun and funky gospel groove that presents the melody punctuated by insertions of the word trouble! along with characteristic scoops and other vocal effects in a celebratory outpouring of spirit.

This arrangement of the beloved spiritual Steal Away covers a wide dynamic and tonal range, from the ethereal opening and closing to powerful fortes in both verses. The SAB voicing makes it a welcome addition to all adult and school choirs that do not have enough tenors but seek mature arrangements.

You can always count on Brian Tate to send us a message of peace and unity. This contemporary Gospel flavored anthem does it well. Brian's tunes are heartfelt with soul-filled melodies that resonate with many singers today.

The simplicity of this work for mixed voices is captivating! With interesting 6/8 and 3/4 alternating meters, major/minor shifts and imitative vocal textures, your choirs will create a special concert moment!

This Zulu lullaby is tastefully arranged for a cappella mixed voices, as it should be. One can almost smell the grasses on the plains and feel the earth with this song. Tender and gentle, its greatest feature is how well it brings in the flavors of Africa. Easy

The message is so positive, so healthy, and the music just carries it effortlessly. Never has Shakespeare's words been set more simply and truthfully. An excellent spring concert selection for high school voices. Easy.

The Cree Indians from the North American continent have a delightful morning song that has been artfully arranged by Brian Tate. Beginning with bird sounds the melody line is first presented by the sopranos. A pedal point is set by the tenors and basses as the altos take their turn with the tune. As with so many Tate arrangements, staging is easily a part of the presentation, as the simple lines cross and lift one another. Some suggestions are provided but each group will find their own path. Wonderful for high school, community choir and college. Easy to medium in difficulty.

Country: Native American

This creative song affirms each person's dreams and persona. Beginning quietly with assurance, solo voices bring us the first theme and soon the choir joins in. Then the choir introduces a new theme with a joyful Latin text accompanied by indigenous drums. Moments later the two themes are brought together. The unique combination of sounds, texts and message make this an excellent piece for high school and college choirs.

This creative song affirms each person's dreams and persona. Beginning quietly with assurance, solo voices bring us the first theme and soon the choir joins in. Then the choir introduces a new theme with a joyful Latin text accompanied by indigenous drums. Moments later the two themes are brought together. The unique combination of sounds, texts and message make this an excellent piece for high school and college choirs.

A calling song from the Iroquois people of the six nations has been captured in a spell-binding arrangement by Brian Tate. Although the piece may sound dazzlingly difficult to the listener, the repeated phrases and simple aleatoric qualities of the piece are actually quite easily learned. This unique piece is a program stopper for high school, college and community choirs.

Country: Native American

A calling song from the Iroquois people of the six nations has been captured in a spell-binding arrangement by Brian Tate. Although the piece may sound dazzlingly difficult to the listener, the repeated phrases and simple aleatoric qualities of the piece are actually quite easily learned. This unique piece is a program stopper for high school, college and community choirs.

Country: Native American