Katerina Gimon : Apple Tree

This song is about the potential hidden in all of us. We can all save the world if we put our minds to it. The lyrics are the thoughts and dreams of young people, and young people will resonate with both the text and the music. This creative and form-breaking arrangement is by Canadian composer/arranger Katerina Gimon, and was premiered by the Vancouver Youth Choir at the World Music Symposium in Istanbul in 2023.

Arranger: Katerina Gimon | Performed By: Aurora Aksnes

Here is a rhythmic choral miniature. The piece opens with a sparkling soprano motif, joined quickly by the other voices in rhythmic and fragmented repetition of the word alleluia, representing an enthusiastic outpuring of joy. The music alternates between 10/8 and 7/8, maintaining a feeling of spontaneity and exuberance.

Composer: Grace O'Duffy

The Vancouver Youth Choir, directed by Carrie Tennant, was a sensation at the ACDA National Conference in Kansas City. Carrie is known for her creative and outside the box programming. This Iranian Folk Song, arranged by husband and wife musicians Amy Stephen and Amir Haghighi draws on the diverse ethnic population of this rich musical heritage. The original Farsi language (also known as Persian) is used here. An easy to understand pronunciation guide is included with the music and an audio recording is provided on line so director and students can hear the text spoken.

Composer: Amy Stephen

Here is a wonderful choral arrangement of the popular Coldplay song about the loss of a loved one and the challenges we all face in our daily lives. This flexible arrangement can be performed successfully with or without the small group part, with an SATB choir and a solo quartet, or with an SATB choir and a trio of treble voices. Make it your own.

Arranger: Coldplay | Composer: Will Champion | Performed By: Coldplay

This is a popular Indonesian folksong from the island of Maluku. It is a call to live in togetherness, even though there are differences that attract each other.

Arranger: Ken Steven

As the title suggests, Kaleidoscope Heart is a metaphor for the ever-changing beauty and diversity of the heart and soul. As the introductory song on Sara Bareilles' 3rd album, this can also serve as an opening number for any concert or show.

Arranger: Sara Bareilles | Composer: Sara Bareilles | Performed By: Sara Bareilles

Here are two traditional folk songs from across the Malay Archipelago, the first from Indonesia, and the second from the eastern state of Terengganu. These songs are fun and rhythmic and a wonderful introduction to this style. Detailed notes from the arranger along with clear pronunciation guides are included with the music.

Arranger: Geneviene Wong

Arranged for the University of Cape Town Choir, this arrangement features a solo that soars over the choir with style. The traditional Sesotho folk song is faithfully maintained. A pronunciation guide is provided and an aural rendition is available on line along with a wonderful recording to make your performance as authentic as possible.

Arranger: Thembinkosi Khumalo

Young people resonate with this music from the Regina Spektor hit song from the Narnia movie. This arrangement emerges from the subconscious, builds to a climax, and then recedes back into a quiet place of assurance.

Composer: Regina Spektor | Performed By: Regina Spektor

In the new Carrie Tennant Choral Series singers and conductors alike will benefit from Carrie's innovative programming, leadership and artistry. This upbeat and stylish arrangement of the song by the Swedish pop group I'm from Barcelona is full of love and joy. The lyrics express the joy of sharing music with friends.

Composer: Emanuel Lundgren | Performed By: I'm from Barcelona