Written for and with the Indiana Music Education Association Elementary Honor Choir, the singers kept returning to the theme that love, small acts of kindness, and genuine positivity can alter us.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Written for and with the Indiana Music Education Association Elementary Honor Choir, the singers kept returning to the theme that love, small acts of kindness, and genuine positivity can alter us.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

In Swahili and English, this piece celebrates that common and hopeful sentiment that we hear over and over from young people: I hope we can spread love

Composer: Jim Papoulis

In Swahili and English, this piece celebrates that common and hopeful sentiment we hear over and over from young people: I hope we can spread love.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

In Swahili and English, this piece celebrates that common and hopeful sentiment that we hear over and over from young people: I hope we can spread love

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

In Swahili and English, this piece celebrates that common and hopeful sentiment that we hear over and over from young people: I hope we can spread love

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

I can see that beauty lives deep inside of me is a message all young people are discovering. They can make a difference in the world if they believe this important sentiment. As always, Jim's music is full of rhythm and energy. This song of hope and possibilities will inspire your singers and your audience.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

I can see that beauty lives deep inside of me is a message all young people are discovering. They can make a difference in the world if they believe this important sentiment. As always, Jim's music is full of rhythm and energy. This song of hope and possibilities will inspire your singers and your audience.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

I can see that beauty lives deep inside of me is a message all young people are discovering. They can make a difference in the world if they believe this important sentiment. As always, Jim's music is full of rhythm and energy. This song of hope and possibilities will inspire your singers and your audience.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

Written with the Young Voices Toronto, these students wanted to express the need to find a collective voice, to bring light to their concern for so much division in society, and to give a voice to those that are not heard. They felt it was their duty, as responsible global citizens, to not be silent. A QR code is included with the music which takes you to a video showing sign language for this song--increasing the reach of this powerful message.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Written with the Young Voices Toronto, these students wanted to express the need to find a collective voice, to bring light to their concern for so much division in society, and to give a voice to those that are not heard. They felt it was their duty, as responsible global citizens, to not be silent. A QR code is included with the music which takes you to a video showing sign language for this song--increasing the reach of this powerful message.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

Here is a bluesy and hip setting of a positive and inspirational lyric--just the type that we expect from the positive and inspirational composer Jim Papoulis.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Here is a bluesy and hip setting of a positive and inspirational lyric--just the type that we expect from the positive and inspirational composer Jim Papoulis.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

Children love to sing about nature--trees, birds, flowers, sunshine and the moon! Plaintive text, directly from the imaginations of kids, is partnered with a laid-back piano and drum groove in this cheerful and conversational work aimed squarely at the youthful nature living in each one of us.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Children love to sing about nature--trees, birds, flowers, sunshine and the moon! Plaintive text, directly from the imaginations of kids, is partnered with a laid-back piano and drum groove in this cheerful and conversational work aimed squarely at the youthful nature living in each one of us.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

Written with the young people who were part of the Wisconsin School Music Association (WMSA) High School State Honors Treble Choir. These young people were moved by current events and settled on a text When I hear Hands Up, when I hear I Can't Breathe, I will not be silent anymore. Powerful and meaningful words in a powerful setting.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Written with the young people who were part of the Wisconsin School Music Association (WMSA) High School State Honors Treble Choir. These young people were moved by current events and settled on a text When I hear Hands Up, when I hear I Can't Breathe, I will not be silent anymore. Powerful and meaningful words in a powerful setting.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

10th Anniversary Edition. Kusimama is written in the world music style that is accessible for all choirs. The text which is in both Swahili and English, is about standing tall on the earth, not with anger or aggression, but with hope, strength, acceptance, and a positive spirit. The voices along with hand claps, stomps, Djembe, shaker and piano all combine for an exciting world music presentation.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Celbrating the joy, light, and strength that children bring to the world, here is the 10th year anniversay edition of this iconic song by Jim Papoulis. Jim has commited more money than ever to his foundation for young voices to lift up school music programs that need additional financial support. Be sure to visit the Hal Leonard website to view a special video from Jim.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

10th Anniversary Edition. Kusimama is written in the world music style that is accessible for all choirs. The text which is in both Swahili and English, is about standing tall on the earth, not with anger or aggression, but with hope, strength, acceptance, and a positive spirit. The voices along with hand claps, stomps, Djembe, shaker and piano all combine for an exciting world music presentation.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

The Papoulis Foundation for Small Voices advocates for school music programs in many ways with proceeds from sheet music sales of this piece going directly to the Music Changes the World project. This selection is high energy with a positive message and full of world music rhythms allowing you and your choir to contribute their art toward a great cause.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

The Papoulis Foundation for Small Voices advocates for school music programs in many ways with proceeds from sheet music sales of this piece going directly to the Music Changes the World project. This selection is high energy with a positive message and full of world music rhythms allowing you and your choir to contribute their art toward a great cause.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

The Papoulis Foundation for Small Voices advocates for school music programs in many ways with proceeds from sheet music sales of this piece going directly to the Music Changes the World project. This selection is high energy with a positive message and full of world music rhythms allowing you and your choir to contribute their art toward a great cause.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

The Papoulis Foundation for Small Voices advocates for school music programs in many ways with proceeds from sheet music sales of this piece going directly to the Music Changes the World project. This selection is high energy with a positive message and full of world music rhythms allowing you and your choir to contribute their art toward a great cause.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

As we think about what the world needs following a pandemic and BLM and isolation and remote learning e realize that what we all need is people to stop and listen to one another. Really listen. The young people who worked with the composer on this project understand this better than most. This is truly a song for our times.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

As we think about what the world needs following a pandemic and BLM and isolation and remote learning e realize that what we all need is people to stop and listen to one another. Really listen. The young people who worked with the composer on this project understand this better than most. This is truly a song for our times.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

Conceived as a way to honor the bravery of military men and women as well as honoring those in everyone's lives whose hard work, achievements and sacrifices inspire us daily. The songwriters were especially inspired by The Independence Fund a remarkable organization working to move severely injured American military veterans toward greater independent mobility.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Conceived as a way to honor the bravery of military men and women as well as honoring those in everyone's lives whose hard work, achievements and sacrifices inspire us daily. The songwriters were especially inspired by The Independence Fund a remarkable organization working to move severely injured American military veterans toward greater independent mobility.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

Here are three songs under one cover--Turn To Each Other, Warrior of Love and A Time of Healing--created in virtual song writing workshops during the first three weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic. Young people from all over the United States and around the world gathered virtually to work with Jim. The words of these young people and their will to continue to grow and evolve during this challenging time is inspiring to all of us.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Here are three songs under one cover--Turn To Each Other, Warrior of Love and A Time of Healing--created in virtual song writing workshops during the first three weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic. Young people from all over the United States and around the world gathered virtually to work with Jim. The words of these young people and their will to continue to grow and evolve during this challenging time is inspiring to all of us.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

Written in a songwriting workshop with the GenOUT Summer Camp by singers from the GenOUT youth Chorus and Nashville's TN's Major Minors. The mission of these two choirs, along with seven others from the US is to give young LGBTQ+ and allied youth a voice, and to connect that voice to community. This important music gives evolving young people a forum to write their own story.

Composer: Jim Papoulis