From the new Henry Leck Creating Artistry Series, SONGS OF THE PACIFIC RIM, this three part treble arrangement of the familiar Hawaiian farewell song, Aloha 'Oe may be sung unison, two part or three parts. Traditionally, this song is sung at the ending of gatherings and special occasions a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25.

Arranger: Wanda Gereben

This energetic Japanese folksong evokes the sound of sails being raised and sings about the Kompira shrine to the god of sailors at the top of Mount Zozu. With flute and Taiko (or any other) drum. Includes parts for flute and taiko drum. Duration: ca. 3:00

Arranger: Martin Ellis

This is one of hundreds of songs composed by Queen Lili'uokalani, last of the ruling monarchs of the Hawaiian Kingdom. This song demonstrates her poetic skills in which romantic love, love of nature and love of the land are happily entwined. This setting was written for the popular Pacific Rim Choral Festival which takes place in Hawaii each summer.

Arranger: Nola Nahulu

The Henry Leck Creating Artistry series is pleased to release an outstanding selection of music from countries in the Pacific Rim. This work, a Maori folksong, is arranged for 2-part voices with guitar (or piano) and an obbligato for two flutes. The simple beauty of the melody is enhanced with simple answering echoes make this an excellent feature for young voices. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Arranger: Mark O'Leary

Premiered at the 2001 Pacific Rim Choral Festival, this famous Chinese melody was written by the 19th century blind musician Ah Bing. This arrangement by Leon Shiu-wai Tong features traditional Chinese instruments (which could be performed on mandolin and violin) and the beautiful wordless vocal harmonies of this treasured work.

Arranger: Leon Shiu-wai Tong

"Toshima Mochi Tsuki Bushi" is a Japanese folk song from Tokyo-To (Tokyo District). It is celebratory in nature, and implies that it might be sung as a work song while pounding rice into rice balls (mochi). The making of mochi is a collaborative family activity associated with the new year.

Arranger: Wendy Bross Stuart

This traditional Maori song encourages us to seek knowledge and unity. In the Waita a ringa or action song style, this edition includes the movement suggestions. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.Available separately: 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD.

Arranger: Henry Leck

Now available in SATB! This traditional Maori song encourages us to seek knowledge and unity. In the Waita a ringa or action song style, this edition includes movement suggestions. Duration: ca. 2:00. Available separately: SATB, 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. VoiceTrax CD contains pronunciation guide, full performance of 2-Part voicing, practice track for 2-Part voicing and accompaniment track.

Arranger: Henry Leck