Be With Me embraces the years of a child's life before becoming an adult. Focusing on the early years of learning and growing in a child's life, the nature of this piece, and its performance, is simple, pure, and genuine.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Be With Me embraces the years of a child's life before becoming an adult. Focusing on the early years of learning and growing in a child's life, the nature of this piece, and its performance, is simple, pure, and genuine.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

I ask for one day where I don't have to hear about pain, or life that's lost, I ask for one day where whispers of hope are alive inside my heart. These words, written by 12 year old Claire Latimer, 7th grader, moved the composer to create this inspiring work.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

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. Duration: ca. 3:00. Performed by Young People's Chorus of NYC Prelude division, Sophia Miller, conductor.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

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. Duration: ca. 3:00. Performed by Young People's Chorus of NYC Prelude division, Sophia Miller, conductor.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: 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 and this rhythmic and energetic song, using a Swahili text, will be quickly learned and one that your singers ask for every rehearsal. Duration ca. 3 minutes.

Composer: 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 and this rhythmic and energetic song, using a Swahili text, will be quickly learned and one that your singers ask for every rehearsal. Duration ca. 3 minutes.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

Written with the Mississippi Boychoir, here is a song with energy and driving rhythms. The phrase living what I believe is repeated over and over, almost like a mantra and represents the struggle that young people have as they discover what is important in their lives. The syncopated verse feels like a spoken phrase with pitches. A hip and relevant song your young singers will love.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Written with the Mississippi Boychoir, here is a song with energy and driving rhythms. The phrase living what I believe is repeated over and over, almost like a mantra and represents the struggle that young people have as they discover what is important in their lives. The syncopated verse feels like a spoken phrase with pitches. A hip and relevant song your young singers will love.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

This charming and accessible work has a message of hope in the future, and that children, like flowers, need encouragement to grow and to feel good from the inside out. With piano, flute and hand drum.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Using half-empty Tic Tacae boxes as percussion instruments (or any other small, household item) Jim Papoulis reminds us that all we have to do is listen and open our hearts to get along. The rhythm of the music and the shakers is infectious and will have everyone tapping along.

Composer: Jim Papoulis

Using half-empty Tic Tacae boxes as percussion instruments (or any other small, household item) Jim Papoulis reminds us that all we have to do is listen and open our hearts to get along. The rhythm of the music and the shakers is infectious and will have everyone tapping along.

Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis

The inspiration of this song grew from the need to continually plant new trees for our future, and to appreciate the parallel between a healthy forest and a healthy society. The text reminds us that entire forests as well as communities are actually formed by individual components...all of which need to be nurtured. May be used for Earth Day, Arbor Day, cross-curricular or family/parent themed concerts. Duration: 3:20.

Composer: Mike Greenly

We Will is the result of a songwriting workshop that took place after 9/11 with choristers who wanted to meet the growing world of violence and despair with music. The outpouring of emotion and passion is evident in this inspiring piece. Part for Shaker included. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00

Arranger: Jim Papoulis

When I close my eyes then I can see that I am not afraid. This song of confidence and hope for young voices resonates with positive lyrics, a strong melody and an expressive accompaniment for piano and cello.

Composer: Jim Papoulis