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Sounds of a Better World
Sounds of a Better World = small voices calling is a series of songs focusing on children. It examines their world and how small steps can be made to improve it.
When this journey began for me almost five years ago, I was very disturbed to learn of various incidents around the world where children were subjected to adverse conditions. I began to wonder how they could possibly develop into caring, responsible adults, with such hardship defining their childhood.
As I read more and explored our attitudes as a society toward children, I began to feel that we (as Dr. Martin Luther King said) "must ask ourselves how responsible we are for the well-being of others". Do we have the courage to feel responsible? What ideals do we strive for? How can we find innovative ways in which the personal and social problems of childhood can be overcome? Can music be utilized as a potential bridge to reach out and address these issues?
What I have come to understand is that we must send the best part of ourselves into the future through our children. If we want society to evolve, we need to understand the importance of childhood, and how vital our role should be in doing whatever we can to nuture every child. We should all be aware of our powerful influence on their minds. Through this incredible journey that Sounds of a Better World has taken me on, I hope to have somehow addressed these issues and to have embraced the joy that children can bring into this world. - Jim Papoulis
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In 2012, when tragedy struck at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, Jim was approached to address the loss of those whose lives were taken too soon. The hope that families and loved ones of those who were lost could find some comfort in their memories, and the idea that their children, their angels, would always be with them, inspired this beautiful music and these powerful lyrics.
Composer: Jim Papoulis
In 2012, when tragedy struck at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, Jim was approached to address the loss of those whose lives were taken too soon. The hope that families and loved ones of those who were lost could find some comfort in their memories, and the idea that their children, their angels, would always be with them, inspired this beautiful music and these powerful lyrics.
Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis
Jim Papoulis is donating his composer royalties to the Foundation For Small Voices, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing awareness and funding to programs supporting the empowerment of children throughout the world by fostering their creativity through music and role models.
Arranger: Francisco Núñez
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
Drawing inspiration from the young people in his song writing workshop, here are words of hope from middle schoolers who see the change beginning with them. Words of hope and inspiration are set to a song of quiet intensity.
Composer: Jim Papoulis
Drawing inspiration from the young people in his song writing workshop, here are words of hope from middle schoolers who see the change beginning with them. Words of hope and inspiration are set to a song of quiet intensity.
Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis
Now available for SAB choirs. Drawing from a simple idea, that reaching even just one heart can be a very powerful gesture, here is the positive message in music that we have come to expect in the music of Jim Papoulis. World rhythms, optional percussion and positive lyrics make this a great selection for young people.
Composer: Jim Papoulis
Now available for SAB choirs. Drawing from a simple idea, that reaching even just one heart can be a very powerful gesture, here is the positive message in music that we have come to expect in the music of Jim Papoulis. World rhythms, optional percussion and positive lyrics make this a great selection for young people.
Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis
Now available for mixed voices, originally written for treble choir, this work inspires everyone with its rhythmic and energetic style. Using a Swahili text, it is a wonderful example of Papoulis' world music style. It is easily learned and long remembered. With percussion.
Composer: Jim Papoulis
Now available for mixed voices, originally written for treble choir, this work inspires everyone with its rhythmic and energetic style. Using a Swahili text, it is a wonderful example of Papoulis' world music style. It is easily learned and long remembered. With percussion.
Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis
With the mission to celebrate and unite the different cultures in a midwestern city, Jim has crafted an upbeat and powerful anthem that includes Arabic, Bosnian, Hebrew and English. An easy to read phonetic pronunciation guide is included removing text barriers. Hand percussion parts are included in the octavo.
Composer: Jim Papoulis
With the mission to celebrate and unite the different cultures in a midwestern city, Jim has crafted an upbeat and powerful anthem that includes Arabic, Bosnian, Hebrew and English. An easy to read phonetic pronunciation guide is included removing text barriers. Hand percussion parts are included in the octavo.
Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis
Here is a new SAB voicing for one of Jim's all time best selling pieces. These positive lyrics foster hope and confidence in young singers. The cello adds a lyrical warmth while the choir sings of hope.
Composer: Jim Papoulis
Here is a new SAB voicing for one of Jim's all time best selling pieces. These positive lyrics foster hope and confidence in young singers. The cello adds a lyrical warmth while the choir sings of hope.
Arranger: Jim Papoulis | Composer: Jim Papoulis
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