This arrangement of the Canadian Native American song was made by the Finnish music educator Pentti Paalanen in the 1970's. Contrast must come from a careful consideration of the text.

Arranger: Pentti Paalanen

Busto's setting ofÊLaudate DominumÊmoves from sustained, flowing sections, to bouncy, rhythmic sections. A great choice for high school, college, and community choirs.

Composer: Javier Busto

A sophisticated, yet simple, setting of theÊMagnificatÊtext by renowned composer Javier Busto. An excellent choice for high school, collegiate, and community SSAA choirs.

Composer: Javier Busto | Performed By: Tapiola Choir

Quiet SolitudeÊis a beautiful and heart-breakingÊSwedish folksong telling of loneliness and lost love.

From contemporary Spanish master Javier Busto, this graceful composition highlights the beauty of the female voice. For ambitious choirs, it would be an excellent concert or competition choice. In Latin.

Composer: Javier Busto

One of the biggest hits of all music composed for the Tapiola Choir. Wessman (a former Tapiola chorister) used an old familiar melody from Kalevala, Finland. Every Finn would recognize it from his or her schoolbooks as "the Kalevala tune."