This traditional Jamaican song features the Call and Response form that is typical of both West African and Caribbean music. Directions for adding the percussion are included in the octavo. An excellent motivational choice for all levels!Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.

Arranger: Will Schmid

Easy harmony underscores the importance of the drumming in this special arrangement of one of the world's most treasured songs.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination, Guitar, Electric Bass and Drums. Performance Time: Approx. 4:30.

Arranger: Will Schmid

This song comes from the Island of Bequia in the Grenadines. The easily learned percussion parts and vocal harmonies will provide both musical and educational enrichment to young performers.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.

Arranger: Will Schmid

Call me! Text me! It's every kid's constant refrain! This layered 12-bar blues gives you an opportunity to introduce rhythm and harmony skills disguised as fun! Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:46.

Composer: Will Schmid

This bright calypso is a perfect choice to introduce the music of the Caribbean to your choir. The percussion parts are easily-learned by your singers and are lots of fun to perform.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.

Arranger: Will Schmid

This evocative song by Leonard Cohen and used in the movie Shrek creates a mesmerizing emotional soundscape when performed with World Music Drumming ensemble, guitar and bass. Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination of Voices, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 5:05.

Arranger: Will Schmid

Gentle world beat percussion forms the foundation for this expressive setting of the traditional Latin text.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:10.

Composer: Will Schmid

Add the percussion to this South Carolina folksong and you will create a magical atmosphere with the gently undulating patterns and layers of the rhythms. Stunning!Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:25.

Arranger: Will Schmid

Smooth or crunchy, here's a great way to teach rhythm, form and percussion techniques and have fun at the same time! Layered vocal parts, optional Orff and World Music Drumming instruments give this original piece special appeal for the middle grades. Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination Voices, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:42.

Composer: Will Schmid

This arrangement of two Underground Railroad songs presents a good opportunity to experience the important historical period before the abolition of slavery. Follow the Drinkin' Gourd is an escape song in which the drinkin' gourd refers to the Big Dipper pointing north. Steal Away is a traditional African-American spiritual where the words have double meaning. Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination of Voices, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 5:40.

Arranger: Will Schmid

The gentle rock groove of this original Christmas work creates a peaceful underlay for the reflective text: Slow down your hurried footsteps, put away the needless haste ... let your being know the peace of long ago when the baby Jesus was born.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.

Composer: Will Schmid

Feature soloists or small groups on the multiple verses of this traditional folksong made even more appealing by the addition of the easily learned percussion from the creator of the World Music Drumming curriculum.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:45.

Arranger: Will Schmid

Sun child, moon child, Earth child - God's child we all can be ... This gentle Haitian song celebrates the beauty of all God's creatures. A wonderful showcase for your singers and world drumming group!Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Arranger: Will Schmid

Fun to perform and easy to learn! This lively arrangement of the Liberian folk has it all! Add the percussion parts for a complete musical experience.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 1:50.

Arranger: Will Schmid

This traditional song from Trinidad is an easy call-and-response that even your audience can sing. Ask your singers to volunteer to play the guitar and percussion and see the hands go up!Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

Arranger: Will Schmid