Add some multicultural flair to holiday concerts with this lively arrangement of the Puerto Rican Christmas carol! The playful "la la" section and syncopated verses come even more alive with the addition of handclaps and percussion ostinati. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Country: Puerto Rico

This traditional song from Puerto Rico, spiritedly arranged by Cristian Grases, is usually sung at Christmas time. A group of singers would knock on the door of a neighbor or friend's house and ask them to open the door so that they can come in and celebrate together! The tuneful melody and playful syllables embody the joy of the local culture. Excellent for high school and college treble choruses.

Arranger: Cristian Grases | Country: Puerto Rico

This Puerto Rican folk song has been arranged as a lively partner song using an original melody and both English and Spanish text. Combined with the festive piano accompaniment and shakers for all to play, this spirited choral is a multicultural gem and a sound teaching tool for part singing.

Arranger: Lois Fiftal | Country: Puerto Rico

This traditional song from Puerto Rico is a whimsical tune about a small, nocturnal tree-frog. It features easy and interesting 2-part writing and the use of percussion instruments including a croaking frog will be fun for a wide range of ages. The piece may be sung entirely in Spanish, entirely in English or in a mixture of both! Fantastic opportunities for musical and multicultural learning.

Arranger: Mark Burrows | Country: Puerto Rico

This truly unique work was written to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Puerto Rican Institute of Culture. Full of sonorities, rhythms, and melodies that capture the very essence of Puerto Rican culture, Estampas Criollas pulses with the beat of this tropical island.

Composer: Ernesto Cordero | Country: Puerto Rico

Finally, a voicing of the classic Jose Feliciano song for men's voices! Percussion and bass are optional, but a party attitude is required! Available: TTB, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Jose Feliciano Performed By: Jose Feliciano | Country: Puerto Rico

An original composition on a traditional Puerto Rican Christmas nativity text, O Brillante Estrella is in the style of a villancico, a lively Spanish carol. Colorful harmonies, syncopated rhythms, and flamboyant accompaniment help to capture the Spanish and Latin American spirit of this engaging piece.

Composer: Mark Sirett | Country: Puerto Rico

The title is inspired by Tembandumba de la Quimbamba, the main character of a poem by master Puerto Rican poet, Luis Pales Matos. The music alternates between chanting and singing. The two soloists - soprano and alto - plus a pair of Cuban claves add contrast and color to this lively a cappella work. Duration: ca. 8:00. Performed by Young People's Chorus of NYC, Francisco Núñez, conductor.

Composer: Paquito D'Rivera | Country: Puerto Rico

Acclaimed Puerto Rican composer Ernesto Cordero has infused his Puerto Rican and Afro-Hispanic style, ranging from upbeat to melancholic, into this delightful collection of Three Caribbean Chants.

Composer: Ernesto Cordero | Country: Puerto Rico