This charming Swiss folk song evokes the sound of yodelers hiking the Alps. The arrangement makes splendid use of a multitude of choral textures, generously passing the melody between all voices in the process. A frothy and fun layered yodeling section in the middle helps build part-singing skills. A wonderful piece for teaching!

Straight off the internet, here's Parry Gripp's zany ode to a favorite fast food! Most kids will already be familiar with the goofy lyrics from the viral video. Taco Bot 3000: "Shell, meat, lettuce, cheese." Quick to learn and fun to sing, it's sure to be a hit. Yumity yum!

Your choirs will shine in this vibrant Colombian folksong! With only two easily learned Spanish phrases, this selection is ideal for movement and percussion!

These delightful Gaelic-flavored settings, including The Wexford Carol and Suo Gân, are fresh, airy and unique. Instrumentation includes optional Celtic instruments which can be effectively performed on recorder, violin, guitar and bass. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

This well-loved Japanese folksong tells of the beauty of cherry blossoms in the spring. This setting combines graceful vocal lines with a gentle accompaniment and flute obbligato. Excellent for developing choral tone and expressiveness! Available separately: SSA, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Audiences and singers will thrill to this famous Russian folk favorite in an accessible setting for younger and developing choirs. Exciting tempo changes and dynamic contrasts will be tremendously fun to rehearse and perform! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Ring bells! This traditional Ukrainian song is transformed with new music and text for a spectacular showcase for SSA choirs. With piano, bells and percussion.

A haunting Thai folksong is beautifully arranged for young treble choirs. Gentle melodies are interwoven into a lyrical texture that is expressive and compelling.

The Kookaburra is a terrestrial tree kingfisher bird native to Australia. The distinctive and humorous call of the bird sounds like it is laughing, thus becoming the central subject to Marion Sinclair's 1932 nursery rhyme chronicling the life and times of the titular bird.

It's hand-clappin', foot-stompin', whistle-blowin' fun to sing this new arrangement of the amusing American folk song. This campfire classic turned classroom favorite is available in three equally appropriate voicings. The boom-chick accompaniment adds a touch of country flair, and the cowboy hat choreography (featured on "Razzamatazz!" DVD) is guaranteed to rope 'em in. Yee-haw!

This stylish arrangement of a traditional Spanish carol includes an effective optional English text and is a unique choice for men's, women's, and mixed ensembles. Skillfully incorporates rich choral harmonies and captivating rhythms with multicultural flavor. Distinctive repertoire for holiday programs.

Your singers can experience a fun piece from pioneer times arranged with singable, easily-learned harmonies and simplified verses arranged to ensure success. A super showcase for elementary and middle school programs!

Explore a full range of vocal rhythm and harmony with this set of three traditional South African songs. Perform with CD accompaniment, piano and live percussion, percussion alone, or a cappella. Includes: Jikel' Emaweni (Throw It In The Slope), N'kosi Sikelel' I Afrika (African Nation), Singabahambayo (An Army Is Marching). Performance Time: Approx. 6:40.

We are all one family from sea to shining sea. Salute the unique differences that have shaped America's heritage and unite together in musical celebration of customs, traditions and songs. This highly adaptable musical revue for unison or two-part voices features songs and dances from around the world, short connecting dialog, reproducible singer pages, and cross-curricular activities to promote further discussion and appreciation. It also includes a complete production guide for use in the classroom and on stage, with suggestions for customizing your celebration to best fit your needs...all under one cover! Songs include: Americans All, The Winding Trail (Native American), Der Volkstanz (German), Siyahamba (South African), Come Dance a Jig (Irish), Zum Gali Gali (Israeli), Bell Song (Korean), Conga Beat (Caribbean), Partners You and I, The Kids of the U.S.A. Available: Teacher's Handbook, Performance/Accompaniment CD. Performance Time: 30 minutes. For grades 1-6.

Songlist: Come Dance A Jig (Old Irish Air), Siyahamba (We Are Marching In The Light Of God), Americans All, Conga Beat, The Kids Of The U.S.A., Partners, You And I, Bell Song, Der Volkstanz, The Winding Trail, Zum Gali Gali

The traditional American folksong gets a fresh treatment with this charming setting using original music. The light, contemporary style has a sweet, rocking feel and is an excellent selection for treble choirs in middle school and high school. Available separately: SSA, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00. Discovery Level 2.

An English folksong forms the basis for this concert work for younger choirs. Ideal for building the important choral skills of blend, balance and part-singing, this is an excellent selection for contest and festival programming.

Easy back and forth lines, countermelodies and some clever spoken sections with body percussion make this American folksong come alive with fun! A great feature for younger ensembles. Performance time: Approx. 1:50.Available separately: 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD.

Based on an American folksong, this rousing arrangement is a ton of fun to sing and offers just the right amount of challenge for younger choirs just learning to sing in parts.Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Poor Aiken Drum! The strange tale of his roast beef coat is humorously told in this Scottish folksong. Easy to learn and fun to perform! Available separately: 2-Part and 3-Part Mixed. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance time approx. 2:00.

This is a favorite song for connecting music to American history and culture! Singers in elementary and middle school will gain important performance skills and sound their best with this easily learned setting.

A beautiful Native American poem gives gratitude for summer rain. A haunting melody emphasizes a minor mode. Optional rhythm instruments heighten the multicultural appeal. A truly artistic experience for developing choirs.

Dave and Jean Perry have created a clever new arrangement of an American folk song classic. The strong individual vocal line, combined with modest ranges and solid part writing make it an ideal choice for young and developing choirs. It's exactly what middle schools and elementary choirs should be singing. Great for developing good diction in young singers. Cute piano accompaniment or use the hoe-down style SoundTrax CD.

Based on a short Russian phrase commonly spoken by a mother to a child, this delicate lullaby delights with its lilting triple meter and haunting melodic theme.

Add some rhythm and energy to the holiday season with this popular Latin American Christmas song by Venezuelan musician and composer Hugo Blanco. Arranged by David Giardiniere for easy two-part singing, Mi Burrito Sabanero also includes parts for two violins and a few solo opportunities for your young singers. Add some percussion or use the spicy StudioTrax CD to turn up the heat at your holiday concert this year.

Perfect for jazz and concert choirs, this fresh setting of the traditional French carol works well as a jazz waltz. Sing with a smooth, mostly straight tone to stay in the pocket and clinch the style. Super cool.

Four treasured carols from Wales, England, and Ireland comprise this colorfully arranged Christmas medley (three-and-a-half minutes in length). The slow-fast-slow-fast form is carefully constructed for choir alone, band alone, or a combined performance. An elegant and timeless treat for the holidays.

Like waves of an ocean carrying a boat, the lilting triple-meter of this ageless Scottish folk tune supports warm choral tones. Lush and embracing, it's a lovely ballad for concert or contest. To make it extra special, perform with the optional string orchestra accompaniment.

With likely origins in the southern China provinces, the soothing pentatonic melody of this traditional folk song is reminiscent of the simple beauty of a white jasmine blossom. This lovely choral setting, layered with independent voice lines, is effective with the shimmering piano accompaniment or the optional string orchestra parts.

Showtrax CD for the corresponding SATB, SAB and 2 Part editions.

This famous Russian folk song tells the story of a peddler and a girl in a spirited setting that your developing singers will love to sing! The two banter back and forth alternating with a dance-like vocal interlude. After a grand pause, the music gradually accelerates to the final breathless Hey! Includes Russian and English lyrics, with a pronunciation guide. Duration: 2:20.

The merry life of the footloose wanderer is celebrated with this traditional Irish folksong. Perform it with piano or Irish band as a spectacular concert closer or encore.Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak (Flute/Recorder, Irish Drum/Tom Tom, Guitar, Violin, Double Bass) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.

Without a doubt "the peoples gonna all be jammin'" to this Caribbean-style original for Christmastime. Why? Because you just can't stand still when you hear these infectious rhythms and accented choral phrases. Lively handclaps and optional percussion add to the excitement as your choir tells the Christmas story with reggae flair.

George and Mary have delightfully brought this Liberian folk song to life in a fun and creative setting that students will love to sing and audiences will want to hear over and over again. A must have!

Take a quick journey through the lives of several folk song characters in this clever medley. Quickly-learned, it's a great encore piece for younger choirs. Includes: Cindy, Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair, Lil Liza Jane, Old Folks at Home and Old Joe Clark.Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Kids will love performing with shakers in hand during this island-flavored Calypso song, arranged especially for developing 2-part singers. A terrific way to shake things up and bring the house down!

Greg Gilpin's partner-song arrangement makes this Russian folk song a sure-fire success for winter concerts. Kids will enjoy the "Deck the Hall" and "Jingle Bells" texts, not to mention the accelerando to the end!

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.

"Tsuki" means "moon," and is one of just a few Japanese words sung in this pentatonic scale-based song. Other words describe the beauty of the Japanese moon throughout the year. A captivating and memorable piece.

This setting of a beautiful Scottish folk melody is enhanced by a breathtakingly beautiful original lyric that speaks of the wonders of nature and earth. Available: SATB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:25.

A blustery piano accompaniment provides a windy underscore to the words of Robert Louis Stevenson in this haunting treble choir feature. Carefully chosen vocal ranges and obvious musical phrasing make it a breeze for singers to sound their best while seeking a glimpse of the wind. "I saw the different things you did, but always you yourself you hid."

There's just so much fun to be had with this sometimes tender, sometimes rollicking medley by accomplished arranger Jay Althouse. Five folk songs are combined into a thematic story which cleverly chronicles the journey of wedding-bound sweethearts. Opens gently with the melodic "Red River Valley," grooves through a rhythmic "Nine Hundred Miles," and firmly ties the knot with "Cindy!" The optional SoundTrax and SoundPax parts provide a solid folk accompaniment.

With all the scintillating energy of Cuba in the 1960's, La Musica is a hot, hot, hot number from contemporary composer Jay Althouse. Built upon a hypnotic rhythmic pulse, smooth Latin harmonies, and a haunting melody, this cross-cultural number combines English text with a few Spanish phrases to remind us that music is "a world we share." If you liked Jay's ¡Cantar! and Oye la Música, you don't want to miss this exciting sequel. Perform with the authentic sounding SoundTrax or create your own Latin combo with the optional SoundPax.

Rhythmic. Passionate. Scintillating. Take a good look at this vibrant multicultural feature by Jay Althouse. You simply cannot sit still as this sizzling song captures you with its infectious Latin groove and harmonic progression. With a text in both English and Spanish, El Ritmo de la Noche speaks to the sound and spirit of music as an essential life force. "You move me; you are my emotion." A pronunciation guide and translation are included, and the optional SoundTrax or SoundPax, and choreography video or DVD will add to your performance. Featured on the new staging DVD/Video "On the Stage!"

An Afro/Latin/Cuban fusion piece with a combination English/Spanish text. It's all about music and it's all about the rhythm of life. Your singers will sound great on this one; easy voice leadings make the Latin-jazz inspired harmonies fall right into place. "Yo vivo cantando, I live to sing!"

"Cantar!" is a stylistically authentic salsa work for choir. The text is a combination of English and simple, repetitive Spanish phrases set to a rhythmically infectious melody. Enjoy this new SSA voicing of Jay's #1 seller! Sizzling!

Jay Althouse follows up his cross-cultural Cantar! with another exciting choral work in Afro-Cuban style. The text (mostly in English, except for two brief Spanish phrases) reminds us that music is everywhere."I hear the rhythm of life in music. I hear the rhythm of life in song." An authentic salsa work for choir with a rhythmically infectious melody. Exiting choral music for all ages. Authentic Afro-Cuban SoundTrax.

A medley of two train songs, "Chattanooga Choo-Choo" and "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe," both with music by the legendary Harry Warren. It's a swinging arrangement that's appropriate for your small pop/jazz groups or your larger choral ensembles. Easy piano accompaniment and singable vocal harmonies.

Grass skirts and coconuts, anyone? Now your men can get in on the act with this popular Hawaiian Christmas greeting, featured on Bette Midleris album Cool Yule.

This haunting Scottish folk song tells the story of a long-forgotten rebellion against the British with a beautiful text by Robert Louis Stevenson. It's both touching and dramatic, as unison passages alternate with full choral harmony. The 2-part voicing and a Celtic-sounding SoundTrax CD are new additions to this Alfred Music favorite.

A light bossa nova beat is the groove of this upbeat music number. The lyrics are entirely in English except for the title, "Cante una Canción," which means "sing a song." Singable vocal lines are supported by an easygoing piano accompaniment. Ideal for general concerts any time of year. Featured on the "Hooray for Hollywood!" movement DVD #28868.

This is the time to add this multicultural gem to your concert program. Part Spanish, part English, but all fresh, fun, and sizzling! "Listen to the music, the sweet, sweet music." Featured on the Shine! Movement DVD (00-34720).

Part Spanish, mostly English, but all together it's sizzling fun for concert and show ensembles alike. "Con la música somos uno. WIth music, we are one." Featured on Showbiz! choral movement DVD (00-35858).

With words adapted from the poem "Welsh New Year's Eve," this dance-like setting is a festive choice for wintertime concerts. The hand drum and bell parts are optional but enhance the new-age feel, and the easy-to-achieve mixed meter fits perfectly. Four refreshing voicings to choose from.

Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry comprised of three lines of five, seven, and five syllables. Jerry Estes has crafted a set of four short pieces set to original haiku...one for each season of the year. All are beautiful in their simplicity. Well suited for Orff accompaniment; bells and rhythm instrument parts are included in the publication. An outstanding learning and performing piece for 2-part choirs.

This little charmer tells an enchanting story using a combination of English and Spanish lyrics. Lightly syncopated vocal and piano parts create a mariachi feel, and optional percussion ostinati add to the Latin American style.

Take a trip around the world with this creative, new collection of 12 partner songs by John and Alan and introduce 2-part singing in a snap! From Africa to Japan to down under in Australia, your students will enjoy old favorites paired with new originals for instant harmonic fun! This all-in-one format comes complete with piano/vocal accompaniment, choreography and reproducible singer pages. Songs include: Yankee Doodle Boy/Kid from the USA, Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral/Hush-a-Bye, O Canada/My Canada!, Funiculi Funicula/Let's Go to Italy, Aloha Oe/How Could I Leave Hawaii?, Kalinka/I Have a Garden, Cielito Lindo/Let's Dance, Zum Gali Gali/Gali Gali Zum, We Are Marching to Pretoria/My Africa, Alouette/I Knew a Girl, Ame Ame/Rain, Rain Go Away, Squawk!/I Love to Go to Australia.

Songlist: Aloha Oe, Alouette, O Canada!, Ame Ame, Gali Gali Zum, How Could I Leave Hawaii?, Hush-a-bye, I Have A Garden, I Knew A Girl, I Love To Go To Australia, Kid From The USA, Let's Dance, Let's Go To Italy, My Africa, My Canada, Squawk!, We Are Marching To Pretoria, Yankee Doodle, Zum Gali Gali, Cielito Lindo (My Pretty Darling), Funiculi, Funicula, Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That's An Irish Lullaby), Kalinka (Little Snowball Bush), Rain, Rain Go Away

Performed by the male vocal ensemble Celtic Thunder, this lovely Irish folksong will create a moment of breathtaking beauty in concert. The song's English lyrics will evoke the legends and lore of the Emerald Isle. Perform with keyboard or the optional orchestration. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:50.

Your singers and audiences will love this song about one of the great characters in American folklore. A dazzling accompaniment for piano and fiddle and a rollicking two-part treble setting. Yee-haw! Available: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

This popular contemporary Jewish song is masterfully set by John Leavitt. As the simple, memorable Hebrew chorus is restated, the music unfolds in a rich and sonorous outpouring, supported by the authentic orchestration. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, TTBB, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.

Israel's national song is presented here in a masterful setting by John Leavitt, unfolding in a rich and sonorous musical outpouring supported by a rich accompaniment. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:20.