A gently rocking accompaniment beautifully supports the flowing vocal lines in this touching Filipino folksong arrangement. VoiceTrax CD available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45

Arranger: Ruth Dwyer | Country: The Philippines

From the Ron Kean multicultural series, this fun and lively arrangement of a traditional Tagalog folksong includes pronunciation and translation notes.

Arranger: George Hernandez | Country: The Philippines

This beautiful lullaby from the Philippines features an alto solo accompanied by the choir.

Arranger: George Hernandez | Country: The Philippines

Chua-ay is based on a popular folksong in the Philippines that depicts the Igorot tribes at work, pounding rice by means of a huge mortar and heavily weighted posts in order to separate the rice grains from their outer shells or husks. The Igorot (Tagalog for "mountaineer") people live and work in the mountains of Luzon, the largest island of the Philippines. At a population of 1.5 million, they live mostly in sizeable villages and exist in at least ten different ethnic sub-groups. Though known mostly for their immense skill in rice farming, the Igorot (or as they prefer to call themselves, Ifugao/Ipugao) people are also known for their skill in weaving and metalworking.The piece begins with bird-calls serenely chanted by two sopranos and followed by a set of rhythmic vari- ations on the repetitive three-note theme of Chua-ay. Foot stomps suggest the mortar and pestle action that also enhances the earthy character of this northern folksong.

Country: The Philippines

Here is a song that celebrates the joy of childhood - the playfulness, the newness, shrills and laughter. Based on Kankana-ey, a Filipino folk song, the words are also in Filipino as well as non-sensical sounds. The piece begins slowly but quickly accelerates, finally ending in joyful sounds of children's laughter. Medium difficulty, for SSAA children's choirs.

Arranger: Maria Theresa Vizconde-Roldar | Country: The Philippines

This traditional Visayan folk song comes from a series of islands in the central region of the Philippines. A song of affection, it is sung in the Hiligaynon language (pronunciation guide included).

Arranger: Martin Ellis | Country: The Philippines

For years Jude Roldan has been composing music for the world-famous children's choir that his wife conducts, Hail Mary the Queen Children's Choir. Although often based on sacred words as is common in the Philippines, this is a concert piece. It begins gently but soon breaks into a dynamic and pulsating hallelujah section that is captivating. Treble choirs of all ages, medium difficulty.

Arranger: Jude Roldan | Country: The Philippines

George Hernandez has been contributing Filipino folk song arrangements to Ron Kean's Multicultural Series with great success. This Christmas folk song continues the tradition with buoyant and tuneful arranging. The choice for accompaniment or a cappella makes this selection work for high school or college choirs.

Arranger: George Hernandez | Country: The Philippines

This breathtaking and provocative work takes its text from a poem by Eric Gamalinda and explores the impact that Asian peoples have had on American Society. Featuring the ancient rhythms of the Philippines called Kulintang, similar to the talking drums of Africa, the work incorporates hand clapping, chimes or gongs and a drumming part. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Composer: Francisco J. Núñez | Country: The Philippines

George Hernandez has become the recognized expert in a cappella choral arrangements of Filipino folk music. This delightful Tagalog tune is a playful love song. The bouncy vocal accompaniment figures are simply fun to sing and the song makes a great multicultural concert piece or a smashing encore.

Arranger: George Hernandez | Country: The Philippines

This is a popular piece among Filipino choirs. Derived from a sun chant of the Maguindanao tribe, the people call on the sun god, Ilay, to end the rain that is covering the land.

Country: The Philippines

This tender lullaby from the Panay Island in the Philippines is traditionally sung by a sister or other female relative to help the child fall asleep while the mother is at work. The gentle melody is well-supported by the vocal and piano underlay and it may be sung a cappella as well. In the Visayan language, with English translation and pronunciation guide.

Arranger: Jude B. Roldan | Country: The Philippines

Text is in Tagalag with translation and pronunciation guide. song is about a young man (Ondo) and a young womnan (Inday), marriage and a feast featuring Philippine vegetables. Original folksong material collected by Priscilla Magdamo Abraham. Philippine folksong.

Duration 2:42

Composer: Dale Jergenson | Country: The Philippines

Leron, Leron sinta or "My Dear, Little Leron," is a popular Filipino folk song from the Tagalog region. It is traditionally a work song, reprsenting those who work in the fields harvesting fruits, though the origin is unclear due to the lack of scholarly literature that examines Philippine folk music. Because of its catchy tune, it is often presented as a children's song, though some parts of the text may have been meant for a more mature audience. Some sources also refer to it as a courtship song.

Country: The Philippines

In the Philippines this may be the most popular love song in the country. George Hernandez has a string of excellent folk songs from the Philippines and with this choral we launch the George G. Hernandez Philippine Folk Song Choral Series. This arrangement has all the tenderness and lushness necessary to make the audience swoon. An IPA pronunciation guide is available separately as a free download.

Arranger: George G. Hernandez | Country: The Philippines

Mamayog Akun is based on a traditional courting song from Mindanao and is typical of Muslim folk music. These types of songs, like the traditional chants and dances, are characterized by vivid colors, rhythmic sounds, and movements, and reflect the influence of Arabian and Indo-Malaysian cultures. This version of the piece is written by Fabian Obispo (Philippines) and is part of the Cantemus (IFCM) Series.By the end of the 12th century, traders and settlers had introduced the Islamic faith to the Philippine islands. Today, more than one million Filipinos are Muslims. The Islamic lifestyle that has been preserved throughout the centuries is quite different from that of the majority of the Filipino population.The word Maranao means "People of the Lake," and refers to the indigenous people who inhabited the lands around Lake Lanao, a predominantly Muslim region on the island of Mindanao. The Maranaos are part of the wider Moro ethnic group, who constitute the sixth largest Filipino e

Country: The Philippines

A Filipino folk song tells of two lovers departing each other's company and of their desire to reunite one day. The melody alternates between the two parts with 2-part harmonization throughout. The text, while it looks Spanish, is actually chavacano, a pidgin form of Spanish. A fresh multicultural selection for conert or contest!

Arranger: Greg Jasperse | Country: The Philippines

This colorful work from the Philippines portrays the soundscape of the Cordilleras, a mountainous region in the northern part of the country. Opening with a peaceful chant, representing the rice fields at sunrise, the tranquility is soon interrupted by animal calls and festive shouts of children playing. Serenity finally returns at sunset. A showpiece for treble choirs!

Arranger: Maria Theresa Vizconde-Roldan | Country: The Philippines

A Tagalog folk song for TTBB unaccompanied. Tagalog is the major language of the Philippines, related to the Indonesian language.

Composer: Nina Gilbert | Country: The Philippines

Some say this Filipino folk song tells the story of a beautiful butterfly flying down the road. Others say it actually tells the story of a beautiful woman looking very fancy as she shows off for her neighbors.

Arranger: Martin Ellis | Country: The Philippines

The Field Butterfly is a humorous song comparing a butterfly to a Filipina dressed in her glamourous formal dress with tall butterfly sleeves as she moves down the aisle of the church, swaying her hips as every one looks on.

Arranger: George Hernandez | Country: The Philippines

This joyful, Filipino Christmas Carol is a welcome addition to the season. San Francisco conductor and arranger George Hernandez, has masterfully arranged a simple SATB, a cappella setting that simply works!. High school, college and community choirs will love this piece.

Arranger: George Hernandez | Country: The Philippines

Comprised of a children's song, a lullaby, and a love song, this collection of folk tunes is full of lively rhythms and enchanting melodies.

Arranger: Sidney Marquez Boquiren | Country: The Philippines

Conductor Maria Theresa Vizconde-Roldan proves herself a superb arranger with this Philippine children's game song. Playful and fun from the start it moves into a rapid canon and eventually accelerates to a winning finish. A festival piece, concert selection for treble choirs.

Arranger: Maria Theresa Vizconde-Roldan | Country: The Philippines

This Filipino folk song is a song of joy and love. George Hernandez, conductor of the Saringhimig Singers from San Francisco has captured the native Visayan flavor in this rousing and playful arrangement. Selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural series, high school and college choirs will love it. 

Arranger: George Hernandez | Country: The Philippines

Comprised of a children's song, a lullaby, and a love song, this collection of folk tunes is full of lively rhythms and enchanting melodies.

Arranger: Sidney Marquez Boquiren | Country: The Philippines

This Filipino text translates as voices of the poor and this setting depicts the struggle many people experience on a daily basis just trying to meet their daily needs. Opening with a sustained and weeping introduction, it moves into a fervent plea for dignity.

Composer: Jude Roldan | Country: The Philippines