Francisco J. Nunez : Ah! Vous Dirai-je, Maman

The French tune Ah, vous dirai-je Maman has become more commonly known as Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and other children's songs, has been set and arranged countless times by some of history's great composers including a set of 12 variations by Mozart, Beethoven's improvisations and Saint-Saens in Carnival of the Animals. Here, Francisco Nunez continues this distinguished tradition with an arrangement for the Mostly Mozart Festival of New York City.

Composer: Francisco J. Nunez

Francisco J. Nunez : Es Tu Tiempo

This Latin pop song was written as a message of hope from young people to children. Try hard, persevere and never stop dreaming are the themes of this original piece that was commissioned and premiered by Grant Gershon and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

Composer: Francisco J. Nunez

Francisco Nunez : Jolly Toyland

Combining two beautiful songs--Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Toyland--to create the sweetness and nostalgia of the holiday season, here is a wonderful addition to your winter concert. Setting Jolly Old St. Nicholas in 6/8 rather than the usual common time, the arranger creates a dreamlike state where young children can imagine all the toys they wish for. Written during the Pandemic, this new arrangement encourages the innocence of childhood to shine through the darkness.

Composer: Francisco Nunez

Francisco Nunez : Naturaleza

The composer writes We must observe nature and learn from it, as we take care of one another and prepare for the future. The music is rhythmic and pulsing with vibrant life-- a joy to sing!

Composer: Francisco Nunez

All the colors of a Jamaican marketplace burst into song in this rhythmic concert setting by Alice Parker. Taking its text from a poem by Agnes Maxwell Hall, this work is a celebration of life and all its wonders. For SATB mixed voices with flute, cello and percussion. Includes parts for Percussion (Guiro, 2 Congas, Bomba), Flute and Cello. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Composer: Alice Parker

Incorporating Merengue dance rhythms from the Dominican Republic - rhythms based on the Dominican drum called a tambora, which has skins on two sides. This energetic and rhythmic song was featured at the Central/North Central ACDA honors choir concert in 2018. Even the audience can join in on the fun dancing and clapping along with the choir.

Composer: Francisco Nunez

This is an energetic and uplifting song about the joy of young people spinning and turning. The music spins and stops like a pinwheel whirling through the air.

Composer: Francisco Nunez

Exploring themes of infinite possibility and the intersection of the inner and outer essence of life, this setting of the 13th century poetry of Rumi offers a simple but profound reflection on the human and the divine. Recommended for better high school level and up. Duration: ca. 4:50.

Composer: Theodore Wiprud