This richly scored tapestry of instantly recognizable American folk songs is set in overture style, with the tunes featured both separately and together in clever counterpoint. A wide range of emotions and styles can be found throughout, from a rollicking rendition of "Cindy" to a gorgeous setting of "Shenandoah." The Concert Band accompaniment is easily playable by middle school, high school, or community ensembles.

Arranger: Douglas Wagner

Ideal for introducing part singing, this lovely partner song features a traditional Japanese text paired with an English translation in a setting perfect for spring concerts. This hauntingly beautiful song will serve as a fantastic festival piece while enhancing your multicultural curriculum. Optional parts for finger cymbals and chime tree enhance the texture, and a pronunciation guide is included.

Composer: Mary Donnelly

In his setting of the ancient Japanese text about the sunlight that fills the sky with the return of spring, Victor Johnson has captured its mystery through haunting melodies and simple harmonies. The added instrumentation offers color and texture as well as framing the English-language middle section. A pronunciation guide is included.

Arranger: Victor C. Johnson

This gentle setting of a traditional Japanese poem captures the mystery of ancient Japan, with its haunting melody and simple harmonies. The Japanese text alternating with the English translation is easy to learn and evokes images of ages past. Included are both a pronunciation and translation guide. The finger cymbals compliment the distinctly Asian flavor of this piece, featuring open fourths and fifths.

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray

Linda's poignant original text is a tender tribute to the sky and all its beauty-the home to galaxies, planets, the moon, clouds, and the sun. This gentle and sensitive offering, based on two Irish folk songs and set in minor mode, offers ample unison singing, making it accessible to a wide span of treble choirs.

Arranger: Linda Spevacek

This gentle setting of a Japanese text captures the mystery and flavor of ancient Japan and frames the middle section, which is in English. Haunting melodies and simple harmonies are complemented by the addition of optional chime tree and rain stick for a distinctly Asian mood. A pronunciation and translation guide is included.

Arranger: Victor C. Johnson

This gorgeous setting of an ancient Chinese tune is tender in nature, possessing haunting melodies. It evokes a light, delicate style and a peaceful, serene mood, making it an ideal multicultural programming contrast.

Arranger: Linda Spevacek

The gentle, pentatonic melody of this popular Japanese song is supported by a Koto-like keyboard accompaniment, flute, and finger cymbals, which add a wonderful dimension of color. Most every Japanese child is familiar with this tune, which is an ode to the cherry blossom, Japan's national flower. A splendid addition to multicultural repertoire!

Arranger: Douglas Wagner

Poignant, emotional, expressive-all describe this exceptional setting of the beloved Welsh tune. Interesting harmonies, opportunities for solos, and a marvelous accompaniment grace this gentle, moving work. Linda is well known for her stunning folk-song arrangements and this is no exception.

Arranger: Linda Spevacek

Three short lullabies: Ili, Ili, Tulog Anay (Sleep, Little One) from the Philippines; E Hii Lei E (I Hold Thee, My Baby) from Hawaii; and Taoto Bebe (Sleep Baby) from Tahiti, have been tastefully arranged and are appropriate for a broad spectrum of treble groups. A splendid addition to multicultural repertoire. Also available: SSA.

Arranger: Linda Spevacek

Wow your audiences with these three short songs about wind, rain, and fire, written in contrasting styles and with optional English lyrics. Each piece is artfully crafted and infused with vivid imagery, making this a fabulous creative programming choice. A pronunciation guide for the Spanish lyrics is included.

Arranger: Victor C. Johnson