This work is scored for a professional children's choir, or a women's chorus, guiro(s) and harp and is based on a folk song from northern Shaanxi Province in China. The music is a simple rhythmic towing song sung by boat-trackers along the river and is noted for its vivid reflection of the tempestuous turbulence of the river.

Arranger: Francisco Núñez

Here is a brief work for 4-part treble chorus that sets out to portray the happy, nostalgic character of a Dorothy Parker text. A great one-minute encore piece. Duration: ca. 1:00.

Composer: Samuel Adler

from Del Tredici's program notes: The sense of moment is emphasized by augmenting the choral forces with a soprano soloist and pianist, who open the work with an extended aria. The ensuing choral commentary and soprano cadenza lead to a repetition and climactic development of the aria theme, now shared by chorus, soloist and piano equally. ... Here, the enging is a triumphant C-major chord, capped by a high C for all the sopranos.

Composer: David Del Tredici

This setting of The Angel, from William Blake's Songs of Experience, communicates a dreamlike state through intricate harmonies and textures. Both energetic and reflective, this is challenging and highly rewarding music. With piano; optional electronic accompaniment materials also available.

Composer: Tod Machover

Written for the Young People's Chorus of New York City, this piece puts the listener in the midst of a playground, listening in on the thoughts of the children running past; the sweetness, the conflict, the questions, the energy, the indomitable spirit of the urban child. Includes parts for Trumpet/Cornet and Percussion. An accompaniment for Brass Quintet (2 tpt, hrn, tbn, tba), Percussion and Tape/CD is available on rental from the publisher. Duration: ca. 10:00.

Composer: Kevin James

The composer writes: Set to a text by E.Y. Yip Harburg, lyricist of the film The Wizard of Oz and the musical Finian's Rainbow, this work looks forward to one sweet morning when, out of the flags and the bones buried under the clover, spring will bloomPeace will come. It is an exalted prayer for the future, and when sung by young people who are the future, has special meaning.

Composer: John Corigliano

An upbeat piece with rhythms and vocal patterns that represent the varied cycles of life and exemplify the meaning of Panta Rhei - all things are in flux. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30

Arranger: Jim Papoulis

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

Derived from a poem by William Carlos Williams, Mackey's first work for treble chorus is inspired by a counterpoint between the elements of stillness and movement. With woodwind quintet, harp, triangles, finger cymbals.

Composer: Steven Mackey