With words that have no specific meaning, the layered vocal and percussion lines of this Laplander melody gradually build and then retreat to create a meditative atmosphere. With percussion and three clarinets. Available separately: 3-Part Any Combination of Voices, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:12.

Arranger: Will Schmid

This traditional Jamaican song features the Call and Response form that is typical of both West African and Caribbean music. Directions for adding the percussion are included in the octavo. An excellent motivational choice for all levels!Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.

Arranger: Will Schmid

Easy harmony underscores the importance of the drumming in this special arrangement of one of the world's most treasured songs.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination, Guitar, Electric Bass and Drums. Performance Time: Approx. 4:30.

Arranger: Will Schmid

The legato phrases of a traditional folk song are enhanced by the addition of a partner melody, World Music Drumming ensemble, optional strings and even optional Irish dancers! Easily adaptable to groups of all sizes and voice combinations! Available separately: 2-5 Part any combination, ShowTrax CD. Instrumental parts (vn, va (vn), vc, db, gtr, dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 4:40.

Arranger: Will Schmid

This song comes from the Island of Bequia in the Grenadines. The easily learned percussion parts and vocal harmonies will provide both musical and educational enrichment to young performers.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.

Arranger: Will Schmid

Call me! Text me! It's every kid's constant refrain! This layered 12-bar blues gives you an opportunity to introduce rhythm and harmony skills disguised as fun! Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:46.

Composer: Will Schmid

Combining original and Native American melodies and texts, this World Music Drumming ensemble is a celebration of the Earth and its beauty. Perform it with instruments and dance for Earth Day, harvest celebrations or other concert programs. With percussion and recorder duet. Available separately: 5-Part Any Combination of Voices, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:50.

Arranger: Will Schmid

Ideal for both concert and worship, this gospel-style piece is based on words of Bishop Desmond and Mpho Tutu's book, Made for Goodness, telling the story of the Prodigal Son. May be sung by any combination of voices and accompanied by piano, guitar and World Music Drumming ensemble. Available separately: 3-Part Any Combination, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:20.

Composer: Will Schmid

Harambee is a Swahili word which means We all pull (or push) together. The easily-learned percussion makes this work especially ideal for Kwanzaa, Black History Month, or other concert occasions.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

Arranger: Will Schmid

This bright calypso is a perfect choice to introduce the music of the Caribbean to your choir. The percussion parts are easily-learned by your singers and are lots of fun to perform.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.

Arranger: Will Schmid

This evocative song by Leonard Cohen and used in the movie Shrek creates a mesmerizing emotional soundscape when performed with World Music Drumming ensemble, guitar and bass. Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination of Voices, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 5:05.

Arranger: Will Schmid

Here is a happy ragtime original that will be a perfect salute to grandparents, a feature number for a concert at a senior center or culmination of a unit on the stages of life! It lends itself well to choreography or even a video tribute to your singers' family members! Includes optional guitar, bass and World Music Drumming parts. Available separately: 2-Part Any Combination, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Composer: Will Schmid

This bright Brazilian folksong makes an excellent multicultural choice for your Christmas and holiday programs. Gentle mixed meters and light guitar or keyboard accompaniment give this selection energy and appeal.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

Arranger: Will Schmid

Gentle world beat percussion forms the foundation for this expressive setting of the traditional Latin text.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:10.

Composer: Will Schmid

Add the percussion to this South Carolina folksong and you will create a magical atmosphere with the gently undulating patterns and layers of the rhythms. Stunning!Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:25.

Arranger: Will Schmid

This easily learned canon is an expressive musical reflection of the universal wish for peace. The accessible drumming patterns create opportunities for all young performers to participate in what is certain to be a special concert experience. ShowTrax CD available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35

Composer: Will Schmid

Smooth or crunchy, here's a great way to teach rhythm, form and percussion techniques and have fun at the same time! Layered vocal parts, optional Orff and World Music Drumming instruments give this original piece special appeal for the middle grades. Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination Voices, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:42.

Composer: Will Schmid

This arrangement of two Underground Railroad songs presents a good opportunity to experience the important historical period before the abolition of slavery. Follow the Drinkin' Gourd is an escape song in which the drinkin' gourd refers to the Big Dipper pointing north. Steal Away is a traditional African-American spiritual where the words have double meaning. Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination of Voices, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 5:40.

Arranger: Will Schmid

The gentle rock groove of this original Christmas work creates a peaceful underlay for the reflective text: Slow down your hurried footsteps, put away the needless haste ... let your being know the peace of long ago when the baby Jesus was born.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.

Composer: Will Schmid

Feature soloists or small groups on the multiple verses of this traditional folksong made even more appealing by the addition of the easily learned percussion from the creator of the World Music Drumming curriculum.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:45.

Arranger: Will Schmid

Sun child, moon child, Earth child - God's child we all can be ... This gentle Haitian song celebrates the beauty of all God's creatures. A wonderful showcase for your singers and world drumming group!Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Arranger: Will Schmid

Fun to perform and easy to learn! This lively arrangement of the Liberian folk has it all! Add the percussion parts for a complete musical experience.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 1:50.

Arranger: Will Schmid

This traditional song from Trinidad is an easy call-and-response that even your audience can sing. Ask your singers to volunteer to play the guitar and percussion and see the hands go up!Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

Arranger: Will Schmid