"Come, come, shepherds let us go! Let's run to Bethlehem." Written in the "Bambuco Fiestero" rhythm of the Andes Mountains of Columbia, the characteristic dance rhythm of 6/8 against 3/4 is the main feature of this a cappella setting. In Spanish, with English translation. "Canticos De Navidad" - Juan Orrego-Sala, a noted Latin American composer, is Professor Emeritis of Composition and Latin American Music at the Indiana University School of Music. This charming set of Christmas pieces reflects his native country, Chile, not only in the language, but in the characteristic rhythms and harmonies. The second of the three, Alleluya, can be extracted for year-round performance, and, although diminutive in length, deserves a place along side the well-known "Alleluia" by Randall Thompson with whom the composer studied. The original settings of "Four Spanish Lullabies" create the feeling of tenderness and sorrow so typical of the Spanish lullaby. A litling Brazilian style lullaby, a 3-part a cappella chorus, a flight of imagination and a comical nursery rhyme make up this compelling set. The energetic Colombian folksong "Maquerule" tells the tale of a friendly baker who learns the hard way to collect the cash upfront! Strong syncopation and a staccato singing section add to the fun. Includes suggestions for using optional percussion.

Songlist: Canticos De Navidad, Maquerule, Four Spanish Lullabies, Fum, Fum, Fum

"Casita de Campo" is one of the most popular love songs from the Dominican Republic. It describes a modest, and yet beautiful, little rural house in the Cibao region where the composer evokes the consummation of a passionate and virginal love. It is a "cancion-bolero," a typical Caribbean romantic song form in quadruple meter, slow-paced, which is also a centerpiece of serenades. "Chanflin" is a typical Dominican merengue in its melody and form. Chanflin is a young woman, very good looking. The merengue section refers to a "neighborhood gossip." The jaleo section refers to Chanflin dressing in a finicky manner. "La Lluvia" is a folk melody from Ecuador traditionally played on the siku - the double row of panpipes that have been used in the high Andes for over a thousand years. With percussion. "Son de Camaguey" is a Cuban folk song from which the composer takes the refrain and then frames it with kaleidoscopic patters of ostinati inspired by the song, and by Afro-Cuban music in general. "O Sapo" - In this irresistible Brazilian song setting, vocal lines imitate percussion patterns to create a truly infectious groove. Newly arranged for SSATB chorus. With optional percussion.

Songlist: O Sapo, Maquerule, Casita de Campo, Chanflin, La Lluvia, Son de Camaguey

This unique collection features 100+ folk favorites from countries around the globe. Includes: Adios Muchachos - The Banana Boat Song - The Blue Bells of Scotland - Carnival of Venice - Cirandeiro - Danny Boy - Down in the Valley - Duermete Niño Chiquito (Go to Sleep My Little Baby) - Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) - Greensleeves - Guantanamera - Hatikvah (With Hope) - Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy) - Hoe Laat Is't? (What Time Is It?) - Iroquois Lullaby - Komoriuta (Lullaby) - Mexican Hat Dance (Jarabe Topatio) - Norwegian Dance - Rivers of Babylon - Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) - Song of the Volga Boatman - We Gather Together - Zum Gali Gali - and many more.

Songlist: Rivers Of Babylon, Kum Ba Yah, Little Sandy Girl, Rocking, Carol Of The Bagpipers, Guantanamera, Adios Muchachos, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, The Three Ravens, The Banana Boat Song, Somebody's Knockin' At Your Door, This Little Light Of Mine, A La Nanita Nana (Hear Lullabies And Sleep Now), Shining Moon, Nassau Bound, Rouxinol Do Pico Preto (Nightingale With The Dark Beak), The Bamboo Flute, Duerme Niño Pequeñito (Sleep, My Baby, Precious Darling), Kehto Laula (Cradle Song), Magasan Repül A Darù (Hungaria's Treasure), Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy), Komoriuta (Lullaby), Aija, Anzit, Aija (Lullaby), Hoe Laat Is't? (What Time Is It?), Jeg Lagde Mig Saa Silde (I Laid Me Down To Rest), Krakowiak (Darling Maiden, Hark, I Ask Thee), Pjesma (Come, My Dearest), Duermete Niño Chiquito (Go To Sleep My Little Baby), Sospan Vach (The Little Saucepan), All Through The Night, and more