This sea chanty, from the mid-1800s, is inspired by the Irish immigrants escaping the great potato famine of their home country. Driven by a half note pulse, this piece has many ballad-like qualities...
Strong rhythmic pulse of the piano sets the tone for this effective, walking-tempo arrangement. Includes a strong counterline: 'Jordan river is chilly and cold. . . '
This Swahili text is joyously set by Jerry Estes. Rhythmic and catchy repetitive phrases make this choral quick to learn and fun to perform. Add percussion instruments to support a multicultural feel!...
This choral gem by Jerry Estes, set in an African folk song musical style, incorporates the Swahili words for peace, love and unity. Amazingly versatile, this piece works for multicultural purposes, D...
If you are faced with a classroom of singers whose music reading skills are next to none, and with little time to devote to changing that, we have the perfect answer in just 3-5 minutes a class! Five...
This inspirational choral by Jerry Estes is fresh and unique. Layered vocals, a soaring soprano melody, and a 'world music sound' create wonderful multiple voicing opportunities to process, combine se...
With a powerful message, this choral has a strong, easy chorus and opportunities for solos. The song builds musically and dynamically throughout. With the addition of the American Sign Language instru...
In this South African folk song, the singer asks Aunt, please open the door for me. I am getting wet with rain. Percussive and rhythmic in its vocal arrangement with lots of three-part harmonies, it a...
Our lives are compared to a small bird perched on a limb that is bending in the wind. Like the bird, we have wings to fly and can rise above the struggle of life. The expressive piano accompaniment en...
Crisp and rhythmic writing creates the original tune that is partnered with the spiritual Keep Your Lamps. An excellent choice for young and developing voices using short, musical phrases that weave t...