Sih'r Khalaq erkundet die Welt der arabischen Rhythmen, Texturen und Stile - ganz im Interesse eines globalen Zusammenschlusses. Der Ausdruck 'sih'r khalaq' beschreibt die Art von Magie, die in der Ku...
We Will is the result of a songwriting workshop that took place after 9/11 with choristers who wanted to meet the growing world of violence and despair with music. The outpouring of emotion and passio...
Jim Papoulis is donating his composer royalties to the Foundation For Small Voices, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing awareness and funding to programs supporting the empowerment of chil...
The composer's work with African choirs has introduced him to many people who, although facing extreme adversity, somehow they maintain a joyous spirit that is more powerful than we can realize. The t...
Kusimama' is written in the world music style that is accessible for choirs, both young and old, who are just beginning to be exposed to world rhythms and language, a sort of introduction to new langu...
The composer's strong commitment to the power of belief in oneself is reflected in the strength and conviction of this music. Opening as a subtle ballad, the music creates a sense of how important ima...
Composer Jim Papoulis created this uplifting Spanish original as a result of his work with children in Mexico. The message that the Mexican children wanted to convey to the world: “Listen.&rdquo...
“We All Have a Right” is a cry out for the right to be who you are. Written for young male singers to suit their changing voices, with energetic rhythms and a fun, percussive a cappella se...
Children love to sing about nature--trees, birds, flowers, sunshine and the moon! Plaintive text, directly from the imaginations of kids, is partnered with a laid-back piano and drum groove in this ch...
There Is Peace' was composed in a songwriting workshop through the 'Foundation for Small Voices'.
The inspiration of this song grew from the need to continually plant new trees for our future, and to appreciate the parallel between a healthy forest and a healthy society. The text reminds us that e...
Notes from the composer:Kuwa Furaha is a song about joy. While working with children from Africa, I was reminded of the simple ways that children can find joy. It might be in a stick, in a smile, in a...
Using half-empty Tic Tac® boxes as percussion instruments (or any other small, household item) Jim Papoulis reminds us that 'all we have to do is listen and open our hearts to get along.' The rhythm o...
I ask for one day where I don't have to hear about pain, or life that's lost, I ask for one day where whispers of hope are alive inside my heart.' These words, written by 5th graders in a writing work...
From Where Is Light celebrates the light that lies within each of us. It is a light that can inspire, create, motivate and encourage from the inside out.Performance suggestions utilizing special light...
The Papoulis Foundation for Small Voices advocates for school music programs in many ways with proceeds from sheet music sales of this piece going directly to the Music Changes the World project. This...
A bright and uplifting original work with a Celtic flavor.
I'll Find Freedom entstand bei einem Songschreibe-Workshop in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Das Ergebnis war ein Song, der davon handelt, wie wichtig es ist auf das eigene Herz zu hören um wahre Freiheit zu erla...
Commissioned by the 'Cantare' division of The Young People's Chorus of New York City, composer Jim Papoulis raises the profile of Boomwhackers out of the elementary classroom and on to the concert sta...
This piece explores the idea of listening to our inner voice, and how it can help lead us to living a much fuller and more engaged life. It is that voice that is so often not heard by today's youth. C...
Three part treble voices, two percussion players and piano sing in a Latino style that is becoming a signature style of composer Jim Papoulis. This original text by the composer identifies the strengt...
In My Heart' is a gentle look at the innocence of how important it is to know that inside a child's heart and mind is a safe and nurturing place. It is a gentle, reverent, 2-part treble piece suitable...
Drawing from a message he hears around the country from young singers, Jim writes of the importance of nurturing and developing of one's inner spirit and personality, as well as the acceptance of othe...
Fest daran glaubend, dass Musik uns alles das geben kann, was wir brauchen, feiert dieses Stück die Einstellung, dass Musik die Kraft hat, viele Aspekte eines jungen Lebens positiv zu beeinflussen. Da...
Commissioned for the 2014 Saint Angela Children and Youth Choir Festival in Bandung, Indonesia, with the theme of 'Diversity in Harmony.' In that spirit, composer Jim Papoulis also celebrates the lang...
This is a piece about discovering the power of our own voices, and letting them dance - setting ourselves free, exploring and learning to let go of preconceived notions of how we 'should' be or 'shoul...
There is a desire among children from all countries and all walks of life to be aware and listen carefully to those around us and who are different than us. This song was commissioned by the Internati...
Written in a Foundation for Small Voices song-writing workshop hosted by the Cincinnati Children's Choir, the student's message is loud and clear - 'Whatever your journey, whatever your beliefs, whate...
In an effort to capture the hopes and wishes of youth in a song writing workshop here are young peoples thoughts on how to improve the world. With the idea of 'rising as a people' this is a vibrant an...
Seeking to write a piece that would empower young people to rise up in the face of adversity, here is the result. A piece that is a call to every voice in the world, sharing that each one is important...
Middle School can be a difficult time in the life of a student. Often they feel inadequate and they carry self-doubt. Composer Jim Papoulis explored this topic with the middle school students in a son...
Commissioned for the South Jersey Honor Chorus with a message celebrating humanity and acceptance. Included in this new piece is the use of Arabic as a way of celebrating a part of the world that make...
Junge Menschen sind fast immer voller Hoffnung. Sie schätzen die Erwachsenen in ihrem Umfeld und hoffen auf ihren Respekt und ihre Freundlichkeit. Henry Leck hat sich schon immer für junge Menschen un...
Dieses Weltmusik-Stück ist sowohl für junge wie ältere Chöre zugänglich, die gerade beginnen, sich mit den verschiedenen Rhythmen und Sprachen der Welt auseinanderzusetzen, und stellt so eine Art Einf...
Als ein Stück Weltmusik mit einem suahelischen Text komponiert, wurde Imbakwa ursprünglich für einen Film geschrieben, der eine Organisation vorstellt, die sich um Waisenkinder in Tansania kümmert. Di...
Dieses Stück, das nun auch in einer Fassung für gemischten Chor vorliegt, ist das Ergebnis der Zusammenarbeit des Komponisten mit Kindern in Mexiko. Die Botschaft, die diese Kinder dabei mitteilen wol...
Das wahre Wesen dieses Stückes sollte die sanfte innere Erkenntnis sein, dass der Frieden von uns allen ausgeht. Ursprünglich in einem Kompositionsworkshop für gemischte Chöre und Kinderchöre geschrie...
Written for the Young People's Chorus of New York City for the 2004 Lincoln Center Tree Lighting Ceremony. Intertwining melodic lines incorporate multiple languages in the spirit of seeking peace worl...
Composed for the 2007 ACDA National Multicultural Honor Choir, this dynamic and complex work explores the truths that will cross cultural boundaries to help light the way toward global understanding....
This fun, fast-paced salsa was created as a fusion piece, mixing New York salsa with urban funk, and as described by the composers “a hip Latino piece. ” The touching text is about the power of dreams...
Composer Jim Papoulis has created an energetic and uplifting work that fuses the rhythms from African, American and Latin cultures, and uses a text primarily in Swahili interspersed with phrases in Sp...
Composed in the world Music style with a text in Swahili, 'Imbakwa' was written for a film score that features an organization benefiting orphans in Tanzania. This organization called TunaHAKI uses th...
Jim has taken this classic message--a song of confidence and hope--originally scored for 2 part choir, and re-imagined it for mixed choir. This message is as strong as ever and the choral writing lift...
Now available for mixed voices, originally written for treble choir, this work inspires everyone with its rhythmic and energetic style. Using a Swahili text, it is a wonderful example of Papoulis' wor...
Composer Jim Papoulis raises the profile of Boomwhackers out of the elementary classroom and on to the concert stage. With an original, inspirational text that urges young people to 'know thyself', 's...
Written as a commission for the Los Angeles Colburn School, this piece is full of joy, celebrating all of our differences as people, and the importance of being accepting, kind souls. The lyrics are i...
I ask for one day where I don't have to hear about pain, or life that's lost, I ask for one day where whispers of hope are alive inside my heart. These words, written by 5th graders in a writing works...
With the mission to celebrate and unite the different cultures in a midwestern city Jim Papoulis has crafted an up beat and powerful anthem that includes Arabic, Bosnian, Hebrew and English. An easy t...
Drawing inspiration from the young people in his song writing workshop, here are words of hope from middle schoolers who see the change beginning with them. Words of hope and inspiration are set to a...
Tyler Clementi put a face on the consequences of cruelty. Through the Tyler Clementi Foundation, tens of thousands of youth and adults have been inspired to speak out and stand up in the face of bully...
Commissioned by Joseph Ohrt and the Central Bucks High School choir for a festival honoring Rollo August Dilworth. Dilworth's feel and insight for gospel music is reverent and accessible to all. In th...
Written in a song-writing workshop with the Ridge High School Choir of basking Ridge, New Jersey, here is a song of hopes. 'I wanna believe in beauty, I wanna be seen in darkness, I wanna be heard in...
Die Inspiration für dieses Lied erwuchs aus der Notwendigkeit, kontinuierlich neue Bäume für unsere Zukunft zu pflanzen, und aus der Einsicht, dass es eine Parallele zwischen einem gesunden Wald und e...
This special 20th anniversary edition has the same notes as the first edition but now, more of the royalties are going to the Foundation for Small Voices. See Jim talk about this special piece on the...
Written with the Mississippi Boychoir, here is a song with energy and driving rhythms. The phrase living what I believe is repeated over and over, almost like a mantra and represents the struggle that...
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.
When I close my eyes then I can see that I am not afraid. This song of confidence and hope for young voices resonates with positive lyrics, a strong melody and an expressive accompaniment for piano an...
Translated the lyrics mean 'Give Beauty, Give Joy, Give Hope.Â' This is a song celebrating beauty; beauty in our hearts, beauty in music, and beauty in moments. With the rhythm and style we have come...
This rhythmic, high-energy Latino style piece lends itself to movement and celebrates life. Using traditional Latino harmonies and rhythms, it also incorporates world music sounds. The a cappella sect...
The essence of this piece gives reverence to the message that music is universal as a language, as an art, as a part of who we are. The choral singing required is grand and celebratory.
Drawing from a simple idea, that reaching even just one heart can be a very powerful gesture, here is the positive message in music that we have come to expect in the music of Jim Papoulis. World rhyt...
Conceived as a way to honor the bravery of military men and women as well as honoring those in everyone's lives whose hard work, achievements and sacrifices inspire us daily. The songwriters were espe...
“I can see that beauty lives deep inside of me” is a message all young people are discovering. They can make a difference in the world if they believe this important sentiment. As always, Jim's music...
Der Text in Latein und Englisch betont das weltweite Verlangen nach Freiheit. Musikalisch verbindet das Stück den Stil einer traditionellen lateinischen Motette mit modernen Elementen.
Here are three songs under one cover - Turn To Each Other, Warrior of Love and A Time of Healing - created in virtual song writing workshops during the first three weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic. Youn...
Written during the Covid 19 Pandemic, this piece captures the feeling of loss, hopelessness and loss of purpose that so may people felt during this time. The lyrics, written by young people, remind us...
Written with the young women who were part of the Wisconsin School Music Association All State Treble Honors Choir. These young women were moved by current events and settled on a text When I hear Han...
Composed in a Foundation for Small Voices songwriting workshop, the young women who are members of the workshop settled on a text that calls for hope and light at the end of the tunnel. Such a positiv...
In Swahili and English, this piece celebrates that common and hopeful sentiment that we hear over and over from young people; 'I hope we can spread love'
Written with the Young Voices Toronto, these students wanted to express the need to find a collective voice, to bring light to their concern for so much division in society, and to give a voice to tho...
10th Anniversary Edition. "Kusimama" is written in the world music style that is accessible for all choirs. The text which is in both Swahili and English, is about standing tall on the earth, not with...
10th Anniversary Edition. “Kusimama” is written in the world music style that is accessible for all choirs. The text which is in both Swahili and English, is about standing tall on the earth, not with...
In Swahili and English, this piece celebrates that common and hopeful sentiment that we hear over and over from young people: “I hope we can spread love”
Acceptance and unity, even through our differences, are an essential part of our evolving world. Here is a powerful and uplifting song commissioned by Plymouth, Massachusetts and Plymouth, England as...
Here are three songs under one cover - 'Turn To Each Other', 'Warrior of Love' and 'A Time of Healing' - created in virtual song writing workshops during the first three weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic...
A choral conductor's dream pairing of Jim Papoulis and Rollo Dilworth yields this amalgamation of rhythm, texture and choral part-writing that practically sings itself. And with a positive message tha...
Written with students from Olathe Kansas, this is a powerful text dealing with self doubt among young people. Inspired by the hopes and fears of those in this immersive day of songwriting, Jim brings...
As we think about what the world needs following a pandemic and BLM and isolation and remote learning e realize that what we all need is people to stop and listen to one another. Really listen. The yo...
Kusimama' is written in the World music style that is accessible for choirs, both young and old, who are just beginning to be exposed to world rhythms and language, a sort of introduction to new langu...
Celebrating the many reasons that we sing - 'It fills my soul,' 'it reaches something deep inside my heart,' 'it makes me feel, more than anything.' These lines and emotions are woven through this pie...
Jim Papoulis is donating his composer royalties to the Foundation For Small Voices. This non-profit organization is dedicated to bringing awareness and funding to programs supporting the empowerment o...
Created during an inspirational collaboration between the Fairfax Choral Society Poetry of Music, the Fairfax Public Schools and the composer, young people were encouraged to write poetry. The metapho...
