More Children of the World: CD Kit (Book & Enhanced CD)

Hayden's arrangements honor the authentic character of each folk song while keeping the vocal writing clear and singable for elementary voices. The accompanying cultural background pages elevate this beyond a songbook into a genuine learning experience, providing ready-made program narration that turns nine countries into an engaging, educational performance.

A joyful musical passport that moves from the rhythmic textures of Thailand to the spiritual warmth of Jamaica, the modal beauty of Finland to the vibrant energy of Liberia. Each arrangement preserves the song's cultural essence while remaining singable, creating moments of genuine connection to global music traditions.

Elementary music teachers and choir directors looking to build a multicultural concert program or classroom unit with minimal preparation. Upper elementary singers (grades 3 and up) will find the two-part writing accessible while the cultural content engages both performers and audiences.

• Study the Fun Fact pages before rehearsal so you can share cultural context with your singers; this background knowledge deepens their connection to each song's origin.
• Use the included accompaniment tracks during rehearsals to lock in melodies and rhythms, then pull them back as students gain confidence.
• Plan your program order thoughtfully: consider alternating between high-energy pieces and reflective ones to maintain audience engagement across the 30-minute arc.
• Incorporate the reproducible student sheets early so singers can mark pronunciation guides and cultural notes directly on their copies.

Shape this into a standalone 30-minute multicultural concert, where the Fun Fact pages serve as spoken transitions between songs, or integrate individual pieces throughout the year as part of your world music curriculum. The reproducible materials make it easy to add this to a spring concert celebrating diversity, or to combine with the original Children of the World collection for an even more expansive international program.

• Reading two-part voicing and maintaining independence from the other part
• Pronouncing words and phrases in multiple languages (Thai, Spanish, Finnish, Jamaican Patois, French, Liberian, Russian, Scottish English, Swahili)
• Understanding cultural and historical context of folk music traditions
• Responding to accompaniment tracks and following a conductor's cues
• Performing with stylistic awareness of different world music traditions