On(a)matopoeia, by Jaco Wong

This set of whimsical choral miniatures for a cappella choir are a great introduction into working with uncommon performance techniques and sounds with the choir. The lyrics, written by Ona Musoll-Buendia when she was in the sixth grade, coalesce with light-hearted harmonies and child-like melodies for a piece that is especially appropriate for younger singers with a sense of theatricality.
Audio Credit: Performed by C3LA: The Contemporary Choral Collective of Los Angeles; David Harris - Conductor, 2018.
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Lyrics:
Drizzle:
Drizzle, drizzle, drop, drop
Plip plip plop plop
It is the middle of the spring.
And I hear the drizzling rain ring!
The sun came out
No one had to pout,
Because it was a beautiful day in May.
Just Me:
I was in my house
With a very small mouse
My house was tall,
But very small
The mouse said, squeak!
And I screeched.
Springtime:
Flowers bloom
Hummingbirds zoom
Spring is here!
Cheer, cheer
Cheer!
-Ona Musoll-Buendia