Jim Papoulis

Jim Papoulis composes in many genres and is known for work that combines contemporary, classical, and world sounds. He has made significant contributions to choral music by revitalizing the choral repertoire with songs whose roots are classical and world, with voicing that incorporates lead vocalists with choirs, vocal percussion, and world rhythms. His choral work often is sung from the perspective of the singer and is constantly inspired by the work he does through the Foundation for Small Voices. He firmly believes that music can heal, educate, celebrate, and empower the lives of children.

Through the Foundation for Small Voices he has conducted songwriting workshops with choirs from the United States, China, Japan, Tanzania, Mexico, Kenya, Dominican Republic, Haiti, England, Norway, Canada, France, Ireland, Bosnia, Jordan, Australia, Dubai, and Greece.

He has worked with choirs and ensembles on all continents and from all walks of life, and has also worked with: Aretha Franklin, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Beyonce, the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, London Boys Choir, London Symphony, Beijing Children's Choir, Faith Hill, Natalie Cole, Snoop Dogg, and Take 6.

His music has recently been featured at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City, the Beijing Olympics, 9/11 10th Anniversary Concerts throughout the world, the 2008 Presidential Inauguration, the Papal Visit to Yankee Stadium, and the World Cup in South Africa.