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MULTICULTURAL
Adult Choir
Multicultural
l African Canticle (Kuimba Sifa Kwa Mungu)—
David Angerman. This unique call-and-response
piece inspired by African folk idioms is a truly
unforgettable worship offering. The choir sings in
English and Swahili, with a pronunciation guide and
alternate English text included. Written with piano
accompaniment, this multicultural selection can
also be performed a cappella or with percussion
and electric bass.
10803951 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10872186 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10803952E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . 25.00
L
African Psalm—Victor C. Johnson. With lively call
and response, options for percussion, and repetition
to enable quick learning, this energetic arrangement
of a traditional Zambian folk song will have your
choir and congregation responding to the call.
Simple, well-written and effective. Not to be missed!
10601337 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10882035 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10882035L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10601338 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H Al Shlosha D'varim—Allan Naplan. Al Shlosha
D'varim is a lyrical setting of an essential maxim
from Jewish morality laws, translated to mean:
"The world is sustained by three things: by truth,
by justice, and by peace." Available for SA or mixed
voices and piano, this has become a standard in the
choral repertoire.
10071263 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
3012796 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H
Baba Yetu—Chris Kiagiri & Christopher Tin. This
unique title track from the video game Civilization
IV offers a world fusion sound, including chanting,
strong rhythmic choral sections, and a Swahili
text setting of "The Lord's Prayer." Featured on
the Video Games Live concert tour, and winner of
the 2011 Grammy Award for "Best Instrumental
With Vocalist," this awesome piece is now getting
worldwide play. It features both alto and tenor
soloists. Highly recommended!
10031406 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10457411 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10031411 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
t Babethandaza—arr. Daniel Hughes. The award-
winning African-American singing group Sweet
Honey in the Rock has made this piece popular,
and they shared with the arranger the text that they
learned from an African native. The translation of
the original Swahili is: "We are marching in the light
of God." Incorporating the popular tune Siyahamba,
the arrangement features claves, shakere and
djembe as the only accompaniment.
10080199 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
H
Bonse Aba—arr. Victor C. Johnson. Sizzling with
celebratory rhythmic energy, this African folksong
loosely translates as: "Those who sing have the
right to be called the children of God." The only
accompanying instruments are hand drum
(treble drum), djembe (bass drum), and shaker,
which add authentic flavor and opportunities for
improvisation. The vocal parts are easily learned
due to their repetition and call-and-response style.
Highly recommended!
10302661 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10089711 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10089722 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10307386 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10307387 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10089725 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Ht Bonse Aba (Traditional Zambian Song)—arr.
Andrew Fischer. Here is an exuberant a cappella
number that's loaded with African atmosphere!
The traditional Zambian words are sung throughout
with such a buoyant, rhythmic feel that you are
transported into the center of a native celebration.
The lyric translates as "All that sing have the right to
be called the children of God." The song is brief, but
may be repeated as many times as desired. Various
voicing options are possible, and African percussion
may be added as the piece progresses. Your choir
will definitely want to improvise some celebratory
whoops and shouts! Highly recommended!
10012300 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10062620 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Cover Me with the Night—Andrea Ramsey. Here
is an upbeat and fun song that uses a prayer text
from Ghana translated into English. Syncopated
rhythms that repeat throughout make this a perfect
choice for any choir. Opportunities for optional
solos and trios occur several times in the piece. A
suggested djembe part is included with the piano
accompaniment, although it would be completely
acceptable to add additional percussion beyond
what is notated.
10715375 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
10715376 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Gnothi Safton—Jim Papoulis/ed. Sophia Miller.
With Gnothi Safton, composer Jim Papoulis raises
the profile of Boomwhackers out of the elementary
classroom and onto the concert stage. Including an
original inspirational text that urges young people to
"know thyself," "seek beauty, freedom and justice"
and "celebrate virtue, prudence, courage and life,"
this is the song that your chorus will ask for every
day before they leave the choir room.
10609885 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10495646 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
HL Halle, Halle, Halle—arr. Hal Hopson. Hal
Hopson's setting of this infectious melody is one
that will have your listeners humming and singing
along. The perfect combination of original verses
and the easy optional percussion make this setting
irresistibly catching!
3133386 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3133386L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3235785 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3235785L SAB Large Print . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10425480 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10425480L Two-Part Mixed Large Print. . 2.25
3133394 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
H
Hine Ma Tov—arr. Allan Naplan. Inspired by
Psalm 133, Hine Ma Tov is translated "How good
it is for all of us to dwell together in peace." The
meaning of the Hebrew text is universal, as is the
appeal of the lively music, which cleverly shifts
between major and minor. The delightful "lai lai lai"
refrain will make your audience want to clap along!
10370730 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1978097 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Si Tuvieras Fe (If You Had Faith)—arr. Rory
Cooney & Beth Lederman. A wonderful arrangement
of a Latin American folk song with an infectious
rhythm and a fully bilingual treatment of the parable
of the mustard seed. The score layout is perfect as
the English and Spanish text have their own staves
in all parts except the cantor. Reproducible material
for assembly use and a guitar edition with capo
chords is available. Highly recommended!
10756329 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
t In Meeting We Are Blessed—Troy Robertson
& R. Gatsnahos. The part for djembe imparts a
traditional African feeling to this easy, original
a cappella work. The Gatsnahos text, inspired
by John Donne, has a theme of friendship and
unity that all can relate to. "We are met together
and in meeting we are blessed. Peace in coming
and in going, peace in labor and in rest..." This is
accessible to choirs at many levels, and it makes a
wonderful processional!
10589968 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
4L Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love—Tom
Colvin/arr. Steven Strite. This Ghana folk song,
paired with Tom Colvin's text, is often associated
with Holy Week and Jesus washing the disciples'
feet, but is appropriate for any time of year. This
perceptive setting finds the perfect rhythmic groove
to complement the hymn with the addition of
percussion and flute.
10806787 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
10806787L SATB Large Print. . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
10806788 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
10806791 Instrumental Parts
Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.50
4L Let the Children Come (Waacheni Watoto
t Waje Kwangu)—Mark Burrows. A bright,
jubilant song of welcome! All God's children will
be moving to the rhythm of this multicultural
original, which incorporates Swahili text and
percussion parts for shaker, djembe and congas.
A cappella, vocally accessible and repetitive in
all the right ways, this fun-to-sing statement of
unity is perfect for both the concert stage or the
worship service.
10810883 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10810883L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
L Mungu Ni Mwema with God Is So Good—Mark
Burrows. "God is good, all the time!" Partnering a
Swahili text and original melody with the familiar
Sunday school song, this energetic, exuberant
piece is a home run for your young choirs. The
included percussion parts add to the fun. A fantastic
selection for any time of year!
10757186 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
10757186L Two-Part Large Print . . . . . . 2.45
H O Sifuni Mungu (All Creatures of Our God and
King)—arr. Roger Emerson. This phenomenal
work, recorded by First Call, is certain to be in
great demand by a wide range of choirs! Based
on All Creatures Of Our God And King, it features
a powerful African chorus with fiery syncopations,
great opportunities for soloists and a full
complement of percussion instruments. This is a
uniquely vibrant, spiritual work!
1914175 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1914183 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10278880 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1914191 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3303885 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1914217 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
1914209 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 20.00
H Ose Shalom (The One Who Makes Peace)—
John Leavitt. This timely text from the Jewish liturgy
is brilliantly set in a lovely original work by John
Leavitt. Its simple message of peace is enhanced
with soaring melodies and lyric instrumental lines,
making it a strong choice as a multicultural or a
Hanukkah feature. Very highly recommended!
3295478 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3295479 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3295480 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3295481 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
3295482 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 25.00
H Oye (Listen!)—Jim Papoulis/ed. Nunez. Full
of life and energy, this work in Spanish and
English expresses the plea of Mexican children
to the rest of the world to listen to their cry for
help. The percussion and bass parts (included
in the score) really make it percolate from
beginning to end, and the performance notes
make it easy to pronounce and understand the
Spanish. Now available for treble and mixed
voices, this is a very cool multicultural feature
with an important message for today's world.
Highly recommended!
10030085 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3301378 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10001346 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
l Safari na Yesu—Jeremy Russell. Journey with
Jesus using this festive anthem featuring traditional
African melody and text. Scored by Jeremy Russell
for unison or three-part voices with optional
percussion, it provides an opportunity to teach
syncopation and dynamic contrast.
10906063 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Ht Salmo 150 (Psalm 150)—Ernani Aguiar. A very
rhythmic work, with rapid articulations, this is an
exciting showcase for a cappella choirs. Written
by a well-known Brazilian composer, it has a
distinctive Latin American feeling that will really
light a fire under your singers!
5318514 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
3128758 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Lt Singabahambayo—Victor C. Johnson. Fun to
sing and surprisingly rehearsal-friendly, this South
African musical celebration of freedom and hope is
sure to have instant appeal. Lending itself to simple
stage choreography, and with an exciting, driving
beat throughout, choirs and audiences alike will
find themselves enthralled by this exciting Victor
Johnson setting!
10736801 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10513128 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10882886 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10882886L Two-Part Large Print . . . . . . 2.10
t Sisi Kushangilia (We Will Be Glad)—Victor C.
Johnson. Exuberant rhythmic energy abounds in
this African-style original! The Swahili text of only
four words translates: "We will dance! We will
sing! We will be glad!" The only accompanying
instruments are shaker, hand drum and djembe,
which add an authentic flavor and texture to this
celebratory and accessible multicultural selection.
10602840 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10602842 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10648422 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Siyahamba—arr. Donald Moore. The magical
effect created by this wonderful South African
folksong is remarkable! The Zulu text is sung first
(pronunciation guide is included), then an optional
English translation may be used on the second
verse. Use the optional parts for conga, tam and
maracas to enhance the bubbly, dance-like feeling
of the piece. Your singers will naturally want to
incorporate some movement in their performance,
such as a simple step from side to side. Your choir
will love it!
1969393 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.85
1969401 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10062145 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
lL Somos Uno (We Are One)—Mark Hayes. Somos
Uno means "we are one," and this lively calypso-
flavored tune is a celebration of our unity in Christ.
The syncopated opening theme is contrasted with
a lyrical section followed by a chance for each
voice part to shine. Optional rhythm parts add to
the multicultural flair of this selection.
10810147 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10810147L SATB Large Print . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10810148 Split Track CD . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10810149 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 19.95
L
Tumefurahi (We Rejoice!)—Dave Perry & Jean
Perry. Rejoicing abounds in this multi-cultural
selection! The Swahili refrain is easy to learn and
the English stanzas provide a good balance to the
primary melody. African drums and hand claps
add to the infectious, joyful rhythm. Advanced
choirs will enjoy adding the optional descant for an
exciting finish!
10602972 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10602972L Two-Part Large Print . . . . . . 2.25
Upon This Rock—Pepper Choplin. Spiritual
rhythm and energy abound in this unique a cappella
anthem. A celebration of church unity and the
church's challenge to be in the 21st century, this
original work is an inspirational treat for both choir
and congregation. African-flavored syncopation, call
and response between choir and solos, and optional
percussion create an infectious atmosphere of faith!
Now available in an SAB voicing!
10068020 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10554120 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10068021 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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