4Editors' Choice (Best of 2018 Publications) lNew for 2018 HPepper Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
138
CONCERT
MUSIC
Go to cart
MULTICULTURAL & WORLD MUSIC
t Capelinha de Melao—arr. Will Lopes. Layered
harmonies and invigorating vocal percussion bring
life and energy to this Brazilian children's song.
Rhythmic and syncopated, this a cappella piece is an
excellent world music selection for mixed choirs that
will delight your choir and audience. The program
notes include helpful background information as
well as a translation and pronunciation guide for the
Portuguese text. Fun to sing!
10683421 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H Chindia—Alexandru Pascanu. A favorite with
concert and festival choirs since its publication in
1993, this delightful work is based on a Romanian
folk dance. The text, comprised of various syllables
throughout (Ra pa ra pa; ta ka ta ka; di ri di ri, etc.),
creates a stunning choral effect that will give a very
special, festive feeling to your performance!
1863364 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Chiribim Chiribom—arr. David Neches. Mixed
ensembles of all sizes will enjoy singing Chiribim
Chiribom, a Jewish folk song popular all over the
world. The text is mostly in Hebrew (pronunciation
guide included), and the title refrain is tons of fun to
sing as it undergoes delightful melodic variations in
all the parts. Highly recommended!
10586709 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10871950 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Cielito Lindo—Juan Tony Guzman. This well-
known song from Mexico incorporates a piano
accompaniment that resembles the layers of a
mariachi ensemble using violins, trumpets, bass
and guitars. Commissioned to promote the singing
of folk songs from around the world by all ages and
levels of singers, this versatile and fun arrangement
may be sung in unison or with three equal voices.
A exemplary world music selection!
10882687 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ciranda da Lua—Daisy Fragoso. Opening with
a melancholy rubato introduction, this traditional
Brazilian song then moves into a lively dance
style that will invigorate your concert with rhythm
and fun! In Portuguese, with pronunciation guide
and translation, instructions for adding the dance,
and percussion.
10565280 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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
Dance with Me to My Heart—Jim Papoulis. This
energetic and lively piece is 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 "should" think. Combining this uplifting
text in Swahili and English with driving rhythms
in the vocal parts and the piano, djembe, and
stick accompaniment makes this both a fun and
memorable song for singers and audience alike!
Highly recommend!
10735002 SSAA Piano
with Djembe & Stick . . . . . . . 2.75
H Dansi Na Kuimba—Dave & Jean Perry. "Dansi
Na Kuimba" means "dance and sing" in Swahili,
and this exuberant selection is so much fun to sing
that your students will insist on singing it again and
again! The words convey a positive message about
the "song of life," and do so with an upbeat, happy
feeling that is positively irresistible. Easy to learn,
delightful to perform and guaranteed to entertain,
this song is indeed a rare musical treat!
3016110 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3016128 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
3016136 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
4 De Prosa com o Passarim (Grandma's Chat)—
Daisy Fragoso. Using a popular Brazilian rhythm
called "chorinho," this whimsical song is about a
grandmother who can talk to birds. Incorporating
Portuguese text along with some nonsense words,
this spirited original utilizes a flute obbligato
and optional pandeiro along with a well-crafted
piano accompaniment to create a truly cross-
cultural opportunity to teach rhythm, syncopation,
language, and geography for treble voices.
10833258 SA or Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
H Dobru Noc (Good Night)—Victor C. Johnson.
This hauntingly beautiful setting of a tender
Slovakian lullaby is a little gem for women's voices!
Each stanza is superbly crafted, including an a
cappella verse in English, and a pronunciation guide
is included. "Close your eyes, do not cry; sleep, my
dear one, sleep on, my child."
10275786 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10275787 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H Dodi Li—Nira Chen/arr. Doreen Rao. Sung
completely in Hebrew, this delightful Israeli
song, with its text based on a song from the Old
Testament "Song Of Solomon," is an excellent
multicultural experience for young singers. It is a
superb selection for rehearsal and performance as
well! Both a pronunciation guide and translation
are included in this selection that continues to be
popular in festivals and adjudications nationwide.
10093352 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
1852672 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10093354 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4L Doraji—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. This lovely
pentatonic Korean folk song is framed with gentle
harmonies and a free-flowing melody. Lyrics in
both Korean and English are sure to capture the
hearts and minds of your singers and audience.
A refreshing addition to any concert program!
Pronunciation guide is included.
10810594 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10810594L Three-Part Mixed Large Print. . 2.10
10882905 P/A CD-Three Part Mixed
Ap Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
Doraji—arr. Audrey Snyder. The traditional Korean
folksong sings about the doraji - a beautiful white
wildflower that grows on the shady slopes of Korean
mountains. This accessible setting is charming in
its simplicity, with canon and countermelody and
piano accompaniment adorned by flute and bells.
A marvelous teaching piece!
10067088 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Ht Dubula—arr. Stephen Hatfield. Here's a fabulous
festival piece for a cappella choirs! Dubula is
a folk song of the Xhosa people of South Africa,
and this arrangement really captures the authentic
boisterous style of the original!
3297349 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10308962 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Dulaman—arr. Rollo Fisher. Many will recognize
this Irish folk song as performed by Celtic Woman.
It really captures the essence of Celtic culture, and
is sure to be a hit with mixed choirs everywhere.
The melodic charm, pleasing harmonies and lilting
rhythms make it irresistible!
10355655 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
10360492 Instrumental Parts
Violins, mandolin, guitar . . . 65.00
Eatnemen Vuelie (Song of the Earth)—Frode
Fjellheim/arr. Emily Crocker. The opening musical
number from the Disney animated feature
"Frozen," this song is inspired by indigenous Saami
and Norwegian culture, a combination of Saami
yoiking and the Danish Christmas hymn Dejlig er
jorden, or Fairest Lord Jesus, by B.S. Ingemann.
Yoik is a very old vocal tradition among the Saami
people of Scandinavia and Russia, characterized
by short melodic phrases that repeat again and
again, with small variations. With English, German
and Norwegian versions of the text, synthesizer,
percussion and optional male yoik.
10519311 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10519310 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10519158 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
3298108 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
El Vito—arr. Emily Crocker. A whirling, twirling
Andalusian dancer is vividly portrayed in this setting
of a traditional Spanish folksong. Well-crafted vocal
lines over a colorful piano accompaniment make
this an excellent choice for developing choirs to
show their Latin flair! The text is well balanced
between Spanish and English, with lots of fun "la-
la-la" phrases. Highly recommended!
10517164 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10070636 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10070637 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 22.99
H El Vito—arr. Joni Jensen. For women's choirs
looking for a playful challenge, this arrangement
of a traditional Spanish folk song uses Spanish
text throughout, piano accompaniment, hand
claps, and a fiery soprano solo, then culminates
in a dynamic, foot-stomping flourish. (English
translation is included.) For better women's choirs,
this is impressive!
10304779 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
H Erev Shel Shoshanim—Joseph Hadar/arr.
Jack Klebanow. Your choir will absolutely love this
delicate Israeli folk song, with the open feeling
of the desert at night while the scent of roses
drifts on the cool air. Vocals weave in a sensitive
arrangement, complemented by a fluid, but not
difficult, piano accompaniment. Translation and
pronunciation guide included. A strong choice for
multicultural programs!
4958831 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1925171 Performance CD. . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Ht Famine Song—arr. Matthew Culloton. This unique
a cappella work captures the drama of the survival
of the Sudanese people during the famine of the
1980s. "Ease my spirit, ease my soul, please free
my hands from this barren soil. Ease my mother,
ease my child, earth and sky be reconciled..."
3303263 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
H Five Hebrew Love Songs—Eric Whitacre.
Written by Hila Plitmann and inspired by a trip to
Switzerland, each song in this suite is a poetic
postcard that captures every lush, romantic
moment in full. An expressive and idiomatic
collection for mixed or women's choruses. The
suite is set for piano and violin, but may also be
performed with string quartet.
3296219 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
3299116 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
5975230 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
5991450 Instrumental Score . . . . . . . 40.00
9520730 Instrumental Parts Violin . . . . 9.00
4L Funga Alafia—arr. Erik Whitehill. This traditional
Nigerian song of welcome effectively uses repetition
and engaging rhythms to make this a quick learn
and an entertaining concert selection. The octave
includes suggestions for stage movement and
guides for the translation and pronunciation of
Yoruba lyrics. The perfect concert opener for
developing mixed choirs!
10810597 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10810597L Three-Part Mixed Large Print. . 1.95
10882905 P/A CD-Three Part Mixed
Ap Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
H
Funga Alafia (Song of Welcome)—arr. Jill
Gallina. Choreography is included in this joyful
piece, based on a traditional song of welcome sung
in many parts of Africa. Greetings of good health,
blessings, and peace are expressed throughout.
Parts for claves, bongos, and conga enhance the
African feeling, while phrases of vocal speech seem
to invite everyone to join in the celebration!
10190826 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10190827 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4
Gakavik (The Partridge)—arr. Ruth Morris Gray.
This charming Armenian folk song is both beautiful
and simple. This arrangement offers the original
Armenian text, a phonetic pronunciation guide and
a singable English text. This allows you to perform
the work entirely in Armenian, entirely in English or
any combination you desire with soloists or chorus.
A wonderful teaching piece for young trebles!
10843649 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10909046 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.99
Gate Gate (Gone, Gone)—Brian Tate. Joyful
energy, dance-like rhythms, effective handclaps,
and shifting meters all come together in this
exuberant choral feature that is based on a
Buddhist mantra. Repetitive melodies dance
freely through alternating meters, while the piano
accompaniment provides color and flair. A popular
choice for more capable choirs, it is simply an
unforgettable multicultural selection.
5775374 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
BEST
SELLERS
Multicultural/World
& Folk Songs SATB
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Sisi Ni Moja—Jacob Narverud.
10593109 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
Will the Circle Be Unbroken—
arr. J. David Moore.
10704230 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.95
No Time—Susan Brumfield.
10291521 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
Tshotsholoza (Go Forward)—
arr. Jeffery L. Ames.
10276407 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.45
Hlohonolofatsa—arr. Daniel Jackson.
10593326 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.55
Indodana—arr. Michael Barrett & Ralf Schmitt.
10457610 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
Nda Wana—arr. Michael Barrett.
10708968 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
Babethandaza—arr. Victor C. Johnson.
10757130 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.35
10797295 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
Salmo 150 (Psalm 150)—Ernani Aguiar.
5318514 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.80
Baba Yetu—Chris Kiagiri & Christopher Tin.
10277920 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.95
10278066 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
10278071 Instrumental Parts
Percussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.00
AFRICAN DJEMBE
Tycoon. Hand-crafted from a
single piece of sun-dried Mango
wood, this drum is 10-1/4 inches
tall with a 6 inch diameter hand-
picked quality goat skin head. The
5mm extra strong non-stretch
rope provided easy and lasting
tuning. The drum features a natural
varnish finishing. Recommended for
children or percussion beginners!
10515191 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.00
10515192 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.00
10515193 10" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.00
10515194 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149.00
