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e Ai Hai Yo—arr. Tyler Arcari. Celebrate diversity
and cultural awareness with this traditional
Chinese folk song that is used as a blessing for a
bountiful harvest and a good year. The pentatonic
melody line and simple repeated harmonies
preserve the Eastern feel of the arrangement,
and the phonetic spellings of the Mandarin text
interspersed with English phrases make this
accessible for young treble choirs.
11001257 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . ME 2.00
t Baraka Na Wewe—Victor C. Johnson. This
joyous and rhythmic a cappella celebration of
hope, joy and peace is perfect for developing
mixed or treble choirs. Your students will
appreciate the high performance value, and
you'll love the easy harmonic layering patterns
and independent vocal lines that make learning a
snap. Add the lively djembe part for an authentic
African flavor. A pronunciation guide and
translation are included.
11100075 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
t Dayung Sampan—arr. Darius Lim. This piece is
an Indonesian folk song brought to Singapore in
the 19th century. Written for an advanced SSAA
chorus, this up-tempo piece is fun, exciting, and a
worthy challenge for your singers.
10994216 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.85
Dindaru Dandraru—Laura Jekabsone. Perfect
for the group looking for an authentic work from
another culture. This setting of the Latvian folk
song text contains repeated materials making it
easier to learn. Latvian or English text.
11102011 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.50
Dyby Byla Kosa Nabrosena (The Slighted
Heart)—Antonin Dvorak/arr. Patrick M. Liebergen.
Antonin Dvorak was especially successful at
incorporating the folk tunes of his homeland into
his compositions. This Moravian folk song is brisk,
short, and delightfully fun to sing! Perform with the
Czech text, or use the singable English version
included for your treble choir.
10990285 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 1.95
De Gute Nacht (Good Night)—Johannes Brahms/
arr. John Leavitt. Quoting Cradle Song by Brahms
at beginning and end, this traditional German folk
song is a beautiful arrangement for young singers.
In German, with optional English text throughout,
the piece can be used to teach phrasing and
proper breath support. Optional handchimes or
Orff bells, string bass parts, and a pronunciation
guide are included.
10981023 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Hands Are Knockin'—Kyle Pederson. A fascina-
ting mix of English and Arabic text reinforces
the universal message to open our minds,
hearts, and hands to each other. The lively piano
accompaniment, notated djembe percussion
part, and syncopated vocal lines that highlight the
text come together to create a meaningful piece
that will be long remembered. Exceptional!
10981924 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
De Hi Yo Ipsi Naya (A Navajo Song of Happi-
ness)—arr. Mark Burrows. All the elements of this
arrangement of a traditional Navajo song are very
simple and repetitive, with plenty of unison, simple
harmony in open fifths, and call-and-response
singing. A variety of percussion instruments as
well as body percussion are used throughout this
interesting and compelling work. A pronunciation
guide is included.
10981190 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
e Hine Ma Tov—arr. James DesJardins. Slow and
lyrical, this ancient Hebrew text about unity still
resonates in our world today. The very nature of
the Hebrew language as expressed through this
hauntingly beautiful melody lifts both performers
and audiences to a unique musical experience.
The included violin obligato is as integral to the
work as the piano accompaniment.
10988072 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.10
e I Ku Mau Mau—Ruth Morris Gray. This traditional
Hawaiian chant has been set to an original melody
to create a dynamic choral piece that teaches us
to stand up together and support one another.
An upbeat hook, a spoken-word section, and a
contrasting countermelody combine to create a
fun, team-building multicultural experience for
developing choirs. Add choreography, too!
10997458 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
lt In Meeting We Are Blessed—Troy Robertson.
e The use of a 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!
10996247 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Ht Indodana—arr. Michael Barrett & Ralf Schmitt.
This highly dramatic traditional South African song
is a true musical gem, presented a cappella at
a slower tempo. Arranged by two South African
composers, the ethnic flavor is palpable as the
upper voices carry the melody and the lower
voices provide the harmonic underlay. Translation
and pronunciation notes are provided.
10999358 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
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Izar Ederrak (The Beautiful Star)—Josu Elberdin.
Izar Ederrak is the story, in the Basque language, of
a beautiful shining star surrounded by eight angels,
one of whom is "lovesick" for the star. The story
comes to life for a cappella voices through rich
harmonies and a memorable melody. Pronunciation
guide is included; spoken pronunciation is available
from the publisher's website.
10994226 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
t Kol Dodi (The Voice of My Beloved)—arr. Amy
F. Bernon. This lively setting of a traditional Hebrew
folk song brings to life the joy of love. Treble
groups will have fun with the rhythmic energy of
this piece and will discover that this arrangement
showcases each voice part in a unique way.
Layered melodies and countermelodies make
this easy to learn and impressive to perform,
either a cappella or with the optional piano
accompaniment. A pronunciation guide and
translation are included.
10996363 SSA opt. piano
accompaniment . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
La Cancion del Caminante—Scott Rieker.
Set to a poem by famed Spanish poet Antonio
Machado, this original piece provides Spanish
flavor in a modern pop style that is sure to appeal.
Mixed meter gives an asymmetrical rhythmic feel,
and the singers take turns with melodies and
countermelodies that are fun to sing.
10999678 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
e Los Pollitos Dicen—Ken Berg. This work has
taken a nursery rhyme popular all over the
Spanish-speaking world and arranged it for
choir, piano and percussion. The words are
about little chicks and their mother hen feeding
them in the cycle of life. The percussion brings
an authenticity to the sound and the multiple
modulations are surprisingly placed to great
effect and always fun.
10997696 Three-Part
Treble or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Machiboke (Waiting in Vain)—Kousaku
Yamada/arr. Yukiko Nishimura. This enchanting
Japanese folk song arrangement for treble choirs
has a lightness of tone and a classical style. In
Japanese throughout, this culturally diverse
selection is a perfect challenge for treble choirs
looking to infuse variety and energy into any
concert program!
10990711 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
DtMeguru—arr. Russell Robinson. The text of this
e Namibian folk song translates as "Lord, you are
up there and we are down here. Have mercy on us
and show us your love." Though unaccompanied,
this accessible arrangement creates a pulsing
and almost percussive feel. A translation,
pronunciation guide, and ideas for simple
movement adding visual interest and cultural
detail are included.
10981195 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
t Mimi Ni Nuru (I Am the Light)—Christi Jones.
Uplifting, celebratory, accessible and fun to sing,
developing mixed choirs will love learning and
performing this original song of praise. Add the
notated percussion parts for djembe and shaker
to create the upbeat style. The Swahili text is easy
to pronounce, and the cues for body percussion
and simple choral choreography are sure to
enhance your performance!
10984580 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
t Modimo—arr. Michael Barrett. Modimo is a
song of praise and celebration from South Africa.
Improvised percussion and a traditional Sesotho
melody make for a grounded and deep sound
your singers will immediately connect with. A
quick learn with a huge impact.
10994206 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
De Nanuma—arr. Audrey Snyder. Based on a folk
song from Ghana, this is a happy song of welcome
that will make a wonderful, upbeat opener to your
concert. Carefully considered ranges and simple
stacking harmonies that are fun to sing make this
easy to teach and a joy to perform for younger
mixed and treble choirs. Swing rhythms and an
optional djembe part make this even more fun!
10981413 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
e Ndikhokhele Bawo—arr. Michael Ryan. This
authentic setting of a cherished isiXhosa folk song
contains simply stated vocal lines supported by a
light, gently rhythmic piano part. Enhance learning
and performance with the pronunciation guide
and translation available as a free download, and
don't forget the optional djembe (congas) and
shekere (shaker) parts. Also available is a synth
track accompaniment, complete with African
instrumentation!
10991716 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
te Ndikhokhele Bawo—arr. Lhente-Mari Pitout.
The Pretoria Youth Choir from South Africa under
their director Lhente-Mari Pitout has traveled the
world spreading the joy of traditional South African
music. Now this music finds a new home with the
professional choir EXIGENCE, which features the
music of black and Latinx composers under the
direction of Eugene Rogers. This wonderful work
starts slowly as a prayer, then builds in intensity.
Repeated patterns abound. The djembe part is
notated in the music. A complex yet joyful and
exciting cultural work.
10992428 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
North Wind: Cherokee Wayfaring Stranger—
James E. Green. Composer James Green
has unquestionably developed an affinity for
the language, music and culture of the Native
American Cherokee tribe. With a pronunciation
guide included, this Cherokee Wayfaring
Stranger, is scored for 2 or 3 part any combination
of voices with optional shaker, tambourine, and
hand drum.
10996252 Two-Part
with opt. 3-Part. . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
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