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H The Little Birch Tree—arr. Mary Goetze. Written
for unison voices and piano with optional recorder
or flute, this familiar Russian folk song, arranged
by Mary Goetze, provides a very effective contest
selection for unison choirs.
1542778 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Ma Bella Bimba (Italian Folk Song)—arr.
Donald Moore. This easy-to-sing Italian folk song
is an excellent cross-cultural selection for any
choir. The uncluttered arrangement features a
lilting waltz tempo and dance-like voice parts that
are well suited to the "beautiful ballerina" theme.
Sing entirely in English, Italian, or a combination of
the two. A longtime favorite in two- and three-part
voicings, this classic arrangement is now available
for SATB choirs. Highly recommended!
10738842 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.90
3127479 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . .ME 2.25
3127487 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
3127495 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
lt Malaika—Fadhilli William Mdawida/arr. Russell
Robinson. This popular Kenyan love song with a
lively melody has been arranged for SATB choir and
percussion, with a solo opportunity for any voice.
When performing this delightful a cappella work,
make sure your choir sings with joy on their faces!
11198327 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
4L Mangisondele Nkosi Yam—arr. Michael Barrett.
t This piece is a traditional praise and worship
song from the Zulu culture and is written in the
isicathamiya style - a cappella singing with close
harmonies - that originated among Zulu mine
workers during the apartheid years. Two soloists
open the piece with a call followed by response from
the choir. Dramatic and powerful, the piece builds
throughout with an exciting rhythmic section at its
center. The title translates to "Be nearer my Lord."
A translation and pronunciation guide are provided.
10761752 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
11202479 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
4t 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
11200553 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
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Morokeni (Greeting Song)—arr. Bernard Kruger.
At less than two minutes' duration, this is a brief,
easy, extremely effective African song for a cappella
choir with percussion. Authentic call-and-response
vocals make it so much fun to sing, and the
program notes, translation and pronunciation guide
make it a great educational experience as well.
Highly recommended!
10557644 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10505872 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
4L Muana Moke—arr. Victor C. Johnson. A trio
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of African percussion instruments lays down
an ostinato groove in this otherwise a cappella
arrangement of the authentic Congolese folk
song. Easy-to-sing melodic and harmonic patterns
accompany the short text in the Lingala dialect.
A pronunciation guide and translation guide are
provided, as well as notated parts for shaker and
two djembes. Wonderful for choirs of all ages!
11197222 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11197223 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11197224 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
Muie Rendera—Pinto Fonseca. Two of the
most popular folk tunes from Northeast Brazil
are combined in this joyful arrangement, which
has been performed often at festivals since its
publication in 1999.
3215860 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.90
10439404 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.50
4L Murasame (The Mists of Evening)—Victor
C. Johnson. This gentle original setting of an
eleventh-century Japanese text captures the
mystery and flavor of ancient Japan and frames
the middle section, which is in English. Haunting
melodies and simple harmonies are complemented
by optional chime tree and rain stick for a distinctly
Asian mood. A pronunciation and translation guide
is included.
10273543 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11172836 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
10273544 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
Lt Muusika (Music)—Part Uusberg. A meditation
on the mystery and wonder of music, this Estonian
tone poem is a little gem for a cappella choirs. With
gorgeous harmonies that intensify the text, this
will resonate deeply with your singers. Estonian
pronunciation guide and translation are provided.
10593348 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.70
10882572 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.70
4t Nanuma (Song of Greeting)—arr. Mark
Burrows. This arrangement of a West African song
of greeting from Ghana is an a cappella canon
with optional percussion. Body percussion as well
as parts for shakers, high drum and low drum are
included. With its joyful energy, this selection will
work particularly well as a processional.
11197778 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.95
D 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
10981571 Three-Part Treble or SSA . .ME 2.10
11001806 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
L Nda Wana—arr. Michael Barrett. An African
game song in Venda accompanied by djembe
and hand clapping. It begins with a single voice
part, and as the song progresses more voices
are added, creating more complexity and density.
Makes a great processional piece! Translation and
pronunciation guide provided.
10708968 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.20
4L Ndangero—arr. Eslon Hindundu. Eslon Hindundu
t of Namibia has beautifully arranged this song from
his country for choir and soloists. Sounding both
otherworldly and peaceful, this interesting work has
great appeal for a wide variety of audiences. The
repetitive nature of both the music and the text will
make this work easy and rewarding to learn.
11173012 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
Lt Ndikhokhele Bawo—arr. Michael Barrett. What
a terrific festival piece for a cappella voices with
drum! It's the traditional South African song, with
lyrics (in Xhosa language) based on Psalm 23. In this
authentic-sounding setting, the optional solos will
add much to the drama of your performance. English
translation and pronunciation guide are included.
10572210 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.20
L 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!
10983411 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . .ME 2.20
10991716 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
10998231 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
Lt Ndikhokhele Bawo (Xhosa Prayer)—arr.
Mzwandile Mabuza. This traditional Xhosa song
could be found on the lips of many South Africans
who grew up in the church. Commonly performed
with Communion, the gentle lyrics express gratitude
while the lightly rhythmic groove is contemplative.
With percussion added in the second verse, this
rhythm picks up and the call and response texture
with soloists builds to a soulful ending. A notated
percussion part is included, as is the translation for
the text.
10913004 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
10572212 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.55
10913005 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.55
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
t Ngothando—Mbuso Ndlovu. Written in isiZulu,
this work is a message to the world that it is only
through love that we can conquer the barriers that
stand between us. Beautiful and accessible, this is
a moving work especially meaningful for our times.
10994193 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Dt Ning Wendete (Kenyan Folk Song)—arr.
Greg Gilpin. Rhythm abounds in the vocal and
percussion sounds of this a cappella arrangement
of a Kenyan folk song. With a simple, delightful
text, energy-filled vocals, rhythmic hand claps,
small percussion and body percussion, this has all
the ingredients of a dynamic multicultural musical
experience! Highly recommended!
10672864 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.10
10503346 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . .ME 2.50
10503347 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
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Nino Precioso—arr. Rosephanye Powell.
Traditionally, Nicaraguan mothers sang this lullaby
to their children as they rocked them to sleep.
This up-tempo arrangement is in the style of a
Spanish dance, complete with hand percussion
parts, included in the octavo. The piece is sung in
Spanish, with phonetic pronunciation given below
the text. It's a wonderful multicultural selection for
general concert use and appropriate for the holiday
season as well.
10846371 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
L Nino Querido—arr. Mark Burrows. The gentle
melody of this Spanish lullaby and soothing text
are first sung in unison and then in canon. An
original middle section utilizes an English text
and complementary melody before the return
to the original. Sing in Spanish, with a helpful
pronunciation guide and translation, or use the
English text option provided to create a tender and
sweet feature for your treble choir.
10906178 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
10906180 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
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Niska Banja—arr. Nick Page. Available in
several voicings, Niska Banja is a Serbian Roma
dance popular throughout the Balkans. To Central
Europeans, the 9/8 rhythm of 2-2-2-3 is as
natural as a 4/4 rock beat is in North America,
and rapidly becomes both infectious and quite
natural. Piano 4-hands and optional clarinet
and tambourine parts included in vocal score.
Duration: 1:20
10091375 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
1728708 SSAA or SAAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10093430 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
10093431 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
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