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MULTICULTURAL
Multicultural
Adult Choir
D 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.
10872186 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10803952 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 25.00
Lt 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
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 or two-part . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 Bienaventurados (Blessed and Beloved)—
Lourdes C. Montgomery. This is a bilingual octavo
edition of this well-loved title, bringing to new
audiences a song whose Spanish-only version
has been popular within the Hispanic community
and beyond for over twenty years. With an English
translation by Diana Macalintal, it is a beautiful
setting of the Beatitudes that will be a perfect
selection for All Saints Day, All Souls Day, funerals,
and themes of social justice. This arrangement can
be interpreted in a simple manner by a single singer
and a guitarist or keyboardist, or it can be enhanced
using the SATB choral parts and/or the instrument
parts. This new edition will inspire you and your
congregation by helping you have a celebration full
of unity and trust in Jesus Christ.
11201863 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
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
Ht Bonse Aba—arr. Victor C. Johnson. Sizzling with
celebratory rhythmic energy, this Zambian folk
song 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10089711 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10089722 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10307386 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10307387 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10089725 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
L
Bwana Asifiwe—arr. Mark Burrows. Bwana
Asifiwe is a traditional Swahili medley that
incorporates Praise to the Lord the Almighty
with optional solo for a memorable multicultural
celebration! For a truly authentic feeling, add the
optional percussion parts for bass drum, congas
and shaker.
10339314 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10400712 CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
l Caminante—David L. Brunner. This highly
interesting Spanish poem conveys many ideas:
courage and determination, freedom and ease,
contemplation and solitude. The music, with
percussion, piano, and wonderful vocal lines,
moves along at a leisurely pace complementing
the text. A unique work that will enhance
any program.
11200580 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
4L Come, All You People (Uyai Mose)—
Alexander Gondo/arr. John L. Bell, adapt. Gary
Daigle. This joyful South African song of praise is
now available in an expanded form, with call-and-
response verses calling on all of creation to praise
God. It is set for three-part choir and keyboard,
with a guitar part available separately. Energetic
and welcoming!
11166808 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
4L El Senor Es Mi Pastor (The Lord Is My
Shepherd)—Gary Daigle. This setting of Psalm
23 is in a bilingual edition. The call-and-response
refrain is quickly learned. The verses alternate, one
in Spanish, one in English, and so on. You will be
hard pressed to find a musical setting that can
more adeptly match the comforting tone of Psalm
23. Useful and meaningful.
11166798 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Every Nation Every Tribe—Karen Crane/arr.
Stacey Nordmeyer. Filled with energy and joy, this
multicultural anthem mixes English and Swahili
texts with traditional choral textures and distinctive
rhythms. A great choice for themes of ecumenism
and global unity, it includes a quote of O for a
Thousand Tongues to Sing and is enhanced by
optional percussion and bass.
11199156 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
10494423E SSA ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
4L Hands Are Knockin'—Kyle Pederson.
A fascinating 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11196420 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
l Himno de Alabanza (Hymn of Praise)—
Carlos Zapien. A stately tune designed for
large, festive gatherings, this solemn entrance
processional based upon Psalm 145 offers
accessible choral writing that is also appropriate
for smaller ensembles. With lyrics in both English
and Spanish, it features several accompaniment
options, including keyboard, guitar, and/or brass
and timpani.
11200317 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11200318 Guitar Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
11200319 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 30.00
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
4L In Meeting We Are Blessed—Troy Robertson.
t
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!
10589968 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
10996247 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
11169350 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
L Janeman—Patrick Dittamo. From India comes
this special piece that will be an impressive addition
to any program. Percussion and a drone provide
color and style, as does a brief violin interlude. To
be sung in the native language, the text is short, the
vowels pure, the result special. A great opportunity
to showcase multiple soloists as well.
10939198 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
l Milele (Forever)—Jason Krug. "Milele" means
"forever" in Swahili, and the haunting melody and
African rhythms make this original a truly stunning
work. Optional choral parts (SATB), handchimes,
djembe, and shekere add to the performance and
make this a true show stopper in any concert.
11176264 Octavo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10950192 3-6 Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.50
10950193 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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
4t Noyana/Come, Come, Ye Saints—arr. Trevor
Johnson. This clever combination of an African
spiritual and an English folk song creates a world
music showcase for tenor-bass choirs. A solo
feature with stacked harmonies and improvised
vocal percussion, this arrangement was made
popular by Brigham Young University's a cappella
group BYU Vocal Point.
10989969 TTTBBBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
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
