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Le A la Puerta del Cielo—arr. Ruth Elaine
Schram. This tender Spanish lullaby, also
known as Duermete Nino, has been given an
expressive setting for treble choirs. Appropriate
for concerts at any time of year, this work
exudes an elegant simplicity while a gently
flowing accompaniment enhances the serene
mood of the piece.
11202495 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11203150 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
e Ai Hai Yo—arr. Tyler Arcari. This traditional
Chinese folk song 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 choirs.
11198809 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
11001257 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
H Artza Alinu—arr. Earlene Rentz.
Here's an invigorating cross-cultural number
that will make everyone want to dance! It's
a joyful Israeli dance song, incorporating the
popular round, Toembai.
11198321 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10192384 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10192320 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10735144 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11198317 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Bella Ciao—arr. Christi Jones.
This arrangement of a traditional Italian folk song
is a fun way to work on pure vowel formation
and unity of tone. Whether sung with piano
accompaniment or a cappella, this lighthearted,
energetic selection is an approachable work for
tenor-bass choirs.
11198019 TB opt. a Cappella . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Dt Bhombela—arr. Will Skaff/ed. Melissa
e Keylock. This traditional South African song is
used to accompany a children's stick passing
game. This lively arrangement, which includes
entertaining choreography using rhythm sticks,
will make an exciting multicultural addition to
any concert. Fun!
10971340 Two-Part or SSA. . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
De Birkat Habayit—Ross Fishman. Using both
Hebrew and English text, this original setting
of a traditional Jewish blessing provides
an important message of peace. Set with a
contemporary pop ballad feel, the text was
chosen to honor schools as a fundamental part
of students' upbringing, like a home.
11170493 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Ht Bonse Aba—arr. Victor C. Johnson.
e 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.
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
Le El Vito—arr. Greg Gilpin. This energetic
arrangement of the traditional Spanish folk
song is infused with the characteristic dance
rhythms of Andalusia. Easy-to-learn phrases
in the original language alternate with some
English text. Plenty of unison and a fun-to-
sing countermelody in the chorus make the
harmonies easy to teach. Add the optional
choreography to complete the picture of this
vibrant dance.
11196350 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11196351 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11196352 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
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.
10981924 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11196420 SSAA or SA divisi . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11313918 TB divisi or TTBB . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
HL Indodana—arr. Michael Barrett & Ralf
t 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 who are experts in
this genre, the arrangement is a well-crafted
representation of the isiXhosa song.
10457610 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10792982 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10999358 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
HD J'entends le Moulin (I Hear the Windmill)
e arr. Emily Crocker. Hear the steady sound of
the mill wheel in this brisk setting of the French
Canadian folk song, which uses alternate
French and English text. "I hear the windmill,
tick-a tick-a tack-a..."
11176683 SAB or SA(T)B. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10030298 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10030299 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . 22.99
HL Jambo—Teddy Kalanda Harrison/
t arr. Jacob Narverud. Kenyan composer
Teddy Kalanda Harrison and his group
Them Mushrooms received worldwide
recognition with their platinum-certified
recording of this piece.
10551975 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10394008 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10423627 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10423628 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
4t Marie Madeleine—arr. Jeanette Gallant.
e Lively and engaging, this arrangement of an
Acadian folksong features the quintessential
elements of the tradition: podorythmie (seated
foot-tapping), diddlage (mouth music), and the
spoons. With playful vocal slides and energetic
rhythmic motifs, this arrangement offers a
modern twist on this well-loved melody from the
French-Canadian oral tradition.
11315646 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
11315647 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
11200553 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
t Obwisana—arr. Victor C. Johnson. This not-
to-be-missed a cappella setting of a Ghanian
folksong sparkles with energy and excitement.
Strong vocal pairings, handclaps, and active
percussion parts for shakers, djembe, and
bass drum combine with the call-and-response
texture creating a full choral experience
accessible by any choir.
10846394 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11197771 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Om, Shanti, Om—Judy A. Rose. The opening
Hindu chant translates as "peace be with you."
The lyrics then move to English, maintaining
peace as the central theme. The music is
vibrant, with tabla drum and harmonium
accompaniment - this will be a concert highlight.
11199948 SSATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Ht Sesere Eeye—arr. Mark O'Leary. Written for
SSA with percussion accompaniment, this piece
is a traditional song and dance from the Torres
Strait Islands. Dance movements are notated in
the score.
10001408 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
4L Tipitin—Maria Grever/arr. Raul
t Dominguez. Written by the United Mexican
States's first well-known female composer,
this vals Mexicano (Mexican waltz) makes a
charming a cappella work for mixed or treble
choirs. The textured setting offers well-
conceived choral parts throughout, sometimes
using lower voices to provide a dance-like
underscore for the lilting melody.
11317166 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11317167 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Ht Tshotsholoza (Go Forward)—
arr. Jeffery L. Ames. This rousing
arrangement of the popular South African
freedom song has become a standard in the
choral repertoire. With call-and-response
vocals, Xhosa text, and rhythmic percussion
accompaniment, it transports the listener to
South Africa, where the song is often referred to
as the unofficial anthem of the country.
10276407 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
3304220 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
Le Uskudar—arr. Mark Burrows.
This energetic setting of the Turkish folk song
utilizes repetition so that the short Turkish
text, once learned, becomes easier with each
repetition of the chorus. The tempo increases as
the arrangement builds, creating a whirling and
exciting effect.
11195589 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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and hearts of singers and audiences alike to create higher levels of understanding and explore the beauty
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