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WORLD MUSIC
e 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. A
pronunciation guide and translation are included.
11202495 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
t Akekho Ofana No Jesu—arr. Daniel Jackson.
A dynamic a cappella world music selection
featuring a call and response solo, optional
improvised percussion and movement, and a
divided choir option. The song is a traditional
South African celebratory anthem, and this stellar
arrangement captures all the excitement of the
style. A helpful IPA pronunciation guide and
translation are provided, along with performance
notes. Each part has syncopation and rhythmic
repetition that layer together to create an exciting
texture that is easy to learn and thrilling to perform.
An exemplary concert opener or closer!
11200569 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
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. A pronunciation guide and translation
are included.
11170493 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
e Cambiar el Mundo—Jim Papoulis. Here is a
work with a Spanish flair but also in the style we
have come to expect from Jim Papoulis. Positive,
with a message that speaks to young people
around the world. "We can make a difference"
rings loud and clear in this unison anthem.
11202984 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
De Catalina La O—Johnny Ortiz/arr. Suzzette Ortiz.
This authentic sounding salsa piece is a fun
way to incorporate Spanish text into your choral
program. A contrasting middle section makes
use of claves and vocal percussion, and the song
provides an opportunity to feature a soloist. A
pronunciation guide is included.
11170494 Three-Part Treble or SSA. . ME 2.50
Dt Celtic Dance—Kirby Shaw. A cappella vocal
e jazz meets traditional Irish dance music in this
innovative piece, sung entirely with vocables.
Though it sounds complex and requires vocal
agility, ostinatos make this work approachable,
and the energy and excitement are sure to get
toes tapping!
11203884 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10
Hands Are Knockin'—Kyle Pederson. A fas-
cinating 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!
11196420 SSAA or SA divisi . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
11313918 TB divisi or TTBB . . . . . . . . . M 2.20
e Imbakwa—Jim Papoulis. Beautifully melodic,
with a great beat and a great message, this "world
music" piece has a text in Swahili which translates
as, "We have a right." Imbakwa was written for the
score of a film about TunaHAKI, an organization
benefiting orphans in Tanzania. A hand-drum part
is included in the choral score.
11202976 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
te Kingli—Stacey V. Gibbs. Stacey Gibbs hits a
home run with this African folk song. The piece is
full of joy and expectation and useful as a concert
opener or as a processional. Rhythmic energy,
strong vocal writing and energy are all hallmarks
of this composition.
11197252 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
e Kusimama (Stand Tall)—Jim Papoulis.
Kusimama is written in a world-music style
that is accessible for choirs, both young and old,
that are just beginning to be exposed to world
rhythms and language - a sort of introduction
to new languages, syllables, body percussion
and style. The text in both Swahili and English is
about standing tall on the earth, not with anger or
aggression, but with hope, strength, acceptance,
and positivity. The voices, along with hand claps,
stomps, djembe, shaker and piano, all combine
for an exciting world-music presentation.
11202989 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
De La Vida—Will Lopes. This Latin-style piece
blends a Spanish text with the syncopated
and energetic Brazilian choro-samba style. To
capture the exciting, life-celebrating text, this
fun selection incorporates chanting, melodic
imitation, body movements, and a dynamic piano
accompaniment. A pronunciation guide and
translation are included.
11171376 Three-Part Treble or SSA. . ME 2.35
t On the Faces of the World (Song of Peace)—
Mark Burrows. Beginning softly with a rainstick,
a soloist or small group, and simple background
harmonies, this fun-to-sing piece picks up
the pace with a rhythmic, nicely harmonized
section accompanied by shakers, hand drums,
and djembe. A nifty layered section using the
word "peace" in different languages provides
contrast. Wonderful!
11198192 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
e Oye (Listen)—Jim Papoulis/ed. Francisco Nunez.
Full of life and energy, this work in Spanish and
English expresses the plea of Mexican children
to the rest of the world to listen to their cry for
help. The percussion and bass parts (included in
the score) really make it percolate from beginning
to end, and the performance notes make it easy
to pronounce and understand the Spanish. Now
available for treble and mixed voices, this is a
very cool multicultural feature with an important
message for today's world.
11202990 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Sukkat Shelomekha—Marjan Helms. With
a traditional Hebrew text drawn from the Hash-
kiveinu, a traditional prayer in the Jewish evening
service, this beautiful melody, accompanied by
violin obbligato, is haunting, yearning and hopeful
all at the same time.
11190449 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
te Thula Mama—arr. Brian Tate. This Zulu lullaby
is tastefully arranged for a cappella treble voices.
One can almost smell the grasses on the plains
and feel the earth with this song. Tender and
gentle, its greatest feature is how well it brings in
the flavors of South Africa.
11199823 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Two Latin American Folk Songs (Mi Mama
Me Aconsejaba and Nesta Rua)—arr. Bruce
Trinkley. The first two of a set of five popular folk
songs from Latin America include a song from
Mexico followed by a Portuguese folk song from
Brazil. The music is expertly adapted for young
voices accompanied by a beautifully designed
keyboard part.
11198300 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 1.95
e 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.
Incorporate the optional oboe, finger cymbals,
tambourine, and dumbek for added authenticity. A
pronunciation guide and translation are provided.
11195589 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
t Wena Wedwa—arr. Daniel Jackson. This song
of praise from South Africa has vocal parts that
are accessible and repetitive, so learning the
initial rhythms and texts makes this a quick learn.
Adding a soloist or percussion will take this song
to a whole new level. This tremendous work will
make an excellent concert opening or closing!
11195668 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
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CHILDREN'S
COMMUNITY
CHOIR
Theme:
CELEBRATING
MUSIC & SONG
And So I Sing—Christi Jones.
11197775 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Music in the Air—arr. Ryan Murphy.
11196611 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
I Carry Your Song in My Heart—Evan Ramos.
11195043 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
An die Musik (To Music)—Franz Schubert/
arr. Geoffrey Edwards.
11196489 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Music Is...—Andy Beck.
11196391 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Gonna Sing (When the Spirit Says Sing)—
arr. Andy Beck.
11196355 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11196356 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
A Jubilant Song—Victor C. Johnson.
11195572 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
There Alway Something Sings—Sarah Quartel.
11315659 Unison or SA or TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
The Arrow and the Song—Douglas Beam.
11200390 Three-Part Treble or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Sing as One—Jude B. Roldan.
11218540 Three-Part Treble or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
