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WORLD MUSIC
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
11200571 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
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.
With Hebrew text, lots of "tra la la la la" passages
and English subtext on the verse, this has all the
minor-key ethnic flavor you could want, right up
to the final shouted "Hey!" Now available in SATB
and TBB.
11198321 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11198317 TBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
t Bawo—arr. Michael Barrett & Ralph Schmitt.
This beautiful Xhosa prayer from South Africa has
been set with care, retaining the authentic feel
in a mid-tempo ballad. The flowing vocal lines
are achievable by a variety of levels, while the
addition of the two soloists adds great forward
momentum. This work is equally usable in concert
or worship settings.
11195661 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.85
t Bonk' abaphandle—arr. Michael Barrett &
Mbuso Ndlovu. A tremendously fun arrangement
by South African musicians Michael Barrett and
Mbuso Ndlovu. This celebratory isiZulu song is a
quick learn that will pay dividends for audiences
and choirs! Add percussion, clapping, and
ululations to make the most of this work.
11200703 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
DtBut Let Justice Roll (V'yigal Kamayim)—
e Philip Lasser/ed. Judith Clurman. Setting the
powerful Hebrew text by the prophet Amos, this
piece is lively and full of optimism. Contemporary
harmonies, optional handclaps, and a rhythmic
ostinato set the joyous tone of the work. "But
let it roll like the water, justice and righteousness
like a mighty stream." A pronunciation guide and
translation are included.
11201952 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
te Dum Iuventus Floruit—Javier Busto. Dum
iuventus floruit (In the bloom of youth) Self-
knowledge takes effect: "In my youth, I lived
out my passions. I hope I will be smarter and
more sensible in my old age ..." (Thomas Hoft,
Translation: Constance Stohs)
11196088 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A 3.30
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!
11196420 SSAA or SA divisi . . . . . . . . . M 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
Dt Kwangena Thina Bo—arr. Lhente-Mari Pitout.
e Created to be sung in the original Xhosa language,
this traditional South African folk song has been
authentically arranged by the director of the
Pretoria Youth Choir. An IPA pronunciation guide
along with a poetic translation is provided, making
an authentic performance easy to realize.
11169751 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
11169752 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
t Kwaxabana Oxamu—arr. Michael Barrett &
Mbuso Ndlovu. This dazzling work is a celebration
of the isiXhosa language of South Africa. It uses
the various click sounds found in the Xhosa
language to a stunning effect. The language will
be a challenge to most choirs, but the work will be
well worth it for the end result!
11200698 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11200699 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
t 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
t Mangisondele Nkosi Yam—arr. Michael Barrett.
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.
11202479 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
te Manus Ferens Munera—Vytautas Miskinis.
"Manus ferens munera" (If a hand comes bearing
gifts). Here, the social reality is mercilessly
exposed. It's all about money and status, both of
which determine personal happiness in life.
11196087 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A 5.00
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.
11200553 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
t Ndangero—arr. Eslon Hindundu. Eslon Hind-
undu 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
te Nummus Bella Gerit—Ugis Praulins. Nummus
bella gerit which translates to money wages war
is the theme of this work. The worst poison in
human society is money. Here it is worked up
point for point why it is so ruinous.
11196089 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A 5.00
t Pirekua por la Paz—Jose Galvan. Written for
Philip Brunelle and Vocal Essence, this beautiful
and complex piece in Spanish asks in longing
harmonies, "Where has love gone?" and
comments, "Because it is inhumane to live
without love and peace!" A timely message
beautifully set.
11193390 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.25
De Psalm 150 (Halleluyah)—Steve Cohen. Here
is a vibrant and jazz-influenced setting of the
celebratory culmination of the Book of Psalms.
The text is a combination of Hebrew and English
phrases as it describes the various instruments of
the Temple orchestra. The rhythmic pattern is in a
mambo style, and the harmonies are modern and
closely situated.
11201975 SATB Halleluyah. . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
t Shut de Do!—Randy Stonehill/arr. Stacey V.
Gibbs. The well-known song Shut de Do! has
been arranged in combination with an original
melody and Swahili text to create a multicultural
celebration that is simply dynamic. Powerful
harmonies and rhythmic patterns set up the
choral texture and plenty of repetition which make
it easy to learn and effective to perform.
11315863 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.20
t Tipitin—Maria Grever/arr. Raul 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. A full translation and pronunciation notes
assist in the understanding and mastery of an
entirely Spanish text. Features an agile soprano
on the optional solo descant near the end.
11317166 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.05
11317167 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.05
Wakantanhan Hotan'Inpe (From Above
They Are Making Their Voices Heard)—arr.
Linthicum-Blackhorse. Much First Nation music
has never been written down; rather, it has been
passed on aurally from one generation to the
next. This arrangement of a Lakota Sioux spiritual
is the beginning of an ethnomusicological journey
to preserve and archive the music of this tribe in
an authentic, meaningful, and entertaining way.
11203149 TTBB with flute. . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
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