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Go to cart De Adonai Roi—Nina Faia Mutlu & Daniel Mutlu/ arr. David Chase. Psalm 23 remains one of the most comforting texts to those who are afflicted with pain, loss, and grief. This original piece sets Hebrew and English texts with a soaring melody, beautiful harmonies, and short a cappella sections. A translation and pronunciation guide are included. 11171531 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25 Lt 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 Lt Alegrate en Extremo—Mark Burrows. A poem from Mexico's pre-Columbian era and translated into Spanish is presented here in a highly interesting and rhythmic original setting that retains its cultural feel. With percussion and opportunities for soloists, this unique work will excite choirs and audiences alike. 11195651 SATB with percussion . . . . . M 2.85 Lt 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. 11200702 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75 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 t Dulaman—arr. Desmond Earley. Dulaman is a traditional working song from the north of Ireland, made famous in the 1970s by the legendary Irish group Clannad. The word "dulaman" means seaweed, and the song references two different types - one for dyeing and one that is edible; each represents different characters in the song. Featuring a tenor soloist, the arrangement also uses the bodhran, an Irish single-headed frame drum. A lively choral refrain repeats after each verse, making it easier to learn. 11332034 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75 L 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 Lt Kingli—Stacey V. Gibbs. Stacey Gibbs hits a e 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 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 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 Lt Ndangero—arr. Eslon Hindundu. Eslon Hindundu 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 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 Le Sim Shalom—Jennaya Robison. Written around the theme Prayers for Peace, the melodic material seems reminiscent of music that one would hear in a Hebrew morning service, with a melody that the singers and listeners will carry with them throughout the entire day. The piece can be performed in a variety of ways: as an unaccompanied work (beginning at measure 8), with piano, or with string quartet. 11197381 SATB opt. a cappella . . . . . ME 2.05 Lt 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 Lt 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 WORLD MUSIC H Basic Library t A Cappella L Large Print Edition ePrint D Downloadable MP3s ADULT COMMUNITY CHOIR 6 Thank you for being a Pepper customer!

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