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HOLIDAY
MULTICULTURAL
& WORLD MUSIC
D A la Media Noche (At the Hour of Midnight)—
arr. Greg Gilpin. Add some multicultural flair to
your holiday concert with this lively arrangement of
the Puerto Rican carol. The playful "la la" section
and syncopated verses are extra fun with the
addition of hand claps and percussion. You can
even make a conga line!
10606756 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10606761 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10606759 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10606763 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
D A la Nanita Nana (with Coventry Carol)—
arr. Greg Gilpin. A la Nanita Nana and Coventry
Carol sing one after another in this gentle choral
setting. The piano rocks sweetly below the lilting
text, creating a unique pairing of the familiar carols.
A quiet and tender selection with lyrical lines and
conservative ranges, this is a great training piece
for choral singers that will also be a lovely addition
to your holiday concert.
11348125 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10509009 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10509010 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10499818 Multi-Song Accompaniment CD 44.99
D A la Nanita Nana—arr. Victor C. Johnson.
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This beautiful Spanish carol is a tender lullaby
that shifts seamlessly between minor and major,
reflecting the text that moves from quieting the
baby to a rushing fountain and singing birds. The
harmonies build from unison to parts in a way
that is easy to teach and pleasing to the ear.
A pronunciation guide and translation are
included for the Spanish text. A lovely choice
for holiday programs!
11346411 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11346412 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11346367 Multi-Song
Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . . 44.99
Ht African Noel—arr. Victor C. Johnson.
Limited ranges, repeated sections, and creative
choral arranging ensure success with this Victor
Johnson favorite. This longtime bestseller features
percussion parts for sticks, shaker, bongo or
African drums, triangle, and tambourine, which
lend an exciting rhythmic flavor.
10590275 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
3025954 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10011486 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
3253754 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
3025962 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
D Arre Borriquito (Hurry, Little Donkey)—
arr. Mark Burrows. Young singers will adore
singing this Spanish carol! They can explore
beginning harmony-singing with well-crafted
independent parts that will help to hear and hold
the two-part texture. They can also explore simple
percussion, tongue clicks, and varying tempos that
mimic the clip-clopping of the donkey as he hurries
on his path. Easy to teach and delightful to perform!
11171687 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
HL Betelehemu—arr. Andy Beck. This a cappella
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arrangement of the Nigerian Christmas carol
opens with a captivating chant before breaking
into a joyous, rhythmic celebration. This well-
written adaptation allows even developing groups
to sing a beloved staple of choral repertoire.
Pronunciation guide, translation, and optional
percussion parts are included.
10873053 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10873055 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10873056 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
10873057 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Ht Betelehemu—Wendell Whalum/
arr. Barrington Brooks. This Nigerian carol will
impart a very special, dramatic flavor to your
holiday concert! Sung a cappella or with optional
percussion (conga, bongos, tambourines), it is a
remarkable piece, with the original Yoruba text
throughout. The helpful pronunciation guide will
enable your singers to convey all of the authentic
color and feeling!
5327986 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
1843051 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
L Chantons Noel—Mark Patterson. A thrilling
piece for holiday concerts for tenor-bass choirs!
Layered choral entrances in a fanfare-like
introduction set up the entrance to the traditional
French carol Noel Nouvelet. Conservative ranges
for each part are supported well by the driving
piano accompaniment along with the optional
drum and finger cymbals. Perform in French,
with a pronunciation guide and translation
provided, or use the singable English text for
accessibility. Impressive!
11202594 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.45
11203165 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
H A Czech Christmas Carol (Puj-dem spo-lu
do Bet-le-ma)—arr. Lynn Shaw Bailey &
Chris Pillsbury. Puj-dem spo-lu do Bet-le-ma
is a traditional Czech Christmas carol. The title
translates to "Let's all go to Bethlehem." In dance-
like style, the verses describe different people
playing their musical instruments, as if playing in a
celebration. With alternating sections of Czech and
English text (phonetic pronunciations are included
in the score), this wonderful carol presents
the opportunity to teach history and culture to
developing choirs.
11198193 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11197667 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10871877 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11198022 TTB or TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Duermete (The Angels' Lullaby)—
arr. Victor C. Johnson. With its sweet melodies,
sensitive accompaniment, and optional flute
obbligato, this setting of a traditional Spanish
lullaby is sure to charm your audiences. In addition
to the original Spanish, two sets of English lyrics
- one for general use and the other for Christmas -
offer flexible performance options. A pronunciation
guide for the Spanish text is also included.
11348331 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10307394 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
10307395 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
D El Burrito Sabanero—Hugo Blanco/
arr. Cristi Cary Miller. A very popular Christmas
song from Venezuela, this Spanish-language
selection is fun to sing for all voice parts. Lively
and syncopated, the vocals are accented by
optional wood block and drum parts which are
included in the octavo, along with a translation and
a pronunciation guide.
11203943 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11203944 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11203945 Teaching P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
L A Festive Pat-a-Pan—arr. Tom Fettke &
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Thomas Grassi. A cappella choirs rejoice! This
creative setting of the festive French carol hits all
the right notes. Rhythmic ostinatos, added "fa-la-
las," optional body percussion, and some divisi
to really broaden the texture - this one has all the
ingredients to be your holiday concert highlight!
11196237 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
H Hope for Resolution—Paul Caldwell &
Sean Ivory. In its juxtaposition of a European
chant melody and a song from South Africa, this
work is a deeply moving celebration of diversity.
Combine your choral forces from children to adults
on this choral tapestry that centers on Of the
Father's Love Begotten and Thula Sizwe (Nation,
Do Not Cry) for an unforgettable musical offering in
your December concert.
3186335 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3295353 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
HL Hydom, Tiddlydom—arr. Mark Burrows.
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The word "hydom" mimics the drone of bagpipes
and the word "tiddlydom" represents the rhythm
of the drum. This traditional Czech carol recreates
the sounds of these festive instruments with a
cappella charm and brilliance in a madrigal-like
style. The English text recounts the nativity story,
and contrasting sections of legato singing and
playful excitement complete the package. Simple
parts for hand drum and tambourine are included.
10993663 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
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Il est ne, le divin Enfant—arr. Mark Burrows.
A joyously contrapuntal concert treatment of one
of the world's most endearing carols. French and
English lyrics weave in and out, with limited ranges
and a bit of divisi for your developing singers.
Hand drum, finger cymbals, and flute provide an
added authentic Renaissance flavor to the texture.
11347665 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
H Il Est Ne, le Divin Enfant (He Is Born,
the Holy Child)—arr. Audrey Snyder.
This delightful setting really sparkles! With French
or optional English lyrics, simple harmonies, and a
very nice, bouncy piano accompaniment, this is a
strong choice for young voices!
11348290 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3143666 Two-Part or Three-Part Treble . . 2.10
D Nino Lindo—arr. Alejandro Rivas. A traditional
Venezuelan villancico (Spanish carol), this lullaby is
sung by Mary to her newborn child. With Spanish
text throughout, it is creatively arranged in 5/8
meter with a gently rocking feel and evocative
harmonies around the beautiful soprano melody.
A wonderfully diverse and stylish way to sing
about the holiday!
11172429 Three-Part Treble or SSA . . . . . . 2.35
Ht Noel—Todd Smith/arr. Brad Holmes.
With text in the African Kituba dialect, this bright,
rhythmic piece captures the feeling of a tribal
celebration as it expresses the joy of the Christ
Child's birth. Djembe, cowbell, and hand-claps
add to the excitement!
10291471 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10347526 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
L Riu, Riu Chiu—arr. Mark Burrows. Tambourine
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and hand drum enhance the dance-like character
of this Spanish villancico that dates back to the
Renaissance era. This arrangement makes brilliant
use of varied a cappella textures, from soloists over
solid block chords to vigorous rhythmic interplay
between voice parts. Very fun to sing, and perfect
for madrigal dinners or holiday concerts!
11196278 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11196279 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
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