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Lt African Psalm—Victor C. Johnson.
With lively call and response, options for
percussion, and repetition to enable quick
learning, this energetic arrangement of a
traditional Zambian folk song will have your choir
and congregation responding to the call. Simple,
well-written and effective. Not to be missed!
10601337 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10882035 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10601338 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
lt Akekho Ofana NoJesu (There's No One
Like Jesus)—arr. Charlotte Botha. A setting
of a South African hymn in the isiZulu language.
Written for solo and choir, the solo sections may
be sung by a small group. Djembes may be
included for concert performances, and body
movement is encouraged! This piece is sung in
diverse contexts and exudes joy!
11368965 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Bienaventurados (Blessed and Beloved)—
Lourdes C. Montgomery. This is a bilingual
octavo edition of this well-loved title, bringing
to new audiences a song whose Spanish-only
version has been popular within the Hispanic
community and beyond for over twenty years.
With an English translation by Diana Macalintal,
it is a beautiful setting of the Beatitudes that
will be a perfect selection for All Saints Day,
All Souls Day, funerals, and themes of social
justice. This arrangement can be interpreted in a
simple manner by a single singer and a guitarist
or keyboardist, or it can be enhanced using
the SATB choral parts and/or the instrument
parts. This new edition will inspire you and your
congregation by helping you have a celebration
full of unity and trust in Jesus Christ.
11201863 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Ht Bonse Aba (Traditional Zambian Song)—
arr. Andrew Fischer. Here is an exuberant
a cappella number that's loaded with African
atmosphere! The traditional Zambian words are
sung throughout with such a buoyant, rhythmic
feel that you are transported into the center of
a native celebration. The lyric translates as "All
that sing have the right to be called the children
of God." The song is brief, but may be repeated
as many times as desired. Various voicing
options are possible, and African percussion
may be added as the piece progresses. Your
choir will definitely want to improvise some
celebratory whoops and shouts!
10012300 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10062620 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Ht Bonse Aba—arr. Victor C. Johnson.
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
Caminante—David L. Brunner. This highly
interesting Spanish poem conveys many
ideas: courage and determination, freedom
and ease, contemplation and solitude. The
music, with percussion, piano, and wonderful
vocal lines, moves along at a leisurely pace
complementing the text. A unique work that
will enhance any program.
11200580 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Caminemos con Jesus—Tony Alonso.
Caminemos con Jesus is a liturgical celebration
of the beauty, passion, and vitality of Cuban
music. Fusing lyrical Spanish melodies and
complex African rhythms in a distinctive call-
and-response format, it creatively imagines
the liturgical rites, seasons, and texts of the
composer's Cuban heritage. With both Spanish
and English texts, it is accompanied by piano or
guitar, or by a more elaborate ensemble.
11196623 Choral Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00
11196625 Choral Book Spiral Edition. . . . 24.95
11196624 Instrumental Parts Guitar/
Lead Sheet Edition. . . . . . . . . . 21.95
D Clap Your Hands!—Jeff Reeves.
Psalm 47:1 is the inspiration for this jubilant call
for all people to praise and serve God. A strong
multicultural spirit is enhanced by the inclusion
of English and Spanish texts, egg shaker, and
hand clapping. Both the melody and optional
second voice part are easy to learn with
repeated text, pitch, and rhythms.
11190972 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
L Come, All You People (Uyai Mose)—
Alexander Gondo/arr. John L. Bell,
adapt. Gary Daigle. This joyful South African
song of praise is now available in an expanded
form, with call-and-response verses calling on
all of creation to praise God. It is set for three-
part choir and keyboard, with a guitar part
available separately. Energetic and welcoming!
11166808 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
L El Senor Es Mi Pastor (The Lord Is My
Shepherd)—Gary Daigle. This setting of Psalm
23 is in a bilingual edition. The call-and-response
refrain is quickly learned. The verses alternate,
one in Spanish, one in English, and so on. You
will be hard pressed to find a musical setting
that can more adeptly match the comforting
tone of Psalm 23. Useful and meaningful.
11166798 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
D Every Nation Every Tribe—Karen Crane/
arr. Stacey Nordmeyer. Filled with energy and
joy, this multicultural anthem mixes English and
Swahili texts with traditional choral textures
and distinctive rhythms. A great choice for
World Communion or themes of ecumenism
and global unity, it includes a quote of O for a
Thousand Tongues to Sing and is enhanced by
optional percussion and bass.
11199156 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Family (Familia)—Mark Burrows.
When we look at our neighbors, what do we
see? This endearing two-part piece celebrates
the wonderful diversity of our communities and
neighborhoods, with a gentle challenge to see
one another as God sees us: beautiful children
of the world. Set in both English and Spanish,
this accessible piece extends a hand of welcome
and embrace, asserting that "we are more
than neighbors, we are family." Includes the
composer's thoughtfully updated text for Jesus
Loves the Little Children. A perfect selection for
elementary and middle school choirs!
11347641 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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!
10981924 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11196420 SSAA or SA divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11313918 TB divisi or TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Himno de Alabanza (Hymn of Praise)—
Carlos Zapien. A stately tune designed
for large, festive gatherings, this solemn
entrance processional based upon Psalm 145
offers accessible choral writing that is also
appropriate for smaller ensembles. With lyrics
in both English and Spanish, it features several
accompaniment options, including keyboard,
guitar, and/or brass and timpani.
11200317 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11200318 Instrumental Parts
Guitar Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
11200319 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
H Hine Ma Tov—arr. Allan Naplan.
Inspired by Psalm 133, Hine Ma Tov is
translated "How good it is for all of us to dwell
together in peace." The meaning of the Hebrew
text is universal, as is the appeal of the lively
music, which cleverly shifts between major and
minor. The delightful "lai lai lai" refrain will make
your audience want to clap along!
10370730 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1978097 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
Hosanna to the Son/Six Days Before the
Passover—Ken Canedo. This bilingual pairing
(Spanish and English) features two great pieces
specifically for Palm Sunday. The first piece,
for the processional, is sung in a call-and-
response form and utilizes official text from
the Roman Missal. The second piece, for the
simple entrance, employs a refrain based on the
call-and-response of the first piece, utilizing the
text based on the Entrance Antiphon for Palm
Sunday. Both pieces are scored for SAB choir,
keyboard, guitar, and trumpet in B-flat.
11316916 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna—
Anna Betancourt. This festive bilingual
Palm Sunday song (Spanish and English)
provides a simple, easily memorized refrain,
making it useful as the entrance processional.
The celebratory melody makes it ideal for
multigenerational participation. Arranged for
four-part choir, keyboard, guitar, and solo
instrument, there are plenty of verses to make
the triumphant entrance last as long as needed.
11316917 Four-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
HL In Meeting We Are Blessed—
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Troy Robertson. The use of a djembe imparts
a traditional African feeling to this easy original
a cappella work. The Gatsnahos text, inspired
by John Donne, has a theme of friendship
and unity that all can relate to. "We are met
together and in meeting we are blessed. Peace
in coming and in going, peace in labor and in
rest..." This is accessible to choirs at many
levels, and it makes a wonderful processional!
10589968 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
10996247 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11169350 TTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
l Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ—
arr. Doreen Potter. This is a delightfully
different piece for your programming. Based on
a traditional Jamaican melody, optional hand
chimes will add an island feel to bring the spirit
of joy, hope, and love into this communion
anthem. The writing is approachable and
perfectly crafted for this unique message that
celebrates the community of faith.
11374120 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11374121 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
11374122 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
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