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MULTICULTURAL & WORLD MUSIC
D Akatonbo—Greg Gilpin. This traditional
Japanese song depicts a red dragonfly at sunset.
Paired with an original melody and English lyrics
in a simple partner song setting, this easy-to-learn
concert piece features lyrical lines, accessible
ranges, and supportive piano accompaniment.
As an added bonus, rehearsal suggestions are
included for extended teaching and learning.
11348126 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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Barun Barune—arr. Amy Stephen & Amir
Haghighi. This Iranian folk song in the original
Farsi language includes a translation and an easy-
to-understand pronunciation guide with a link to a
spoken version offered as a supplement. The first
verse is sung by a soloist with the chorus in the
background on "oo"; then the chorus sings the
second verse, making this an accessible piece of
world music for your developing choir.
11337820 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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Dodi Li—Steven Sher/arr. Brant Adams & Judith
Clurman. This tender song was made popular by
the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary. With Hebrew
lyrics from the Song of Solomon, it has been
performed in concerts and weddings throughout
the world. This choral setting is elegantly simple
with a gentle piano part and cello obbligato.
11355149 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
Duermete—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
D Festejo—Diana V. Saez. Composed in an Afro-
Peruvian dance style, this original piece for treble
choir and piano with body percussion is so fun to
perform! The lively tempo, engaging melody, and
singable harmonies are a great match for choirs
looking to explore a new style. There is an IPA
pronunciation guide for the Spanish text included.
11337822 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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Four Spring Songs—Philip Reed. With texts
taken from the Kokin Wakashu, a collection of
Japanese waka poetry compiled from various
poets in the early tenth century, these four short
songs of spring show the passing of the season
from the first buds hidden beneath the snow
to the last petals washing downstream. The a
cappella texture and shifting meters capture the
composer's graceful blending of vivid natural
imagery with expressive lilting melodies. Titles:
Haru tateba (As spring is stirring); Kasuga no (To
Kasuga fields); Momo chidori (Hundred little birds);
Hana chireru (By these petal-strewn waters).
11346659 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
HD Hlohonolofatsa—arr. Daniel Jackson. This
t tremendously fun arrangement of a South African
greeting song exclaims, "Iyo hlonolofatsa, Ka
lebitso la ntate," which translates as, "Bless
everything in the name of the Father." Featuring
a soloist, improvised percussion and hand
claps, it is very authentic sounding! Phonetic
pronunciation guide is included.
10873383 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
Dt Jambo Rafiki—Victor C. Johnson. With lively
percussion parts and call-and-response-
style writing, this engaging and easy-to-learn
piece will make a terrific concert opener! The
a cappella harmonies are so fun to sing and
include plenty of repetition, and the notated
percussion rhythms for gankogui, hand drum,
djembe, and shaker effectively support the
texture. A pronunciation guide and translation
of the short Swahili text are included.
11195596 Two-Part with Percussion . . . . . 2.10
Malakatumba—Josu Elberdin. Born as a game,
this clever piece uses imitating sounds and
nonsense vocables to form words with no real
meaning. It begins with four solo voices in canon
over a humming harmonic accompaniment by
the choir. Then it opens into the main body of the
song that is quickly built by having each voice
part on its own ostinato. Add the body percussion
and this will be a real showstopper!
11348625 SSA with Body Percussion . . . . 2.25
Natsu No Yo Wa—Ruth Morris Gray. Hauntingly
beautiful, this selection for voices, piano, and flute
has a lovely pentatonic melody that is elegantly
crafted. With simple, easy ranges for young
singers, this piece is thoughtful and respectful.
11347669 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Niambie Hadithi Yako—Jim Papoulis. This
selection has good energy with a text that
speaks to our time. African languages and
English mix to help "tell me your story."
Percussion and rhythmic chanting add to the
atmosphere of this piece that young treble
choirs will really connect with.
11348346 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
t On the Faces of the World—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 clever layered section calling for
"peace" in nine different languages provides
contrast and breadth. Wonderful!
11370923 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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Responsibility—Mark Sirett. Jewish leader
and scholar Hillel the Elder captures the
tension between the need for healthy self-care
and the importance of caring for others. This
contemporary arrangement combines the ancient
Hebrew text with modern English lyrics to create
an elegant and folklike setting.
11348353 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
HD Shule Aroon—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. Create
an authentic Celtic experience with your choir
when you perform this arrangement of the 18th-
century Irish folk song. A mixture of thoughtful
rubato and energetic rhythms, a Gaelic chorus -
written phonetically throughout - and an optional
violin obbligato all contribute to the lively Celtic
flavor and flair.
10366682 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Ht Singabahambayo—arr. Victor C. Johnson. Fun
to sing and surprisingly rehearsal-friendly, this
South African musical celebration of freedom
and hope is sure to have instant appeal. Lending
itself to simple stage choreography and with an
exciting, driving beat throughout, it will enthrall
choirs and audiences alike.
11348337 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
11172871 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
t TaReKiTa—Reena Esmail. In a vibrant cross-
cultural celebration, this original work is
composed in raga jog, an Indian classical melodic
framework that incorporates both major and
minor. Repeated riff-like vocalizations that mimic
Indian instruments are easy to learn, while the
vocal slides and captivating melodies combine
to a spectacular effect. Add the choreographed
hand motions for a truly exciting presentation!
11342528 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.35
Tengo, Tengo, Tengo—arr. Judith Herrington.
Sponsored by the University of New Mexico, this
folk song is from a collection of songs native to
the area. "Tengo" translates as "I have," but what
the song is really saying is "I have plenty." It is a
playful children's folk song which is delightfully
arranged for two-part voices with an entertaining
piano accompaniment.
11356934 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Dt Vichten—Angele Arsenault/arr. Hart Rouge. This
high-energy piece for a cappella treble choir with
optional body percussion and spoons is fun to
sing and dynamic to perform. Written in the style
of an Acadian folk song, the words of Vichten are
made up entirely of nonsense syllables, similar
to Scottish "mouth music" where the voices are
intended to mimic instruments.
11337826 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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CHILDREN'S
COMMUNITY
CHOIR
JIM PAPOULIS
Kusimama (Stand Tall)—Jim Papoulis.
11202989 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Give Us Hope —Jim Papoulis/arr. Francisco Nunez.
3294676 Three-Part Treble or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Oye (Listen)—Jim Papoulis.
3301378 Three-Part Treble or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Can You Hear? —Jim Papoulis & Francisco Nunez.
3294677 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
A Melody of Love —Jim Papoulis.
11348592 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Music Changes the World —Jim Papoulis.
10881502 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Stand Together —Jim Papoulis.
10012627 Three-Part Treble or SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
Juntos —Jim Papoulis.
10363895 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
When I Close My Eyes —Jim Papoulis.
10683354 SAB, Cello and Piano Accompaniment . . . . . . . . 2.25
Joy —Jim Papoulis.
10928531 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
