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Multicultural
Adult Choir
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
An African Worship Song—Joseph
M. Martin & John R. Paradowski. Based
on the Ghanaian folk song Nanuma, this
anthem highlights important elements of
worship: praising God in song, praying, and
going forth to share God's love. Written for
children, youth, and adults, the piece can
be sung by one choir or multiple choirs
for a multigenerational presentation.
Handclaps, percussion instruments, and a
rhythmic piano accompaniment join with
other options to create an unforgettable
multicultural experience.
11376214 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
11376213 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . 2.35
Akekho Ofana NoJesu—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
Anta Atheemon—Ziad Srouji/arr. Greg
Scheer. This is a popular devotional song
among Arabic-speaking Christians. Opening
with a verse in Arabic, the anthem transitions
to a call-and-response verse with the men
singing in English and the women responding
in Arabic. Its final verse is full SATB choir in
Arabic before drawing to a quiet close with the
tag: "You are a Great God, a Mighty God. How
great You are." Translation and pronunciation
guides are included.
11395292 SATB/SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
Bienaventurados—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
Bonse Aba—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
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
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
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
Come, All You People—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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
El Senor Es Mi Pastor—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. . . . . . . . . 2.50
Es Mi Cuerpo—Charles A. Tindley/arr. Tony
Alonso. A beloved Communion song in many
Spanish-praying communities, this traditional
hymn is arranged in a contemporary style with
both Spanish and English texts for bilingual
liturgies throughout the year. The pairing of the
Spanish text with Tindley's tune is particularly
poignant because he used his ministry to unite
people of many races into a single community.
11384846 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
11384847 Instrumental Parts
Guitar Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Family—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
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—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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
11200318 Instrumental Parts
Guitar Edition . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
11200319 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . 37.00
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
In Meeting We Are Blessed—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
Jaya Ho—arr. Diane Hannibal. This singular
choral offering pairs a traditional Hindhi melody
with the traditional hymn text, The Solid Rock.
The a cappella texture features layered ostinati
("jaya, jaya ho") supported by percussion (part
included). Program this for general worship or
commemorations of the global church.
11393959 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
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