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Noche de Paz (Silent Night)—Franz Gruber/
arr. Ruth Morris Gray. This arrangement
alternates between Spanish and English
verses, incorporating intuitive phrasing,
appropriate tessitura, sensitive part-writing,
and an optional flute obbligato.
11503264 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11503265 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11503266 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Noyana/Come, Come, Ye Saints—arr. Trevor
Johnson. This clever combination of an African
spiritual and an English folk song creates a
world music showcase for tenor-bass choirs.
A solo feature with stacked harmonies and
improvised vocal percussion, this arrangement
was made popular by Brigham Young
University's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point.
10989969 TTTBBBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
O Sifuni Mungu (All Creatures of Our
God and King)—arr. Roger Emerson. This
phenomenal work, recorded by First Call,
is certain to be in great demand by a wide
range of choirs! Based on All Creatures Of
Our God And King, it features a powerful
African chorus with fiery syncopations,
great opportunities for soloists and a full
complement of percussion instruments. This
is a uniquely vibrant, spiritual work!
1914175 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
1914183 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1914191 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10278880 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3303885 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
1914217 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
1914209 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . .20.00
Ose Shalom (The One Who Makes Peace)—
John Leavitt. This timely text from the Jewish
liturgy is brilliantly set in a lovely original work
by John Leavitt. Its simple message of peace
is enhanced with soaring melodies and lyric
instrumental lines, making it a strong choice as
a multicultural or a Hanukkah feature!
3295478 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
3295479 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
3295480 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
3295481 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
3295482 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . .25.00
Oye (Listen)—Jim Papoulis. Full of life and
energy, this work in Spanish and English
expresses the plea of Mexican children to the
rest of the world to listen to their cry for help.
The percussion and bass parts (included in the
score) really make it percolate from beginning
to end, and the performance notes make it easy
to pronounce and understand the Spanish.
This is a very cool multicultural feature with an
important message for today's world.
10030085 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11202990 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3301378 Three-Part Treble or SSA. . . 2.25
10001346 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
Poinsettia Carol (Flores de pascua)—arr.
Frederick Frahm. Here is a charming setting of
a Cuban Christmas carol found in the worship
book Libro de Liturgia y Cantico, perfect for
mixed adult ensembles or children and youth
choirs. The text encourages us to bring to
Jesus the riches from our own lives, whether
it be flowers, sugar, or other fruits of our labors.
11515567 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Sacred Silence/Paz Sagrada—Tom Booth
& Jenny Pixler. This beloved anthem is now
available as a bilingual two-part piece with a
carefully crafted Spanish translation. It features
keyboard accompaniment, an easy-to-use
two-page guitar accompaniment with vocal
harmonies, and newly added composer notes
detailing the Spanish translation process and
the inspiring message behind the lyrics. A lasting
addition to your bilingual musical ministry!
11347354 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
Salmo 150 (Psalm 150)—Ernani Aguiar. A
very rhythmic work, with rapid articulations, this
is an exciting showcase for a cappella choirs.
Written by a well-known Brazilian composer, it
has a distinctive Latin American feeling that will
really light a fire under your singers!
5318514 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
3128758 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
3299903 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Santos de Dios (Saints of God)—Tony
Alonso. This assembly song unites the Spanish
and English texts of the Song of Farewell and
In paradisum musically, linguistically, and
liturgically for bilingual funerals. This setting
uses short call-and-response phrases to
support congregation participation in the two
languages. Well done and effective.
11374283 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
11374288 Instrumental Parts Guitar . . . 7.00
11374289 Instrumental Parts
Flute & Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Sing a Grateful Alleluia—Victor C. Johnson.
With a lively African feel and a mix of English
and Swahili text (pronunciation included),
this original composition includes piano and
optional percussion parts for shaker, hand
drum, and djembe. Repeated sections and
alleluias make this easy to learn for adult and
children's choirs, and a descant combines
to create a very satisfying conclusion. Sing
this throughout the year, especially for World
Communion Sunday and Thanksgiving.
11514365 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
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.
10736801 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
10513128 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . . 3.20
10882886 Two-Part with
piano accompaniment . . . . . 2.95
11348337 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
11172871 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
11199207 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
Siyahamba—arr. Ruth Morris Gray. Perhaps
the most well-known South African song, but
offered here in a unique arrangement with
original material in between verses that layers
in with the traditional melody and harmonies.
Ranges are reasonable, and the well-crafted
harmonies are singable, rhythmic, and easy to
master. Both the Swahili and the English text are
utilized for a cohesive experience. Suggested
percussion lines are there for shaker, djembe,
and bongos to add to the lively texture.
11198942 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11198943 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
11198944 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Siyahamba—arr. Victor C. Johnson. A stellar
setting of the well-known South African folk
song for developing singers with logical part-
writing, stylistic rhythms, and an energized
accompaniment! The optional percussion parts
for shaker, small drum, and djembe will make it
even more fun to learn and perform.
11413702E Three-Part Mixed ePrint . . . . 2.20
11413703E Two-Part ePrint. . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Somlandela/Come And Follow—Alan J.
Hommerding. Based upon a traditional Zulu
melody, this arrangement includes both Zulu
and English texts. It relies on two-part vocals
rather than tuned instruments, so it can be
used spontaneously in many circumstances. A
cantor guides everyone through the verses for
ease of community singing and percussion and
hand claps may be used to enhance the music.
11167490 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
Umoja Tunaimba (United We Sing)—
Victor C. Johnson. This energetic original
composition proclaims a message of justice
and peace. Perfect for school, church, concert,
or community, bring voices together and stand
in 'Umoja (Unity)!' A piano part is included, but
performance can simply be accompanied by
the included percussion part.
11393661 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
11393662 P/A CD & Split Track . . . . .29.95
Virgencita del Tepeyac/Virgin of Tepeyac—
Jose Luis Castillo. This beautiful song for the
feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe has been a
favorite of the Spanish-speaking community for
over two decades. Translated here into English
by Pedro Rubalcava, it will enhance bilingual
worship for this important Marian feast. Written
as a cumbia, the refrain melody begins slowly
and steadily builds toward the verses. The
lyrics describe singing to the Virgin, showering
her with admiration and loving titles. This
octavo includes SATB and two-part choral
options accompanied by keyboard, guitar, solo
instrument I & II, and trumpet in B-flat I & II.
11396603 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
We Thank You, Lord, Together—Joel
Raney. Thoughtfully crafted, this anthem has
a contemporary world-music flair that calls
God's people everywhere to join in praise.
The use of multiple languages in the text
(pronunciation included) along with creative
communion serving ideas makes this a
versatile selection for general worship as well
as World Communion.
11514136 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
Yesu Azali Awa (Jesus Is Here with Us)—
arr. Mark Burrows. This dynamic Congolese
folk hymn is given a spirited arrangement for
SATB and percussion. The Lingalo text is
learned with ease, and the percussion groove
locks in this exuberant assurance: Jesus is
here with us! A perfect selection to remind us
of God's presence in our world, particularly on
World Communion Sunday and throughout the
Epiphany season.
11202618 SATB with Percussion . . . . . 2.45
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10515191 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99.99
10515192 8" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159.99
10515194 12" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249.00
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