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Tongo—arr. Greg Gilpin. This traditional canoe
song from Polynesia sounds very impressive
with handclaps and percussion instruments
adding to the choral texture. The echoing
voice parts suggest people communicating
from canoe to canoe as they travel between
islands. The Polynesian text is simple, and a
pronunciation guide is included. A refreshing
change of pace in the multicultural category!
10985245 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
10752388 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
10515746 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
10514270 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
Tres Canciones de Los Elementos (Three
Songs About the Elements)—Victor C.
Johnson. Wind, rain and fire are colorfully
portrayed in this marvelous set of contrasting
short pieces. Each is artfully crafted and infused
with vivid imagery! A Spanish pronunciation
guide is included, as well as optional English
lyrics. This is a fabulous choice!
10190900 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.95
10068307 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10068312 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
Tres Cantos Nativos—arr. Marcos Leite. This
exciting work is freely based on three melodies
sung by the Kurao tribe - a group of native
Brazilian indians living in the forests of northern
Brazil. Percussive rhythms and vocal layers are
enhanced with live percussion instruments and
effective hand claps to bring unique musical
colors to your concert hall. A popular choice for
festivals and all-state choirs.
5539655 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.80
3700438 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.70
Tshela Moya/Ke nna yo Morena—arr.
Michael Barrett. These two traditional Sesotho
songs fit beautifully together with sacred texts
and call-and-response techniques between the
soloists and the choir. Varying in tempo, Tshela
Moya is slower with a sense of yearning, and
Ke nna yo Morena picks up in speed and
rhythmic intensity to bring a natural growth to
this concert arrangement.
11347961 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
11514262 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
Tshotsholoza (Go Forward)—arr. Jeffery L.
Ames. This rousing arrangement of the
popular South African freedom song has
become a standard in the choral repertoire.
With call-and-response vocals, Xhosa text,
and rhythmic percussion accompaniment, it
transports the listener to South Africa, where
the song is often referred to as the unofficial
anthem of the country. It was used in the
soundtrack of the Oscar-nominated movie
"Invictus," and served as South Africa's battle
call at the 2010 World Cup. This is essential
multicultural programming!
10276407 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
3304220 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.00
Tuba—arr. Michael Barrett. This South African
song is believed to have originated during the
difficult Apartheid years and performed as a
peaceful protest song. Tuba is translated as
"a dove," and the call and response texture
makes reference to the story of Noah and the
dove that brought an olive branch after the
great flood to signify that the worst is over.
The baritone soloist presents the initial melody
while the choir builds the harmonic structure in
rhythmic excitement. Improvised percussion
and vocal ululation are encouraged!
10882560 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
10882562 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
Tue, Tue (Ghanaian Folk Song)—arr. Ruth
Morris Gray. Vocal ostinatos join one by one
in the opening of this rhythmic arrangement
of an authentic Ghanaian folk song. Unison
lines, block triads, and a reset of the dynamics
in the choral bridge are a blast. Repeated
sections make for quick learning and easy
memorization. Plenty of teaching moments
here, along with a nice pulse and groove that
choirs will enjoy. A pronunciation guide is
included, and choreography is available on the
When We Sing! DVD.
10752447 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
10752448 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
10752449 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
10752450 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 1.90
10752451 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
10778379 Choral Movement DVD-
When We Sing! . . . . . . . . . .39.99
Turn the World Around—arr. Mark Hayes.
Harry Belafonte cowrote and recorded this
feel-good Jamaican-style piece which is based
on the idea that humanity is derived from the
three basic elements: fire, water and earth.
Set in simple 5/4 meter, it's catchy and fun,
especially for younger choirs!
10511031 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
10511033 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
10511034 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
10511036 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
10511038E Instrumental Parts ePrint . .25.00
Tuttarana—Reena Esmail. From the Italian
word tutti, meaning all or everyone, and the
Hindustani (northern Indian) term tarana, a
musical form that allows solo singers to display
vocal agility, this original work brings both
together to create a unique experience for
choirs. With mixed meter, a fast tempo, and
quickly moving rhythmic phonetic syllables
similar to scat, it is a challenging work that will
be well worth the effort.
11360657 SATB divisi,
or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . MA 3.35
11372422 SSA divisi,
or SSSSAA . . . . . . . . . MA 3.35
Twa Tanbou—Sydney Guillaume. Fasten
your seatbelts for this showstopper! From Haiti,
this piece is an excellent festival selection for
advanced choirs. It tells a tale of three drums
in playful competition through a text by Louis
Marie Celestin that's really about teamwork.
The rhythms are handled with ease, repeated
patterns help quick learning, and there is
a complete pronunciation guide for the
Haitian language.
10046177 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.55
11347951 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.65
Two a Cappella Italian Folk Songs for
Emerging Treble Choir—arr. Christi Jones.
Two folk songs, one Italian and one Tuscan,
provide a wonderful opportunity to shape
vowels and unify the choir's sound. Each piece
begins in unison and gradually adds voice parts
for a gentle introduction to part singing. This set
will be particularly helpful at the beginning of
the year when your ensemble is just getting to
know one another.
11198010 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Two Bobobo Songs—arr. Kwasi Dunyo
& Karen Howard. From the Ewe people of
southeast Ghana, bobobo are recreational
songs performed at celebrations and festivals.
Two such songs (Duma Nya Me and Joy Like
a River) are combined in this a cappella medley
designed for two-part singers of all ages.
Notated percussion sample rhythms, clapping
ostinato patterns, suggested movement, and
a translation and pronunciation guide are all
provided in the octavo.
11396616 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.90
11393662 P/A CD & Split Track. . . . . .29.95
Uskudar—arr. Mark Burrows. This energetic
setting of the Turkish folk song utilizes
repetition so that the short Turkish text, once
learned, becomes easier with each repetition
of the chorus. The tempo increases as the
arrangement builds, creating a whirling and
exciting effect. Incorporate the optional oboe,
finger cymbals, tambourine, and dumbek for
added authenticity. A pronunciation guide and
translation are provided.
11195589 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
11500459 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 27.95
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.20
Viva La Musica!—David Brunner. Viva La
Musica! is a wonderful theme for any concert.
This exuberant work opens with a strong, bold,
unison exclamation, vividly expressing the text
and musical idea.
10345063 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
10495645 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
10494424E SSAA ePrint. . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Vuelie—Christophe Beck & Frode Fjellheim.
Inspired by the traditional Sami joik, this
arrangement, as sung by Cantus in the
Disney movie "Frozen," is a winner. Perfect
for a pops concert or a concert looking for a
special multicultural addition. A pronunciation
guide is provided.
10542729 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.15
Wahamba Nathi—arr. Daniel Jackson. Here's
a traditional isiZulu celebratory song expressing
thankfulness to God for walking beside us. A
soloist is present throughout most of the call-
and-response arrangement, and the choral
harmonies vary between four and eight parts.
There's plenty of repetition, making it easy to
learn and effective to perform. Add agogo bell
and djembe for more interest and appeal.
11415512 SATB divisi,
or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
Waiting for the Light of Morning—Steve
Parsons. Here's an exciting Celtic-flavored
a cappella original for tenor-bass voices that
encourages hope and unity. The optional Irish
bodhran part enhances the driving energy
and sense of determination. The majority of
the text is in English, though there are some
Gaelic phrases used, too, and the texture
varies from solo to duet to full choral. Inspiring
and fun to sing!
11510887 TBB with Bodhran . . . . . .M 2.50
Walking by the Cherokee River (Oconaluftee)
—James E. Green. Written in the Cherokee
language, this piece gives praise to the great
Oconaluftee River and preserves the Cherokee
language through song. This accessible work is
rich in substance and is a wonderful option for
choirs at many levels.
11514318 SAB or SA(T)B, opt. Tenor, with
opt. Flute & Percussion. .M 3.10
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