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MULTICULTURAL & WORLD MUSIC
Bashana Haba'ah (Next Year)—Nurit HIrsch/
arr. John Leavitt. This Jewish prayer for
peace for the next year is presented in a
masterful setting. As the simple, memorable
Hebrew chorus is restated, the music unfolds
in a rich and sonorous outpouring supported
by a rich accompaniment. The recorded or
live orchestration, including clarinet, violin,
cello, and bass, will add an extra measure of
authenticity to your performance!
1911205 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
1911213 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
11513486 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . ME 2.30
1911221 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
3011095 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
1911247 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
1911239 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . .20.00
Be the Change—Laura Farnell. With a
multicultural flair, this energetic and rhythmic
work conveys a singular force for change.
Combining texts from Mahatma Gandhi, Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., and Matthew 5:15 with
original lyrics, the piece also incorporates This
Little Light of Mine. An optional divisi descant
will challenge younger choirs while remaining
accessible. Optional djembe and shaker parts
are included.
11203571 SATB divisi, opt. Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 2.30
11397402 Two-Part or SA. divisi, opt. Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 2.35
Bella Ciao—arr. Christi Jones. This
arrangement of a traditional Italian folk song
is a fun way to work on pure vowel formation
and unity of tone. Whether sung with piano
accompaniment or a cappella, this lighthearted,
energetic selection is an approachable work for
treble or tenor-bass choirs.
11394012 SA opt. a Cappella . . . ME 2.25
11198019 TB opt. a Cappella . . . ME 2.25
Bhombela—arr. Will Skaff/ed. Melissa
Keylock. This traditional South African song is
used to accompany a children's stick passing
game. This lively arrangement, which includes
entertaining choreography using rhythm sticks,
will make an exciting multicultural addition to
any concert. Fun!
10971340 Two-Part or SSA . . . . . ME 2.20
Bidi Bom—David Eddleman. You won't want
to miss this delightfully festive little piece that
is a superb way to introduce a multicultural
perspective into your holiday programming.
Independent choral lines build a lively
counterpoint over an easily mastered piano
part that keeps the dance moving throughout
the work. The accelerando at the coda will give
your performance a real jolt of pleasure! For
holiday concerts, or any time of year!
3298641 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
3298642 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
3298643 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
10048150 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
Bonk' abaphandle—arr. Michael Barrett
& Mbuso Ndlovu. A tremendously fun
arrangement by South African musicians
Michael Barrett and Mbuso Ndlovu. This
celebratory isiZulu song is a quick learn that will
pay dividends for audiences and choirs! Add
percussion, clapping, and ululations to make
the most of this work.
11200701 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
11200702 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
11200703 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10062620 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10089711 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 3.20
10089722 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10307386 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10307387 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10089725 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
Bura Fera—arr. Ollie Lambert. Here is a
traditional Yorta Yorta folk song from Australia
that is full of energy and style. A cappella divisi
harmonies surround this melody and will invite
discussion of the language and cultural context
of the music. A piece worthy of study with high-
performance value!
11397412 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.30
Can You Hear?—Jim Papoulis & Francisco
Nunez. "Can you hear my cries? I am calling
out to you." The global community of children
speaks together in this dramatic call for a better
future that uses worldbeat sounds, unified
chordal harmonies, and occasional solos for
a stunning effect. This is an inspiring way to
close your concert or festival, or to set a tone
for a dynamic new beginning for a season of
music-making!
3300136 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
3701106 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
3294677 Three-Part Treble . . . . ME 2.25
3302311 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
3297611 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Cantar!—Jay Althouse. Cuban salsa music
is sweeping the country, and Cantar! (which
means "Sing!" in Spanish) is a stylistically
authentic salsa work for choir. The text is a
combination of English and simple, repetitive
Spanish phrases, set to a rhythmically
infectious melody. It's a cross-cultural song
for general concerts, especially during
"Music In Our Schools" month. The recorded
accompaniment really sizzles!
3251592 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
3251600 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
3251618 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10065134 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10352513 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
3251626 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
3251634 Instrumental Parts Brass . .20.00
Canto de Pilon—arr. Cristian Grases. With
lots of clapping and other body percussion,
this entertaining arrangement of a traditional
Venezuelan song is sung in Spanish throughout.
11513219 SAB or
Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.95
10279602 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . ME 2.75
Canto Que Amabas (The Song You Loved)
—Z. Randall Stroope. This moving selection
features a smoothly flowing harmonic texture
that courses throughout the piece. Warm and
enveloping, The Song You Loved will be the
song you love singing.
11406933 SSATBB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
Canto' e Libertad (Song of Liberation)—
Diana Saez & Suzzette Ortiz. Composed in
the Afro-Puerto Rican bomba style, one of the
oldest musical traditions of Puerto Rico, this
song of hope comes with an invitation to free
ourselves of hate and prejudice. The music
is pattern based and easy to learn with lots of
repetition and percussion as well as a detailed
IPA pronunciation guide.
11504086 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
Ceciliada—Marcin Wawruk. The patron saint of
music, St. Cecilia, receives an energetic tribute
with this delightful piece featuring a blend of
styles and optional percussion.
11513239 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Chante Waste Hoksila (My Kind-Hearted Boy)
—arr. Linthicum-Blackhorse. Here is a
traditional Lakota lullaby sung by mothers to
their young boys. The Lakota language has
become nearly extinct, but composer/arranger
Linthicum-Blackhorse has made it his life's
work to bring the language back to life. In this
arrangement, the IPA pronunciation guide is
included in the body of the music in order to
make it accessible to all singers and choirs.
Dedicated to the victims of the Robb Elementary
School mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
11413269 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
Cherokee Morning Song—arr. Michael
Yannette. Translation: "I am one with the
great spirit." Equally suited for mixed, treble,
or tenor-bass choirs, this flexible arrangement
opens with a Native American flute, the sounds
of flowing water, and tuned singing bowls. This
setting features solo voices and an original
refrain in English that is later paired with the
authentic tune.
11503170 Two-Part any combination
of voices. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
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Sisi Ni Moja—Jacob Narverud.
10776380 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
Fly Away Home—Pinkzebra.
10679523 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Be the Change—Laura Farnell.
11397402 Two-Part or SA. divisi. . . . . . .ME 2.25
The Wellerman—arr. Jacob Narverud.
11390156 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
Galop (from "Solfege Suite")—Ken Berg.
10028692 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.60
The Moon—Andy Beck.
10047188 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
Shine Like Stars—Pinkzebra.
11202350 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Lunar Lullaby—Jacob Narverud.
10535552 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40
Hero—Pinkzebra.
11392302 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Murasame (The Mists of Evening)—
Victor C. Johnson.
10273543 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
J'entends le Moulin (I Hear the Windmill)—
arr. Emily Crocker.
10030298 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
Sing to Me—Andrea Ramsey.
10291193 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.40
Why We Sing—Greg Gilpin.
3303244 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
The Fox—
arr. Blake Richter & Taylor Shaeffer.
11121872 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.80
Storm—James M. DesJardins.
10735244 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
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