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MULTICULTURAL & WORLD MUSIC
Cikala le Pong Pong—arr. Ken Steven. This
Pakpaknese folk song from North Sumatra,
Indonesia is commonly performed at wedding
celebrations, opening ceremonies, and cultural
events in the region, often accompanied by
traditional dancing. By incorporating percussive
effects such as foot stomping, clapping,
and snapping, and utilizing extreme vocal
ranges through glissandi, the arranger has
re-created the energetic, fun, and lighthearted
atmosphere inherent in the song. Translation
and pronunciation guide included.
11366963 SATB divisi,
or SSAATTBB . . . . . . . MA 2.20
10733527 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.10
Daemon Irrepit Callidus—Gyorgy Orban.
Chromaticism, rhythmic drive and lyric
melodies characterize this a cappella work that
is dramatic and stunningly effective for more
accomplished choirs.
3094182 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.95
3288230 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.95
Dala Horse—arr. Erik Whitehill. A traditional
Swedish folk tune about a horse figurine
carved from wood and painted in vibrant colors,
typically red, this arrangement features original
English lyrics that are easy to sing. The texture
of this swiftly moving song is mostly unison,
with a very simple harmony part on the refrain.
A great choice for developing blend, precision,
and diction - and just so fun to sing!
11510555 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
Dayung Sampan—arr. Ruth Morris Gray.
This lovely setting of an Indonesian folk song
arrived on the shores of the sunny island of
Singapore in the early 19th century. Dayung
Sampan means "rowing a wooden boat" and
poetically describes the historical and humble
journey of Chinese migrants to Singapore.
The modal piano accompaniment and optional
flute add authentic flavor and texture to this
multicultural gem. A pronunciation guide and
translation are included.
11514644 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.25
De Colores (Many Colors)—arr. Jill Gallina.
Here's a traditional Spanish folk song that
celebrates the many colors of the world!
Originally used to welcome spring, this upbeat
and cheerful song came to be used as a song
of unity and celebration of the beautiful colors
and diversity of the people of the world. Most of
the lyrics are in Spanish, but you can also sing
a verse in English. Pronunciation guide and
translation are provided in the octavo.
11415524 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.25
11415523 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Dilmano, Dilbero—arr. Gaby Hristova & Josh
DeVries. Here is a lively and energetic selection
from Bulgaria. With an asymmetrical meter and
some nice cluster chords, this traditional folk
song also includes hand clapping for a rhythmic
piece that is both challenging and rewarding.
11408369 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.60
11418401E Instrumental Parts
divisi ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Dobru Noc (Good Night)—arr. Victor C.
Johnson. This hauntingly beautiful setting of a
tender Slovakian lullaby is a little gem! Each
stanza is superbly crafted, with an a cappella
verse in English and an included pronunciation
guide. "Close your eyes, do not cry; sleep, my
dear one, sleep on, my child."
11172828 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10275786 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10275787 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
Dodi Li—arr. Doreen Rao. Sung completely
in Hebrew, this delightful Israeli song, with its
text based on a song from the Tanakh (Old
Testament) Song of Songs, is an excellent
multicultural experience for young singers.
It is a superb selection for rehearsal and
performance as well! Both a pronunciation
guide and translation are included in this
selection which continues to be popular in
festivals and adjudications nationwide.
10093352 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15
1852672 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15
10093354 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
Duermete (The Angels' Lullaby)—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 . . . . ME 2.95
10307394 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10307395 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
Dziediet, Meitas!—arr. Laura Jekabsone.
A cheerful folk song proclaiming "Sing,
daughters!" is arranged in a contemporary a
cappella style by a Latvian woman composer
and member of the Latvian Singers, for
whom this was originally set. Brimming
with excitement and rhythmic energy, it is a
delightful change of pace for those seeking
something different in the world music genre.
11372834 SSAATB . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.10
Ea la Nana—arr. Michael Ryan. Introduce your
choir to Spanish with this simple and accessible
traditional Spanish lullaby. An optional English
text is also included in the score, so you can
sing it in either language or a combination of
the two. The optional flute obbligato enhances
the gentle melody to create a beautiful musical
moment for your concert.
11510557 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Eatnemen Vuelie (Song of the Earth)—Frode
Fjellheim/arr. Emily Crocker. The opening
musical number from the Disney animated
feature "Frozen," this song is inspired by
indigenous Saami and Norwegian culture, a
combination of Saami yoiking and the Danish
Christmas hymn Dejlig er jorden, or Fairest
Lord Jesus, by B.S. Ingemann. Yoik is a very
old vocal tradition among the Saami people
of Scandinavia and Russia, characterized by
short melodic phrases that repeat again and
again, with small variations. With English,
German and Norwegian versions of the text,
synthesizer, percussion and optional male yoik.
10519311 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10519310 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
10519158 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.15
3298108 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
El Humo (The Smoke)—Eduardo Cota.
Everyday imagery comes to life; pictures
of smoke trailing from chimneys up to the
sky weave through a charming melody and
accompaniment. This is a great selection for
choirs learning how to sing in two parts, but
its poetry and sonority also work well for older
treble groups.
11514298 Two-Part or SA/SSA . . ME 2.60
El Vito—arr. Emily Crocker. A whirling, twirling
Andalusian dancer is vividly portrayed in
this setting of a traditional Spanish folksong.
Well-crafted vocal lines over a colorful piano
accompaniment make this an excellent choice
for developing choirs to show their Latin flair!
The text is well balanced between Spanish and
English, with lots of fun "la-la-la" phrases!
10517164 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . .M 2.25
10070636 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.20
10070637 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . .22.99
Eneza Upendo (Spread Love)—Jim Papoulis.
"Eneza upendo uendako, umoja ni upendo"
translates to "Spread love everywhere you
go, unity is love". This piece celebrates the
hopeful sentiments of unity and love through
both Swahili and English lyrics. Djembe and
soft metal percussion add flair to this already
upbeat piece. Choirs can get in on the fun with
some light body percussion.
11513566 SSAB or SSA,
Baritone is optional . . . ME 2.85
11397457 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
Erev Shel Shoshanim—Joseph Hadar/arr.
Jack Klebanow. Your choir will absolutely love
this delicate Israeli folk song, with the open
feeling of the desert at night while the scent
of roses drifts on the cool air. Vocals weave in
a sensitive arrangement, complemented by a
fluid, but not difficult, piano accompaniment.
Translation and pronunciation guide included.
A strong choice for multicultural programs!
4958831 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
1925171 Performance CD . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Es Tu Tiempo—Francisco J. Nunez. This
Latin pop song was written as a message of
hope from young people to children to try hard,
persevere, and never stop dreaming. This
joyous song features a combination of Latin pop,
Columbian cumbia, Cuban salsa, and Andean
rhythms, allowing singers to feel the beat and
inspire younger singers to take up the mantle!
11371098 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.10
Exultate Pacifica—Randall Johnson.
Combining melodic and rhythmic fragments
from island cultures throughout the Pacific, this
exciting work for tenor-bass choirs uses a Latin
text and a variety of two-, three- and four-part
harmonic textures throughout. The distinctive
piano accompaniment moves the piece along
with rhythmic intensity - but then exits to give
way to a more lyrical a cappella section in four-
part harmony that features a gentle hymn from
the Solomon Islands.
11410679 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.30
Famba Naye—arr. Victor C. Johnson. This
exuberant arrangement of a popular Zimbab-
wean folk song is a winner! Easy-to-sing
melodic and harmonic patterns, a rhythmic piano
accompaniment, and accessible notated parts
for shaker, hand drum, cowbell, and djembe
all combine to provide an exciting performance
opportunity for developing choirs. A translation
and pronunciation guide is included.
11395976 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.45
11395977 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
11395978 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
Famine Song—arr. Matthew Culloton. This
unique a cappella work captures the drama of
the survival of the Sudanese people during the
famine of the 1980s. "Ease my spirit, ease my
soul, please free my hands from this barren
soil. Ease my mother, ease my child, earth and
sky be reconciled..."
3303263 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10291108 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
Feel Good—arr. Barbara Baker & David Elliott.
Feel Good is a contemporary African-American
gospel song that should be performed with joy,
exuberance and enthusiasm! Highly rhythmic
with judicious hand claps and utilizing a secular
text of positiveness and high self-esteem, this
exciting work is certain to be a favorite of
singers and audiences alike!
1874163 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
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