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MULTICULTURAL & WORLD MUSIC
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
3295479 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
3295480 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
3295481 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
3295482 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . .25.00
Oy Khodyt Son—arr. Sarah Martinez.
A beautiful lyrical selection, this arrangement
of a traditional Ukrainian lullaby offers both
flexibility and the opportunity to study the
language, culture, and style. With options to
perform a cappella or accompanied, with or
without soloists, and with an optional narration
that expresses the text in English, it is easily
learned and accessible to choirs of all ages.
Both phonetic and IPA pronunciation guides
appear in the octavo, and there is also a free
pronunciation video available.
11415525 SATB opt. Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 2.05
11415526 SAB opt. Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 2.05
11415527 SSA opt. Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 2.05
11503274 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11202990 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
3301378 Three-Part
Treble or SSA . . . . . . . ME 2.25
10001346 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
Pamoja (Together)—Mark Burrows. Adapted
from an African proverb, this up-tempo
original teaches the positive life message of
togetherness. With lively rhythms and joyful
harmonies, this is an ideal concert opener
or closer for young ensembles of any size.
Add djembe and shakers with the notated
percussion part to create a lively statement.
11348333 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . E 3.20
10953831 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.95
Para los Tin-tun-teros!—Daniel Afonso. This
up-tempo piece features body percussion,
movement, a baritone solo, and an active
piano part. The text celebrates all those who
experience the rhythm of life, and the rhythmic
energy and joy of the music make it a great
choice to get your singers and your audience
moving. An IPA pronunciation guide is provided
to facilitate an authentic performance.
11514811 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
Pegasos (Pegasus)—Eduardo Cota. The
delightful children's poem Pegasos by Antonio
Machado is brought to life by Eduardo Cota
with a playful piano part, time signature
changes, and accessible vocal lines. Imagine
a fair full of lights, rides going up and down, and
feeling like a child again!
11419245 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . .M 2.80
Rainbow Sister (Hong Cai Mei Mei)—arr. Jerry
Lim. This traditional Chinese folk song tells of a
young lad who travels far from his village, holding
on to fond memories of a loved one. After an
expressive opening solo, the tempo picks up in
this authentic and spirited arrangement which
includes both Mandarin and English text. A
pronunciation video spoken by the arranger is
available on the publisher's website.
11503276 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11503277 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11503274 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
Responsibility—Mark Sirett. This elegant
original concert work combines the ancient
Hebrew text of Jewish scholar Hillel the Elder
with English lyrics to capture the tension
between the need for healthy self-care and
the importance of caring for others. Part of
the five-song May You Heal Project, these
titles offer music of comfort, peace, renewal,
and self-awareness as part of our pandemic
recovery. The cycle in its entirety: When
Science Triumphs; Dona Nobis Pacem; May
You Heal; Responsibility; I Celebrate Myself.
11348352 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
11348353 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
11513734 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Ritmo—Dan Davison. This energetic Latin-
style piece is a great opener, closer or encore
number! Melodic and fun, with Spanish lyrics,
handclaps, finger snaps and other body
percussion, it's a party fixin' to happen! (With
four-hand piano).
10065254 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10090775 SAB Or ST/AB. . . . . . . ME 3.20
10090829 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
10067378 Instrumental Parts
Four-Hand Piano. . . . . . . . .11.50
Riversong (A Celtic Celebration)—Roger
Emerson. Anyone who has experienced the
wonderful sounds of Celtic music is going to
respond enthusiastically to this exceptional
Roger Emerson original which captures all
the spark and color of the Celtic tradition.
Collect your own instrumental ensemble on
the optional instrumental accompaniment,
scored for recorder (or flute), violin, mandolin
(or guitar), bass, synthesizer, percussion
and drums. This is an extraordinary "sound
experience" that you won't want to miss!
3144615 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
3144623 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
3144631 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
10278609 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
3299509 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
3144649 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
3144656 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . .25.00
Saeya, Saeya—arr. Minhee Kim. This Korean
folk song displays the connection of the farmer
to the animals that share their habitation,
calling to the birds to not disturb the crops in
a tender and caring way. Appropriate for treble
choirs of any age.
11513247 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . ME 2.75
Sahayta—Ben Allaway. Here is a truly unique
musical experience for singers of all ages. This
call-and-response song features soloist, choir,
and audience singing about unity, peace, and
community in ten different languages! Sahayta
uses words and phrases from Arabic, Hebrew,
Hindi, Sanskrit, Spanish, English, Filipino,
Swahili, and more, and is appropriate for any
age treble choir. This infectious world-beat
dance unites musicians and audience in the
spirit of love and unity!
3296646 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Salaam (Od Yavo Shalom Aleinu)—Mosh
Ben Ari/arr. Ross Fishman. Opening plaintively
with a few solo lines, this joyful original song of
peace picks up in tempo and excitement when
the optional djembe and handclaps are added
in. Using both Hebrew and Arabic phrases that
reflect the diversity of languages and cultures
found in Israel, the text states that "peace will
come upon us yet."
11510115 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Salaam Aleikum—arr. Laura Farnell. Flexible
enough for literally any ensemble, this traditional
African folk song is arranged with English text
throughout. With the option to perform with or
without the piano accompaniment, percussion,
and in unison or almost any part combination,
this is easy to put together and effective to
perform. "In your heart, in your home, in your
land and in the world, may peace be in your
heart ... Salaam Aleikum!"
11397070 SATB opt. Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 2.75
11397071 SAB or SAAB, opt. Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 2.75
11394014 SSA or SA or Unison, opt. Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 2.75
10303387 TTB or TB or Unison, opt. Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . ME 2.75
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 1.80
3128758 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 1.80
3299903 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 1.80
Sansa Kroma—arr. Victor C. Johnson. Here's
a flexible setting of a Ghanaian folksong that
sparkles with energy. Whether it is sung a
cappella or with piano accompaniment, the
strong vocal pairings, handclaps, and active
percussion parts combine to create a dynamic
concert work.
11370917 Two-Part
opt. a Cappella . . . . . . ME 2.75
Sarasponda—arr. Ruth Boshkoff. This
charming Dutch spinning song has an easy
flow and a sweet melody that is perfect in
young voices. Entirely in the Dutch language,
it's repetitive in text and melody making it easily
learned. And, it has become a widely-used
selection in festivals as well as concert settings.
3265188 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
Sesere Eeye—arr. Mark O'Leary. Written for
SSA with percussion accompaniment, this
piece is a traditional song and dance from the
Torres Strait Islands. Dance movements are
notated in the score.
10001408 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Shake the Papaya Down—arr. Ruth Dwyer &
Judith Waller. A thoroughly delightful calypso
number which can easily be enhanced by
the addition of conga, maracas and/or claves
(suggested rhythms are included in the
performance notes). This is pure fun for three-
part treble voices!
1925650 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
Shalom Chaverim—arr. Catherine Delanoy.
This flexibly voiced setting of the ever-popular
Hebrew song works equally well for three-
part mixed, SAB, or SA voices. The canonic
treatment of the melody, lush choral harmonies,
and artful accompaniment create a hauntingly
beautiful effect. This is an exceptionally fine
choice for holiday or spring concerts!
10045962 Three-Part Mixed
SAB or SA . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
Shoshone Love Song (The Heart's Friend)—
Roger Emerson. This tender setting of a Native
American poem has become a standard in
the choral repertoire. With extended legato
phrasing, delicate musicality, and a simple
piano accompaniment that supports the
expressive vocal textures, this is a top choice
for concert or festival programming!
10303135 SATB or SAT(B) . . . . . ME 2.20
1816149 Three-Part Mixed
or SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
1816131 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
10455151 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
1960988 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Shule Aroon—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
Create an authentic Celtic experience with
your choir when you perform this arrangement
of the 18th-century Irish folk song. A mixture
of thoughtful rubato and energetic rhythms,
an Irish-language chorus - written phonetically
throughout - and an optional violin obbligato all
contribute to the lively Celtic flavor and flair.
10519887 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11348335 Three-Part Mixed . . . . ME 2.95
10366682 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10366683 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95
Shumayela—arr. Charlotte Botha. This
popular South African song is an isiZulu hymn
with a very simple text. The emphasis on the
syllable "shu" creates a percussive sound
which, along with the syncopated melody lines
and rhythmic vitality, creates a fun and exciting
celebration through music where each part
has the opportunity to shine. Improvisation and
movement are encouraged!
11392531 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
Shut de Do—Randy Stonehill/arr. Mark Hayes.
Since its publication in 1984, this energetic
work has remained a popular piece in choral
repertoire, and for good reason. Call and
response vocal lines dance over Latin rhythms
which are enhanced with simple but effective
percussion instruments. Exuberant and joyful
at every chorus, Shut De Do continues to merit
our highest regard as music of exceptional
teaching and learning value.
4805925 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
10036658 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
