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HOLIDAY MULTICULTURAL & WORLD MUSIC
Holiday Multicultural
& World Music
A la Nanita Nana—arr. David Eddleman.
This Mexican folk song is instantly
recognizable with its gentle Latin rhythms
and peaceful tenderness. Fluid vocal lines
sing over a nice piano accompaniment
reminiscent of a Spanish guitar. Sing this
in Spanish or English for a lovely sacred
moment or multicultural feature in your
December concert!
3298645 Three-Part Mixed . . . .ME 2.25
1728369 SA or Two-Part . . . . . .ME 2.25
A la Nanita Nana (with Coventry Carol)—
arr. Greg Gilpin. A la Nanita Nana and
Coventry Carol sing one after another in
this gentle choral setting. The piano rocks
sweetly below the lilting text, creating a
unique pairing of the familiar carols. A quiet
and tender selection with lyrical lines and
conservative ranges, this is a great training
piece for choral singers that will also be a
lovely addition to your holiday concert.
11348125 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
10509009 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
10509010 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
11560196 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
10499818 Multi-Song Accomp. CD. . 44.99
A la Nanita Nana—arr. Victor C. Johnson.
This beautiful Spanish carol is a tender
lullaby that shifts seamlessly between
minor and major, reflecting the text that
moves from quieting the baby to a rushing
fountain and singing birds. The harmonies
build from unison to parts in a way that is
easy to teach and pleasing to the ear. A
pronunciation guide and translation are
included for the Spanish text. A lovely
choice for holiday programs!
11346411 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11346412 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11346367 Multi-Song Accomp. CD. . 44.99
African Noel—arr. Andre Thomas. Andre
Thomas is a master at the spiritual form, and
his skill is clearly evident in this gem! Easy to
sing tonally, but with divisi voices, the layers
of sound and the constant rhythmic patterns
add vitality and intensity and are sure to
make this the highlight of your Christmas
program! Add the optional congas and
tambourine for that authentic effect.
1927433 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
10518754 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
African Noel—arr. Victor C. Johnson. Limited
ranges, repeated sections, and creative
choral arranging ensure success with this
Victor Johnson favorite. This longtime
bestseller features percussion parts for
sticks, shaker, bongo or African drums,
triangle, and tambourine, which lend an
exciting rhythmic flavor.
10590275 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
3025954 Three-Part Mixed . . . .ME 2.95
10011486 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
3253754 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
3025962 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
Alegria, Alegria, Alegria! (A Puerto Rican
Folk Song)—arr. Jill Gallina. Sung as
part of the traditional Christmas festivities,
this Puerto Rican folk song offers both a
Spanish and singable English text about
Mary and Joseph going to Bethlehem.
Designed for beginning harmony singers,
this approachable arrangement offers
melodic and harmonic support in the
accompaniment, which can be enhanced
with a stylized accompaniment track.
11566581 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
11566580 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
Amezaliwa Tushangilie—Robert Jim
Begisen. Perfect for holiday concerts or any
time of year, this original a cappella piece
is great fun and quick to learn. Written in
Kiswahili, in the Maasai idiom in East Africa,
it includes a phonetic pronunciation guide
and translation. Feature a tenor soloist, and
include the optional notated percussion
parts for a dynamic performance!
11535643 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.70
11564408 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.70
Betelehemu—arr. Andy Beck. This
a cappella arrangement of the Nigerian
Christmas carol opens with a captivating
chant before breaking into a joyous,
rhythmic celebration. This well-written
adaptation allows even developing groups
to sing a beloved staple of choral repertoire.
Pronunciation guide, translation, and
optional percussion parts are included.
10873053 Three-Part Mixed . . . .ME 2.05
10873055 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
10873056 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
10873057 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
Betelehemu—Wendell Whalum/arr.
Barrington Brooks. This Nigerian carol will
impart a very special dramatic flavor to
your holiday concert! Sung a cappella or
with optional percussion (conga, bongos,
tambourines), it is a remarkable piece,
with the original Yoruba text throughout.
The helpful pronunciation guide will
enable your singers to perform with
accuracy and authenticity.
5327986 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
1843051 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
Carol of the Russian Children / The
Sleigh—arr. Derric Johnson. An ingenious
medley of two Russian folk tunes, this
concert setting unfolds as a musical
journey beginning with a delicate solo
before erupting into one of the most
exhilarating segments of your concert.
Made popular by ReGeneration,
Derric Johnson's Vocal Orchestra, this
arrangement successfully creates a
festive crescendo that captures the joy
and exuberance of the holiday season.
11566914 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
Chantons Noel—Mark Patterson.
Layered choral entrances in a fanfare-like
introduction set up the entrance to the
traditional French carol Noel Nouvelet.
Conservative ranges for each part are
supported well by the driving piano
accompaniment along with the optional
drum and finger cymbals. Perform in
French, with a pronunciation guide and
translation provided, or use the singable
English text for accessibility. Impressive!
11395971 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.70
11202594 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.70
11203165 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
Dormi, Dormi (Sweetly Slumber)—arr.
Mary Goetze. Alternating between 6/8 and
2/4, this quiet, flowing arrangement of the
Italian carol is a popular choice for unison
voices in concert programs and contests
and festivals alike.
1542885 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Dormi, Dormi, Bel Bambin—arr.
Cristi Cary Miller. Here is a perfect
selection for your developing treble
choir! This traditional Italian carol
sets the tone for a lovely shift in your
concert programming. Your singers
and audiences will fall in love with this
beautiful melody.
11423420 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
El Desembre Congelat—arr. Cristi Cary
Miller. Here is a delightful carol from
the Catalonia region of western Spain,
arranged for your developing choirs. Both
Catalan and an original English verse are
included in this arrangement. An optional
piccolo part makes this selection a must for
your holiday concert!
11424029 Three-Part Mixed . . . .ME 2.25
11424024 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
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 that can be used throughout the year or
to celebrate the Kwanzaa principle of Umoja
(unity). Djembe and soft metal percussion
add flair, and singers can also get in on the
fun with some light body percussion.
11513566 SSAB or SSA . . . . . . .ME 2.85
11397457 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.85
From Starry Skies Descending (Tu
scendi dalle stelle)—arr. Jimmy Baas.
Hailed by many as the most famous Italian
carol, Tu scendi dalle stelle has a simplistic,
beautiful melody coupled with a slow, lilting
6/8 meter. This lovely arrangement for two-
part mixed voices with optional alto affords
singers the opportunity to sing in both
English and Italian.
11559846 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Fum, Fum, Fum—arr. Derric Johnson. The
quick tempo and festive character of
this traditional Catalan carol are on full
display in this setting, which is a signature
arrangement of Disney's Voices of Liberty
in their Christmas concerts. The a cappella
harmonies accompany the dancing melody
on which you can feature three separate
soloists. The arrangement builds to a
final high point that is sure to inspire an
exuberant response!
11510895 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
Gatatumba—arr. Emily Crocker. This
villancico is a traditional Spanish holiday
song. The festive and happy tune has a
memorable melody, and this delightful
arrangement brings a simple harmony part
that is ideal for beginning harmony singers.
There are suggested rhythm patterns
included for various percussion instruments
or body percussion that your students will
enjoy adding.
11427465 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Gatatumba—arr. Ruth Morris Gray. Here's a
traditional Andalusian villancico that
works at any time of year. The Spanish
text talks about celebrating with
tambourines and rattles, and the lively
a cappella texture is both rhythmic and
harmonically interesting. Approachable
for younger choirs, the added percussion
makes this even more fun! Consider for
holiday or general programming.
11393290 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11393291 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11393292 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
God Rest Ye—arr. Eddie Cavazos, Josh
Cavazos, Trevor Phillips & Alice Gomez.
The traditional English carol is given
a fresh treatment with percussion in a
Central American Latin feel. With new
lyrics and melodic lines added to the
original carol, mixed meter and infectious
rhythms make this is a unique and joyful
addition to any Christmas program
or service.
11567948 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
