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MULTICULTURAL
La Li Ley—Tracy Wong. A nod to two Malay
folksongs, this a cappella treble piece uses vocable
text inspired by a portion of Canggung and a main
theme inspired by the opening motif of Mak Inang.
This work features exciting vocal play merged with
folkloric elements - quartal harmonies, dance-like
rhythms, and shifting tonalities - that are spun
through a contemporary lens. A lively and joyful
selection for concerts, contests, and festivals!
11564952 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Mama Wawa—Nyi Nyi Myin. A traditional nursery
rhyme from Myanmar, this is the first text a child
may learn as an introduction to the Burmese
language. An IPA transcription, translation, and
pronunciation guide are included to aid in learning
this upbeat tune that begs one's sister to dance
alongside them. A curriculum guide authored by
Coty Raven Morris and Colleen McNickle with
lesson plans and extension activities is available
as a free PDF download.
11593300 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
Mari Rayakan (Let's Celebrate)—Ken Steven.
With a Bahasa Indonesian text that invites us
to embrace the new day with jubilation, this
exuberant selection is rhythmic, upbeat, and
uplifting. A chant-like call opens to a rhythmic
ostinato and memorable melody, making this
a fun and engaging choice for more advanced
treble choirs.
11592995 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
Mi Gallo (My Rooster)—arr. Andy Beck. With
only ten words of Spanish text, this traditional
Spanish folk song is easy to learn for any choir.
The small-range melody is presented first in
unison and then in canon before a simple ostinato
adds another layer, closing with echoing rooster
calls "Cocori, cocora!" Parts for maracas and
claves are included, or you may improvise your
own percussion. A translation and pronunciation
guide is included.
11564473 Two-Part opt. Maracas
& Claves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
Mi Lugar—Carlos Cordero. Where do you
find home? Through Jacob Garcia's poem, we
discover that home is beyond a physical place. An
accessible piece for your choir to explore Spanish
culture and connect with the Latin American
community.
11574536 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50
11574537 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50
Muhona—Cedrick Howoseb/ed. Ryan Main.
Sung in the Otjiherero language of southwest
Africa, this joyful and upbeat original a cappella
work by Nambian composer Howoseb features
claps, easy-to-learn movements, and djembe
accompaniment. You can also showcase soloists
or small groups of singers on the descants
that soar over the rhythmic choral lines. A
pronunciation guide and translation are provided
along with a notated djembe part.
11589489 SSAA w/ Djembe . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Patah tumbuh (Broken - Renewed)—Tracy
Wong. Written for a combination of SA and SATB
choirs with percussion, this energetic piece draws
its thematic material from two Malayan proverbs
about restoration, renewal, and growth. The
music, also from Malay folk tradition, is bold,
energetic, and captivating. A pronunciation guide
is provided within the octavo, and an audio guide
is available through a companion website. Perfect
for collaboration between adult and children's
community choirs.
11592392 SATB & SA w/ Percussion . . . . 4.00
Reamo Leboga—arr. Duncan Miano Wambugu &
Russell Robinson. Choose to sing this traditional
Botswanan song in either Setswana, Swahili, or
both. An underlying rhythmic energy and solid
stacked harmonies support the solo lines in the
opening and closing sections and develop into a
fully choral texture in the middle. A great choice
for bringing variety and diversity to your concert
or service.
11566906 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Shalom Chaverim—arr. Ruth E. Dwyer & Patrick
Fata. Scored with flute or oboe, optional strings,
and piano accompaniment, this lyrical setting of
a traditional Hebrew folk song is set as a canon
in two or three parts. A pronunciation guide is
included for the Hebrew text, and part of the sung
text is presented with English lyrics.
11593446 Two/Three-Part
w/ Flute or Oboe . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
TaReKiTa—Reena Esmail. In a vibrant cross-
cultural celebration, this original work is composed
in raga jog, an Indian classical melodic framework
that incorporates both major and minor. Repeated
riff-like vocalizations that mimic Indian instruments
are easy to learn, while the vocal slides and
captivating melodies combine to a spectacular
effect. Add the choreographed hand motions for
a truly exciting presentation!
11592812 SA or SAA, opt. Piano
Accompaniment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
Tsvey Taybelekh (The Two Doves)—arr. Lee
Kesselman. This Yiddish folk song expressing
loss and longing was sung in the ghetto of Vilna,
Lithuania during World War II. Each verse is
colored with inspired rhythmic features and treated
with a different vocal texture, while an active piano
accompaniment adds emotional intensity.
11569220 SAB or SA(T)B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.75
What Do You Hear, Chiquilla?—Lauren
Bernofsky. An energetic original work with a text
from Alejandra Martinez, this two-part treble piece
uses both English and Spanish text. Included in
the singer's lines are opportunities for rhythmic
speech. The piano accompaniment is supportive
throughout, and the tuneful melody has a gently
lilting Latin influence.
11566212 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
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