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Multicultural & World Music
Malakatumba—Josu Elberdin. Born as
a game, this clever piece uses imitating
sounds and nonsense vocables to form
words with no real meaning. It begins with
four solo voices in canon over a humming
harmonic accompaniment by the choir.
Then it opens into the main body of the
song that is quickly built by having each
voice part on its own ostinato. Add the
body percussion and this will be a real
showstopper!
11348343 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
11348625 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
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.
11537981 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.25
11593300 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 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 . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Modimo—arr. Michael Barrett. Modimo is a
song of praise and celebration from
South Africa. Improvised percussion and
a traditional Sesotho melody make for a
grounded and deep sound your singers will
immediately connect with. A quick learn with
a huge impact.
10994206 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
11200553 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
Morning Song (Cherokee "Amazing
Grace")—arr. James E. Green. Amazing
Grace holds great meaning to the
Cherokee people and is often referred
to as the Cherokee national anthem.
Combining this with Morning Song from
the Teehahnahmah Nation, this seeks
to honor the desires of the Cherokee
Nation of living in harmony while keeping
the Cherokee language alive. There
is a translation and pronunciation
guide included.
11618476 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
10304835 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
10090779 Three-Part Treble . . ME 2.25
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.
11589488 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11606108 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11589489 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11589490 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Muie Rendera—arr. C.A. Pinto Fonseca.
Two of the most popular folk tunes from
Northeast Brazil are combined in this
joyful arrangement, which has been
performed often at festivals since its
publication in 1999.
3215860 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
10032215 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.10
11368803 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 1.95
10439404 Pronunciation Guide. . . 4.50
Murasame (The Mists of Evening)—
Victor C. Johnson. This gentle original
setting of an 11th-century Japanese text
captures the mystery and flavor of ancient
Japan and frames the middle section,
which is in English. Haunting melodies
and simple harmonies are complemented
by optional chime tree and rain stick for
a distinctly Asian mood. A pronunciation
and translation guide is included.
10273543 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11172836 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
10273544 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Muusika (Music)—Part Uusberg. A
meditation on the mystery and wonder
of music, this Estonian tone poem is
a little gem for a cappella choirs. With
gorgeous harmonies that intensify the
text, this will resonate deeply with your
singers. Estonian pronunciation guide
and translation are provided.
10593348 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
10882572 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.15
Nanuma (Song of Greeting)—arr. Mark
Burrows. This arrangement of a West
African song of greeting from Ghana
is an a cappella canon with optional
percussion. Body percussion as well as
parts for shakers, high drum and low drum
are included. With its joyful energy, this
selection will work particularly well as a
processional.
11197778 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Natsu Kusa (Summer Grass)—Luke
Flynn. Setting a medieval Japanese poem,
this original work captures the introspective
nature of the traditional Japanese view
of the changing of seasons. Unique and
cinematic, the lyrical vocal lines and
gorgeous cello part create a soundscape
about discovering newfound love. IPA and
phonetic transcriptions are available in the
score, and the cello part is available to
download from the publisher's website.
11592531 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.80
Natsu No Yo Wa (In the Summer
Night)—Ruth Morris Gray. Hauntingly
beautiful, this selection for voices, piano,
and flute has a lovely pentatonic melody
that is elegantly crafted. With simple, easy
ranges for inexperienced singers and the
pure vowels that the Japanese text offers,
this piece is not only easily learned but
thoughtful and respectful.
11561612 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11347669 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Nau Maire—Cedrick Howoseb/ed. Ryan
Main. Featuring the unique clicks and pops
of the Damara language, this blazing-fast
original work from Namibian composer
Howoseb is an and exciting challenge for
mixed choirs. It includes a rhythmic djembe
accompaniment, easy-to-learn movements,
and moments of nicely constructed contrast
in feel and tempo. A pronunciation guide
and translation are included along with a
notated line for djembe.
11589495 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11589496 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11589497 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Nda Wana—arr. Michael Barrett. An
African game song in Venda accompanied
by djembe and hand clapping. It begins
with a single voice part, and as the song
progresses more voices are added, creating
more complexity and density. Makes a
great processional piece! Translation and
pronunciation guide provided.
10708968 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
Ngothando—Mbuso Ndlovu. Written in
isiZulu, this work is a message to the world
that it is only through love that we can
conquer the barriers that stand between us.
Beautiful and accessible, this is a moving
work especially meaningful for our times.
10994193 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11618456 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.15
Niska Banja—arr. Nick Page. Available in
several voicings, Niska Banja is a Serbian
Roma dance popular throughout the
Balkans. To Central Europeans, the
9/8 rhythm of 2-2-2-3 is as natural as a
4/4 rock beat is in North America, and
rapidly becomes both infectious and
quite natural. Piano 4-hands and optional
clarinet and tambourine parts included in
vocal score.
10091375 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
1728708 SSAA or SAAB . . . . ME 2.10
10093430 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
10093431 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Oborozukiyo (Misty Moonlit Night)—
Teiichi Okano/arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
Written in 1919 with lyrics by Tatsuyuki
Takano, this song is a much-loved and
treasured reflection on the natural beauty
of Japan. Perfect for young singers, the
peaceful arrangement incorporates lovely
unison, simple harmonies, and optional
handbells or glockenspiel.
11604285 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
Obwisana—arr. Victor C. Johnson. This
not-to-be-missed a cappella setting of a
Ghanian folksong sparkles with energy
and excitement. Strong vocal pairings,
handclaps, and active percussion parts
for shakers, djembe, and bass drum
combine with the call-and-response
texture creating a full choral experience
accessible by any choir.
10846394 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11197771 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Okina Kuri No (The Chestnut Tree)—
Michael Ryan. This traditional Japanese
folk tune about a towering chestnut tree
has been set in a lovely, flowing setting
for two-part choirs. With limited text, this
is a wonderful opportunity to present
a Japenese text to young singers and
explore Japenese folk music. Light
percussion including hand drum and
triangle provides a rhythmic groove, and
a floating flute part ties the arrangement
together for an authentic yet accessible
selection!
11393895 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
