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Multicultural & World Music
Aloha! (Theme from "The White Lotus")
—Cristobal Tapia de Veer/arr. Garrett
Breeze. From Season 1 of the hit HBO
series "The White Lotus," this stunning
theme song is arranged for a cappella
voices with optional percussion. The Pacific
Island sound is flavored with mystery and
rhythmic vocal depth from start to finish.
This will be a standout at your concert and
a thrill to learn and rehearse, too!
11558109
SATB opt. Percussion M 2.50
11558887E Percussion Part . . . . . 40.30
Amavolovolo—arr. Rudolf de Beer. Here is
a popular traditional Zulu song as arranged
by Rudolf de Beer, former conductor of the
Drakensberg Boys Choir of South Africa.
What a vivid connection to the people and
culture of that part of the world! Authentic
percussion and movement suggestions
give this selection great visual appeal!
10066458 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
10066459 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
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
Arirang—arr. Russell Robinson. This
arrangement of the famous Korean folk
song creates opportunities for solos, duets,
and small groups to sing the canon in
different sections of the piece. The piano
accompaniment enhances the pentatonic
melodies, and simple instrumentation, such
as bells, glockenspiel, or wind chimes can
be added as well. Gorgeous in its simplicity
of sound.
11557578 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11557659 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11557579 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Arirang—arr. Hyo-Won Woo. Serving as
an unofficial anthem, this beloved Korean
folk song is creatively set by one of Korea's
top female composers. This arrangement
begins with beautiful, flowing unison vocal
lines and simple harmonies, then opens
up into an exciting syncopated rhythmic
section with Korean percussion, divisi, and
descant. A truly wonderful presentation of
this anthem that captures both the lyrical
and the celebratory aspects of this well-
known piece!
10873353 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.40
11372820 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.40
11372821 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.20
Arirang (Mother of Mine)—Byunghee
Oh. Written in a transliteration that
makes it accessible to all choirs, this
Korean homage to mothers is captivating
and poignant. With a flowing piano
accompaniment and gorgeous harmonies
in a Romantic style, this original work was
written for the composer's own mother and
ends with the most powerful and important
phrase: "I love you."
11592519 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.90
Artza Alinu—arr. Russell Robinson.
This delightful setting of the traditional
Hebrew folk song dances off of the
page! Hand claps, opportunities for
simple choreography, and performance
notes serve to enhance this energetic
programming choice that is perfect for any
time of the year.
11593346 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10519909 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Au bois rossignolet (At the Nightingale
Woods)—arr. Marie-Claire Saindon.
Sing this energetic arrangement of a
medieval French folk song in either English
or French. Replete with vocables and
percussion options, the versatile a cappella
arrangement will find a home in any concert
program for mixed or treble choirs.
11620620 SATB w/ Percussion. .M 2.65
11620621 SSA w/ Percussion. . .M 2.65
Baba Yetu—Christopher Tin. Translated
from the words of the Lord's Prayer,
this epic song from the award-winning
video game franchise Civilization was
the first composition from a video game
to be nominated for, and win, a Grammy.
Featuring both alto and tenor soloists,
the unique world fusion sound includes
chanting, strong rhythmic lines, and
dynamic contrasts on the Swahili text.
11000945 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11203539 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
11203540 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.75
11203541 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
11203542 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
11172227 Band Set & Score . . . 85.00
Bahaari Baarish—Shruthi Rajasekar.
Drawing on the melodic and rhythmic
grammar of both traditions of Indian
classical music, Hindustani and Carnatic,
the composer creates a unique choral
celebration of springtime. The meaning of
the title is twofold, translating as "spring
rains" as well as "downpour of Bahaar."
Detailed video guides on performance and
background of the piece are provided on the
publisher's website.
11592385 SSATB . . . . . . . . . . MA 5.50
Bailara!—Dan Davison. Inspired by the
flamenco tango style of Andalusia, Spain,
this original composition with Spanish lyrics
admires a flamenco dancer. Accompanied
by piano, guitar, and percussion, this work
is an excellent choice for honor and festival
choirs - or for any occasion where a group
wants to add energy and excitement!
11606291 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.30
11597494 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.30
Balibele—arr. Sizwe Mondlane/ed. Michael
Barrett. Arranged in an isicathamiya style,
from the isiZulu verb cathama meaning
"tread carefully" or "step lightly," this
traditional South African gospel piece
meaning "people are busy/preoccupied"
sends a message of God's mercy. Divisi
a cappella harmonies are set to a light yet
precise rhythm, and the call of a soloist or
small group soars above the choral texture.
11606293 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.60
Balleilakka—A.R. Rahman/arr. Ethan
Sperry. From celebrated Indian composer
A.R. Rahman, who has composed over 100
film scores in the past 15 years including
the Academy Award-winning song Jai
Ho, comes a piece written for the Tamil
film "Sivaji." Tamil is one of the native
languages of India dating back thousands
of years. The text of this piece is a tongue-
twister relating the composer's memories of
his homeland in increasingly faster syllabic
patterns. Exciting!
10187050 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.70
10565048 Pronunciation CD . . . . 4.50
Balloon Flower (Doraji kkot)—Jihoon
Park. With a Korean text about the
blooming of a lovely mountain flower, this
gentle original work will help your choir
display lyricism and musical sensitivity.
Divisi occurs only in the soprano line, and
many unison lines and two-part textures will
help to unify your tone and blend. The text
is written as a transliteration in the score for
ease of singing.
11615661 SATB or SSATB . . . ME 2.80
Bambelela (Never Give Up)—arr. Ruth
Morris Gray. Originally a folk song from
South Africa, this song of hope is arranged
in both English and Xhosa. The positive
message of "never give up" swings
with energy and is easy to learn with its
anticipated harmonies and repetition.
11560356 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
Bashana Haba'ah (Next Year)—Nurit
Hirsch/arr. John Leavitt. This Jewish prayer
for peace for the next year is presented in a
masterful setting. As the simple, memorable
Hebrew chorus is restated, the music unfolds
in a rich and sonorous outpouring supported
by a rich accompaniment. The recorded or
live orchestration, including clarinet, violin,
cello, and bass, will add an extra measure
of authenticity to your performance!
1911205 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
1911213 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11513486 Two-Part or SA . . . . ME 2.30
1911221 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
3011095 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Bayanihan—Arianne Abela. Based on the
theme of helping others in need without
expecting anything in return, this a cappella
original from the Philippines offers an
exciting challenge for mixed choirs. A
pronunciation guide and optional percussion
parts for bamboo sticks, coconut shells, or
other hand percussion are available as free
downloads from the publisher.
11618206 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 3.60
Be the Change—Laura Farnell. With a
multicultural flair, this energetic and rhythmic
work conveys a singular force for
change. Combining texts from Mahatma
Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and
Matthew 5:15 with original lyrics, the
piece also incorporates This Little Light
of Mine. An optional divisi descant will
challenge younger choirs while remaining
accessible. Optional djembe and shaker
parts are included.
11203571 SATB divisi.. . . . . . . ME 2.50
11397402 Two-Part divisi . . . . ME 2.35
Bella Ciao—arr. Christi Jones. This
arrangement of a traditional Italian folk
song is a fun way to work on pure vowel
formation and unity of tone. Whether sung
with piano accompaniment or a cappella,
this lighthearted, energetic selection is an
approachable work for treble, mixed, or
tenor-bass choirs.
11559837 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.15
11394012 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11198019 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
Bhombela—arr. Will Skaff/ed. Melissa
Keylock. This traditional South African song
is used to accompany a children's stick
passing game. This lively arrangement,
which includes entertaining choreography
using rhythm sticks, will make an exciting
multicultural addition to any concert. Fun!
10971340 Two-Part or SSA. . . ME 2.20
Bidi Bom—David Eddleman. You won't
want to miss this delightfully festive little
piece that is a superb way to introduce a
multicultural perspective into your holiday
programming. Independent choral lines
build a lively counterpoint over an easily
mastered piano part that keeps the
dance moving throughout the work. The
accelerando at the coda will give your
performance a real jolt of pleasure! For
holiday concerts, or any time of year!
3298641 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
3298642 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
3298643 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
10048150 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.25
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