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Blessing (A Hebrew Prayer)—Ari Fraser/
arr. Michael John Trotta. Beginning with
a solo or small group of singers, this
contemporary choral setting of an ancient
Hebrew prayer from the Shabbat morning
service provides ample opportunity for
expressive singing and melodic artistry for
mixed choirs. The translation, transliteration,
and pronunciation guide are included for the
Hebrew text.
11566461 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
Boa noite, minha gente—arr. Daniel
Afonso Jr. Arranged for treble choir, this
selection is based on the folk song Boa
noite, seu Rufino and is inspired by the
baiana, a vibrant folk celebration from
Brazil's northeastern state of Alagoas.
Lively rhythms are supported by percussion
instruments and body percussion, making
this a captivating selection for singers and
audiences alike.
11617150 SSA divisi . . . . . . . . . .M 4.95
11617571E Full Score & Parts
Percussion ePrint . . . . 86.30
Bonk' abaphandle—arr. Michael Barrett
& Mbuso Ndlovu. A tremendously fun
arrangement by South African musicians
Michael Barrett and Mbuso Ndlovu. This
celebratory isiZulu song is a quick learn that
will pay dividends for audiences and choirs!
Add percussion, clapping, and ululations to
make the most of this work.
11200701 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11200702 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
11200703 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Bonse Aba (Traditional Zambian Song)—
arr. Andrew Fischer. Here is an exuberant
a cappella number that's loaded with African
atmosphere! The traditional Zambian words
are sung throughout with such a buoyant,
rhythmic feel that you are transported into
the center of a native celebration. The lyric
translates as "All that sing have the right to
be called the children of God." The song
is brief, but may be repeated as many
times as desired. Various voicing options
are possible, and African percussion may
be added as the piece progresses. Your
choir will definitely want to improvise some
celebratory whoops and shouts!
10012300 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
10062620 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.50
Bonse Aba—arr. Victor C. Johnson.
Sizzling with celebratory rhythmic energy,
this Zambian folk song loosely translates
as: "Those who sing have the right to
be called the children of God." The only
accompanying instruments are hand
drum (treble drum), djembe (bass drum),
and shaker, which add authentic flavor
and opportunities for improvisation. The
vocal parts are easily learned due to their
repetition and call-and-response style.
10302661 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10089711 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 3.20
10089722 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10307386 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10307387 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10089725 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Bula Maleya—arr. Greg Gilpin. Arranged
for two-part treble choir with optional
alto harmony, this Fijian welcome song
provides options to include percussion,
guitar or ukulele, and handclaps. Full of
energy and excitement, this is sure to bring
joy to your program!
11609568 Two-Part or SSA. . . ME 2.15
Bwana Awabariki—arr. Ruth Morris
Gray. Ideal for younger voices, this vibrant
arrangement of a traditional Swahili folk
song uses joyful rhythmic patterns, tuneful
triads, and a five-word text that makes it
easy to assemble. There are two brief
call-and-response solos in the middle
and an optional descant at the end to add
to the texture. A pronunciation guide
and translation are included, and the
optional percussion parts are available as
a free download.
11611110 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.20
11611111 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11613325 P/A CD-Pianotrax 17 . 54.99
By Love's Light (A Love Lilt from
Eriskay)—arr. Brian Tate. Opening with a
unison line, this accessible setting of a folk
song from the Hebrides is gentle and lyrical.
With Gaelic text and a beautiful melody, all
the voice parts get to sing the melody and
provide simple harmonic lines that are well
supported by the piano accompaniment.
11608893 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.25
Can You Hear?—Jim Papoulis & Francisco
Nunez. "Can you hear my cries? I am
calling out to you." The global community
of children speaks together in this dramatic
call for a better future that uses worldbeat
sounds, unified chordal harmonies, and
occasional solos for a stunning effect. This
is an inspiring way to close your concert or
festival, or to set a tone for a dynamic new
beginning for a season of music-making!
3300136 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
3701106 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
3294677 Three-Part Treble . . ME 2.25
3302311 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
3297611 Instrumental Parts . . . . 7.50
Cantar!—Jay Althouse. Cuban salsa music
is sweeping the country, and Cantar!
(which means "Sing!" in Spanish) is a
stylistically authentic salsa work for choir.
The text is a combination of English and
simple, repetitive Spanish phrases, set
to a rhythmically infectious melody. It's a
cross-cultural song for general concerts,
especially during "Music In Our Schools"
month. The recorded accompaniment
really sizzles!
3251592 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
3251600 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
3251618 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10065134 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10352513 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
3251626 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
3251634 Brass Parts . . . . . . . . 20.00
Canto de Pilon—arr. Cristian Grases. With
lots of clapping and other body percussion,
this entertaining arrangement of a traditional
Venezuelan song is sung in Spanish
throughout. A work song about women
grinding corn, it captures the flavor of the
people. Including eurhythmic motions and
percussive sounds, the music celebrates
the joyful nature and active life of the
common folk.
11608895 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.35
11513219 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10279602 Two-Part or SA . . . . ME 2.75
Carmine's Affirmations—arr. Jasmine
Fripp, Carmine Fripp, Otto Gross & Kayla
Thomas. Inspired by the composer's
daughter Carmine, this inspiring
arrangement will be a favorite for choirs and
audiences alike. It features an opportunity
for students to rap their own affirmations
and encourage each other. Help your
students to embrace their unique gifts with
this piece!
11539621 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11539623 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.95
11539622 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Cover Me with the Night—Peter Klatzow.
With English text from a Ghanian prayer,
this deeply emotional work by South
African composer Klatzow from "Prayers
and Dances of Africa" explores themes
of vulnerability and longing. The a
cappella texture pairs dissonance and rich
harmonies with an atmospheric feel and
subtle melodies, drawing the listener into a
reflective journey.
11618463 SATB divisi . . . . . . . MA 3.15
Daemon Irrepit Callidus—Gyorgy Orban.
Chromaticism, rhythmic drive and lyric
melodies characterize this a cappella work
that is dramatic and stunningly effective for
more accomplished choirs.
3094182 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.95
3288230 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 2.95
Dala Horse—Erik Whitehill. With original
English lyrics set to a traditional Swedish
folk tune, this setting is about the traditional
horse figurine carved from wood and
painted in vibrant colors, typically red.
Simple harmonies and a swiftly moving
tempo make this a great choice for
developing blend, precision, and diction -
and it's just so fun to sing!
11616591 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11510555 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
Dame la Mano—Evan Ramos. Poetry by
Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin-American
author to receive the Nobel Prize for
Literature, is set beautifully to music in this
sensitive tenor-bass feature. The poetry's
invitation to join hands, dance, and become
one in love and hope is expressed in the
heartfelt Spanish text as well as the lyrical
vocal lines and tender harmonies.
11609571 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Dawa ya Moto: The Remedy for Fire—
James DesJardins. Based on a Swahili
proverb that means "medicine for fire is
fire," this piece encourages us to bring
the same level of energy, passion, and
intensity to overcoming a challenge as
the challenge itself presents. An anthem
rooted in determination and strength, this
empowering selection is accompanied
by a driving piano part and percussive
bamboo poles.
11609572 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Dhire-Dhire (Little by Little)—Reena
Esmail. Exploring the sounds of the
Hindustani classical tradition, this original
work sets a dohe (couplet) about patience
by the Indian mystic poet Kabir. This
lyrical piece flows with a soothing quality
and notated stylizations with grace notes
that are optional for your performance.
The score includes both Devanagari
script and a transliteration along with a
pronunciation guide and links to further
pronunciation assistance.
11563777 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 4.95
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