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Multicultural & World Music
Oleana—arr. Gerda Blok-Wilson. This lively
Norwegian folk song in unison is a choral
square dance! The crisp rhythms create a
hoe-down atmosphere, and the accessible
optional descant allows beginning choirs
to start singing in harmony, if desired.
The simple hand claps and optional
rhythm spoons make this a fun addition
to any program.
11566626 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . E 3.75
11566628 Unison or TT . . . . . . . . E 3.75
11566627 Unison or TB. . . . . . . . E 3.75
Oye (Listen)—Jim Papoulis. Full of life
and energy, this work in Spanish and
English expresses the plea of Mexican
children to the rest of the world to listen
to their cry for help. The percussion and
bass parts (included in the score) really
make it percolate from beginning to end,
and the performance notes make it easy
to pronounce and understand the Spanish.
This is a very cool multicultural feature with
an important message for today's world.
10030085 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
11202990 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
3301378 Three-Part Treble . ME 2.75
10001346 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Prayer—Hanna Havrylets. Ukrainian
composer Hanna Havrylets' beautiful
Prayer has received significant attention
in recent years, in both choral and
instrumental versions, in a wonderful
tribute to Havrylets' musical legacy after
her passing in 2022. The text is a deep
plea for protection; the ethereal musical
texture features a solo melodic line
with choral harmonization. There is a
translation and IPA pronunciation guide
for the Ukrainian text.
11618481 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 2.95
Que Es la Vida?—Dan Miner. Telling
the story of a young prince as he moves
between a dream world and reality, the
Spanish text by Pedro Calderon de la
Barca is set with a laid-back Latin style and
dramatic flair. From the opening solos in a
free style to the upbeat syncopated groove,
the piece is enhanced by the stylized piano
accompaniment and parts for string bass
and percussion.
11574422 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.80
11577433E String Bass,
Percussion . . . . . . . . . 24.20
Qué es poesia?—Sammy Strent. "What
is poetry? Poetry is you." Based on a
short text by Spanish poet Gustavo
Adolfo Bécquer, this playful love song has
a Spanish text and plenty of unison lines.
Rhythmic and exciting, with both mixed
and asymmetrical meter and a catchy
motive, it may be performed effectively a
cappella or with guitar and percussion for
shaker and claves.
11618482 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.10
R'fuah Sh'leimah (Song of Healing)—
Isaac Newman. With words in both Hebrew
and English, this prayer for healing of body,
mind, and spirit uses a traditional text from
the liturgy. The a cappella harmonies
are full and balanced as they support the
original melodic setting.
11620674 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . .M 2.65
Ritmo—Dan Davison. This energetic
Latin-style piece is a great opener, closer
or encore number! Melodic and fun, with
Spanish lyrics, handclaps, finger snaps and
other body percussion, it's a party fixin' to
happen! (With four-hand piano).
10065254 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10090775 SAB Or ST/AB . . . . ME 3.20
10090829 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.20
10067378 Four-Hand Piano . . . . 12.00
Sahayta—Ben Allaway. Here is a truly
unique musical experience for singers
of all ages. This call-and-response song
features soloist, choir, and audience
singing about unity, peace, and community
in ten different languages! Sahayta uses
words and phrases from Arabic, Hebrew,
Hindi, Sanskrit, Spanish, English, Filipino,
Swahili, and more, and is appropriate for
any age treble choir. This infectious world-
beat dance unites musicians and audience
in the spirit of love and unity!
3296646 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.65
Sakura—arr. Sally K. Albrecht. Given a
haunting modal setting, this folk song
about the cherry blossom, Japan's national
flower, begins in Japanese and then
repeats in English. Perfect for developing
voices, the voice leading is very accessible,
allowing time to shape expression and
dynamics. Add the optional percussion for
even more beauty.
11613751 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.20
11613752 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11613325 P/A CD-Pianotrax 17 . 54.99
Salaam Aleikum—arr. Laura Farnell.
Flexible enough for literally any ensemble,
this traditional African folk song is arranged
with English text throughout. With the
option to perform with or without the piano
accompaniment, percussion, and in unison
or almost any part combination, this is easy
to put together and effective to perform. "In
your heart, in your home, in your land and
in the world, may peace be in your heart ...
Salaam Aleikum!"
11397070 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11397071 SAB or SAAB . . . . . ME 2.75
11394014 SSA or Unison. . . . . ME 2.75
10303387 TTB or Unison. . . . . ME 2.75
Salmo 150 (Psalm 150)—Ernani Aguiar. A
very rhythmic work, with rapid articulations,
this is an exciting showcase for a cappella
choirs. Written by a well-known Brazilian
composer, it has a distinctive Latin
American feeling that will really light a fire
under your singers!
5318514 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 1.95
3128758 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 1.95
3299903 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 1.95
Sambalele—arr. Ruth Morris Gray.
A cappella with optional maracas,
handclaps, and vibraslap, this popular
Brazilian folk song is an energetic gem.
The playful part-writing encourages
movement and vitality from singers, and
the Portuguese text is easy and enjoyable
to learn.
11608608 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Sarasponda—arr. Ruth Boshkoff. This
charming Dutch spinning song has an easy
flow and a sweet melody that is perfect
in young voices. Entirely in the Dutch
language, it's repetitive in text and melody
making it easily learned. And, it has become
a widely-used selection in festivals as well
as concert settings.
3265188 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.60
Segalariak—Josu Elberdin. Dancing
rhythms and joyful harmonies set this folk
story of a harvesting competition between
Basque farmer friends. The rapid alterations
between 6/8 and 3/4 create a rambunctious
and very enthusiastic musical challenge!
There is a pronunciation guide for the
Basque text on the publisher's website.
11567966 SATB divisi,
or SSAATTBB. . . . . . .M 3.15
Senzeni Na?—arr. Michael Barrett.
Arguably the best-known Nguni anti-
apartheid struggle song, this has become
an anthem in South Africa against all forms
of injustice. This arrangement allows choirs
to sing against the needless violence that
has become commonplace in the world
today. The arrangement begins with a solo
that urges all to join in this statement, which
is accomplished freely before settling into a
hymn-like cadence for the full choir.
11568342 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.40
Sesere Eeye—arr. Greg Gilpin. From
the Torres Strait Islands, this traditional
folk song is built on a simple melody that
adds more harmonic texture with each
repetition. This arrangement is a cappella
with authentic world percussion instruments
(common alternates offered) and offers a
brief bridge of original music that offsets
each repetition of the melody. Consider
adding movement to enhance the dance-
like quality of the song.
11563949 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11563950 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.20
11563951 Two-Part or SSA. . . ME 2.20
Sesere Eeye—arr. Mark O'Leary. Written
for SSA with percussion accompaniment,
this piece is a traditional song and dance
from the Torres Strait Islands. Dance
movements are notated in the score.
10001408 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
Shabbat Shalom—arr. Michael Ryan.
Invigorating and uplifting, this arrangement
of the traditional Hebrew folk song is based
on the Sabbath greeting. With creative
vocal layering, unison lines, repetition,
and limited ranges, it is an easily learned
concert work for any time of year. Add the
optional clarinet and tambourine parts to
enhance the accompaniment. A valuable
Learning Resource Page with extension
activities is included.
11567007 Three-Part Mixed . . . . E 3.15
11567008 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . E 3.15
Shake the Papaya Down—arr. Ruth
Dwyer & Judith Waller. A thoroughly
delightful calypso number which can easily
be enhanced by the addition of conga,
maracas and/or claves (suggested rhythms
are included in the performance notes). This
is pure fun for three-part treble voices!
1925650 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
Shalom Chaverim—arr. Catherine
Delanoy. This flexibly voiced setting of
the ever-popular Hebrew song works
equally well for three-part mixed, SAB,
or SA voices. The canonic treatment of
the melody, lush choral harmonies, and
artful accompaniment create a hauntingly
beautiful effect. This is an exceptionally fine
choice for holiday or spring concerts!
10045962 Three-Part Mixed . . . .M 2.75
Shoshone Love Song (The Heart's
Friend)—Roger Emerson. This tender
setting of a Native American poem
has become a standard in the choral
repertoire. With extended legato phrasing,
delicate musicality, and a simple piano
accompaniment that supports the
expressive vocal textures, this is a top
choice for concert or festival programming!
10303135 SATB or SAT(B) . . . ME 2.35
1816149 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.20
1816131 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
10455151 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.35
1960988 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Shule Aroon—arr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
Create an authentic Celtic experience
with your choir when you perform this
arrangement of the 18th-century Irish folk
song. A mixture of thoughtful rubato and
energetic rhythms, an Irish-language chorus
- written phonetically throughout - and an
optional violin obbligato all contribute to the
lively Celtic flavor and flair.
10519887 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11348335 Three-Part Mixed . . ME 2.95
10366682 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
10366683 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Sigue—Ivette Herryman Rodriguez.
A lively and fun selection in Spanish,
featuring a piano accompaniment
characteristic of Cuban rhythms and
harmonies. This is an impressive concert
or festival piece for any choir.
11172727 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.30
10513282 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.10
Sing the Earth—Kim André Arnesen.
Both English and syllables from the joik
songs of the Sami people of northern
Scandinavia are used as a tribute to the
musical traditions and cultures around the
world, giving thanks to our common home,
the earth. Upbeat, rhythmic patterns of joik
alternate with longer and more sustained
phrasing to triumphantly express the words
of Charles Anthony Silvestri's poem.
11612781 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
11617427 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
11617430 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 3.25
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