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Collegiate Choir | Multicultural
Multicultural
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
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 or SSAATTBB,
opt. Hand Percussion . . . . . . . . 3.60
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 w/ Percussion . . . . . 4.40
Canto' E Libertad (Song of Freedom)—Diana
Saez & Suzzette Ortiz. Composed in the Afro-
Puerto Rican bomba style, one of the oldest
musical traditions of Puerto Rico, this song of hope
comes with an invitation to free ourselves of hate
and prejudice. The music is pattern based and
easy to learn with lots of repetition and percussion
as well as a detailed IPA pronunciation guide.
11642452 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
11642453 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.80
Cover Me with the Night—Peter Klatzow. With
English text from a Ghanaian 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 or SSAATTBB . . . . 3.15
Dumela—Cedrick Howoseb. Ideal as a
processional or concert opener, this joyful original
Setswana greeting song invites all into a warm
spirit of welcome and celebration. Featuring a
vibrant solo, percussion, and modern flair, this is a
wonderful contemporary choice for divisi choirs. A
pronunciation guide and translation are included.
11641937 SATB divisi w/ Djembe . . . . . . . 2.95
Eorang—Byunghee Oh. Created in the style of
traditional Korean music, this original composition
utilizes old Korean language, a thick choral
texture, and contrast. The first half of the song
expresses longing, while the second half is sad,
fast, and strong. With a grand soprano solo, this is
sure to be a showstopper for advanced choirs!
11640192 SATB divisi or SSAATTBB . . . . 3.95
Evocation (Mon-Nee-Joh)—Hye-Young Cho.
This beautiful memorial recalls beautiful memories
of a lost loved one who will never be forgotten.
The lyrical lines and antiphonal singing between
the parts symbolize the lingering memories while
a depth of sorrow and emotion is conveyed in
the lush choral harmonies and stirring piano
accompaniment. The Korean text is written in a
transliteration that makes it accessible to choirs.
11639329 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
Golden Field (Guhm-Jan-Dee)—Hye-Young
Cho. In this emotional and lyrical piece for
advanced ensembles, the tragic sadness of losing
a loved one combines with the vibrant vitality of
spring. The four-hand piano accompaniment and
the melodies of the flute and oboe (or traditional
Korean daegeum and piri) add to the pictorial and
folk-like expression of the poem.
11615660 SATB divisi or SSAATTBB
w/ Piano Four Hands,
Flute & Oboe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.55
Halala/Wililizela—arr. Mpumelelo Manyathi.
Combining two traditional celebration songs from
South Africa, this exciting arrangement invites
everyone to come and listen to the music. Ideal
as an opening selection, it features tenor soloists,
ululating, and an upbeat, festive feel that can be
enhanced with improvised percussion.
11618469 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.40
Hope Arirang—Hyo-Won Woo. Blending
musical elements both familiar and new, this
piece reimagines the traditional Korean folksong
Arirang. Featuring four soloists, four-hand piano
accompaniment, traditional Korean instruments,
and optional audience participation, a rich musical
tapestry weaves together traditional cultural
roots with contemporary stylistic elements. The
words, written by the composer, reflect themes
of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
A translation and phonetic pronunciation guide
are provided. The piece calls for a Korean drum
and taepyeongso; however, options for Western
instruments are suggested to make it more
accessible. Instrumental parts and the optional
audience participation parts are available for free
download from the publisher.
11611788 SATB w/ 4-Hand Piano and opt.
Percussion & C Instrument . . . . 5.00
Ilus Haal—Margrit Kits/arr. Laura Jekabsone.
Celebrating the relationship between Estonian
and Latvian folk music, this was written in honor of
Estonia's 100th anniversary. This contemporary a
cappella concert arrangement features a fresh vibe,
with percussive elements, vocables, and Latvian
lyrics with a pronunciation guide and translation.
11618453 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10
Khattar Pattar (from "Sunao")—Reena Esmail.
With an original text designed to teach linguistic
and musical concepts of Hindustani music,
this captivating selection from the larger work
"Sunao" uses a distinctive onomatopoeic style to
describe how we sometimes let our thoughts run
out of control. Rhythmic energy and a colorful
piano accompaniment support the creative
texture throughout.
11639574 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
11613716 Octavo- Sunao . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50
Kizilciklar—arr. Hakan Onsoz. From the Carrie
Tennant Choral Series, this energetic arrangement
of a Turkish folk song is rewarding for singers
and audience alike. A great opener or closer, it
features a lively 9/8 meter, bold harmonies, and a
playful feel. A translation and pronunciation guide
are available for the Turkish text.
11640799 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.00
Kuimba Nafsi Yangu—Jacob Narverud. Derived
from common Swahili phrases of joy, this
celebratory original work declares: "Sing my soul,
sing my heart. Sing for peace, sing for joy. There
is so much love here, yes!" Intended as a concert
opener or closer, this spirited piece is pure energy
from start to finish as the piano and djembes drive
the momentum forward while the choir sings in call
and response.
11611590 TTBB opt. Percussion . . . . . . . . 2.50
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.
11618456 SSAA w/ Percussion . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
11556300 Choral Score, divisi-Indodana . . 34.95
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. A
translation and IPA pronunciation guide for the
Ukrainian text is provided.
11618481 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Sunao (Three Songs on the Power of Listening
and Connection)—Reena Esmail. With original
Hindi texts by Reena Bhansali, these captivating
pieces are designed to introduce choirs to the
language and may be performed separately or
as set. Each piece teaches linguistic and musical
concepts of Hindustani music while reminding us to
approach new ideas from a place of curiosity rather
than of judgement. Program notes, pronunciation
guides, and translations are included in the score,
and a video pronunciation guide is also available.
Titles: Ao; Khattar pattar; Behta ja.
11613716 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50
11613717 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50
Un Mosaico!—Hyun Kook. Quick, rhythmic, and
so much fun to sing, this Spanish-language song
is written in a samba style. A welcome challenge
for more advanced treble choirs looking for an
upbeat selection.
11639703 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90
11626080 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90
The Wanderer—Alex Wakim. In a modern style
with Arabic influence, this stark work channels the
raw emotions of displacement through powerful
lines, short Armenian chants, and percussive
elements. Inspired by the haunting text of poems
from the Armenian genocide in both Armenian
and English, this original work captures the
rage, sorrow, and fear of being torn from one's
homeland. A transliteration and pronunciation
guide for the Armenian text is provided.
11617238 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
