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Multicultural & World Music
Multicultural &
World Music
A la Lata—Ruth Morris Gray. Widely
recognized across Latin America as a
children's game, this traditional Colombian
chant is set to original music in a flamenco
style. Strong harmonies in a variety of
textures are complemented by a supportive
piano accompaniment in this engaging work
for high school choirs.
11676961 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11676962 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11676963 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
A Sia Sia (Little Magpie)—Guanyu Cao.
Originating from a Hakka nursery rhyme
from the Guangdong Province of China,
the lyrics of this original work depict little
magpies flying freely. Beautifully crafted
for treble voices, the work presents the
rustic customs of the Hakka culture through
musical contrast, strong melody, and
rhythmic excitement. A fantastic addition to
school and community concerts.
11682750 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.10
Adiemus—Karl Jenkins. Although this is
an original work, the words, which simulate
an unknown language, give it a world-
music feeling. The chant-like character of
the piece almost makes it feel like a ritual. A
compelling work that has become popular in
festivals and regional choral activities.
3165875 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
10609878 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
3118460 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Ahlan Wa Sahlan (Welcome)—Kyle
Pederson. Born of a collaborative effort
by area International Schools for a Middle
Eastern choral festival in Oman, this
original work for high school or collegiate
choirs combines the Arabic language and
style with some short English phrases to
welcome and make all feel included like
family. An opening section presents a lyrical
unison or solo melody before opening up to
a syncopated choral texture. Choreography
suggestions are included.
11592517 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.20
11677382 SSA or SSA(A) . . . . . M 3.20
Ai Sakhi Sajaan?—Kara Stacy Bedwell.
Inspired by the ancient poetic form keh
mukarni, this spirited selection, perfect for
high school and community treble choirs,
captures a playful dialog between two girls.
One describes something in mysterious,
romantic terms, leading the other to ask,
"Ai sakhi sajaan? (Oh friend, is it your
love?). The answer, "Na sakhi" (No, friend),
humorously reveals the description was of
an ordinary object all along!
11674796 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Al Shlosha D'varim—Allan Naplan. A
lyrical setting of an essential maxim from
Jewish morality laws, translated to mean:
"The world is sustained by three things: by
truth, by justice, and by peace." Available
for SA or mixed voices and piano, this has
become a standard in the choral repertoire.
10071263 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
3012796 SA or Two-Part . . . .ME 2.50
Alfonso XII—arr. Sarah Martinez. Beloved
throughout the Spanish-speaking world,
this Latin American folk song is about the
King of Spain, Don Alfonso, losing his wife,
Mercedes. In this thoughtful arrangement,
the composer draws on a variant from
Tabasco, Mexico, beautifully honoring the
language and culture of origin with optional
solos, a lyrical piano accompaniment, and
compelling harmonies that support the
woeful melody.
11641394 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
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 3.40
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
11620621 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 2.75
11203540 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11203541 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
11203542 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.25
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!
11682742 SATB or SSATB . . . . M 3.30
11606291 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.30
11597494 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.30
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 2.90
Banaha—arr. Greg Gilpin. From the
Katango Province in southern Congo
comes this rhythmic song of mostly
nonsensical lyrics in the Kiluba language.
A terrific learning piece for middle school
choirs to learn harmony and independent
singing, the tenor part is optional, and the
piano accompaniment is supportive.
11648859 SATB or SAB, opt.
Tenor . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Banaha—arr. Ruth Morris Gray. A playful
setting of the traditional Congolese folk
song, this accessible arrangement for
singers of all ages is a simple canon that
gradually grows from unison into three
layers – a great way to develop part-singing
skills. A pronunciation guide and translation
are given for the brief Kiluba-language text,
and percussion parts are available as a free
download from the publisher.
11676982 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11676983 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
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 2.75
11397402 Two-Part or SA. . . .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 2.30
11394012 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11198019 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
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 2.65
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 2.30
3298643 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
10048150 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
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
Botho—arr. Mbuso Ndluvo. Drawing
on Setapa and Khoisan influences, this
dynamic, cyclical work builds through
layered melodies and harmonies supported
by coordinated hand clapping and optional
drumming. Celebrating humanity with
respect and gratitude, it is an accessible
and engaging choice for school, collegiate,
and community choirs.
11678612 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.35
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