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Multicultural & World Music
Nadiya Provede—Kseniia Sydko. Written
by a Ukrainian refugee in the wake of war,
this selection, whose title translates to "hope
will guide," is a poignant reflection on the
journey from darkness to light. With storm-
like textures, rising refrains, and the steady
promise of hope, this original work offers
a universal message: even in the darkest
moments, hope endures. While most of the
text is in English, there is a translation and
pronunciation guide for the Ukrainian text.
11641936 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
Nanuma (Song of Greeting)—arr. Mark
Burrows. This arrangement of a West
African song of greeting from Ghana
is an a cappella canon with optional
percussion. Body percussion as well as
parts for shakers, high drum and low drum
are included. With its joyful energy, this
selection will work particularly well as a
processional.
11197778 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Nau maire—Cedrick Howoseb/ed.
Ryan Main. Featuring the unique clicks
and pops of the Damara language, this
blazing-fast original work from Namibian
composer Howoseb is an exciting
challenge. It includes a rhythmic djembe
accompaniment, easy-to-learn movements,
and moments of nicely constructed contrast
in feel and tempo. A pronunciation guide
and translation are included along with a
notated line for djembe.
11589495 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
11641787 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
11589496 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
11589497 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
Nda Wana—arr. Michael Barrett. An
African game song in Venda accompanied
by djembe and hand clapping. It begins
with a single voice part, and as the song
progresses more voices are added, creating
more complexity and density. Makes a
great processional piece! Translation and
pronunciation guide provided.
10708968 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.10
Nead na Lachan—arr. Eoin Conway.
Rooted in the rich tradition of Irish folk
songs, this exciting work for more advanced
high school or collegiate mixed divisi choirs
is upbeat with a traditional lilt. The text in
Irish is about a duck's nest and going out
in a boat, but the sound and rhythm of the
words are more important than their literal
meaning. Driving rhythms and sparkling
vocal interplay bring the song's playful spirit
to life.
11677405 SATB divisi . . . . . . .MA 3.30
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.
10994193 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11618456 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.15
Night, Veiled Night—Anthony J. Maglione.
An original and inventive work for TTBB
double choir, this reflects the composer's
affinity for Indian classical music traditions.
Bringing together a Tagore text and an a
cappella texture with cello obbligato, this
stunning work is substantial. A excellent
choice for more advanced collegiate
choirs to explore the tender, dramatic, and
meditative facets of lower voices.
11684232 TTBB Double Choir MA 3.75
Niliriya—arr. Hyo-Young Ahn. A charming
work from Korea, this traditional folk song
uses dancing rhythms and joyful sounds to
mimic the sound of a willow pipe. In creating
this unique soundscape, the arranger toes the
line between traditional choral and modern a
cappella style. Designed for more advanced
divisi choirs with a strong soloist, this truly
beautiful piece is sure to capture hearts.
11681145 SATB divisi . . . . . . .MA 3.70
Oseh Shalom—Sarah Riskind. Sinuous
tango rhythms, dynamic contrasts, and an
expressive violin part shape this new setting
of the traditional Hebrew text. Scored for
mixed choir with piano and solo violin, this
well-crafted work offers a compelling option
for school, community, and collegiate
ensembles in both concert and service
settings.
11670091 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.30
Oy Comamos y Bebamos—arr. Sarah
Allen. For advanced treble choir, this
arrangement of Juan del Encina's lively
15th-century villancico captures the festive
spirit of a grand feast before the Lenten
fast. Beginning with a nod to the original
voicing, the music gradually shifts into more
adventurous dissonances and increasingly
energetic rhythms, reflecting a celebration
that grows more exuberant as the night
unfolds.
11673977 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 2.30
Oy Khodyt Son—arr. Sarah Martinez. A
beautiful lyrical selection, this arrangement
of a traditional Ukrainian lullaby offers both
flexibility and the opportunity to study the
language, culture, and style. With options
to perform a cappella or accompanied, with
or without soloists, and with an optional
narration that expresses the text in English,
it is easily learned and accessible to
choirs of all ages. Both phonetic and IPA
pronunciation guides appear in the octavo,
and there is also a free pronunciation video
available.
11415525 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11415526 SAB.. . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11641817 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.20
11415527 SSA.. . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11503274 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 44.99
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.
10030085 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
11202990 Unison . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
3301378 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
10001346 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Pak Ketipak Ketipung—arr. Tommyanto
Kandisaputra. A Malay folk song believed
to have originated in East Sumatra,
Indonesia, this lively selection is often
sung at weddings and other celebrations,
usually accompanied by small drums and
accordions. Divided into two main parts,
the rhythmic part is sung repeatedly to
imitate the sound of a ketipung (small
drum), contrasting with a more melodic
line containing texts that offer advice or
lessons about community and life values.
Suitable for high school, collegiate, and
community choirs in any concert setting, it
can be enhanced with optional percussion
and appropriate dance movements. A
pronunciation guide is available as a free
download on the publisher's website.
11678856 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 4.45
Putiet, guni—arr. Laura Jekabsone.
Written in a contemporary a cappella folk
music style, this Latvian folksong reflects
the tradition of evening gatherings during
the darkest time of the year. A gorgeous
melody is backed by gentle rhythmic vocal
accompaniment, inviting warmth and light
in. It's a unique world music selection for
more ambitious high school or collegiate
mixed choirs.
11682770 SSAATBB . . . . . . . . . M 3.30
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 Instrumental Parts . . . 24.20
Recuerdame (from "Coco")—Kristen
Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez/arr. Roger
Emerson. From the Disney/Pixar animated
film "Coco" comes this tender song of
remembrance that won the Academy
Award for Best Original Song and continues
to be a favorite. Now available completely
in Spanish, this wonderful choral adaptation
opens with an optional solo and grows into
a powerful statement of comfort that will
reach into your hearts with peace and
assurance.
11686603 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11686604 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50
11686605 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Restera la luce—Giorgio Susana. Lyrical
Italian poetry and flowing homophonic
writing shape a reflective opening that
builds to a full, resonant climax before
returning to a hushed close, offering rich
opportunities for expressive phrasing and
blend. An ideal choice for high school
choir, advanced children's choir, and
adult community choir ensembles seeking
meaningful a cappella repertoire for festival
performance or sacred settings.
11646263 SATB (SSAA,
TTBB) . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20
Riu Riu Chiu—arr. Bryan Sable. Perfect
for the holidays or any time of year, this
setting of the Spanish Renaissance carol
invites choirs to explore vibrant rhythms
and intricate harmonies. Playful melodies
are complemented by rich vocal textures,
making this festive, dance-like selection
ideal for choirs looking for a setting that is
not only musically satisfying, but fun!
11616657 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Rosas Pandan—arr. George G.
Hernandez. Quick and rhythmic, this
Visayan folk song from the Philippines is a
song of joy and love. George Hernandez,
conductor of the Saringhimig Singers based
in San Francisco, has captured the native
flavor in this rousing arrangement. High
school and college choirs will love it!
10007924 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.35
10512732 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.10
11680537 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
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 2.95
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