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Multicultural & World Music
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 2.15
3128758 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.15
3299903 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.15
Sawubona (We Arrive with One Voice)—
James DesJardins. "With one voice, with
one mind, with one soul, let us live this life.
Each of us is all of us." This empowering,
unifying text is infused with rhythmic energy
and a cool, fully notated optional djembe
part. Short isiZulu phrases are included,
but the text is mostly in English, and there is
plenty of unison to make this a quick learn
with high impact for choirs from elementary
on up.
11673925 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.80
10979654 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Serre-moi plus fort—Tom Shelton. This
tender original song in French features a
poignant text by a young poet, complete
with translation and IPA pronunciation
guide. With its theme of parting and its
delicate charm, it will resonate with treble
choirs from middle school through high
school and beyond.
11640818 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.00
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. A
traditional song and dance from the Torres
Strait Islands, this a cappella selection
about the wind includes directions for
movement and the option to improvise
percussion accompaniment with either
traditional instruments or similar instruments
that are accessible to your choir. Fun and
flexible, there is an option to sing the first
verse in unison and to improvise harmonies
in subsequent repetitions. The SSAB and
SSA voicings are in F major, while the
SATB voicing is in D.
11640850 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.98
11640851 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.98
10001408 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 1.98
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/Zum Gali—arr. Douglas E.
Wagner. Sing two traditional Hebrew songs
in one! Featuring two folk songs your singers
may already know, this creative pairing
unfolds as the familiar tunes intertwine
over a vibrant piano and tambourine
accompaniment. A helpful guide ensures the
accurate pronunciation of the four Hebrew
words, making this easy to learn for school
or community choirs at all levels.
11677109 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40
11677110 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40
Shalom, Until We Meet Again—arr. Becki
Slagle Mayo. Appropriate throughout the
year, this arrangement of a traditional Israeli
folk song incorporates original music and
text. Full of rhythmic momentum, accessible
harmony, and creative use of round and
descant, it's an engaging selection for
middle school choirs.
11670293 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50
11670294 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
The Shepherd and the Cat (Il etait une
bergere)—arr. Earlene Rentz & Suzanne
Rita Byrnes. This playful French Canadian
song follows a little shepherd's attempts
to protect her fresh crock of cheese from
a clever cat. The lyrics are primarily in
English, with a simple, recurring French
phrase, making it easy to learn for
elementary singers. Lots of unison and
simple harmonies are supported by a lilting
piano part that mimics the jaunty steps of
the characters.
11677140 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40
Shona Malanga—arr. Vicki Tucker
Courtney. The short isiZulu text of this
authentic South African song calls for
workers' rights and political justice. Three
percussion instruments provide a rhythmic
backdrop for this a cappella gem! A
translation and pronunciation guide as well
as background information is provided in
the octavo.
11641828 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.30
11641829 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11641830 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
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 2.50
11348335 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50
11641381 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.50
10366682 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Sikiri Sako—Cedrick Howoseb. Rooted in
a Namibian childhood game and sung in
Khoekhoegowab, this rhythmically vibrant
piece features call-and-response, sectional
interplay, djembe, and a modern choral
sound. With infectious energy and a strong
groove, Sikiri Sako blends cultural tradition
with contemporary style for a compelling
performance experience.
11641938 SATB w/ Djembe. . . . M 2.95
The Silent Coming of the Spring—Hye-
Young Cho. A beautiful work that explores
the gentle coming of spring, this Korean
work with a Romantic aesthetic is a
stunning concert choice for more advanced
high school or collegiate choirs. The Korean
text weaves evocative reflections on nature,
quiet revelation, and emotional depth, while
the warm harmonies and lyrical lines mirror
this balance of simplicity and layered
expression.
11677413 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . M 3.10
Sisi ni moja—Jacob Narverud. A
celebratory, highly rhythmic composition.
The Swahili title means "We are one" –
meaning all human beings have much
in common. The energetic djembe sets
the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic
design, and the singers dramatically deliver
the message.
10593109 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20
11319152 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20
11615641 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.20
11403761 Two-Part Mixed . . . .ME 3.10
11403762 Unison . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.80
10776380 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.10
11403764 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.70
10860605 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.70
Siyahamba—arr. Victor C. Johnson. A
stellar setting for developing singers of the
well-known South African folk song, with
logical part-writing, stylistic rhythms, and
an energized accompaniment! The optional
percussion parts for shaker, small drum,
and djembe will make it even more fun to
learn and perform.
11566094 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.40
11566095 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.40
Sizalelwe Indodana—arr. Victor C.
Johnson. Bring the spirit of celebration to
life with this arrangement of a traditional
South African carol that can be sung for
Christmas or at any time of year. With its
infectious rhythms, rich harmonies, and
dynamic call-and-response sections, it is
accessibly arranged so that any choir can
enjoy it. It also includes notated parts for
optional percussion and clapping patterns
as well as with a pronunciation guide and
translation for the brief isiZulu text.
11620385 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45
11620386 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.45
11620387 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45
11620388 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45
11620389 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45
Son ar Chistr (Song of Cider)—arr.
Jacob Narverud. Written with a Celtic flair,
advanced ensembles will enjoy this vibrant
and unique cider song arranged for double
a cappella mixed choir and percussion.
A traditional secular song of Brittany, it
opens with a medieval-like chant in call
and response, then pulses along steadily
in mixed meter throughout. Perform it
antiphonally, or surrounding the audience,
for an added echo effect. Pronunciation
guide and translation are included.
11632117 SATB/SATB. . . . . . . . M 2.50
11632118 Instrumental Parts . . . 15.00
Stand Together—Jim Papoulis. From Jim
Papoulis' Sounds of a Better World series,
this original piece should be performed with
an Irish flair that evokes a distant longing
and yet is very hopeful in the present.
The beginning of the song is gentle and
soothing; gradually, the energy starts to
increase, leading up to the refrain, "If we
stand together, we will sing forever of the
dreams growing in our hearts..."
10029708 SSAB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
10012627 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
10013045 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Standin' in the Need of Prayer (Ni Mimi,
Oh, Bwana)—arr. Stacey V. Gibbs. A
vibrant a cappella setting of the beloved
spiritual, this arrangement opens with a
short and expressive solo and quickly
breaks into a rhythmic groove featuring
lively African percussion and powerful vocal
harmonies. One Swahili phrase meaning
"It's me, O Lord" punctuates the piece,
including a soaring treble trio in the middle
and an optional closing descant.
11604577 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
Swilo Yini—arr. Michael Barrett. Linked to
the tragic sinking of a steamship that carried
Black South African troops to fight against
the Germans during World War I, this
traditional Tsonga song from South Africa
is arranged for mixed or tenor-bass choirs.
Though the story is from the perspective of
angry passengers, the song is to be sung in
a jovial way, with dancing and improvised
drum.
11606296 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.40
11593002 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.40
Taaveti laul No. 121 (Psalm 121)—Cyrillus
Kreek. A luminous setting of the well-known
Psalm 121 text "I will lift up mine eyes
unto the hills," this work is a stunning yet
understated selection for mixed choirs.
Rooted in Estonian folk harmonies and
modal color, it blends simplicity with quiet
intensity through a chant-like melody and a
warm choral texture.
11640204 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . M 2.95
