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Holiday Multicultural & World Music
Gatatumba—arr. Greg Gilpin. Perform
this traditional Andalusian villancico that
brings a beloved cultural celebration to life
for holiday concerts or at any time of year.
Voicing options make this accessible to
elementary, middle school, or high school
choirs. The addition of the optional shaker
and conga parts deepens the celebratory
groove, making this a thoroughly engaging
and culturally rich experience to sing.
11683437 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
11683438 Three-Part Mixed . . .ME 2.65
11683439 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Hope for Resolution—arr. Paul Caldwell
& Sean Ivory. In its juxtaposition of a
European chant melody and a song from
South Africa, this work is a deeply moving
celebration of diversity. Combine your
choral forces from children to adults on
this choral tapestry that centers on Of the
Father's Love Begotten and Thula Sizwe
(Nation, Do Not Cry) for an unforgettable
musical offering in your December concert.
3186335 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.60
3295353 Instrumental Parts . . . . . 6.00
Keresimesi Odun de O—arr. Andy Beck.
Bright and joyful, this Christmas song
comes from the Yoruba-speaking region of
Nigeria. Perfect for choirs of all ages and
sizes, this a cappella treatment features
rich stacked harmonies, optional solos,
and lively percussion parts characteristic of
traditional Yoruba music.
11611125 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11611128 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11611126 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11611127 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Kling no, klokka!—arr. Frank Havroy.
A traditional Norwegian carol, this piece
has a compelling folk feel, with glissandi
and chromatic passages contributing to
a harmonically rich soundscape. Skillfully
arranged for a variety of high school or
adult choirs, this lively and joyous setting
features the tolling of bells emulated by
repeated vocables and the option to sing in
Norwegian or English.
11679489 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 4.95
11679491E SSAA ePrint . . . . . . . . M 3.95
11679492E TTBB ePrint . . . . . . . . M 3.95
Kolyada—arr. Mark Burrows. Consisting
of English lyrics with just one Slavic word,
this traditional Eastern European carol
celebrates the holiday tradition of singing
and sharing good tidings with neighbors and
friends. It sings like a madrigal, with flowing
independent harmonic lines in a polyphonic
texture. A cappella, with optional percussion
for triangle, tambourine, and hand drum, it is
a wonderful way to learn about and spread
festive cheer.
11413699 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Kolyada, Kolyada—arr. Diane Beckstead.
With its simple melody and charming
accompaniment, this arrangement of the
traditional Slavic winter song "banishes the
winter cold." The first two unison verses
are easy to learn; the contrasting B section
slows down, changes to the parallel minor
key, and is sung in two parts. The A section
returns with a charming three-part round,
great for choirs ready to take on the next
level of part singing!
11679879 Three-Part Treble. . .ME 2.40
Las Navidades (Christmastime)—Bruce
W. Tippette. A traditional Puerto Rican
Christmastime text is set to original music
with a lively piano accompaniment and
optional percussion. Syncopated rhythms,
bright harmonies, and energetic unisons all
combine for a spirited selection for school
holiday concerts.
11659288 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11659287 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11659286 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
The Lights of Diwali—Lois Brownsey &
Marti Lunn Lantz. India's annual festival of
lights is celebrated in this original song that
details various traditions associated with the
celebration, including the food, fireworks,
and colorful rangoli patterns made of sand.
In Bollywood style, plenty of unison phrases
and simple call and response make it a joy
to learn and perform. A great way to learn
about and represent the diversity of your
community!
11564484 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11564485 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Mele Kalikimaka—arr. Jay Althouse.
No need to travel to Hawaii to enjoy this
festive song! Many will remember hearing
it on Bette Midler's album, Cool Yule. It's
guaranteed to add a merry and multicultural
flair to your Christmas performances!
10087896 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10
10087897 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10
10087898 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10
10087899 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10
10305973 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.10
10087900 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10089170 Instrumental Parts . . . 35.00
Noel—Todd Smith/arr. Brad Holmes. With
text in the African Kituba dialect, this bright,
rhythmic piece captures the feeling of a
tribal celebration as it expresses the joy of
the Christ Child's birth. Djembe, cowbell,
and hand-claps add to the excitement!
10291471 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
10347526 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
Noel Nouvelet—arr. Ben Owen. Honoring
its French origins through its harmonic
language, this stellar arrangement of the
traditional French carol delivers all the
excitement of a rousing concert closer. The
text alternates between French and English,
and the melody is passed between the
voices, creating a varied harmonic texture.
For more advanced divisi choirs, this is a
dynamic addition to Christmas concerts.
11682768 SSAATTBB . . . . . . .MA 3.50
Now Shine a Thousand Christmas
Lights (from "Nordic Christmas")—Kim
André Arnesen. Reimagining a beloved
Swedish carol, this stunning setting
captures the stillness of Christmas Eve with
imagery of candlelight in winter darkness.
Warm choral textures, gentle dynamic
shaping and options to sing in English or
Norwegian make it well suited to concerts or
services throughout the Christmas season.
This arrangement is also included in the
collection Nordic Christmas.
11683611 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . M 4.50
Parranda—Suzzette Ortiz; Diana V. Saez.
From the Puerto Rican Christmas tradition in
which participants surprise friends and family
members with a late-night festive song, this
original song highlights the tradition and
style of this holiday event. Rhythmic and
fun, and accompanied by piano and optional
guiro, this Spanish song is a unique addition
to your holiday repertoire.
11618217 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . M 3.50
11640812 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . 23.00
11640813 Instrumental Parts . . . 45.00
Patapan—Bernard de la Monnoye/arr.
Brent Wells. Creatively set with syncopation
and percussion throughout, this setting of
the early 18th-century Burgundian carol
centers around the playing of the drums
within the lyrics of the song. The text
is in English throughout, and the divisi
harmonies and instructions for simple
movement and body percussion make this
exciting to perform.
11618479 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . M 3.30
11618478 Full Score & Parts . . . 10.00
Rapaciño de Mi Vida (Villancico)—arr.
Emily Crocker. A traditional Spanish
villancico from the Galician region, this
sweet song tells the story of the Nativity.
The refrain incorporates a repetitive series
of syllables, "tu-ri-u-ri-u," giving it a flute-like
quality, and the text alternates between
Spanish and English. It is a wonderful
choice for a traditional multicultural work for
elementary or middle school choirs.
11639642 Three-Part Mixed . . .ME 2.95
11639643 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
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
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
Sleigh Bells—arr. Earlene Rentz. Your
choir will enjoy this novel arrangement of a
popular Ukrainian melody, an entertaining
and exciting performance piece for any
winter concert. Sleigh bells "jingle" in the
voice parts as well as the P/A CD while
the selection moves through interesting
counterlines with a festive flair. Singers will
love the textual challenges as the lively pace
and wonderful dynamics create a winning
combination! A superior holiday selection,
excellent for multicultural programming!
3304411 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
3262136 Three-Part Mixed . . .ME 2.20
10027465 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
10027466 TTB. . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
3262144 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Talj, Talj (Snow, Snow)—arr. Andy
Beck. With both English and Arabic texts,
this breathtaking Lebanese carol brings
a unique global perspective to winter
concerts. A delicate piano part evokes
shimmering snowflakes and provides
the backdrop for an elegant melody that
radiates with warmth and wonder. A written
and video pronunciation guide makes the
language accessible to middle and high
school choirs.
11677123 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11677124 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11677125 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
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