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Editors' Choice New Basic Library Large Print Edition A Cappella Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
Multicultural & World Music
Buena Cara—Karen Crane. Drawing on
the Spanish proverb Al mal tiempo, buena
cara, translated as "In bad weather, put
on a good face," this spirited selection
encourages singers and audiences alike to
face challenges with strength and optimism.
Syncopated rhythms, joyful a cappella
harmonies, and lively percussion make it a
vibrant addition to any high school concert
or festival program.
11674801 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Bwana Awabariki—arr. Ruth Morris
Gray. Ideal for younger voices, this vibrant
arrangement of a traditional Swahili folk
song uses joyful rhythmic patterns, tuneful
triads, and a five-word text that makes
it easy to assemble. There are two brief
call-and-response solos in the middle and
an optional descant at the end to add to
the texture. A pronunciation guide and
translation are included, and the optional
percussion parts are available as a free
download.
11611110 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.20
11611111 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
Can You Hear?—Jim Papoulis & Francisco
Nunez. "Can you hear my cries? I am
calling out to you." The global community
of children speaks together in this dramatic
call for a better future that uses worldbeat
sounds, unified chordal harmonies, and
occasional solos for a stunning effect. This
is an inspiring way to close your concert or
festival, or to set a tone for a dynamic new
beginning for a season of music-making!
3300136 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
3701106 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
3294677 Three-Part Treble . .ME 2.65
3302311 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
3297611 Instrumental Parts . . . 12.00
Cantar!—Jay Althouse. Cuban salsa
music is sweeping the country, and Cantar!
(which means "Sing!" in Spanish) is a
stylistically authentic salsa work for choir.
The text is a combination of English and
simple, repetitive Spanish phrases, set
to a rhythmically infectious melody. It's a
cross-cultural song for general concerts,
especially during "Music In Our Schools"
month. The recorded accompaniment really
sizzles!
3251592 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
3251600 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
3251618 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
10065134 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
10352513 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
3251626 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
3251634 Instrumental Parts:
Brass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
Cantemos! (Con el corazon)—Daniel
Jose Arredondo II. A joyful, dance-like
celebration of music's power, the Spanish
text speaks of carrying a beautiful song
within, moving with the music, and sharing
that spirit through singing and dancing
together. With its lively rhythms and vibrant
choral writing, this selection brings a bright,
uplifting sparkle to any high school or
community choir program.
11673936 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
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.
11504086 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.80
11642452 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.80
11642453 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.80
Chiki Chaka Choko Chew!—Hyun Kook.
The text "Chiki chaka choko chew!" is a
magical incantation from a popular Korean
animation similar to "Abracadabra!" The
phrase is brilliantly set in an exciting and
complex piece for the advanced treble
choir. Rhythmic and engaging, it's a
fantastic choice for contest and festivals!
11681142 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 3.60
Crven Fesic (A Red Fez)—arr. Tracey
Craig McKibben & Michelle Christensen.
Carefully arranged for younger voices, this
exciting Bosnian folk tune is both accessible
and fun to sing. With upbeat rhythms and
playful twists, this arrangement offers a
unique and rewarding challenge, with a
pronunciation guide to support learning the
text.
11641409 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Daa Naa Se (Oh, Give Thanks)—arr.
Raymond Wise. Plenty of repetition and
easy-to-pronounce phonetic text make
this Ghanaian folksong easy to learn for
school, church, and community choirs
of all ages. The parts for African drums,
rattles, shakers, gourds, and bells give it
an authentic sound, and the electric bass
guitar reinforces the steady groove. It's so
much fun to sing – guaranteed to be a hit
with singers and audiences alike! Extensive
background information, performance
suggestions, translation, and pronunciation
guide are included in the score.
10427504 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25
11678831 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.35
Dala Horse—Erik Whitehill. With original
English lyrics set to a traditional Swedish
folk tune, this setting is about the traditional
horse figurine carved from wood and
painted in vibrant colors, typically red.
Simple harmonies and a swiftly moving
tempo make this a great choice for
developing blend, precision, and diction –
and it's just so fun to sing!
11616591 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11510555 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Dame la Mano—Evan Ramos. Poetry by
Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin-American
author to receive the Nobel Prize for
Literature, is set beautifully to music in this
sensitive tenor-bass feature. The poetry's
invitation to join hands, dance, and become
one in love and hope is expressed in the
heartfelt Spanish text as well as the lyrical
vocal lines and tender harmonies.
11609571 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Dawa Ya Moto: The Remedy for Fire—
James M. DesJardins. Based on a Swahili
proverb that means "medicine for fire is fire,"
this piece encourages us to bring the same
level of energy, passion, and intensity to
overcoming a challenge as the challenge
itself presents. Rooted in determination
and strength, this empowering selection for
middle or high school treble or tenor-bass
choirs is accompanied by a driving piano
part and percussive bamboo poles.
11609572 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11673916 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
De Colores—arr. Greg Gilpin. Add a
burst of brilliant color to your next concert
with this Mexican folk song arrangement
that describes the colorful birds, fields,
and rainbows of spring. Buoyant vocal
lines dance over a rhythmic piano
accompaniment, and accessible part
writing and vocal ranges are tailored to
elementary and middle school singers. Free
downloadable parts for congas, shaker, and
guiro are also available.
11677014 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50
11677015 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
De Colores—arr. Ricardo Soto. Bursting
with joy and rhythmic energy, this spirited
arrangement of the beloved Mexican folk
song is ideal for introducing young choirs
to Latin American musical traditions. Set
in a lively 3/4 meter, this setting captures
the song's colorful imagery and infectious
optimism, while accessible vocal lines and
a playful accompaniment make it a delight
to learn and perform.
11641412 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Dide ta Deo—arr. Mark Weston. Featuring
vocal layering and accessible ranges,
this upbeat adaptation of a Nigerian folk
song tells the story of a safe return home.
Percussion parts for cowbell, shaker, and
drums complement the driving piano part,
and a translation and pronunciation guide
are included.
11641372 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11172827 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50
10520010 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11641373 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Diu Diu Dang—arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
Take a musical train ride with this vibrant
setting of a beloved Taiwanese folk song!
Imitative vocal scoring and vocal percussion
capture the hiss and chug of a steam
engine in motion as it rumbles through a
tunnel while the piano mirrors the sway of
the tracks and sandpaper blocks add to the
percussive feel. It's a wonderfully diverse
programming option for elementary or
middle school choirs.
11683417 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45
11683418 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.45
Dormi—arr. Tim Winebrenner. Medieval
Latin text about the first Christmas is set
as a gentle lullaby in this arrangement of
a traditional Chilean folk song. The simple
yet beautiful melody is accompanied by
an elegant piano part and a stunning cello
obbligato. Add guitar for even more of an
authentic feel.
11609573 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
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 . . . . . . . . M 2.95
Eatnemen Vuelie (Song of the Earth)—
Frode Fjellheim/arr. Emily Crocker.
The opening musical number from the
Disney animated feature "Frozen," this
song is inspired by indigenous Saami
and Norwegian culture, a combination
of Saami yoiking and the Danish
Christmas hymn Dejlig er jorden, or
Fairest Lord Jesus, by B.S. Ingemann.
Yoik is a very old vocal tradition among
the Saami people of Scandinavia and
Russia, characterized by short melodic
phrases that repeat again and again, with
small variations. With English, German
and Norwegian versions of the text,
synthesizer, percussion and optional
male yoik.
10519311 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
10519310 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.75
10519158 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . M 2.65
3298108 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
