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Multicultural & World Music
El Vito—arr. Emily Crocker. A whirling,
twirling Andalusian dancer is vividly
portrayed in this setting of a traditional
Spanish folksong. Well-crafted vocal lines
over a colorful piano accompaniment make
this an excellent choice for developing
choirs to show their Latin flair! The text
is well balanced between Spanish and
English, with lots of fun "la-la-la" phrases!
10517164 Three-Part Mixed . . . M 2.50
10070636 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . M 2.35
10070637 Teaching P/A CD . . . 26.99
El Vito—arr. Greg Gilpin. This energetic
arrangement of the traditional Spanish
folk song is infused with the characteristic
dance rhythms of Andalusia. Easy-to-learn
phrases in the original language alternate
with some English text. Plenty of unison and
a fun-to-sing countermelody in the chorus
make the harmonies easy to teach. Add
the optional choreography to complete the
picture of this vibrant dance.
11196350 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.05
11196351 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11196352 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Eloyi—arr. Mbuso Ndlovu & Sydney
Masetlhe. This traditional South African
spiritual is taken from the biblical text uttered
on the cross, "My God, my God, why have
you forsaken me," but set in isiXhosa, a
language spoken by the Xhosa people in
South Africa. Two South African arrangers
collaborated for this prayerful setting for
mixed choir with soprano soloist. Improvised
percussion may be added if desired.
11592985 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.15
Evocation (Mon-Nee-Joh)—Hye-Young
Cho. This beautiful memorial recalls beautiful
memories of a lost loved one who will never
be forgotten. The lyrical lines and antiphonal
singing between the parts symbolize the
lingering memories while a depth of sorrow
and emotion is conveyed in the lush choral
harmonies and stirring piano accompaniment.
The Korean text is written in a transliteration
that makes it accessible to choirs.
11556408 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.90
11592522 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.10
11639329 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.10
Famine Song—arr. Matthew Culloton. This
unique a cappella work captures the drama
of the survival of the Sudanese people
during the famine of the 1980s. "Ease my
spirit, ease my soul, please free my hands
from this barren soil. Ease my mother, ease
my child, earth and sky be reconciled..."
3303263 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
10291108 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Fanga Alafia—arr. Paul Jennings. There
are lots of options for your singers and
players in this arrangement of the well-
known African greeting song. The vocals
can be sung in unison or with optional
harmony, and there are optional parts for
Boomwhackers, recorders, rhythm sticks,
shaker, hand drum, and frame drum as well.
Or, adapt the parts for other instruments –
the possibilities are endless!
11643840 Two-Part opt.
Unison . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11643841 Accompaniment CD . 21.95
Five Hebrew Love Songs—Eric Whitacre.
With texts written by Hila Plitmann and
inspired by a reunion of musician friends in
Germany, each song in this suite is a poetic
postcard that captures every lush, romantic
moment in full. An expressive and idiomatic
collection for mixed or treble choruses. The
suite is set for piano and violin, but may also
be performed with string quartet.
3296219 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 3.75
3299116 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 3.95
9520730 Instrumental Parts:
Violin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
5991450 Full Score. . . . . . . . . . 40.00
5975230 Instrumental Parts: String
Quartet. . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Frydeligt med jubelkor—Jonas
Rasmussen. Born from the City Hall bells in
Aarhus, Denmark and 500 years of Danish
tradition, this unique a cappella work
begins with striking modal clarity, drifts
into an improvised forest soundscape,
and returns to a full-voiced celebration
welcoming in the joys of spring. Intriguing,
beautiful, and an unforgettable choice for
more advanced choirs.
11683937 SATB divisi . . . . . . .MA 2.95
Gahng-Gahng-Sool-Lae—Byunghee Oh.
An original composition based on traditional
Korean text, this work celebrates the
harvest. For more advanced treble choirs,
this excellent piece explores power and
longing in a joyous celebration – it will be a
fantastic option for concerts, contests, and
festivals. A translation and pronunciation
guide is available for the Korean text, as is
a recording of the text being spoken by a
native Korean speaker.
11681140 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.60
Gao Shan Qing (High Mountain Green)—
arr. Jerry Lim. Explore the breathtaking
terrain and vibrant culture of Taiwan with
this folk song about the Alishan mountain
range. Fitting for high school choirs, this
authentic arrangement includes both
Mandarin and English lyrics. A phonetic
guide and translation appear in the octavo,
or view the pronunciation video to hear a
demonstration by the arranger, a native
speaker.
11677031 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.60
!Garibasen—Cedrick Howoseb. Beginning
with a captivating chant and layered with
clicks, percussion, and modern harmonies,
this original selection crafts a soundscape
that feels both timeless and inventive.
Written in the Khoekhoegowab language, this
immersive piece invites choirs into a powerful
musical experience bridging culture, rhythm,
and human connection. Translation and
pronunciation guides are included.
11641944 SATB w/ Djembe. . .ME 2.95
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
Haida—arr. Henry Leck. Based on a
Chassidic round, this arrangement is
excellent to help a beginning chorus to sing
together in parts. First sung in unison, then
in a three-part round, the music is fun and
easily accessible. The word "Haida" has no
specific meaning, but is meant to be treated
much like "lah" in American folk music.
5303532 Unison . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
Hakuna Mungu Kama Wewe—arr.
Greg Gilpin. Performed a cappella or with the
simple piano accompaniment, this traditional
East African song has options for improvised
percussion and handclaps, too. It begins
in unison, then easy harmony with simple
verses and an infectious chorus repeating
with a descant. It's energetic and easy to
learn, making it a joyful multicultural selection
that can be done in a variety of ways!
11598736 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11427951 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11427952 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Hamba Kahle Mkhonto—arr. Sabelo
Mthembu. Introduce your choir to the
powerful and moving Spear of the Nation,
arranged for a cappella mixed chorus, SAT
trio, snare drum, and chime. This song,
popularized during South Africa's apartheid
era, was sung by soldiers of uMkhonto
weSizwe in tribute to fallen comrades.
Sung in isiXhosa, the English translation,
"Farewell spear of the nation. We will
continue to fight for freedom," captures its
spirit of resistance and hope. With intuitive
harmonies and stirring emotion, this
setting is a moving choice for school and
community choirs.
11678620 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . M 3.60
Hands Are Knockin'—Kyle Pederson. A
fascinating mix of English and Arabic text
reinforces the universal message to open
our minds, hearts, and hands to each other.
The lively piano accompaniment, notated
djembe percussion part, and syncopated
vocal lines that highlight the text come
together to create a meaningful piece that
will be long remembered.
10981924 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
11424998 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.20
11592524 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . M 3.20
11196420 SSAA or SA divisi . . . M 2.90
11313918 TB divisi or TTBB . . . M 2.70
Hashivenu—arr. Ruth Morris Gray.
Beautifully set with a flowing piano part,
this arrangement of the beloved Hebrew
canon is a lyrical and expressive concert
selection for any time of year. It begins
in unison, then gradually goes to two
and then three parts, presenting an
opportunity for easily learned, elegant
polyphonic harmony. The pronunciation
and translation are included.
11613270 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.30
Hashkiveinu—Reuben A. Burrows.
Elegant and lyrical, this simple setting of
a traditional Hebrew text has lovely vocal
writing supported with a flowing piano
accompaniment. The lyrics are a sweet
and tender prayer for peaceful sleep and to
awaken in the morning.
11613668 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.25
11639548 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 4.25
Heartbeat—Kyle Pederson. Following
in the footsteps of his popular Hands
Are Knockin', the composer returns with
another original containing a positive and
uplifting message. With a fun piano part and
speech-driven rhythms in a popular song
style, this piece contains a combination
of original lyrics in English and traditional
Shona text from South Africa. It's a perfect
concert closer!
11391221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.80
11391222 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.80
11615646 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 3.00
11510119 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.00
Hela Rotan—arr. Ken Steven. This is
a popular Indonesian folk song about
the game of tug of war from the island of
Maluku in the Moluccas. It is a call to live
in togetherness, even though there are
differences that attract each other. Full
divisi, the native language, and close
harmonies provide a challenge, but most of
the piece is ostinato-based which provides
an anchor.
11397274 SATB divisi . . . . . . .MA 2.95
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