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Hlohonolofatsa—arr. Daniel Jackson.
This tremendously fun arrangement of a
South African greeting song exclaims, "Iyo
hlonolofatsa, Ka lebitso la ntate," which
translates as, "Bless everything in the
name of the Father." Featuring a soloist,
improvised percussion and hand claps,
it is very authentic sounding! Phonetic
pronunciation guide is included.
10593326 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
10873383 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
11372822 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.00
Hola, Media Luna—Eddie Cavazos &
Trevor Phillips. A charming ode to the
half-moon, this original work is lyrical and
delicate. Legato voices sing in Spanish
and English with unison lines and simple
stacked harmonies over a supportive piano
accompaniment. A simple pronunciation
guide is included, plus extension activities
and reflection prompts are available as a
free download.
11594284 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
Hotaru Koi (Ho, Firefly)—arr. Ro Ogura.
This arrangement of the Japanese
children's song continues to be a popular
choice for state and regional festival lists.
1636257 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.30
Ikan Kekek (Ponyfish)—arr. Jerry Lim.
Written in the traditional Bahasa Melayu,
the national language of Malaysia, this
Malay folk song comes from the tradition of
dikir barat, an improvisatory musical duel.
This fast-paced arrangement develops
the pentatonic theme in a variety of ways;
the optional gong, shaker, and hand drum
further enhance the style!
11613732 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11613733 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Ilus Haal—Margrit Kits/arr. Laura
Jekabsone. Celebrating the relationship
between Estonian and Latvian folk music,
this was written in honor of Estonia's 100th
anniversary. This contemporary a cappella
concert arrangement features a fresh vibe,
with percussive elements, vocables, and
Latvian lyrics with a pronunciation guide
and translation.
11347958 SSAATB . . . . . . . . . . M 3.30
11618453 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.10
Ima (This Moment)—Kentaro Sato.
Contemporary rhythms and satisfying
harmonies are complemented by a lyrical
piano accompaniment in this beautiful
work that reflects on a precious moment
spent with a dear one. Flexible in voicing,
this work can be performed in SA, SAB,
or SATB voicings. Transliteration and
translation are included for the Japanese
text, as is a pronunciation guide.
11628940 SATB or SAB or SA . M 2.50
In Meeting We Are Blessed—Troy
Robertson. The use of a djembe imparts
a traditional African feeling to this easy
original a cappella work. The Gatsnahos
text, inspired by John Donne, has a theme
of friendship and unity that all can relate
to. "We are met together and in meeting
we are blessed. Peace in coming and in
going, peace in labor and in rest..." This is
accessible to choirs at many levels, and it
makes a wonderful processional!
10589968 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.50
10996247 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.05
11169350 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.25
Indlu yeGagu—Sipho Sithole/arr. Sizwe
Mondlane/ed. Michael Barrett. Based on
an isiXhosa saying of the same name, the
sentiment of this piece is that "it is better
to build than to destroy." Featuring South
African musical elements both traditional
and new, this dynamic arrangement is an
incredibly unique and compelling work. A
pronunciation guide and translation are
included.
11606294 SATB divisi . . . . . . .MA 3.50
Indodana—arr. Michael Barrett & Ralf
Schmitt. This highly dramatic traditional
South African song is a true musical
gem, presented a cappella at a slower
tempo. Arranged by two South African
composers who are experts in this
genre, the arrangement is a well-crafted
representation of the isiXhosa song. The
upper voices carry the melody and the
lower voices provide the harmonic underlay
in the SATB and TTBB versions, while the
SSAA version uses a small ensemble to
present the melody with the remainder of
the choir providing the harmony. Translation
and pronunciation notes are provided.
10457610 SATB divisi . . . . . . .ME 3.00
10792982 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
10999358 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Inkosi Namandla—arr. Michael Barrett.
Opening as a slow and symbolic prayer
asking God for strength to stand against
injustice and wrongdoing, this isiZulu song
is a reimagining of the popular traditional
Tshwane church song Ke na le modisa.
It moves to an up-tempo section midway,
generating excitement and motion as it
moves toward its dynamic conclusion.
There are notated parts included for djembe
and shekere to enhance the texture.
11567954 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . M 3.60
11640191 TTBB divisi . . . . . . . . M 3.60
It Takes a Village—Joan Szymko. The
familiar African saying, "It takes a village to
raise a child," is appropriately set to tribal-
sounding music in this marvelous cross-
cultural feature. A great closer, this piece is
a proven audience favorite!
3277274 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.60
3277266 SSAA . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
10423621 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
J'entends le moulin (I Hear the
Windmill)—arr. Emily Crocker. Hear the
steady sound of the mill wheel in this brisk
setting of the French Canadian folk song,
which uses alternate French and English
text. "I hear the windmill, tick-a tick-a
tack-a..." Use the pronunciation guide on
the inside cover or the Teaching P/A CD to
practice the French lyrics.
11176683 SAB or SA(T)B . . . .ME 2.50
10030298 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
10030299 Teaching P/A CD . . . 22.99
Jambo—Teddy Kalanda Harrison/arr.
Jacob Narverud. Kenyan composer Teddy
Kalanda Harrison and his group Them
Mushrooms received worldwide recognition
with their platinum-certified recording
of this piece. With a fun percussion
accompaniment, Jacob Narverud brings
the stellar work to school and community
choirs!
10551975 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.10
10394008 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.00
10423627 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.00
10423628 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.60
Jumalo—arr. Laura Jekabsone. As
recorded by the Latvian Voices, this is a very
fresh and modern take on a traditional
Latvian folk song. With themes of power,
strength, and luck, this tremendously
fun setting sounds impressive with its
contemporary a cappella flair but is quite
singable. Choirs and audiences will
love it!
11567956 SSAATBB . . . . . . . .MA 3.70
Kad ja Podoh Na Bembasu—Aaron Gage.
Blending a beloved Bosnian folk poem and
a Sephardic melody, this piece highlights
a unique cultural fusion that honors the
diversity and heritage of the Bosnian
people. Lyrical and lilting, the flowing
melody is set with gentle harmonies and
a beautiful piano part. With conservative
ranges in all voice parts, it's an ideal choice
for developing middle or high school choirs.
11682765 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Kaki Lambe—arr. Brian Tate. Drawing
on a traditional song from Senegal, this
arrangement serves as an invocation to
Kaki Lambe, the masked father of destiny,
associated with healing and renewal
within the community. Available in several
voicings, this engaging selection offers
a strong multicultural option for a variety
of high school, community, or collegiate
concert settings and programming needs.
3304159 SATB divisi . . . . . . . . M 3.25
10047499 SSAA divisi . . . . . . . . M 3.25
11680536 TTBB divisi . . . . . . . . M 3.30
Kama Muta—Aaron Gage. Full of heart
and rich in meaning, this original work set in
English and based on the Sanskrit phrase
kama muta beautifully captures the feeling
of the phrase, which means "moved by
love." With a flowing piano accompaniment,
soaring vocal lines, memorable melodies,
and optional djembe, it's a powerful addition
to any concert.
11641939 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11641940 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
11641941 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
Kanono—arr. Sabelo Mthembu. Driving
percussion and layered vocal textures bring
this Sesotho folk song to life, capturing the
strength and symbolism of the lion. A strong
choice for high school, collegiate, and
community choirs, it's an ideal selection for
concerts, contests, or festivals, with built-in
support for language and percussion.
11678625 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.35
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
Khattar Pattar (from "Sunao")—Reena
Esmail. With an original text designed to
teach linguistic and musical concepts of
Hindustani music, this captivating selection
from the larger work "Sunao" uses a
distinctive onomatopoeic style to describe
how we sometimes let our thoughts run out
of control. Rhythmic energy and a colorful
piano accompaniment support the creative
texture throughout.
11639574 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 4.95
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