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l A Cherokee Hymnarr. James E. Green.
Featuring the traditional Cherokee words and
music for One Drop of Blood and Morning and
Evening Hymns, this authentic arrangement is
perfect for Native American Ministries Sunday or
any other celebration of Native American culture.
It's accessible to a wide variety of choirs, and the
publication includes thorough performance notes
with historical background, English translations
and a pronunciation guide. Phonetic subtext is also
provided. Use optional flute/violin and percussion
for a mesmerizing performance!
10589947 SA or SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
n Cherry Blossoms (A Partner Song with
Sakura, Sakura)George L.O. Strid & Mary
Donnelly. Ideal for introducing part singing, this
lovely partner song pairs a traditional Japanese text
with an English translation in a setting perfect for
spring concerts. This hauntingly beautiful song will
serve as a fantastic festival piece while enhancing
your multicultural curriculum. Optional parts for
finger cymbals and chime tree enhance the texture,
and a pronunciation guide is included.
10307390 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10307391 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Child of PeaceDavid Waggoner. Here is
a simple, eloquent expression of peace, in six
languages: French, Hebrew, Zulu, Pashto, Italian
and Malay. The inspiring message and lyrical
music are guaranteed to make this a favorite with
your students and audiences. "Let us be children of
peace...and together we will see a better world..."
Highly recommended!
10089161 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10089162 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
n Chili Caliente! (Hot Peppers)David Giardiniere
& Joseph Martin. When it comes to jalapenos,
serranos, habaneros or chili peppers, some like
it hot, and some like it even hotter! This hilarious
novelty number blends the spicy sound of Rossini's
The Barber of Seville with a little Spanish flavor and
red-hot lyrics about peppers, salsa, and heartburn!
You might sing along on "I'm not regretting the
more I'm sweating" or be more inclined to sing
"Hot tabasco is a fiasco", but either way, everyone
gets to share in the fun. Just be sure to keep some
antacid handy when you perform this! "Caramba!"
10088360 Three-Part Mixed opt. SATB . . 2.50
10088361 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10088363 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
H ChindiaAlexandru Pascanu. A favorite with
concert and festival choirs since its publication in
1993, this delightful work is based on a Romanian
folk dance. The text, comprised of various syllables
throughout (Ra pa ra pa; ta ka ta ka; di ri di ri, etc.),
creates a stunning choral effect that will give a very
special, festive feeling to your performance!
1863364 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
4 Chiri Bim Chiri Bamarr. David Neches. Mixed
ensembles of all sizes will enjoy singing Chiri Bim
Chiri Bam, a Jewish folk song popular all over the
world. The text is mostly in Hebrew (pronunciation
guide included), and the title refrain is tons of fun to
sing as it undergoes delightful melodic variations in
all the parts. Highly recommended!
10586709 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
l Ciranda da LuaDaisy Fragoso. Opening with
a melancholy rubato introduction, this traditional
Brazilian song then moves into a lively dance
style that will invigorate your concert with rhythm
and fun! In Portuguese, with pronunciation guide
and translation, instructions for adding the dance,
and percussion.
10565280 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Cumbia del Sol (Cumbia of the Sun)arr.
Audrey Snyder. With alternate Spanish and
English words, this vibrant Colombian folk song
accompanies a popular folk dance, the Cumbia.
With hand claps, a "la la la" descant and a "Hey!"
at the end, the arrangement is very cute and fun!
There are only two Spanish phrases; a translation
and pronunciation guide is included.
10495819 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10495821 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10495829 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
Ht Daemon Irrepit CallidusGyorgy Orban.
Chromaticism, rhythmic drive and lyric melodies
characterize this a cappella work that is dramatic and
stunningly effective for more accomplished choirs.
3094182 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3288230 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
H
Dansi Na KuimbaDave & Jean Perry. "Dansi
Na Kuimba" means "dance and sing" in Swahili,
and this exuberant selection is so much fun to sing
that your students will insist on singing it again and
again! The words convey a positive message about
the "song of life," and do so with an upbeat, happy
feeling that is positively irresistible. Easy to learn,
delightful to perform and guaranteed to entertain,
this song is indeed a rare musical treat!
3016110 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3016128 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3016136 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
n Dide ta DeoMark Weston. Add excitement
to your concert program with this Mark Weston
adaptation of a traditional Nigerian folk song that tells
the story of a safe return home. The percussion parts
illuminate the driving beat and spirit-filled emotion.
A pronunciation guide and translation are included.
10520010 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Dobru Noc (Good Night)Victor C. Johnson.
This hauntingly beautiful setting of a tender
Slovakian lullaby is a little gem for women's voices!
Each stanza is superbly crafted, including an a
cappella verse in English, and a pronunciation guide
is included. "Close your eyes, do not cry; sleep, my
dear one, sleep on, my child."
10275786 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10275787 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H
Dodi LiNira Chen/arr. Doreen Rao. Sung
completely in Hebrew, this delightful Israeli
song, with its text based on a song from the Old
Testament "Song Of Solomon," is an excellent
multicultural experience for young singers. It is a
superb selection for rehearsal and performance as
well! Both a pronunciation guide and translation
are included in this selection that continues to be
popular in festivals and adjudications nationwide.
10093352 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1852672 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10093354 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Dorajiarr. Yoojin Muhn. Doraji is one of the most
popular Korean folk songs, about a wild mountain
flower with spiritual essence. This arrangement
captures both the gentle beauty of the flower and the
excitement of those who discover it. For treble choirs,
this is an excellent multicultural concert selection.
10503318 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
n Dorajiarr. Audrey Snyder. The traditional Korean
folksong sings about the doraji - a beautiful white
wildflower that grows on the shady slopes of Korean
mountains. This accessible setting is charming in
its simplicity, with canon and countermelody and
piano accompaniment adorned by flute and bells.
A marvelous teaching piece!
10067088 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . 1.90
l
Dors, Dors, Petit Bebe (Sleep, Little One)arr.
Cristi Cary Miller. This gentle lullaby offers a
wonderful opportunity to build tone quality and
phrasing in this well-crafted setting for young
treble singers. The easily learned Cajun French
lyrics sing "listen to the river" while the undulating
piano accompaniment evokes the sound of the river
beneath the rocking vocal line.
10588647 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t DubulaStephen Hatfield. Here's a fabulous
festival piece for a cappella choirs! Dubula is
a folk song of the Xhosa people of South Africa,
and this arrangement really captures the authentic
boisterous style of the original!
3297349 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10308962 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Dulamanarr. Rollo Fisher. Many will recognize
this Irish folk song as performed by Celtic Woman.
It really captures the essence of Celtic culture, and
is sure to be a hit with mixed choirs everywhere.
The melodic charm, pleasing harmonies and lilting
rhythms make it irresistible!
10355655 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10360492 Instrumental Parts
Violins, Mandolin & Guitar . . 50.00
n Durme, Durmearr. Audrey Snyder. This simple
Sephardic folksong offers a tender message
over a gentle and flowing accompaniment. With
particularly lovely vocal lines, this makes an
exceptional teaching tool as well as a wonderful
concert or festival selection. Very nice!
10364866 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3289774 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
3289782 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10519310 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10519158 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
3298108 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
El Vitoarr. 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. Highly recommended!
10517164 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10070636 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10070637 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 22.99
n El Vitoarr. Joni Jensen. For women's choirs
looking for a playful challenge, this arrangement
of a traditional Spanish folk song uses Spanish
text throughout, piano accompaniment, hand
claps, and a fiery soprano solo, then culminates
in a dynamic, foot-stomping flourish. (English
translation is included.) For better women's choirs,
this is impressive!
10304779 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
H Erev Shel ShoshanimJoseph Hadar/arr.
Klebanow. Your choir will absolutely love this
delicate Israeli folk song, with the open feeling
of the desert at night while the scent of roses
drifts on the cool air. Vocals weave in a sensitive
arrangement, complemented by a fluid, but not
difficult, piano accompaniment. Translation and
pronunciation guide included. A strong choice for
multicultural programs!
4958831 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1925171 Performance CD. . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Ht Famine Songarr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H Feel Goodarr. Barbara Baker & David Elliott.
Feel Good is a contemporary Afro-American
gospel song that should be performed with joy,
exuberance and enthusiasm! Highly rhythmic with
judicious hand claps and utilizing a secular text of
positiveness and high self-esteem, this exciting
work is certain to be a favorite of singers and
audiences alike!
1874163 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H Five Hebrew Love SongsEric Whitacre.
Written by Hila Plitmann and inspired by a trip to
Switzerland, 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 women's choruses. The
suite is set for piano and violin, but may also be
performed with string quartet.
3296219 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
3299116 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
5975230 Instrumental Parts
String Quartet . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
5991450 Instrumental Score . . . . . . . 40.00
9520730 Instrumental Parts
Violin Accompaniment . . . . . 9.00
Amazing!
BABA YETU
Chris Kiagiri & Christopher Tin.
Now arranged for a cappella voices
with optional percussion, this
Grammy Award-winning title track
from the video game Civilization IV
has a unique world-fusion sound,
including chanting, strong rhythmic
choral sections, and a Swahili
text setting of The Lord's Prayer.
It will amaze your audience!
Highly recommended!
10277920 SSAATTBB . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10277920E SSAATTBB ePrint. . . . 2.95
10278066 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10278071 Instrumental Parts
Percussion . . . . . . . . 20.00
10278071E Instrumental Parts
Percussion ePrint . . . 20.00
Grammy winner!
BABA YETU
Chris Kiagiri & Christopher Tin.
This unique title track from the
video game Civilization IV offers
a world fusion sound, including
chanting, strong rhythmic choral
sections, and a Swahili text setting
of "The Lord's Prayer." Featured on
the Video Games Live concert tour,
and winner of the 2011 Grammy
Award for "Best Instrumental With
Vocalist," this awesome piece
is now getting worldwide play.
It features both alto and tenor
soloists. Highly recommended!
10031406 SSATBB . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10031406E SSATBB ePrint. . . . . . . 2.00
10457411 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10457411E TTBB ePrint . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10031411 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
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