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Multicultural/World Music
H Baba YetuChris 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
10457411 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10031411 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Ht Baba YetuChris 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
10278066 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10278071 Instrumental Parts
Percussion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00
4t Babethandazaarr. Victor C. Johnson. Exuding
sizzling, rhythmic energy, this traditional South
African folk song arrangement is a multicultural
programming winner! A cappella, with percussion
parts included for shakers, djembe, and hand
drum which add authentic texture and flavor.
With some elements of call and response and
clever layering of parts, it is singable and easily
learned. A helpful pronunciation guide and
translation for the Swahili text is also included.
Highly recommended!
10757130 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10757162 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10757163 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10757165 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
t Babethandazaarr. Daniel Hughes. The award-
winning African-American singing group Sweet
Honey in the Rock has made this piece popular,
and they shared with the arranger the text that they
learned from an African native. The translation of
the original Swahili is: "We are marching in the light
of God." Incorporating the popular tune Siyahamba,
the arrangement features claves, shakere and
djembe as the only accompaniment.
10080199 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
n Baloo Baleeriearr. Ruth Elaine Schram.
This arrangement of a Scottish lullaby features a
beautiful melodic line and wonderful harmonic
moments. The text is in English with Gaelic subtext,
and an accessible pronunciation guide is included.
Lovely, lyrical, and simply beautiful!
10510062 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10735219 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
lt Bambulelearr. Will Lopes. This rhythmically
driving Brazilian folk song will make a dynamic
statement at your next concert. For women's choir,
and filled with hand claps, stomps, chanting and
choreographic cues, this exciting a cappella piece will
be a challenging endeavor that your choir will love.
10748273 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
l BanahaRussell Robinson. Full of rhythmic fun
and regional flavor, this quickly learned folk song
from west-central Africa, with piano and congas,
will brighten any concert set. Written in the form
of a round, all three vocal parts are well within an
elementary choir range. Translation, pronunciation
guide, staging options, and suggestions for adding
movement are included.
10736719 Three-Part Treble. . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4 Banana! (Todos Quieren la Banana - All
the Nations Like Bananas)arr. Nick Page.
This is a wonderful multicultural selection based
on a Nicaraguan folk song that reminds us that
all the nations like bananas! With alternating
sections of Spanish and English text, this
charming arrangement features multiple ad
lib solo opportunities in a way that encourages
personalization and diversity, all while promoting
unity and fun! Suggested percussion rhythms are
given for shakers and claves or woodblock. "You
and me like it, everybody like it!"
10751898 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10751899 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10751900 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
H Bashana Haba'ah (Next Year)arr. John
Leavitt. This popular contemporary Jewish song is
presented in a masterful setting by John Leavitt.
As the simple, memorable Hebrew chorus is
restated, the music unfolds in a rich and sonorous
outpouring, supported by a rich accompaniment.
The recorded or live orchestration (clarinet, violin,
cello and bass) will add an extra measure of
authenticity to your performance!
1911205 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
1911213 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
1911247 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
1911239 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 20.00
H Bashana Haba-AhNurit Hirsh/arr. Leck. A
exceptionally appealing and popular song of hope,
Bashana Haba-Ah, edited by Henry Leck, is widely
performed and deservedly so! The Hebrew text is
beautiful and quite easy to learn, and an excellent
pronunciation guide is included.
4962437 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
Bernyanyi BersamaJim Papoulis. Bernyanyi
Bersama was written for the 2014 Saint Angela
Children and Youth Choir Festival in Bandung,
Indonesia. Using the theme of diversity in harmony,
the language of Indonesia (Bahasa) is woven
into the music to celebrate both American and
Indonesian harmony and rhythm. "Sing together,
young people, open your hearts to the world."
Percussion parts included.
10602841 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
H Bidi BomDavid Eddleman. You won't want to
miss this delightfully festive little piece that is a
superb way to introduce a multicultural perspective
into your holiday programming. Independent choral
lines build a lively counterpoint over an easily
mastered piano part that keeps the dance moving
throughout the work. And, that accelerando at
the coda will give your performance a real jolt of
pleasure! For holiday concerts, or any time of year,
this receives our highest recommendation!
3298641 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3298642 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3298643 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10048150 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
H Bonse Abaarr. Victor C. Johnson. Sizzling with
celebratory rhythmic energy, this African folksong
loosely translates as: "Those who sing have the
right to be called the children of God." The only
accompanying instruments are hand drum
(treble drum), djembe (bass drum), and shaker,
which add authentic flavor and opportunities for
improvisation. The vocal parts are easily learned
due to their repetition and call-and-response style.
Highly recommended!
10302661 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10089711 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10089722 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10307386 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10307387 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10089725 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Ht Bonse Aba (Traditional Zambian Song)arr.
Andrew Fischer. Here is an exuberant a cappella
number that's loaded with African atmosphere!
The traditional Zambian words are sung throughout
with such a buoyant, rhythmic feel that you are
transported into the center of a native celebration.
The lyric translates as "All that sing have the right to
be called the children of God." The song is brief, but
may be repeated as many times as desired. Various
voicing options are possible, and African percussion
may be added as the piece progresses. Your choir
will definitely want to improvise some celebratory
whoops and shouts! Highly recommended!
10012300 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10062620 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Bwana Asifiwearr. Mark Burrows. Mark
Burrows' best-selling anthem returns in a
new voicing for mixed choirs. This fresh, fun
arrangement pairs a Swahili melody with the well-
known hymn, "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,"
and the result is an inspiring anthem of praise.
With an upbeat piano accompaniment and optional
African percussion suggestions, this piece will
delight and energize your adult or youth choir.
10549835 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10339314 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10400712 CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
4 Bwana Awabariki with Kum Ba YaMark
Weston. This vibrant partnering of two popular
African folk songs features easily learned vocals
with rhythmically supportive piano. Add percussion
to complete this musical celebration of life. The
Swahili text, which includes a pronunciation guide
and translation, gives an opportunity to teach
the language and culture, which can then be
incorporated into this fun presentation piece for
your next concert.
10684737 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H 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. Highly recommended!
3300136 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3701106 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
3294677 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3302311 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
3297611 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 13.50
n Cangomaarr. Lon Beery & Elisa Dekaney. In the
Bantu language, "cangoma" means "drum." The
text of this piece, in a Portuguese dialect, celebrates
the end of slavery. Use congas, djembe, tubanos,
cajon, or tom-toms to add the simple drum part.
A pronunciation guide is included for this highly
charged and fun-filled Brazilian folk song. Now
available for women's choir!
10443525 Three-Part Mixed
with opt. Baritone. . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10735217 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10585416 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
n Canta una CancionVictor C. Johnson. Opening
with a jubilant fanfare in both piano and voices, the
strong, singable melodies in this accessible original
effectively deliver the important message of the
completely Spanish text, which translates as "Sing
a song of joy, sing a song of love with joy in your
heart... listen to my song of peace and love!" A legato
middle section provides a creative contrast to the
rhythmic and fun syncopated choruses that frame it.
A pronunciation guide and translation are provided.
10570500 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10570501 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10648425 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95
H
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3251600 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10065134 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3251618 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10352513 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
3251626 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
3251634 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 20.00
t Cantate Domino (Kanta Jaunari Kantu Berria)
Josu Elberdin. Featuring alternating English,
Basque and Latin text, this thrilling setting
proclaims the joy of singing to God. Already much-
loved around the world due to performances at
the 2011 World Choral Symposium and the 2013
Tolosa International Choral Festival, it is a joyous
celebration of ethnic diversity and unity of spirit.
10482146 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
l Cantemos!Dave & Jean Perry. Sung in
Spanish and English, Cantemos! is written with the
developing choir in mind to teach independent part
singing. The optional Latin-sounding percussion will
enhance the performance.
10735271 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
t Canto de Pilonarr. Christian Grases. With
lots of clapping and other body percussion, this
arrangement of a traditional Venezuelan song is
very entertaining. Spanish throughout.
10279602 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
7527682 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
4t Capelinha de Melaoarr. Will Lopes. Layered
harmonies and invigorating vocal percussion bring
life and energy to this Brazilian children's song.
Rhythmic and syncopated, this a cappella piece is an
excellent world music selection for mixed choirs that
will delight your choir and audience. The program
notes include helpful background information as
well as a translation and pronunciation guide for the
Portuguese text. Fun to sing!
10683421 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
t
Carnavalitoarr. Will Lopes. Here is an a
cappella arrangement of a Bolivian folksong that is
rhythmic and a bit of a challenge, but well worth the
rehearsal time. Fun hand claps, vocal percussion
and body percussion make the piece come alive
with rhythm and movement. This is an awesome
showcase for mixed choirs! Highly recommended!
10517125 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Chantez Alleluia!Dave & Jean Perry. This lively
original, with its infectious melody and interactive
harmony, weaves two very basic French phrases
with "alleluia" to create a delightful offering. Joyful,
fun, and extremely accessible, it will be one of your
favorite selections! A pronunciation guide and
translation are available as a free download.
10089757 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10089758 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10089760 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
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
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