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Harmony singing is found in every culture around the world, each with it's own distinctive style and sounds. This series features local songs from across the spectrum and will be a special treat for your singers to perform and to also perhaps help them learn more about other countries and their people.
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Based on a Nigerian folk song, this exciting a cappella work features layered repetitive patterns over African percussion. Ideal for many types of programs, this flexible work can also be used as a processional.
Arranger: Rosephanye Powell
This a cappella setting of a traditional South African praise song just bursts with joyful energy. Dynamic contrast, percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Arranger: William Powell
These delightful miniatures are wonderful for concert, contest and small ensembles. Careful part-writing and attention to range make these a good choice for younger treble groups. Includes: A la puerta del cielo (At the Gate of Heaven), El Senor nacio en Belen (The Lord Was Born in Bethlehem), Gloria a Dios en las Alturas (Glory to God in the Highest).
Arranger: Noe Sanchez
Based on a Colombian folksong, this irresistible setting is full of rhythm and playful humor! A spark, a flame, let's see if I get burned. A spark, a flame, I am burned already. In Spanish, with notes and English translation. Perform it a cappella or add piano, guitar, bass or percussion ad lib. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:45.
Arranger: Julián Gómez Giraldo
Based on a Colombian folksong, this irresistible setting is full of rhythm and playful humor! A spark, a flame, let's see if I get burned. A spark, a flame, I am burned already. In Spanish, with notes and English translation. Perform it a cappella or add piano, guitar, bass or percussion ad lib. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:45.
Arranger: Julián Gómez Giraldo
This energetic Colombian folksong tells the tale of a friendly baker who learns the hard way to collect the cash upfront! Strong syncopation and a staccato singing section add to the fun. Includes suggestions for using optional percussion.
Arranger: Julian Gomez Giraldo
This energetic Colombian folksong tells the tale of a friendly baker who learns the hard way to collect the cash upfront! Strong syncopation and a staccato singing section add to the fun. Includes suggestions for using optional percussion.
Arranger: Julian Gomez Giraldo
This is a Porro Chocoano from the Chocó region in Colombia's Pacific coast that tells the story of Maximína and a broken sewing machine. A great multicultural choice for mixed and treble choirs! In Spanish, with notes and English translation. Perform it a cappella or add piano, guitar, bass or percussion ad lib. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Arranger: Julián Gómez Giraldo
This dignified song by Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (1860-1904) and Sek Mqhayi (1875-1945) is the Pan-African Anthem and is sung throughout the continent. This setting may be sung a cappella, or with chimes and layered percussion.Available separately: SATB (opt. a cappella), SSA (opt. a cappella) and 3-Part Mixed. Parts for Chimes and Bass Instrument included. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00
Arranger: Audrey Snyder
This dignified song by Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (1860-1904) and Sek Mqhayi (1875-1945) is the Pan-African Anthem and is sung throughout the continent. This setting may be sung a cappella, or with chimes and layered percussion. Available separately: SATB (opt. a cappella), SSA (opt. a cappella) and 3-Part Mixed. Parts for Chimes and Bass Instrument included. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00
Arranger: Audrey Snyder
This dignified song by Enoch Mankayi Sontonga (1860-1904) and Sek Mqhayi (1875-1945) is the Pan-African Anthem and is sung throughout the continent. This setting may be sung a cappella, or with chimes and layered percussion.Available separately: SATB (opt. a cappella), SSA (opt. a cappella) and 3-Part Mixed. Parts for Chimes and Bass Instrument included. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00
Arranger: Audrey Snyder
This traditional folk song from Kenya is a conversation between a man and a woman. "I love you, but you do not love me. How is that? If you do not love me, you had better tell me so." Dynamic contrast, percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice.
Arranger: Rosephanye Powell
Now available for women's voices! Here is an exuberant celebration of the birth of Christ through layered African polyrhythms and call-and-response vocal phrases. The singers encourage the audience to rejoice, shout and clap with them, making this selection a wonderful processional or concert opener. Percussion, Yoruba translation and pronunciation are included. Available separately: SATB, SSAA a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Arranger: William Powell
Here is an exuberant celebration of the birth of Christ through layered African polyrhythms and call-and-response vocal phrases. The singers encourage the audience to rejoice, shout and clap with them, making this selection a wonderful processional or concert opener. Percussion, Yoruba translation and pronunciation are included. Duration: ca. 2:45. Recorded by Baltimore Choral Arts Society, Tom Hall, conductor, courtesy Gothic Records.
Composer: Rosephanye Powell
Here is an exuberant celebration of the birth of Christ through layered African polyrhythms and call-and-response vocal phrases. The singers encourage the audience to rejoice, shout and clap with them, making this selection a wonderful processional or concert opener. Percussion, Yoruba translation and pronunciation are included. Duration: ca. 2:45. Recorded by Baltimore Choral Arts Society, Tom Hall, conductor, courtesy Gothic Records.
Arranger: Rosephanye Powell | Composer: Rosephanye Powell
This traditional market song by Bahamian composer/conductor Cleophas Adderley offers a light-hearted treatment that is sometimes solemn, sometimes frenzied. With optional hand percussion, this a cappella setting will bring your concert to a spirited conclusion!
Arranger: Adderley
Now available for men's voices! Sorida is a term of greeting in the Shona language of Zimbabwe, Africa, similar to shalom in Hebrew or jambo in Swahili. This original work features percussion, layered vocal patterns, and a joyful solo with both secular and sacred texts. An exciting concert procession or opener!
Arranger: William Powell
Choirs will love singing the beautiful chords of this storied song famous the world over! Topping the charts in 1961 in a recording by the Tokens, it is now available in this a cappella setting that will fill your performance space with harmony!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Elton John | Performed By: Tokens | Musical: The Lion King
Choirs will love singing the beautiful chords of this storied song famous the world over! Topping the charts in 1961 in a recording by the Tokens, it is now available in this a cappella setting that will fill your performance space with harmony!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Elton John | Performed By: Tokens | Musical: The Lion King
Choirs will love singing the beautiful chords of this storied song famous the world over! Topping the charts in 1961 in a recording by the Tokens, it is now available in this a cappella setting that will fill your performance space with harmony!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Elton John | Performed By: Tokens | Musical: The Lion King
Choirs will love singing the beautiful chords of this storied song famous the world over! Topping the charts in 1961 in a recording by the Tokens, it is now available in this a cappella setting that will fill your performance space with harmony!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Elton John | Performed By: Tokens | Musical: The Lion King
Choirs will love singing the beautiful chords of this storied song famous the world over! Topping the charts in 1961 in a recording by the Tokens, it is now available in this a cappella setting that will fill your performance space with harmony!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Elton John | Performed By: Tokens | Musical: The Lion King
Choirs will love singing the beautiful chords of this storied song famous the world over! Topping the charts in 1961 in a recording by the Tokens, it is now available in this a cappella setting that will fill your performance space with harmony!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Elton John | Performed By: Tokens | Musical: The Lion King
Explore a full range of vocal rhythm and harmony with this set of three traditional South African songs. Perform with CD accompaniment, piano and live percussion, percussion alone, or a cappella. Includes: Jikel' Emaweni (Throw It In The Slope), N'kosi Sikelel' I Afrika (African Nation), Singabahambayo (An Army Is Marching). Available: 3-Part Treble. Performance Time: Approx. 6:40.
Arranger: Cheryl Lavender
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