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Choral Arrangements from Swahali

Traditional Swahali choral and folksongs arranged for harmony voices.

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Get It Together, Harambee! : SATB : Will Schmid : 08746852 : 884088135935

Will Schmid : Get It Together, Harambee!

Harambee is a Swahili word which means We all pull (or push) together. The easily-learned percussion makes this work especially ideal for Kwanzaa, Black History Month, or other concert occasions.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

Arranger: Will Schmid | Country: Swahali

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.65 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08746852 | Showtrax CD Available


Heri Za Krismas (Merry Christmas -- Swahili) : SATB : Jay Althouse : Jay Althouse : Sheet Music : 00-23558 : 038081238814

Jay Althouse : Heri Za Krismas (Merry Christmas -- Swahili)

It's a multicultural "Merry Christmas" sung on a combination of Swahili and English texts. A strong African pulse drives this original music, which includes a chorus from the traditional "Joy to the World." Try something different for the holidays and incorporate authentic rhythm instruments or the optional SoundTrax CD. Choral staging is available on DVD and VHS video.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Jay Althouse | Country: Swahali

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $1.65 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-23558
Other Voicings: 2-Part


Kuwa Furaha : SAB : Jim Papoulis : Jim Papoulis : Sheet Music : 48023658 : 888680091354

Jim Papoulis : Kuwa Furaha

Now available for mixed voices, originally written for treble choir, this work inspires everyone with its rhythmic and energetic style. Using a Swahili text, it is a wonderful example of Papoulis' world music style. It is easily learned and long remembered. With percussion.

Composer: Jim Papoulis | Country: Swahali

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.50 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48023658 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part, 2-Part


Kuwa Na Krismasi Njema : SAB : Marti Lunn Lantz : Marti Lunn Lantz : Sheet Music : 35012142 : 747510185918

Marti Lunn Lantz : Kuwa Na Krismasi Njema

The Swahili text for Merry Christmas to you is delightful in this African setting with creative harmonies, rhythms, and percussion. A strong pulse is established from the beginning with the bass and left hand of the piano accompaniment, moving the music and text to an energetic and full ending. A pronunciation guide and a suggested drum part are included within the choral. It is a wonderful choral to program for your multicultural selection in December. Available separately: 3-part mixed with percussion, 2-part with percussion, StudioTrax CD.

Composer: Marti Lunn Lantz | Country: Swahali

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35012142 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part


Sikiliza! (Listen! -- Swahili) : SAB : Sally K. Albrecht : Sally K. Albrecht : Sheet Music : 00-43587 : 038081491271

Sally K. Albrecht : Sikiliza! (Listen! -- Swahili)

The infectious Swahili text and stacking triadic harmonies of this joyous multicultural number will have your choir singing and dancing their way through rehearsal right into performance. A unison presentation of the melody builds to a rhythmic call and response section before breaking into spoken chant and body percussion.

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht | Composer: Sally K. Albrecht | Country: Swahali

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $1.90 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-43587 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part


Sililiza (Hear Me) : SATB : Jim Papoulis : Jim Papoulis : Sheet Music : 48021225 : 884088638627

Jim Papoulis : Sililiza (Hear Me)

Composer Jim Papoulis has created an energetic and uplifting work that fuses the rhythms from African, American and Latin cultures, and uses a text primarily in Swahili interspersed with phrases in Spanish. Supported by shaker, Djembe and agogo bell, the middle section has the feel of a real celebration with layers of spoken word that lead us to the understanding: listen, hear, stand strong. Duration: ca. 3:15. Performed by Young People's Chorus of NYC, Francisco Núñez, conductor.

Composer: Jim Papoulis | Country: Swahali

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 48021225 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSAA, SSAA


Sisi Sote : 3-Part : Andy Beck : Sheet Music : 00-43313 : 038081488554

Andy Beck : Sisi Sote

The world rhythms and contemporary harmonies in this multicultural original are cause for celebration. An easy-to-learn Swahili text invites us to sing, dance, clap our hands, and stomp our feet! Visit alfred.com/choralparts to download free percussion parts and incorporate the energized choreography available on With a Song!

Arranger: Andy Beck | Country: Swahali

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Voicing: 3-Part | Sheet Music | $2.05 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-43313 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SSA, 2-Part


Tutakwenda : SATB : Will Lopes : Will Lopes : Sheet Music : 00204792 : 888680658342

Will Lopes : Tutakwenda

Here is an original celebratory piece in Swahili based on Romans 8:31, carrying the message that we can move forward in life because we know that God is on our side. With solid harmonies, a steady groove, optional choreography and percussion, this piece will enhance programs in school, community and church choirs.

Composer: Will Lopes | Country: Swahali

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00204792 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part, 2-Part


Yesu Ni Wangu : SAB : Ruth Morris Gray : Sheet Music : 00-39718 : 038081443799

Ruth Morris Gray : Yesu Ni Wangu

This rhythmic call and response song from East Africa is so much fun to sing! The traditional harmonies are easy to find, with just a touch of optional divisi toward the end. A joyful song of praise. Featured on "Reaching for the Stars" choral movement DVD 00-39928. Check this out! https://leapingbrain.com/modshop/product/?shop=9&product=5695

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray | Country: Swahali

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Voicing: SAB | Sheet Music | $1.85 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-39718
Other Voicings: 2-Part

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