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Gabriela Montoya-Stier : El Patio de Mi Casa This endearing collection of folksongs from Mexico is perfect for any teacher looking to broaden the multicultural dimensions of their elementary or preschool music class with time-tested authentic music. Each song and rhyme includes teaching suggestions, English translations, game directions, and background information. Songs are categorized as rhymes, chants, singing games, song tales (romances), or lullabies, and there is even a pinata song. Gabriela Montoya-Stier : El Patio de Mi Casa This endearing collection of folksongs from Mexico is perfect for any teacher looking to broaden the multicultural dimensions of their elementary or preschool music class with time-tested authentic music. Each song and rhyme includes teaching suggestions, English translations, game directions, and background information. Songs are categorized as rhymes, chants, singing games, song tales (romances), or lullabies, and there is even a pinata song. Songlist: Rhymes, Chants, Singing Games, Song Tales (Romances), Lullabies, Pinata Song, Rhythm And Melodic Analysis Charts, References, About The Author Jonathan Rathbone : La Cucaracha Former Swingle Singers Jonathan Rathbone has developed a reputation for creating challenging but highly rewarding arrangements for more experienced singers and here is a great example. Fun to learn, fun to sing! Jose Hernandez : Canta, Mariachi, Canta! Experience authentic mariachi styles and rhythms in your general music class! Eight traditional Mexican songs transport you and your students to a place rich with harmony and ensemble camaraderie. These arrangements by 3-time Grammy nominated world-renowned mariachi composer and performer Jose Hernandez, work well with piano or guitar accompaniment. Add pitched Orff instruments for even more fun. The Teacher Edition offers vocal parts with Spanish lyrics and pronunciation guides, piano and guitar accompaniment, Orff parts, brief song translations and history. This all-in-one collection also includes digital access to authentic recordings produced by Maestro Hernandez and performed on traditional mariachi instruments for added authenticity! Students can model the singing and then perform with the full-sounding accompaniment recordings. You will also receive digital access to PDFs of singer and instrument parts when you purchase the Teacher Edition. Suggested for grades 3-6. Songlist: Silent Night, Cielito Lindo (My Pretty Darling), La Llorona, El Venadito, La Sandunga, Los Barandales Del Puente, La Golondrina, Las Mananitas |
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This festive partner song combines the traditional Mexican folk song "Dale, Dale, Dale" with an original tune all about swinging at the piñata. What a great choice for the holidays, or celebrations of any kind! With a choice of English or Spanish words and perfectly paired independent melodies, it's sure to be a hit for singers taking their first cracks at harmony.
Arranger: Mary Donnelly | Composer: Traditional Mexican Folk Song | Country: Mexico
This Lovely Mexican folk song can be sung in English, Spanish, or any combination. The singable melody is supported by a guitar-like piano accompaniment. Pronunciation guide included. Authentic Mexican-style SoundTrax.
Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht | Country: Mexico
Here is one of the most famous boleros and most sung Mexican song in the world now set in a concert choral arrangement. This arrangement is a regular part of the King's Singers repertoire as well as vocal Essence and the Mexican choir Vox Populi Project. This music is hip and contemporary while staying true to its stylistic heritage.
Arranger: Julio Morales | Composer: Consuelo Velazquez | Country: Mexico
Celebrate our nation's diverse cultures by adding this Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz Latin original to your next holiday concert. It's a fun way to embrace the diversity that makes our communities rich. Easy to sing!
Arranger: Lois Brownsey | Composer: Marti Lunn Lantz | Country: Mexico
Composer Manny Cepeda's beautiful love song captures the spirit of Mexican culture and is supported by rhythmic motifs in the vocal parts. A percussion and string bass part are available separately.
Composer: Manny Cepeda | Country: Mexico
Wonderful arrangement of one of Mexico's most famous folk songs. English or Spanish (pronunciation guide included) or a combination of the two.
Arranger: Sonja Poorman | Country: Mexico
Here is the popular Mexican folksong arranged as only John Leavitt could do it. With English and Spanish texts, sparkling vocal parts and a Mariachi-flavored accompaniment with a few rhythmic surprises, you won't be disappointed!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
Arranger: John Leavitt | Country: Mexico
This is a traditional Christmas lullaby from Mexico. This arrangement is created to be performed in either Spanish or in English or a combination of both. An optional guitar accompaniment for finger style playing may also be used for harp or piano.
Arranger: Juan-Tony Guzman | Country: Mexico
Children love to play the piñata game at Christmas, birthdays and other special occasions. This Mexican folksong is combined with a countermelody for a showcase that is easy and fun at Christmas or any time of year! It weaves Spanish and English together seamlessly to highlight the learning potential!
Arranger: Emily Crocker | Country: Mexico
Traditional Mexican lullaby designed especially for beginning choirs. Limited Spanish text with both IPA and phonetic pronunciation guides included with simple optional percussion.
Arranger: Glenda E. Franklin | Country: Mexico
This mariachi anthem, based on an Octavio Paz text in Spanish, is sure to liven any concert or school choir. The choral lines are presented in many textural varieties, including four bars of clapping 'sombrero' style, and the trumpet and piano parts are highly rhythmic, fun, and energetic. An English singing translation is provided.
Composer: Dorothy Papadakos | Lyricist: Octavio Paz | Country: Mexico
Spice up your concert with this festive arrangement of the Mexican folk-song favorite! Pronunciation and translation guides are included, and the creative accompaniment track on the CD will enhance the fun of your performance. (From the collection "Friends to the North and Friends to the South"-30/2483H)
Composer: Greg Gilpin | Country: Mexico
The Mexican tradition of ""La Fiesta de la Posada"" recreates the search for a room at an inn. This delightful number by Sally Albrecht recreates that tradition in song with an English text that tells the story (""...when we light luminarias and swing at the piñata.""). It's a festive, cross-cultural addition to your December concerts. Features an optional solo/duet in each verse.
Composer: Sally K. Albrecht | Country: Mexico
This heartfelt Mexican folksong features altos for much of the melody, a strumming piano accompaniment (or harp), glistening women's glissandi and a soaring soprano solo descant. In Spanish.
Arranger: Jon Washburn | Country: Mexico
Commissioned by the Phoenix Boys Choir, this expressive setting offers a unique perspective on the favorite Mexican folksong.
Arranger: Francisco J. Nunez | Country: Mexico
This traditional Mexican folksong is often sung at birthdays and this setting by Audrey Snyder retains the traditional flavor and adds some additional touches to make it even more special. Ideal for younger ensembles in a variety of performance options.Available separately: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Country: Mexico
Composer Jim Papoulis created this uplifting Spanish original as a result of his work with children in Mexico. The message that the Mexican children wanted to convey to the world: Listen. With optional percussion and bass.
Composer: Jim Papoulis | Country: Mexico
Rhythmic and dance-like music captures the joyful text of Mexican poet Amando Nuervo. With piano.
Arranger: David L. Brunner | Country: Mexico
Taking its text from 19th century Mexican poet Amado Nervo, this exciting concert work is marked by bright harmonies and vigorous call and response phrases which celebrate the beauty of nature, the power of singing and the strength of unity. A challenging and substantial work! Duration: ca. 2:00.
Composer: Rosephanye Powell | Country: Mexico
Written by Mexico's first well-known female composer, María Grever, this vals Mexicano (Mexican waltz) makes a charming a cappella work for outstanding choirs. The textured setting offers well-conceived choral parts throughout, sometimes using lower voices to provide a dance-like underscore for the lilting melody. A full translation and pronunciation notes aid in the understanding and mastery of an entirely Spanish text, which recounts a story of new love. Feature an agile soprano on the jaunty descant near the end.
Arranger: Raul Dominguez | Country: Mexico
A detailed translation/pronunciation guide makes it easy to master the Spanish text of this traditional Mexican-American Christmas song, or perform it in English. Lilting six-eight piano (or SoundTrax CD) creates a gentle rocking motion as we sing about going to Bethlehem to see the baby. In the middle, a solo is briefly accompanied by only the chorus before a thrilling modulation and final flourish to the glorious end.
Arranger: Philip Kern | Country: Mexico
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