This is an arrangement by Muammer Sun of a folk song, most likely from Istanbul or vicinity. There is also a Greek version of the song, suggesting the strong musical ties shared between the Greek and Turkish people. Entarisi features a heptatonic melodic orientation (6 notes, G to Eb) and a traditional rhythmic mode (2+2+2+3=9/8).

Arranger: Muammer Sun | Country: Turkey

Tek Kapidan is a Turkish folk song in which the choir shares a young girl's musings about her boyfriend, who was killed in an accident. She reminisces about their past times together and wishes for the old days when they were together. She says how much more important being with him was than the material things in life. Sopranos and altos alternate solo sections with the tenors and basses in this arrangement.

Arranger: Ertugrul Bayraktar | Country: Turkey

Expand your students' horizons with this arrangement of a popular Turkish folksong that depicts the colorful, energetic music of the Middle East. Well-crafted and effective in performance, it includes an easily learned section in Turkish with additional English lyrics, pronunciation guide and translation. With oboe and tambourine. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:20.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Country: Turkey