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Alexander L'Estrange : Songs of a Rainbow Nation Singing ('umculo') is a huge part of the culture and every day life of many African peoples, none more so that in South Africa. 'Hamba Lulu' is a wedding song with a gentle, comforting rhythm. 'Jesu Ukukhanya' has a call-and-response structure where a simple solo line is followed by a choral answer. A joyful exuberant song with an infectious rhythm, 'Si Njay, Njay, Njay' can also be performed a cappella with some optional percussion for greater effect. 'Weeping' is a South African pop song from the band Bright Blue and uses as its chorus the refrain from the Zulu anthem 'N'kosi Sikeleli Africa' ('God Bless Africa'). Songlist: Hamba Lulu, Jesu Ukukhanya, Si Njay Njay Njay, Weeping (N'Kosi Sikeleli Africa) 
Alexander L'Estrange : More Songs of a Rainbow Nation Four more stunning songs in celebration of cultural diversity in Southern Africa. Pieces include the joyful 'Freedom is Coming' - an infectious celebration of hope and freedom from oppression and four other beautifully crafted arrangements by Choral Basics Series editor, Alexander L'Estrange.
Anna Laura Page and Jean Anne Shafferman : Folk Hymn Sing-Along Songbook The Folk Hymn Sing-Along Songbook is the second collection in the popular Sacred Sing-Along Series. This exciting series is a wonderful source of 2-part mixed "emergency anthems" throughout the year. The unique sing-along format with REPRODUCIBLE unison congregational songsheets is ideal both for summer worship, congregational dinners or retreats, Sunday school programs, church camps and revivals. Program them for a hymn sing in worship. Teach them to and perform them with children. Offering a vital link with our rich Christian musical heritage, the Folk Hymn Sing-Along Songbook includes five medleys on eleven treasured hymn favorites. Coordinated scripture readings are included for each medley. Don't miss the money-saving Choir Kit, featuring 10 songbooks and an orchestrated accompaniment/performance CD recording. Titles Include: Medley of Grace (Jerusalem, My Happy Home & Amazing Grace (Martyrdom & New Britain) * Camp Meeting (Brethren, We Have Met to Worship & How Firm a Foundation) * Redeeming Love (Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing & Be Thou My Vision) * Simple Gifts ('Tis the Gift to Be Simple & Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow) * My Shepherd (My Shepherd Will Supply My Need & The King of Love My Shepherd Is)
Barrie Carson Turner : Little Voices - Folk Songs Five beautiful melodies specially chosen and arranged in two-parts for young groups and choirs. A perfect introduction to part singing for young singing groups. The included CD contains complete vocal and piano demonstrations plus piano only accompaniments to each song. Songlist: A-Roving, Bonny Mary of Argyle, Early One Morning, The Minstrel Boy, The Salley Gardens
Cheryl Lavender : World Partners Calling all world brothers and sisters! Travel our musical globe with WORLD PARTNERS! Like the patches of a family quilt, the folk songs of the world's children tell their stories. Arranged by master music educator, Cheryl Lavender, the twelve "patches" in this collection are shared with the hope that global cultures and traditions might be better understood and celebrated by our world siblings and ultimately come together into the "quilt of humanity." For instantly successful and "can-do" harmonies, these kid-tested folk songs are arranged with catchy, original partner songs and canons. Adaptable for classroom or concert, all songs are reproducible and include piano/vocal arrangements, teaching tips and reproducible songsheets with phonetic pronunciations. For a richer performance opportunity, many songs feature Orff and percussion parts, as well as easy-to-learn folk dances. For added value, there are teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song! Songlist: A La Nanita Nana, Arirang, Come Dance A Jig, Havah Nagilah, Le Carillon, Light A Candle For Peace, The Piper O' Dundee, Sarasponda, Tarantella, Tina Singu (Sing It!), Vo Luzern Uf Weggis Zu, Vo Luzern Uf Weggis Zu
Greg Gilpin : Sing and Dance Around the World Have fun traveling around the world with this collection of fun-to-sing unison folk song arrangements and easy-to-teach folk dances from nine diverse countries. All pages are reproducible and each unit includes a page of fun and interesting facts about the country, its people and traditions, as well as a related activity that teaches a music concept. The included CD provides performance and accompaniment versions of the song to help facilitate both dancing and singing in your classroom. Songlist: United States Hawaii - Hukilau, Italy - Tarantella, Canada Quebec - Les Saluts, Israel - Hora, Indonesia - Urla Naga, Japan - Tanko Bushi, Ghana - Rhythm of the Highlife, Greece -, Germany -
Gyorgy Ligeti : Songs from Matraszentimr Dalok A collection of Hungarian folk songs for unaccompanied upper voice choir. Songlist: Harom hordo, Igaz szerelem, Gomb, gomb, Erdobe, erdobe
Katherine K. Davis : Junior Choir Book of American Folksongs K. K. Davis certainly had a knack for seeing greatness in simple things. Here is a collection of ten traditional American Folksongs, Cowboy Ballades, Spirituals, and Stephen Foster settings arranged for junior choir.
Margaret Hamilton : Sing Freedom! Margaret Hamilton. This unique collection of songs from South Africa contains 35 songs of the people, performed in churches, workplaces and at gatherings. This book provides the first opportunity for churches, schools and colleges to perform these wonderful songs of liberation and Christian praise. Transcribed and introduced, including performance notes, by Maggie Hamilton and written for unaccompanied voices with guitar symbols for use with unison or two-part singing. The simplicity of many of the tunes and remaining parts makes them suitable for playing on glockenspiels, recorders or other melodic instruments. Published by Novello in association with Christian Aid. Foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Songlist: Nkosi Sikelel'i Afrika (Lord Bless Africa), Inzima Lendleha (This Road is Heavy, Uthando Lwakhe (God's Love), Thuma Mina (Send Me), Tumelo Yaka ha Nkeke ka e Lathla (My Faith, I Will Never Lose It), Abasunda Nabamhlope (Blacks and Whites), Thula Sizwe (Be Silent, Nation), Tshollela Moya wa Hao, Jesu ( Pour Down Your Spirit, Lord), Hamba Vangeli (Spread the Word), Monateng Kapele (In Joy We Will Be Together), Say'ilim' Ingqolowa (We Are Ploughing Wheat), Lerato la Jeso le a Makatsa (The Love of Jesus is Wonderful), Siku rin Gwana (One Day), Ehlatin'e Lusaka (In Lusaka Bush), Studente sal Nooit Verloor (Students Will Never Lose), Stop Killing Our Children
Paul Sartin : Community Choir Collection: Folk This book comprises 50 folk songs for all seasons, from all parts of the British Isles, specially arranged for mixed voices by Paul Sartin, founding member of award-winning folk ensembles such as "Belshazzar's Feast," "Faustus," and "Bellowhead." Additional information includes song history, context and performance tips. The songs are arranged in a variety of formats and are suitable for choirs of all abilities. Songlist: An Acre of Land (Scarborough Fair), Danny Boy, She Moved Through the Fair, Ye Banks and Braes, Siuil A Ruin, Ar Hyd Y Nos (All Through the Night), And many more..
Various Arrangers : Sea Chanteys for 2 Parts "Party, Me Heartey" - Hoist the sail and join the pirate crew with this fun and novel pirate original song. Shiver me timbers, this will transfer your choir into singing pirates and it's sure to make a swashbucklin' showstopper! Perfect for costumes, movement and staging. "I'se the B'y" -Young singers will love this spirited Newfoundland folk song that dances with a sea chanty text. There's energy from start to finish with a moving piano line that supports individual, unison, and part-singing. Great fun for your guys too! "Pirate for a Day" - Avast ye mateys! This rollicking original will be the hit of any concert. Perfect for men or treble choirs your students will have a blast with some easy 'pirate' choreography. "Across the Western Ocean' - Originally arranged in 1948, Dougherty's sea chanties have been a staple of the solo repertiore. This choral edition brings this compelling repertoire to a new generation of singers. Well-crafted and expressive. Songlist: I'se the B'y, The Drunken Sailor, Across the Western Ocean, Party, Me Heartey, Pirate for a Day
Various Arrangers : Japanese Folk Songs Haiku is a Japanese form of poetry comprised of three lines of five, seven, and five syllables. Jerry Estes has crafted a set of four short pieces set to original haiku... one for each season of the year. All are beautiful in their simplicity. Well suited for Orff accompaniment; bells and rhythm instrument parts are included in the publication. An outstanding learning and performing piece for 2-part choirs. A delicate melody swirls and twirls like drifting snow in this tasteful arrangement of a traditional Japanese school song "Yuki". The three short Japanese phrases (and several English words) are easy-to-learn and bring to mind icy images of wintertime. "Uji River" is the most unique multicultural piece you will sing this year. A primarily English text tells the spectacular story of an ancient Japanese fishing tradition on the Uji River. And a traditional Asian folk melody floats above a gentle koto-like piano. Magical for treble voices, and highly effective when TB singers sound like fishermen. Tsuki means "moon," and is one of just a few Japanese words sung in this pentatonic scale-based song. Other words describe the beauty of the Japanese moon throughout the year. A captivating and memorable piece. Songlist: Four Seasons of Haiku, Japanese Snow Song (Yuki), Uji River, Tsuki (Japanese Moon), Sing Hallelu!
Velvel Pasternak : A Choral Companion Culled from seven Tara publications, this collection of 62 Israeli, Hebrew/English, Hassidic and Liturgical songs includes chords, texts, transliteration and translations. Selections are arranged as two-part settings, but the collection is also a stand-alone songbook. Includes 45 popular Hebrew rounds as well. Songlist: Elecha, Children of Peace, Am Yisrael Chai, Y'did Nefesh, Mashi'ach, K'var Acharre Chatsot, I Lift Up Mine Eyes, Etz Chayim, Hodu, Yibone Hamikdosh, Prayer For The Peace of Israel, Lu Y'hi, Kol Ha'olam Kulo, Yism'chu, Erev Ba, Orcha Bamidbar, L'ma'an Tsiyon, Sheyibane Bet Hamikdash, B'shadmot Bet Lechem, Agada, Uforatszto, Pitchu Li, Sham Hare Golan, Shir Lashalom, Rom'mu, Ta'am Haman, Mikdash Melech, Odcho, A Song Of Peace, Hamalach Hago'el, and more |
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What a wonderful pairing of two best-loved folk songs: Shenandoah and The Water is Wide. The fluid vocal lines will develop your choir's tone and control. Add the flowing piano accompaniment and the optional flute obbligato, and the result is a choral masterpiece from Don Besig and Nancy Price.
Composer: Nancy Price | Country: American Folk
Planxty Kellyis a tribute to a young woman whose all too brief life touched family, friends, teachers and fellow musicians in countless and memorable ways. A fiddle, flute, whistle or an ensemble of these instruments in unison may be used to accompany.
Composer: Lori-Anne Dolloff
From the Disney Channel movie The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar, this uptempo number is filled with amazing energy and spirit. Including both English and easily learned Swahili lyrics, this joyful celebration makes a fantastic opening selection for younger choirs!
Arranger: Mac Huff
This sweet setting of a Kentucky folksong will showcase your young singers at their best, with excellent vocal ranges and well-crafted harmonies.
Arranger: Douglas Beam | Country: United States
This setting of a rollicking Newfoundland folksong makes a spectacular feature for male choirs with a Celtic sound that will please every audience! Easily-learned and fun to sing, the lyrics are clever and the Irish penny whistle performed live or on the VoiceTrax CD adds just the right touch! Includes part for Optional Penny Whistle or Flute. Available separately: TB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.
Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller | Country: Canada
A charming setting of a traditional Spanish carol will provide a tender, lyrical moment in your concert. Very accessible, this work is an excellent selection for younger or developing choirs. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part. Duration: ca. 2:20.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Country: Spain
Your heart will be captured by the loveliest girl as she spins 'round and 'round. This colorful Brazilian folk tune comes from a rhythmic folk dance. A wonderful multicultural selection for young treble choirs! In Portuguese and English. Available separately: 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.
Arranger: Lucy Green | Country: Brazil
From the hills of Scotland come the sounds of twelve of this homeland's familiar and best-loved melodies, masterfully arranged into a well-paced five minute collage. Scotland the Brave, Annie Laurie, Charlie is My Darling, Loch Lomond, Skye Boat Song, and The Barnyards O'Delgaty are just some of the featured tunes. To create an even more memorable performance costumes, choreography, and even a bagpiper might be added. A marvelous choice to enhance a unit study on Scotland or any multicultural theme. Also available: SATB (15/1519H0 and Three-part Mixed (15/1520H).
Arranger: Linda Spevacek | Country: Scotland
Get ready to roll with this extremely clever and creative medley featuring a variety of up-tempo folk songs whose themes are about traveling or moving. Included are: "She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain"; "Skip to My Lou"; "My Home's Across the Smoky Mountains"; "Bowling Green"; "Green Corn"; "Sail Away, Ladies"; "'Cross the Wide Missouri"; and "Crawdad Song."
Composer: Greg Gilpin
Originally arranged in 1948, Dougherty's sea chanties have been a staple of the solo repertiore. This choral edition brings this compelling repertoire to a new generation of singers. Well-crafted and expressive. Available for SATB, TTB and SA. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Arranger: Emily Crocker | Country: Ireland
Your singers will enjoy learning this song from India that celebrates the Diwali Festival of Lights. It is in the Konkani language, which is the official language of the Indian state of Goa. Learn the pronunciation on the VoiceTrax CD or sing with the alternate English text. The authentic sitar and tabla sounds on the recorded accompaniment give this selection special appeal. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.
Arranger: John Higgins | Country: India
Based on the Ghana folksong, Nanuma, this anthem highlights important elements of worship: praising God in song, praying, and going forth to share God's love. Written for children, youth, and adults, the piece can be sung by one choir or multiple choirs combined for an intergenerational presentation. Handclaps, percussion instruments, and a rhythmic piano accompaniment join with other options to create an unforgettable multicultural experience. Available separately: SATB, Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble. Duration: 3:25
Composer: Joseph Martin | Country: Africa
Based on the Scottish folk song that describes the River Afton, this arrangement provides a charming and romantic work for a cappella treble voices. "Afton Water" is the first of four movements from Kesselman's Scottish Folk Song Suite.
Arranger: Lee Kesselman | Country: Scotland
Poor Aiken Drum! His strange story is humorously told in this Scottish folksong. Easy to learn and fun to perform!Available separately: 2-Part and 3-Part Mixed. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance time approx. 2:00.
Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller | Country: Scotland
Your singers will enjoy this cheerful Guatemalan song that has a rhythmic bounce and easily learned harmonies. The language is Zutuhil, which is a derivative of the ancient Mayan language from the region. Pronunciation guide included. Duration: ca. 1:25.
Arranger: Fernando Archila | Country: Guatemala
The simple text of this famous Japanese children's song is paired with a beautiful English translation depicting a red dragonfly seen at sunset. The original melody melds with the original partner-song creating gentle vocal lines above a simple and supportive piano accompaniment. 2-part writing that is simply exquisite and the choral includes rehearsal suggestions for added teaching and learning.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Country: Japan
It isn't very often that you get a chance to perform music from the Middle East! This setting of an Arabic folksong isn't difficult and the percussion patterns are easily performed by your singers.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00
Arranger: John Higgins | Country: Arab
This Swahili text is joyously set by Jerry Estes. Rhythmic and catchy repetitive phrases make this choral quick to learn and fun to perform. Add percussion instruments to support a multicultural feel! The text is uplifting and positive, encouraging the singer and the listener to take advantage of what life offers. Very memorable!
Composer: Jerry Estes | Country: South Africa
A medley of two train songs, "Chattanooga Choo-Choo" and "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe," both with music by the legendary Harry Warren. It's a swinging arrangement that's appropriate for your small pop/jazz groups or your larger choral ensembles. Easy piano accompaniment and singable vocal harmonies.
Arranger: Jay Althouse
This innovative arrangement presents the well-known American folk song with a jazzy twist. Unexpected, but highly creative, it's something truly different for concert or jazz groups. A smooth obbligato for flute and/or vibes is available free at alfred.com/choralparts. This title is available in Music Prodigy.
Arranger: Andy Beck | Country: American Folk
This is a simply gorgeous arrangement for your girls' choirs of the delightful and often-sung Welsh folk song. The melody is shared between the high and low voices, and the piano accompaniment never gets in the way of the singers. Will make your treble choirs sound great.
Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram | Country: Wales
Composed to teach three essential music and dance styles: the Cuban Son, the Puerto Rican Plena, and the Dominican Merengue. These are each specific in Caribbean music traditions. The text is in English combined with Spanish Caribbean expressions. Movement suggestions to reflect the musical style along with teaching strategies are provided in the insightful page two notes.
Composer: Juan-Tony Guzman | Country: Caribbean
There's just so much fun to be had with this sometimes tender, sometimes rollicking medley by accomplished arranger Jay Althouse. Five folk songs are combined into a thematic story which cleverly chronicles the journey of wedding-bound sweethearts. Opens gently with the melodic "Red River Valley," grooves through a rhythmic "Nine Hundred Miles," and firmly ties the knot with "Cindy!" The optional SoundTrax and SoundPax parts provide a solid folk accompaniment.
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Country: American Folk
This fast-paced two-part work by Earlene Rentz incorporates the folk songs Shoo-Fly, Old Brass Wagon, and Skip to My Lou independently and in partner form. It's a fun way to introduce easy harmony to young singers as well as our American folksong heritage and is a good opportunity to incorporate dance and choreography in the classroom or stage. Available separately: 2-part choral; StudioTrax A/P CD.
Arranger: Earlene Rentz | Country: United States
Sally Albrecht combines three celebrated African folk songs into one exuberant arrangement for choirs of all levels from elementary through high school. Pulsating rhythms and a joyous layering of vocal parts build to an explosive finish. Sing this cross-cultural gem in Swahili and English for seasonal concerts, or use the alternate "Alleluya" text all year long. A lively African feel SoundTrax is available, or add your own rhythm instruments.
Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht | Country: Africa
This choral gem by Jerry Estes, set in an African folk song musical style, incorporates the Swahili words for peace, love and unity. Amazingly versatile, this piece works for multicultural purposes, December performances, Kwanzaa, or general concerts. An optional descant adds more teaching opportunities and excitement to the performance. Perfect for improvisational percussion instruments! Available separately: 3-part mixed; 2-part; StudioTrax CD.
Composer: Jerry Estes | Country: Africa
This richly scored tapestry of instantly recognizable American folk songs is set in overture style, with the tunes featured both separately and together in clever counterpoint. A wide range of emotions and styles can be found throughout, from a rollicking rendition of "Cindy" to a gorgeous setting of "Shenandoah." The Concert Band accompaniment is easily playable by middle school, high school, or community ensembles.
Arranger: Douglas Wagner | Country: United States
Jack Noble White has an incredible gift for melody, and this new setting of the age-old Gaelic blessing is a perfect example of his talent. This work was premiered on a choir tour to the British Isles the year after Diana's death and was written in her memory. An optional handbell accompaniment may be used in addition to, or in place of, the keyboard. This beautiful benediction promises to become a staple in your choir's repertoire for many years to come.
Arranger: Jack Noble White | Composer: Jack Noble White
A stunning arrangement of the popular Korean folk song that speaks of Ahrirang Hill outside of Seoul, believed to be a symbol of personal contentment and triumph. This setting captures the style of Korean music, which is highly personal and tender, with sentiments of love and peace. It also seeks to illustrate the contrast between Korean and Western music, with the middle section purposely arranged using common Western chords and harmonies. The canonic nature of the modal melody presents an excellent opportunity to develop independent part-singing.
Arranger: Brad Printz | Country: Korea
In this follow-up to his smash hit, Christmas...in About Three Minutes, Mark takes us on a west to east musical tour of 14 countries. This highly entertaining and educational work features international folk songs and traditional tunes in a variety of styles and is a terrific link to interdisciplinary studies. Included are: Chiapanecas (Mexico), De Colores (South America), The Galway Piper (Ireland), Early One Morning (England), Frere Jacques (France), The Bluebells of Scotland (Scotland), Ach, du lieber Augustin (Germany), Funiculi, Funicula! (Italy), Everybody Loves Saturday Night (Nigeria), Shalom Chaverim (Israel), Arirang (Korea), Suliram (Indonesia), Click Go the Shears (Australia), and America, the Beautiful (United States).
Composer: Mark Weston
Young singers will adore singing this Spanish carol and exploring tempo with all the wonderful musical opportunities it brings. With a piano and optional percussion accompaniment that reflects the sound of a donkey, syncopated vocals increase in tempo making a novel and wonderful multicultural selection for the holidays.
Arranger: Mark Burrows | Country: Spain
Here is a delightful song pairing that will delight every audience and be an excellent concert/festival selection for younger choirs! The folksong comes from Argentina and is sung throughout Mexico, South and Central America. Woven into the arrangement is Estrellita oDondé Estás?, the Spanish version of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, which may also be sung in English. A great bilingual feature!
Arranger: Emily Crocker | Country: Argentina
The French love their onions as you can hear in this French marching song from the 1800s. The verses tell the story (in compound meter) and the refrain helps the marchers stay in step (in duple meter). Impressive sounding and easily learned!
Arranger: Emily Crocker | Country: France
While this song has become one of the most familiar in our culture, oft used for ushering in the new year, it remains a heartfelt air, extolling enduring friendship and waxing nostalgic over the passage of time. With Piano (or Harp).
Arranger: Lee Kesselman | Country: Scotland
This traditional, gentle lullaby from the Dominican Republic has been a favorite of families for many years. In this arrangement, the sweet gentle head nods required to finally lull this child to sleep are captured in the stylish piano accompaniment.
Arranger: Juan-Tony Guzmán
Keep your younger choirs 100% on task with this arrangement of the popular Jamaican work song! Easily learned voice parts and flexible accompaniment for piano and classroom percussion add education and value! Available separtely 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.
Arranger: Tom Anderson | Composer: Jamaican Work Song | Country: Jamacia
Based on an American folk tune from the southern folk tradition of the early 1900s, this selection is an upbeat showpiece that incorporates a banjo player, a bit of non-improvised scat singing, a fun text, and the option of clog or tap dancers to create both rhythmic and visual excitement. It was commissioned for and first sung by a treble honor choir.
Arranger: Jay Broeker | Country: United States
Here's an upbeat salute to the All-American pastime! Makes a grand slam for younger choirs! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.
Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller | Country: American Folk
Based on a short Russian phrase commonly spoken by a mother to a child, this delicate lullaby delights with its lilting triple meter and haunting melodic theme.
Arranger: Dave and Jean Perry | Composer: Jean Perry | Country: Russia
The third number in the Songs of the World trilogy may be the most fun of all. The text is a familiar Irish one and so is the tune, but the arrangement is fresh and new. Includes opt. flute and drum.
Arranger: Sara Glick | Country: Ireland
Here is a spirited New England folk song arrangement that dates from the colonial era that will have lots of appeal for younger treble choirs and boys' ensembles. The song tells a tale rooted in history with a military quality and great opportunities to build diction skills. Available: 2-Part. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Arranger: Ken Berg | Country: England
In this setting, the haunting Scottish melody is accompanied by a simple countermelody that is played by the recorder and later sung. It provides an opportunity for young singers to gain vocal control over leaps, to develop a sense of phrasing, and to experience two-part singing in a contrapuntal texture. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Arranger: Mary Goetze | Country: Scotland
A favorite North American tune is creatively arranged incorporating unison and 2-part harmony, round and partner-style singing with original music. A treasure chest of teaching and learning that includes optional percussion instruments and a text that reflects the Native American philosophy of reverence for the earth.
Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray | Country: Native American
This multicultural original features two simple Spanish sentences meaning, "Come my friend, sing (and dance) with joy!" Developing singers will enjoy performing with the guitar-inspired piano accompaniment, optional percussion ostinati, or the Latin-flare SoundTrax CD. "Canta con alegría!"
Composer: Victor C. Johnson | Country: Latin America
"¡Cantar!" 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. Enjoy this new SSA voicing of Jayis #1 seller! Sizzling!
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Jay Althouse | Country: Spain
Written and performed as a benefit for Third World children, this pop anthem offers an inspirational tribute to the power of music. A great concert finale!Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD (includes recorded pronunciation guide). Performance Time: Approx. 2:40
Arranger: Mark Brymer
A light bossa nova beat is the groove of this upbeat music number. The lyrics are entirely in English except for the title, "Cante una Canción," which means "sing a song." Singable vocal lines are supported by an easygoing piano accompaniment. Ideal for general concerts any time of year. Featured on the "Hooray for Hollywood!" movement DVD #28868.
Composer: Jay Althouse
This multicultural piece hails from Venezuela, homeland to USC choral director, Dr. Cristian Grases. It is a working song about women grinding corn that captures the cultural flavor of the region. Including eurhythmic motions and percussive sounds, the music celebrates the joyful nature and active life of the people. This piece works well for elementary singers to adult treble choirs.
Arranger: Cristian Grases | Country: Venezuela
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