Some history: this song comes from Haiti, but actually refers to the first King of Angola, Ngolo Kiluanje, who was revered as a great king. The Creole word for 'king' ('wa') plus the king's name ('Ngo...
The story of the manger in Bethlehem is told through a percussive text of no room and easy four-part, a cappella writing. The rhythmic setting can be performed with musical finesse and makes a terrifi...
Riveting and majestic, this contemporary setting of the traditional Latin text of 'Te Deum' is sure to impress. Choirs both large and small will easily achieve a big sound. Modal harmonies convey a se...
How fun! A unique setting of words adapted from a familiar English folk song. Handclaps, leg taps, and brushing palms decorate each voice part from the first statement of their independent line to the...
A multicultural feature for all choirs! Feel the pulse of African rhythms, sing Swahili salutations, experience world music. Hakuna matata!
Perform this pair of authentic Asian folk songs separately or as a world music set. Singers will embrace imitating percussion instruments in the Chinese 'Flower Drum Song,' and adore echoing the lyric...
The word 'aloha' is much more than just a greeting - it has a deeper meaning that conveys cultural beliefs about how to treat others. This rhythmic original by Ruth Morris Gray celebrates the five tra...
Der traditionelle lateinische Text "Ewiges Licht" wird in diesem kunstvollen A-cappella-Werk der zeitgenössischen Chorkomponistin Ruth Morris Gray wunderbar zum Leben erweckt. Mit viel Raum für Rubato...
Take your time with rubato when conducting this gorgeous contemporary setting of the well-known Latin text. Delicate melodies, rich harmonies, and lush choral textures will bring out the musicality of...
A rhythmic piano accompaniment drives this well-crafted arrangement of the classic spiritual. Singers will love the crescendoing choral riff that connects the syncopated refrains to the call and respo...
Lively percussion captures the attention followed by a stacking of voices singing this popular South African folk song. Attention is given to vocal writing that creates rhythm patterns around the melo...
A basic synopsis of the Spanish: let's celebrate the holiday by playing tambourines and rattles. This lively a cappella arrangement of the traditional Andalusian villancico offers downloadable percuss...
Counterlines ardently cry out 'my God,' 'weary land,' and 'God is a rock' as the accented piano accompaniment provides an intense, minor-key drive. Featuring brief optional solos and a dramatic choral...
Edge-of-your-seat excitement! Substantial contrasts in dynamics and articulation make this arrangement of the traditional spiritual a fitting entry point into the study of the style. Embrace the drama...
The sorrowful text from Shakespeare's 97th sonnet is artfully set for SAB choirs with mature musical taste. Sing the liquid phrases with a beautiful line and observe the tempo nuances to attain the mo...
Mit diesem traditionellen hawaiianischen Gesang forderten die Bootsbauer die Leute in den Bergen auf, Bäume zum Kanubau ans Meer zu bringen. Ruth Morris Gray hat diesen 'Work-Song' in einen fröhlichen...
Ursprünglich ein Volkslied aus Südafrika, wird dieses Lied der Hoffnung sowohl in Englisch als auch in Xhosa gesungen. Die positive Botschaft "Gib niemals auf" schwingt voller Energie und ist mit sein...
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.
Powerful and intense! Angular phrases and percussive attacks add to the drama in this contemporary setting of the day of wrath text. A tour de force for accomplished choirs.
Eine lebhafte Klavierbegleitung mit optionaler Perkussion und Körperpercussion verleiht diesem temperamentvollen schottischen Folksong Energie. Der Text besteht weitgehend aus Nonsens und sorgt so für...
