Lulu, Act 3, Vocal Score

Hamba Lulu is a fantastic addition to the choral repertoire in the Choral Programme series. It is a breath of fresh air in the classroom and for any choir wanting a new challenge. These stirring songs are additive so you can tailor performances to local resources increasing technical demand according to the experience of the choir. Easy to learn and sure to make an instant impact on audiences the songs tap into the rich seam of African culture and rhythmn. Set for SSAA upper voices with the option of adding percussion depending on your resources.

Songs Of A Rainbow Nation comprises four great songs from South Africa arranged for soprano alto and combined men's voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. Included are: Hamba Lulu - a wedding song with a gentle comforting rhythm; Jesu Ukukhanya - featuring a call-and-response structure where a simple solo line is followed by a choral answer; Si Njay Njay Njay - a joyfully exuberant song with an infectious rhythm which can also beperformed a cappella with some optional percussion for greater effect; and Weeping - a South African pop song from the band Bright Blue which uses as its chorus the refrain from the Zulu anthem N’kosi Sikeleli Africa (God Bless Africa).  If you enjoy these songs try L’Estrange’s hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa!  The arrangements form part of the Choral Basics series which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages the series offers attractive idiomatic arrangements for SA and SA/Men choirs with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music spirituals folk song pop classics hit shows and original pieces this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.

This exciting collection presents choirs with a terrific opportunity to experience the excitement and energy of African music! Building on the success of Hamba Lulu this volume taps into a rich seam of African culture and includes the festive song Banuwa alongside the Zulu 'bird' song Izintakana and a new arrangement of the South African wedding song 'Babevuya' coupled with the infectious 'Walamba'.