Thula, Thula Ngoana

Choral (SSA Choir)

SKU: HL.35031925

Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Shawnee Press. Concert. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35031925).

ISBN 9781540013705. UPC: 888680719890. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Translating as “Hush” or “Quiet child, baby, little one,” this arrangement incorporates a South African folk song lullaby with additional original music using lyrics from another South African lullaby. The subtle percussion, included in the choral, is played lightly as the piece begins in unison, then a round, adding harmony and later a descant which provides a “heavenly” layer above the folk melody.

Choir Secular (Women's Choir)

SKU: AP.46554

(Hush, Hush Child). Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Multicultural; Secular; Traditional. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-46554. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46554).

UPC: 038081531298. Swahili. Traditional Lesotho Lullaby.

A combination of the traditional Lesotho lullaby with some original words and music, this arrangement pairs a simple African text with English lyrics on the same topic. All parts sing in unison first, laying the groundwork for both two and three part canons which soon develop. Legato verses and a hushed bridge provide nice contrast to the form. Choreography is on Alfred's Movin' DVD.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.46556

(Hush, Hush Child). Arranged by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Multicultural; Secular; Traditional. CD. Alfred Music #00-46556. Published by Alfred Music (AP.46556).

UPC: 038081531311. Swahili. Traditional Lesotho Lullaby.

A combination of the traditional Lesotho lullaby with some original words and music, this arrangement pairs a simple African text with English lyrics on the same topic. All parts sing in unison first, laying the groundwork for both two and three part canons which soon develop. Legato verses and a hushed bridge provide nice contrast to the form. Choreography is on Alfred's Movin' DVD.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.