Building from a quiet beginning to a celebrative finish this rhythmic anthem is unbridled fun. Perfect for Palm Sunday or any time during the year it combines portions of the traditional Latin Sanctus text with an Africanmelody. The result is a delightful anthem of joy. Add the optional percussion to enhance the presentation.

Be quiet be still listen and hear far away a voice is calling this is the translation of this original work that evokes the wonder and beauty of the country of South Africa. The gentle declaration of the text with subtle movement background drum and rich harmony portray the dignity and culture of the music and the people.

Les Caraïbes sont un ensemble d?îles où le chaud climat tropical est agréable. La population est d?origine noire africaine plus ou moins métissée d?Européens et d?Améridiens. Cette communauté se revendique d?une culture créole qui met en évidence une musique propre à cette magnifique région.Ce petit Caribbean Cocktail se compose de 3 danses distinctes :- Un Calypso traditionnel dont les rythmes chaleureux soutiennent une mélodie typiquement antillaise.- Une Beguine plus calme aux sonorités plus chaudes et sereines.- Un Merengue où l?enthousiasme et la joie de vivre sont les éléments mis en évidence.Cette composition populaire exprime les sentiments musicaux d?une population où lajoie de vivre dans la sérénité est primordiale. Caribbean Cocktail est une pièce lumineuse parfaitement adaptée aux formations de jeunes instrumentistes et aux formations confrontées à un déséquilibre des pupitres.

When I Return Home-Here is a popular South African traditional song as arranged by Rudolf de Beer former conductor of the Drakensberg Boys Choir of South Africa. What a vivid connection to the people and culture of that part of the world! Includes percussion and pronunciation guide.

(We Are Marching for Freedom)-This stirring South African freedom song is a hymn of defiance against an unjust system. A powerful concert and festival selection!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. VoiceTrax CD also available. Discovery Level 1. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40

In this South African folk song the singer asks ?Aunt please open the door for me. I am getting wet with rain.? Percussive and rhythmic in its vocal arrangement with lots of three-part harmonies it also includespercussion instrumental parts adding more interest to the ensemble. A terrific selection for multicultural programming. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed Percussion; 2-Part Percussion; StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:53.

uit The Lion King-From the hit Disney movie The Lion King the African words mean no worries and the tune is infectious and great fun!

Dan Forrest's Jubilate Deo brings to life the global aspect of the traditional Psalm 100 by setting it in seven different languages and drawing from a wide spectrum of musical influences. Here movement 4 shifts to Africa setting portions of the text in Zulu and drawing from African vocal and drumming traditions. Works well in the context of the entire work or standing alone.

Now available in a treble voicing this energetic spiritual features a soloist with choral backup bright percussive rhythms a bluesy vocal bass line and the visual appeal of body percussion making this a first-rate showcase formixed or treble choirs! Available separately: SATB SSAA. Duration: ca. 2:30.

From Anders Nyberg's collection of South African folk songs this a cappella setting by Henry Leck is quite simple yet very powerful. It's a popular choice for festivals and combined choir events. Available: SAB a cappella 3-Part Treble a cappella.

Carl Wittrock's wide interest in global folk-music resulted in this concert-piece based on original African rhythms. Obviously the percussion section has a conspicious role to play but the band too may indulge itself in moments of thoroughly delightful excitement. The introduction depicts the awakening of nature and develops into a dance. The (main) motif of this dance is from a dance entitled Apollo and comes from Gambia. Its accompaniment consists of an ostinato pattern by balaphon-master Maudo Susa. The quiet middle movement is based on the rhythm of the 'gigbo' : a traditional dance from Ghana. In the final movement -which also bears a slight resemblanceto a theme from 'The Lion King'- the so-called 'Kono' rhythm is used. The work is played most advantageously using djembes. Challenge and please your percussion section with 'The African Connection'. Carl Wittrock's brede interesse voor de wereldmuziek resulteerde in dit op originele Afrikaanse ritmes gebaseerde concertwerk. Het slagwerk speelt uiteraard een opvallende rol maar ook het orkest kan zich op een heerlijke manier uitleven. De inleiding schildert het ontwaken van de natuur welke overgaat in een dans. Het motief van deze dans (Apollo) is afkomstig uit Gambia. De begeleiding bestaat uit een ostinaatpatroon van de balafon-meester Maudo Susa. De basis van het rustige middendeel is gelegen in het ritme van de Gigbo een traditionele dans uit Ghana. Het laatste deel (met enige gelijkenis met The Lion King) maakt gebruik van het zogenaamde Kono ritme. Het werk komt het best tot zijn recht als er gebruik wordt gemaakt van djembes.Daag uw percussie sectie uit en doe ze een groot plezier met: The African Connection!

Layered call and response vocals African percussion and optional movement all combine to create this cross-cultural celebration. Easily-learned with lots of repetition will make this an unforgettable concert experience. Available for SATB only. Performance time: Approx. 2:30.

African percussion serves as a fantastic background to a cappella voices in a compelling new arrangement by Kirby Shaw. An awe-inspiring setting for SATB choir a cappella and optional percussion (shaker/Woodblock and High/Low Drum).