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

African Christmas Greeting-The Swahili text for ?Merry Christmas to you? is delightful in this African setting with creative harmonies rhythms and percussion. A strong pulse is established from the beginning with the bass and left hand of thepiano accompaniment moving the music and text to an energetic and full ending. A pronunciation guide and a suggested drum part are included within the choral. It is a wonderful choral to program for your multicultural selectionin December. Available separately: 3-part mixed with percussion 2-part with percussion StudioTrax CD.

It Would Have Been Enough Together We Sing Series-This upbeat Hebrew folk song's literal translation It would have been enough celebrates the great things God has done. Percussion instruments add to the rhythmic and dance-like feel of the piece. Available separately: 3-PartMixed Percussion; 2-Part Percussion; StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:27.

Together We Sing Series-This choral pairs two venerable Native American songs: a Hopi chant and a traditional Arapaho Native song. With recorders and percussion the songs are blended together to form a partner song at the conclusion of the piece. Astriking addition to your concert! Available: 3-Part Mixed; 2-Part; StudioTrax CD.

Three-Part Treble with Optional Hand Percussion-When I Sing is a new ChroalQuest work by Rosephanye Powell that expresses the joys of choral singing! The text written in collaboration with the girls chorus of Auburn Junior High School in Alabama moves from I to We in this rhythmic soulful piece and gives young singers the opportunity to experiment with circle song structure. ChoralQuest« an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for middle-level choir is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series is designed to breathe new life into the available repertoire for choral students in middle school and junior high. At the heart of this program are new works written by a diverse group ofleading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Based on the success of ACF's decade-long BandQuest« program ChoralQuest has a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece. Visit www.choralquest.org to learn more about this innovative series and emailchoralquest@composersforum.org to request a free downloadable audio catalog.

With words that have no specific meaning the layered vocal and percussion lines of this Laplander melody gradually build and then retreat to create a meditative atmosphere. With percussion and three clarinets. Availableseparately: 3-Part Any Combination of Voices ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:12.

The Swahili text of this African-style original is a joyful celebration of peace with music that will be easily learned and fun to perform! The shakere and hand drum percussion are included in the choral score and may be performedby the singers for a truly festive concert experience! Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 2:20.

(with Patapan)-Here's a fresh and exciting setting of Pat-a-pan with interesting countermelodies and optional percussion. A great showcase for the young choir! Available: 2-Part/3-Part 3-Part Mixed ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.

Three irresistible countermelodies combine in this creative original for young singers. Add the percussion for a joyous expression of the power of music. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15. Available for 3-Part Treble 3-Part Mixed and VoiceTrax CD. Level 2.

This inspirational choral by Jerry Estes is fresh and unique. Layered vocals a soaring soprano melody and a “world music sound” create wonderful multiple voicing opportunities to process combine several choirs orhighlight sections of your choir while captivating your audience any time of year when “peace” is the desired message. Percussion parts within choral.

Umma Momote (People Everywhere) is a great concert or festival opener. A spirited invitation to come and join the fun this Swahili greeting is fun to sing and easy to learn. Body percussion directions included. AVAILABLE: 3-Part Mixed; 2-Part; Accomp/Perf CD.

(Enatus est Emmanuel) Discovery Level 2-Here is a fresh setting of the Michael Praetorius tune from the Musae Sionae 1609. Treble voices will dance over the sparkling piano string bass and percussion accompaniment that John Leavitt is known for. The Latin text iseasily learned and impressive in Christmas contest or festival programs. Discovery Level 2. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Cristi Miller has developed this popular Caribbean folksong into an excellent showcase for young choirs. Featuring easy percussion and layered vocal parts this setting offers appropriate challenges and lots of musical rewards.Available: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:05

3 part any combination-The exciting vibrancy of a Liberian folksong sets the tone for this buoyant arrangement that works with any combination of voices. Optional percussion adds to the energy. Available: 3-Part any combination. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.