I. Jambo (from Ngoma Za Kenya)

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CPS76F

I. 'Jambo'. Composed by Paul Basler. SWS. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 32 pages. Duration 2:58. Carl Fischer Music #CPS76F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS76F).

ISBN 9780825867507. UPC: 798408067502. 9 X 12 inches. Key: C major.

I. Jambo is the first movement of a larger composition entitled Ngoma za Kenya. Written while composer Paul Basler studied in Kenya, the piece reflects the joyous optimism of the country's people. It is riddled with energetic rhythms, harmonies, and melodies from the indigenous music of Kenya. Bands will have a great time playing this piece!

Band Bass Clarinet, Bass Drum, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Congas, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Percussion 4 and more. - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CPS98

Movement III - 'Kwaheri'. Composed by Paul Basler. SWS FS. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 8+8+4+8+8+8+4+4+4+4+4+4+8+8+8+4+4+6+6+4+6+8+2+2+6+8+24 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS98. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS98).

ISBN 9780825870620. UPC: 798408070625. 9x12 inches. Key: C major.

Kwaheri, the third movement of Ngoma za Kenya, contains similar gestures to the previously released first movement, Jambo (2008), but is harmonically more progressive. Stylistic influences in the work come from the composer's experiences with Kenyan choral traditions (call and response) and the joyful, optimistic, and celebratory nature of Kenyan culture.

Band Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Bells, Chimes, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Crash Cymbals, Euphonium, Euphonium T.C., Flute 1, Flute 2, Horn 1, Horn 2, Oboe, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Percussion 4, Suspended Cymbal, Timpani and more. - Grade 3.5

SKU: CF.CPS97F

Movement II - 'Sundowner'. Composed by Paul Basler. Carl Fischer Concert Performance Series. Full score. With Standard notation. 12 pages. Carl Fischer Music #CPS97F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CPS97F).

ISBN 9780825870613. UPC: 798408070618.

Sundowner, the second movement to Ngoma za Kenya, is a quiet interlude, depicting that time of the day when one relaxes under a favorite tree, sipping a drink, having a bite to eat and talking with friends while the sun goes down over the African savannah. Composer Paul Basler uses a wide array of harmonic shifts and colors in this musically satisfying piece.