/ 3 Parties Voix Aigues (SSA)
SKU: 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!
SKU: CF.CPS76
ISBN 9780825867491. UPC: 798408067496. 9 X 12 inches. Key: C major.
SKU: BT.CMP-0085-96-010
This concert work is based on melodies from Kenya which originate in two children's counting games. Using Wakarathe from the Kikuyu tribe and Tangewou from the Kipsigis tribe, this work is an excellent adventure into multi-cultural programming.
SKU: FJ.FJH2370
ISBN 9781619283534. UPC: 241444441176. English.
A new, four-book series by composer Wynn-Anne Rossi. The Dancing with the World series is inspired by international dance, rhythms and melodies, uniting performers in the celebration of movement. A brief introduction related to the background of each dance is included for every piece, and the music can be used as the basis of a themed recital to celebrate the history and cultural significance of each dance. Book 1 is arranged at the Elementary/Late Elementary level and includes dances from Spain, Egypt (Raqs Shari), China, Romania (Alunelul), Germany, Tanzania, Kenya, the United States, India, Cuba and Japan.
SKU: CL.011-3694-01
Based on a traditional Kenyan Christmas carol, Christmas Africana lends a joyous and exotic change of pace to your concert. The use of African and traditional percussion instruments gives the piece its African flavor. With authentic, but easy rhythms, there are great opportunities for involving additional students in your percussion section. Energetic melodies and call-and-response patterns provide great tools for teaching blend and balance to the entire band. A really exciting and unique piece for your Christmas concert!
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.
