African Celebration is Stephen Hatfield's wonderful arrangement of tradition African folk songs which is scored for 3 Solo Voices and SSAA Choir a cappella. This edition includes a text translation and pronunciation guide.

Your singers will love rehearsing and performing this rhythmic celebration based on traditional African music. Layered vocal lines call and response and the vitality of the conga claves and djembe will bring freshness and energy to your concert!

Traditional Zulu Dowry Song-Here is a popular Zulu 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! Authenticpercussion and movement suggestions give this selection great visual appeal. Available separately: SATB SSAA. Duration: ca. 1:50.

Hamba Lulu is a fantastic addition to the choral repertoire in the Choral Programme series. It is a breath of fresh air in the classroom and for any choir wanting a new challenge. These stirring songs are additive so you can tailor performances to local resources increasing technical demand according to the experience of the choir. Easy to learn and sure to make an instant impact on audiences the songs tap into the rich seam of African culture and rhythmn. Set for SSAA upper voices with the option of adding percussion depending on your resources.

Sarah Quartel's Snow Angel for SSAA solo Cello Djembe and Piano. Already a firm favourite with choirs across the world Snow Angel is an evocative five-movement choral work that explores themes of love rebirth and beauty through the eyes of children and the heavenly army of angels that watch over them yearning to make a difference to their lives. The work may be performed with narration in which three angels present their perspectives on their earthly charges. Sarah Quartel weaves a haunting and poignant Cello line throughout the work and a vibrant part for Djembe in movement four 'Sweet child' carriesthe listener from the ethereal and mystical realm the work predominantly inhabits into an emphatic anthem with a distinctly African feel. The musical language is emotive and pictorial allowing performers to play an active role in the storytelling. Snow Angel is also available in a version for SATB.

Based on Psalm 47 No Rocks A-Cryin is an original work that is richly rooted in the contemporary African-American gospel tradition. It is a driving Gospel rock song which is a sure to be a success with both choirs and audiences.

Rosephanye Powell released a gripping arrangement for mixed voices in 2004 that has enjoyed steady use. This SSAA arrangement remains true to the unique qualities of the previous voicing - heart-wrenching harmonies and soulful blue notes that mourn gracefully. The inclusion of the two brief West African texts adds years of history and depth to this somber Spiritual. The surprising Picardy ending provides a pleasant reassurance. Medium difficulty.

score for voice and/or instruments-Composer Jim Papoulis has created an energetic and uplifting work that fuses the rhythms from African American and Latin cultures and uses a text primarily in Swahili interspersed with phrases in Spanish. Supported by shaker Djembe and agogo bell the middle section has the feel of a real celebration with layers of spoken word that lead us to the understanding: ?listen hear stand strong.?

Bonk'apaphable is a tremendously fun arrangement by South African musicicians Michael Barrett and Mbuso Ndlovu. This celebratory isiZulu song is a quick learn that will pay dividends for audiences and choirs! Add percussion, clapping, and ululations to make the most of this work.

Evoking the visions of John the Revelator this African American spiritual depicts the twelve gates of the city that represents eternal freedom. This arrangement features the traditional as well as original melodic material with triadic harmonies and a percussive and rhythmic accompaniment building in intensity to the final Hallelu!

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.