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.

Building a Vocal Community-Includes Four CDsIndividuals friends choirs church camp and community groups of any background will enjoy participating in this uplifting singing tradition. Ysaye M. Barnwell a charter member of the great a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock teaches melodies harmonies rhythms and counter-melodies to 17 traditional songs from African American culture including spirituals hymns gospels and songs from the Civil Rights Movement.The CD's in this series contain songs which were originally taught in the context of a 5 day workshop. In a workshop often having between 40 and 60 people songs are taught without printed music or printedwords and without pitch pipes or musical instruments other than those which help create and maintain the rhythmic foundation and intensity of the songs. This method of passing on knowledge is very much in the oral/aural tradition. Here for the sake of clarity the words to all the songs have been provided but the music itself is presented in the form of an oral/aural score which must be listened to.

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!

Uses: General Stewardship World Communion Call To Worship UnityScripture: James 1:17; Psalm 113:1; Ephesians 1:3This arrangement is a great addition to the sacred ?world music?repertoire as it brings a fresh joy into the traditional sanctuary. Filled with rhythmic and melodic invention this is a splendid choice for Sundays that celebrates the diversity of the Body of Christ. Incorporating theDoxology (OLD 100th) and combining it with an African Praise Chorus was an inspired touch. Percussion part included (woodblock djembe/conga). Available separately: SATB LiteTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:59.

Based on the traditional African American spiritual this setting depicts the story of Noah and the flood. After the baritone soloist introduces the chorus of the spiritual the SSATB choir responds with a harmonized version. Theaudience gets the opportunity to participate in this gospel-style arrangement by making percussive rain sounds during the 2-measure breaks of the closing section. Rhythm/Trumpets parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-3 b dm). Duration: ca. 3:30.

Based on a Traditional Spiritual and arranged by Rolla A. Dilworth on commission from the Jubilate Children's Choir of the North Shore. Like a lot of African-American spirituals there is a stong emphasis on rhythmic style and a powerful use of harmony to give the song weight. Also available for SATB SAB SSA and 2-Part.

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.

Collected and written down by Anders Nyberg these praise songs Singabahambayo and Haleluya! Pelo tsa rona helped the people of South Africa give birth to freedom. Traditionally this music is sung a cappella however percussion may be added if desired. Henry Leck Artistic Director of the Indianapolis Children's Choir arranged this choral setting. Available separately: 3-Part Treble a cappella SATB a cappella.

This spiritual is a heartfelt expression of faith and representative of the rich heritage of African-American music. This accessible arrangement will be a dramatic addition to any concert program and powerful in performance.Available separately: SATB a cappella TTBB a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:00.

This little-known African-American spiritual has a good high school or university choir in mind. In this arrangement about Mary and her baby the bass line rocks through the piece making this a great upbeat selection for your Christmas program! Duration: ca. 3:20.

A cappella with optional percussion this choral combines the familiar ?African Carol? and ?The First Noel.? Rhythmic with a musical intensity this choral work arranged by Mark Burrows is simple to learn yet full of musical style and learning opportunities. Try it as a processional or for that perfect second number in your holiday concert. It's also a wonderful opportunity for your students teachers or parents to join in and playthe optional rhythm instrument parts included with the choral. Available SATB unaccompanied with percussion.

An exciting and dramatic setting of the traditional spiritual this substantial work is brimming with brilliance and virtuosity for choirs up to the challenge! Duration: ca. 3:15.