SKU: LO.10-5213S

ISBN 9780787763787.

John S. Dixon presents lovely Celtic blessing music from three countries in his native British Isles: Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. These short selections will be useful throughout the year.

SKU: KJ.JB58F

Composer John Lorge celebrates his heritage with Ojibwa Lullaby. Based on authentic Native American melodies from the north central United States, the themes are transformed and presented to sound like a whole community of parents is soothing their children to sleep.

SKU: CF.CM9791

ISBN 9781491164624. UPC: 680160923533. Key: D major. Swahili, English. Original.

Sing my soul, sing my heart. Sing for peace, sing for joy.                                        There is so much love here, yes! Kuimba Nafsi Yangu is a celebratory song derived from common Swahili phrases for joy. Intended as a concert opener, this spirited piece is pure energy from start to finish. The piano and djembes drive the momentum forward while the choir sings in call and response. Each section gets a chance to shine, all while building with anticipation to the final note and stomp. Accents/articulations, vocal inflections, and three part chords call for vocal flexibility, rhythmic intensity, and movement from the singers. If desired, mm. 3 and 4 may serve as a vamp, while the performers enter from around the auditorium to take the stage.PronunciationKuimba nafsi yangu,                                                                                                        [Koo-eehm-bah nahf-see yahn-goo,]                                                                Kuimba moyo wangu.                                                                                                     [Koo-eehm-bah moh-yoh wahn-goo.]                                                             Kuimba kwa amani,                                                                                                         [Koo-eehm-bah kwah ah-mah-nee,]                                                                  kuimba kwa furaha.                                                                                                         [Koo-eehm-bah kwah foo-rah-ha.]                                                                         Sana upendo, sana mpenzi wangu.                                                                           [Sah-nah oo-pehn-doh, sah-nah mmpehn-zee-wahn-goo.]                         Na wewe. Ey na wewe. Ndiyo.                                                                                        [Nah way-way. Ay nah way-way. Nn-dee-yoh.]                                                         O hey na, hey na!                                                                                                                    [Oh hey nah, hey nah!] About the ComposerJacob Narverud (b. 1986) is an American Composer, Arranger, and Conductor. A native Kansan, Jake is the Founding Artistic Director of the Tallgrass Chamber Choir, a professional ensemble of musicians from across the Great Plains. Dr. Narverud is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and conferences and is the Editor of Santa Barbara Music Publishing, Inc. As a sought-after composer, Jake has been commissioned to write new works for over fifty choral organizations nationwide, as well as ensembles in Australia and Japan. Many of Narverud's pieces are publisher Best Sellers and are performed worldwide by choirs of all levels.Website: jnarverud.com         YouTube & Spotify: jacobnarverud  .