SKU: CF.CPS76

ISBN 9780825867491. UPC: 798408067496. 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: 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: 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.

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.

SKU: AP.41933S

UPC: 038081481982. English. Traditional.

This piece is a joyous arrangement of the popular Kenyan song Wana Baraka. Repeating percussion patterns utilizing cowbell, claves, tom tom, and bass drum provide a solid rhythmic foundation for the catchy syncopated melody. A typical call-and-response section gives this arrangement an authentic African feel.

SKU: CL.024-4731-00

Jambo, Rafiki! (translated: Hello, Friend!) celebrates the joyous and impetuous spirit of the people of Kenya. With engaging rhythms and a catchy melody, your students are sure to want to play this piece over and over. Featuring engaging percussion scoring, and accessible to groups with percussion sections of any size/ Concepts to practice and cement in this cultural gem include dotted 8th and 16th rhythms and simple syncopation. Terrific!!! (Kushangaza)!!!