Choral Djembe 1, Djembe 2, Piano, alto 1, alto 2, soprano 1, soprano 2

SKU: CF.CM9791

Composed by Jacob Narverud. Duration 2 minutes. Carl Fischer Music #CM9791. Published by Carl Fischer Music (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  .

Choral (Studiotrax CD)

SKU: HL.35031969

Kuimba Sifa Kwa Mungu. Composed by David Angerman. Shawnee Sacred. General Worship, Sacred. CD. Duration 235 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35031969).

ISBN 9781540015266. UPC: 888680723521. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. Joseph M. Martin/David Angerman. Isaiah 43:20, Job 12:7-10, Psalm 104:24-25, Psalm 19:1.

This unique offering uses images of creation to describe the eternal qualities of God. Inspired by African folk idioms, the call and response form, along with native percussion, completes the package, making this a truly unforgettable worship offering. May be sung a cappella, if desired. Parts for Bass and Percussion available as a digital download.

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