Arranged by Claude Lapalme. For unison voices or SA choir and piano. Christmas. Choral book. Published by Themes and Variations

By Jay Althouse. For Choir. (2-Part). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Multicultural, Christmas. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by Alexander L'Estrange. Choir Secular. For with Piano (2-Part Choir). Book; Choral Collection. Faber Edition: Choral Basics. Christmas; Winter. Published by Faber Music

Choir Secular Percussion (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.51096

Arranged by Andy Beck. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Secular; World. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-51096. Published by Alfred Music (AP.51096).

UPC: 038081581330. English. Traditional Welcome Song.

This lively welcome song traditionally accompanies the West African fanga dance. Built on the familiar tune (plus some new material and a few English words), this general music class favorite is fully developed as a choral arrangement. Scattered handclaps, syncopated rhythms, and bright harmonies make this well-crafted setting a joy to perform! A modulating breakdown section in the middle offers the opportunity to incorporate the dance. Downloadable percussion parts are available online.

About Alfred Choral Designs

Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.

Choir Secular (2-Part choir)

SKU: AP.48808

Arranged by Ruth Morris Gray. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Multicultural; Secular; Traditional; World. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-48808. Published by Alfred Music (AP.48808).

UPC: 038081561325. English. Traditional Haitian Folk Song.

Some history: this song comes from Haiti, but actually refers to the first King of Angola, Ngolo Kiluanje, who was revered as a great king. The Creole word for king (wa) plus the king's name (Ngolo) became Wangolo. It's an authentic folk song recalling the peace and prosperity the Angolan people enjoyed before colonization. This rhythmic rendition, which may be performed without piano if desired, includes optional body percussion, suggested parts for djembe and other instruments, optional solos in the call and response section, plus a final descant that tops off the triadic parallel harmonies. Check out the free online ChoreoTrax video for some creative riser choreography.