With words that have no specific meaning, the layered vocal and percussion lines of this Laplander melody gradually build and then retreat to create a meditative atmosphere. With percussion and three clarinets. Available separately: 3-Part Any...
This traditional Jamaican song features the Call and Response form that is typical of both West African and Caribbean music. Directions for adding the percussion are included in the octavo. An excellent motivational choice for all levels!Available...
Easy harmony underscores the importance of the drumming in this special arrangement of one of the world's most treasured songs.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination, Guitar, Electric Bass and Drums. Performance Time: Approx....
The legato phrases of a traditional folk song are enhanced by the addition of a partner melody, World Music Drumming ensemble, optional strings and even optional Irish dancers! Easily adaptable to groups of all sizes and voice combinations!...
Build your community spirit with this easily learned song that combines World Music Drumming techniques with choral singing and includes a text from Romans 14: “Let us all pursue the things that make for peace and build up the common...
This song comes from the Island of Bequia in the Grenadines. The easily learned percussion parts and vocal harmonies will provide both musical and educational enrichment to young performers.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax...
Call me! Text me! It's every kid's constant refrain! This layered 12-bar blues gives you an opportunity to introduce rhythm and harmony skills disguised as fun! Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca....
Combining original and Native American melodies and texts, this World Music Drumming ensemble is a celebration of the Earth and its beauty. Perform it with instruments and dance for Earth Day, harvest celebrations or other concert programs. With...
Ideal for both concert and worship, this gospel-style piece is based on words of Bishop Desmond and Mpho Tutu's book, Made for Goodness, telling the story of the Prodigal Son. May be sung by any combination of voices and accompanied by piano, guitar...
“Harambee” is a Swahili word which means “We all pull (or push) together.” The easily-learned percussion makes this work especially ideal for Kwanzaa, Black History Month, or other concert occasions.Available separately: ...
This bright calypso is a perfect choice to introduce the music of the Caribbean to your choir. The percussion parts are easily-learned by your singers and are lots of fun to perform.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD....
This evocative song by Leonard Cohen and used in the movie Shrek creates a mesmerizing emotional soundscape when performed with World Music Drumming ensemble, guitar and bass. Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination of Voices, ShowTrax CD....
This evocative song by Leonard Cohen and used in the movie Shrek creates a mesmerizing emotional soundscape when performed with World Music Drumming ensemble, guitar and bass. Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination of Voices, ShowTrax CD....
Here is a happy ragtime original that will be a perfect salute to grandparents, a feature number for a concert at a senior center or culmination of a unit on the stages of life! It lends itself well to choreography or even a video tribute to your...
This bright Brazilian folksong makes an excellent multicultural choice for your Christmas and holiday programs. Gentle mixed meters and light guitar or keyboard accompaniment give this selection energy and appeal.Available separately: 4-Part Any...
Gentle world beat percussion forms the foundation for this expressive setting of the traditional Latin text.Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:10.
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Add the percussion to this South Carolina folksong and you will create a magical atmosphere with the gently undulating patterns and layers of the rhythms. Stunning!Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time:...
This easily learned canon is an expressive musical reflection of the universal wish for peace. The accessible drumming patterns create opportunities for all young performers to participate in what is certain to be a special concert experience....
Smooth or crunchy, here's a great way to teach rhythm, form and percussion techniques and have fun at the same time! Layered vocal parts, optional Orff and World Music Drumming instruments give this original piece special appeal for the middle...
This arrangement of two Underground Railroad songs presents a good opportunity to experience the important historical period before the abolition of slavery. “Follow the Drinkin' Gourd” is an escape song in which the drinkin' gourd...
