Latin American and Hispanic choral music

Most Latin American countries have strongly Christian ties, and as is common in Christian countries, there are some beautiful liturgical pieces written locally. But it's not all religious music - there are waltzes from Peru, tangos from Argentina, Cuban salsa, folk music from Venezuela, even a processional hymn sung in the Incan language Quechua! Whether the ensemble is a local or a foreign group singing the music of Latin America, it's all great stuff.

Coral del Nuevo: Latin American Choral Music

The Coro del Nuevo Mundo del Teatro Argentino de La Plata is a professional choir of sixteen singers and a pianist, percussionist and guitarist that tours extensively through Argentina, North and South America from their base in Buenos Aires, conducted by founder, composer and arranger Oscar Escalada. "Choral Music" features 11 works by South American composers. "Hanacpachap," 17th century Peruvian, is thought to be the first polyphonic music to be composed in the Americas. "Estrellita del Sur" is a lovely Peruvian waltz, "Manchai Puito" is a haunting folk song from Argentina, "Tonada y Cueca" and "La Doble" are joyful dances, and we enjoyed the upbeat "Pueblito Mi Pueblo," a warm and elegant piece for women written by Carlos Guastavino, one of Argentina's finest composers. "La Chaparrita" is a bright Venezuelan folk melody, "Se Equivoco La Paloma" tells of a dove that loses its way, "Santafecino de Veras" is a joyful Argentinian dance and "Milonguera" is an exuberant and challenging work written by Oscar. A lovely, bright, surprising collection of South American music we rarely get a chance to hear! Some light accompaniment. s!

Coral del Nuevo: Missa Criolla

Acclaimed Argentine composer and conductor Oscar Escalada leads the Coral del Nuevo Mundo (Chorale of the New World) in this bright collection of 12 songs, some accompanied, by South American composers and arrangers. Particularly wonderful are the opening cut, "El ultimo café," a tango from Argentina, the upbeat "El Pinteo" from Argentina, " "O pato," a jazzy, manic bossa nova from Brasil, "Crece desde el pie" from Uruguay, and the dramatic 5-part title cut, by Ariel Ramirez of Argentina. "Misa Criolla" is an excellent, complex recording of the best in Contemporary South American choral music!

Coro Hispano de San Francisco: Musica Criolla

The Coro Hispano de San Francisco presents an exciting program including one of the most popular works of the Latin American choral repertoire, Ariel Ramírez's Musica Criolla. Since its composition, the Misa has been a showpiece for choirs around the world. In it, Ramírez has created a work at once spiritually exalting and deeply rooted in the folk idiom of his people. It's architectural simplicity, subtlety of detail, and vibrant colors make a moving experience which the Coro Hispano has lovingly and fully captured in this recording. Navidad Nuestra, a six-movement Christmas suite is a long-standing favorite with Coro Hispano's audiences. Rounding out the program is Oscar Bareilles' brilliant choral triptych Flor de Chañar -which is an ideal foil to Ramírez' masterwork. One sets the classic texts of the mass, the other deals with folk poems of love - but both drawing deeply from the rhythms and melodic modes of the people of Argentina.

Coro Hispano de San Francisco: Ramillete

If "Mexican Baroque" has caught your ear, this wide-ranging anthology of choral music from Mexico, Central and South America is a must; it's got Latin American Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic and folk-originate works in a rich array of textures, styles and sonorities, from chorus-orchestra down to voice-and-guitar, all performed to the nines by the nation's premiere ensemble dedicated to this repertory: Coro Hispano de San Francisco. Brilliant vocal solos and on-target instrumental work by some of the West Coast's leading names in early music combine with foot-stomping Veracruz zapateados and robust, ranchera-style singing in this sampler from a half-dozen different concert programs. Latin America's choral music is a little-known treasure that's been quietly awaiting rediscovery for decades (or centuries- depending on how far back you want to go). Leading the way in its interpretation is the Coro Hispano de San Francisco, which has been exploring and performing this repertory exclusively since its first concert in 1975. On this disc-its third CD release- the nation's premiere Hispanic chorus turns in an amazingly varied sampling of music for voices and instruments from the cathedrals of Puebla, Lima and Sevilla, the ranchos of Early California, the plazas of Veracruz, all the way to the rain-forest missions of Paraguay and the mountain villages of Nigeria.

Coro de RadioTelevision Espanola: Antonio Jose - Obra Coral

Coro de RadioTelevision Espanola, under the direction of Mariano Alfonso, is considered to be one of Spain's most accomplished choirs and here sing the a cappella works of the Burgos composer Antonio Jose. Considered to one of the finest Spanish composers of the last century his promising future was cut short when he was executed by a Falangist firing squad in 1936. These fifteen works are a pleasure to hear and an interesting addition to any choirs' repertoire.

Cor Madrigal Vocal Ensemble: Catalan Christmas Carols

Since 1967 the Cor Madrigal commissions from a different composer each year the harmonization of a traditional Catalan Christmas carol. After many years this initiative has allowed the choir to compile an important archive of scores and has contributed to the updating and regeneration of these beautiful songs. The carols that make up this recording are all traditional Catalan melodies and presents a varied range from well-known carols and popular melodies to more elaborated compositions which, without losing the traditional essence, treat the works in a more modern setting. A very interesting and enjoyable recording!

Coro Cervantes: O Cruz - Spanish Choral Music

The cover of O Crux suggests a programme of Spanish choral music from the age of Victoria. But no, it's actually a series of a cappella sacred music written in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Albéniz, Granados, Manuel de Falla and Fernando Sor as we have never heard them before: caught up in the mystery of religion and drawing imaginatively, and often very audibly, on the styles of their illustrious ancestors. The first piece on the CD, a psalm from the "Office for the Dead" by Albéniz, is slow, predominantly chordal and sombre and sets the mood beautifully. One of the best pieces on the disc is the "Salve" by Ledesma, an organist from Aragon. The "Salutaris by Vives" and is almost operatic; after a soprano solo the full choir enters for the repetition of the text. The setting by Arriaga, who died aged only 20 in 1826, is much gentler - one can only wonder what the boy may have produced had he lived longer. Sor's "O Crux" has a finely melodic soprano line, and the two pieces by Eslava are simple and effective, "Bone Pastor" being a rare work here in triple time. The two pieces by Barbieri both have some highly dramatic word-painting, here rendered with precision by the choir. "L'herba de l'amor" by Granados has a nicely intonated soprano solo, (the text is sung in Catalan), leading to a gradual build up of voices. In similar vein is the build up in "Qui manducat" by de Monasterio. Vicente Goicoechea's "Christe Factus" est is highly chromatic.

Creative Voices: Cafe Buenos Aires

Creative Voices is a 18-strong, mixed-voice a cappella ensemble, conducted by Argentinian maestro Eduardo Mendelievich, dedicated to studying and performing rarely-performed musical repertoire, providing vibrant and innovative performances that introduce audiences to the healing and transformative properties of vocal music. "Café" is a treat, presenting Latin-flavored masterworks we've never had the pleasure of hearing before. Calling it "vocal tango music" they start with Castillo-Stampones' "El Ultimo Café," Mariano Mores' dramatic "Taquito Militar" and Cadicamo-Cobain's romantic "Niebla del Riachuelo," and closing with Astor Piazzolla's lovely 4-part "Angel" series ("Introduccion al Angel," "Milonga del Angel," "La Muerta del Angel" and "Resurreccion del Angel," these 14 songs form a striking, touching collection. Other favorites are Piazzolla's" "Calambre" and "Decarissimo," Jose Mores' sweet "Gricel" and Homero Esposito's romantic "Naranjo en Flor." Creative Voices is off to a strong, memorable start with "Café Buenos Aires!"

Chanticleer: Mexican Baroque

In the Baroque era (about 1700-1750) Mexico City was unrivaled in splendor and sophistication, where chapel masters in Mexican cathedrals were composing concerted vocal music of extraordinary beauty and elegance. Two names stand out: Manuel de Zumaya and Ignacio de Jerusalem. Chanticleer selected two of the most significant Mexican composers active in the first half of the eighteenth century and, in performances of outstanding quality, show that they are not merely pale imitations of their European counterparts, but have something original to say and the craftsmanship with which to say it. Both composers are very well served indeed by this fine recording, which we unreservedly recommend as a breath of fresh air to anyone with the slightest interest in the baroque and just as much to those who consider the baroque of little interest.

Gloriae Dei Cantores Schola: Esperanza - A Gift of Spanish Song

Gloriæ Dei Cantores celebrates the rich contribution of Spanish music and culture to the world. This recording spans 500 years, from the golden age of the Spanish Renaissance, with works by Guerrero, Victoria and Morales to the 20th century, with music by Rodrigo. Also included are works of Mexican composers de Zumaya (a striking setting of the Miserere) and Carlos Chavez, and Latin-American composers such as Villa-Lobos, Casals, and Joaquin Nin. Esperanza will be a revelation to those unfamiliar with the riches of Spanish literature and a great discovery for all devotees of choral music.

Gregg Smith Singers: La Noche

Grupo Canto Coral: Convidando esta la Noche

Want to add a little spice to your holiday celebrations? Look no further than this delectable disc. The Grupo Canto Coral has meticulously researched the musical traditions of the Spanish missions in the New World and have assembled a vivacious program of 17th and 18th century seasonal favorites. The sounds of the high baroque blend with Native American melodies and infectious Latin rhythms to create a most unique and joyous disc. Whether are a early music aficionado, a Latin music buff or simply looking for that really special Christmas CD, the Grupo Canto Coral deliver the whole enchilada!

Harmonies Hispanic Choir: Navidad en Espanol

This album is a special collection of rare Christmas songs and arrangements from all over Latin America, including traditional and recent renditions of tunes and melodies from Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic. These songs are performed by Harmonies, a girls choral group based in Los Angeles, comprised of girls ages 8 through 18 under the musical direction of Orchestral and Choral Conductor Maestro Antonio Espinal, founder of the choir.

Kanta Cantemus Korua: Javier Busto

Founded in Gipuzkoa, Spain by famed Spanish composer/conductor Javier Busto, KCK is comprised of 18 female voices, in their middle to late teens. The internationally-known Busto’s choirs have won first place awards in France, Italy, Austria and Germany. “Javier Busto: Musika” is mostly Christian sacred music, and was recorded in Spain in 1995. The group’s bright, clear sound is the perfect complement for these 24 lovely compositions. Some favorites are “Kanta Cantemus,” the 3-part “Hiru Eguberri Kanta,” “Ave Maria,” “Magnificat,” the beautiful 2-part “Muxika,” “Laudate Dominum,” “The Lord is My Shepherd,” “Alleluia,” the 5-part “Gauaren Zergatiaren Bila,” “Amodica” and “For Us.” “Musika” is a treat, an opportunity to hear the work of a master Spanish composer performed by his hand-picked choir.

Los Angeles Chamber Choir: Padilla - Music of the Mexican

Los Angeles Chamber Singers' Cappella was founded by director Peter Rutenberg in 1993 and performs a cappella musical literature from the 15th, 16th and early 17th centuries, in period vocal style. Many of the 19 mixed-voice singers are accomplished soloists, studio musicians, composers and choral directors in their own right. In addition to standard masterworks of the period by Lassus, Palestrina, Byrd, Victoria, Tallis, Josquin and others, the ensemble enjoys seeking out and performing significant but rarely heard, or recently rediscovered works. There are 13 pieces here by Juan Gutierrez de Padilla (1590-1664), who is rightly remembered as a master polychoralist, intense contrapuntalist and richly colorful harmonist. His work is seen as the first flowerings of Mexico's Golden Age, which reached full bloom with the music of Zumaya and Jerusalem 100 years later. "Deus in adiutorium meum intende," the five wonderfully harmonic movements ("Kyrie," "Gloria," "Credo," "Sanctus" and "Agnus Dei") of "Missa Ego flos campi," "Versa est in luctum," "Lamentations for Maundy Thursday," "Velum templi scissum est" and "Mirabilia testimonia tua"… these are soaring harmonic poems, designed to be sung in a cathedral's vast acoustics, to allow the worshippers to close their eyes and hear the sounds of angels. Extensive liner notes translate the lyrics and include a comprehensive history of the composer. Stunningly beautiful! n El Gran Barroco, Coro Exaudi teams up with the Peruvian ensemble Capilla Virreinal, led by Andrés Santa Maria. Together, the groups explore the Baroque music of Latin America. The composers featured on this disc range from those who never went to the New World, but whose works were widely performed there (Carlos Patiqo), Americanised Spaniards like Araujo, and Americans like Moraes Pedrozo, whose Te Deum is perhaps the high point of this recording. The a cappella processional hymn Hanaq Pachaq (Track 1), which is sung in the Incan language Quechua, is hauntingly beautiful. Baroque music from Latin America is not often performed so every opportunity to hear it should be taken.

Pablo Sosa: Este es el Dia

This recording contains nineteen of Pablo Sosa's best compositions, reflecting both the folk and contemporary genres of Argentina. This recording is Sosa’s legacy and inspiration to future generations of sacred music composers. Mostly written in Spanish, the songs on this recording communicate a great range of emotion through the richness of melody and allure of Latin rhythms. The folk and contemporary music of Éste es el Día joyfully expresses the Gospel message with the colorful musical flavors of Argentina. The CD booklet contains singing translations of all songs.

Phoenix Boys Choir: Missa Criolla

Since 1948, the Phoenix Boys Choir has provided a top-quality music education for boys 7-14 and spirited entertainment for audiences around the world. Concert tours throughout the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico and the Orient have won the group a reputation as one of the world's outstanding boy choirs. In 2001 the Choir won a Grammy for Best Choral Performance for its recording of Penderecki's Credo with the Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Helmuth Rilling. "Miso" features the powerful "Misa Criolla" and 10 more inspired, sacred and traditional songs from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and Peru. Some favorites (some accompanied by the band Khenany from Sonora) are the familiar tunes "El Condor Pasa," "Escondido," "Cielito Linda," "Eu e voce" from Brazil, the five parts of the title tune," the a cappella sacred songs "Hosanna, Filii David," "Una Hora," "Judas Mercator" and "Laudi Alla Vergine Maria." "Misa" is a joy, the bright sounds of the boys' voices working equally well with Khenany's salsa-flavored folk tunes as with the soaring sacred music!

Ragazzi Boys: Canciones de Alabanza

The 50 boy singers of San Mateo, CA's Ragazzi are conducted by Joyce Keil in this wonderful and diverse collection of songs of praise. From the solemn 14th-century pilgrim song ("Stella Splendens") and the wonderful Renaissance motet ("Salve Regina") to the folk rhythms of the "Misa Criolla" and the wild instrumental colors of the modern "Estampie Natalis," these songs all celebrate the birth of Jesus, and his mother. Taking on the hard work of learning these difficult pieces, the young singers skipped and danced out of the studio after perfecting a song. Other favorites are the 5 movements of Giacomo Perti's "Magnificat A 4," and Thomas Luis de Victoria's "O Sacrum Convivium." There is some accompaniment by organ, piccolo, strings, recorder, bass and percussion. A joyful, touching effort by talented Ragazzi.

San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble: Guadalupe Virgen de los Indios

The Virgin Of Guadalupe (Mexico), according to the account, appeared in a vision in 1531, and inspired many compositions in her honor, fusing the indigenous American and colonial Spanish musics of the period. Though many of the tracks on this CD are accompanied by the traditional instruments of the culture (pre-Columbian flutes, Mexican percussion) the excellence of the seven voices of SAVAE (featured on National Public Radio) makes this a worthy addition to our catalog. The works of Tomas Pascual are featured, as well as Franco and Valeriano; some, such as “Aufer A Nobis Iniquitates,” are typical of the vocal polyphony of sixteenth century motets; others, such as “Hoi Nace La Nueba Estiella,” are homophonic, with folk dance rhythms and simple tunes. A beautiful recording of great merit.

Santa Fe Desert Chorale: A Celebration of Hispanic Music

A study of the evolution of musical style in Hispanic churches in the New World reveals a remarkable melding of a number of cultures. Spanish colonists carried the musical traditions of the European Renaissance to the native people of the Americas, and, through time and circumstance, these traditions merged in the American Southwest to create a musical genre with a rich historical grounding. A treasury of sacred works by the finest composers from Spain and the New World – from the Renaissance majesty of Morales and Victoria to the Misa Criolla, one of the 20th century’s most beloved choral works. This is the program that was performed for a tour of Northern New Mexico historic churches during the summer of 2005.

Voz en Punto: Copitas de Mezcal

The fourth from the award-winning, internationally-acclaimed mixed quintet (3 men, two women) Voz en Punto, and it's as spirited and juicy as we have come to expect from Voz. Beginning with the title tune and "La Negra," "Copitas'" song selection concentrates on the group's forte, crazy, silly, manic, romantic Mexican songs, some accompanied by a string ensemble. Our favorites of course are the a cappella numbers, like "La Bruja," "No Volvere," and "El Sinaloense." Voz en Punto's sound is as crisp and clean as they come, and they get into some marvelously fast Mexican "scat" singing that boggles the mind. "Copitas is big, fat, south of the border fun from beginning to end. Enjoy!

Voz en Punto: Mexico A Capella

Self-described "Trailblazers" in Mexican music, mixed quintet Voz en Punto, winners of international awards for their versatility and ability to interpret music from the cultures of many countries, had to start somewhere, and "Mexico A Capella" is it, their first commercial recording. "Mexico" represents the impassioned fusion of two of the group's great loves: Mexico and choral singing. The CD topped as #1 seller on the Mexican classical charts, and 4 of the CD's singles, "Tilingolingo," "Male Betulia," "Jucheti Consuelito" and the Swingles-influenced "El Rascapatate" won the 2nd Tribune of Mexican Music and were chosen to represent Mexico in the 10th Tribune of Latin-American and Caribbean music. 15 songs, all in Spanish, favorites besides the 4 singles are the manic "Cucurumbe," the romantic "Besame Mucho," the crazed, Swinglish "Que Rico Mambo," the rhythmic gem "Tete," and the jazzy "Que Bonita Es Mi Tierra." "Mexico" created an a cappella sensation in Mexico, and it's easy to hear why. Great arrangements, hot, spirited vocals, fine song selection, dynamic live performances—it adds up to the kind of stardom that changes the popular culture of a nation!

Voz en Punto: Mexico En Navidad

Three-Man, two women a cappella ensemble from Mexico, Voz en Punto is a spirited, talented quintet with fine harmonies, arrangements and a nice, clean sound, and the extensive liner notes have all lyrics and lots of info about the group. Unfortunately for this English speaker, all this information, as well as everything on all the websites about the group we found, is in Spanish. But certain things are pretty clear: There are 18 cuts and most of the material is traditional and sacred music, for example Tomas Luis de Victoria's "Ave Maria," Hernando Franco's "Sancta Maria," "Dios Itlaconantzine," "Jesos de mi goracon," "Eso rigor e repente" and "Mano fasiquivo." Some of it is funny in a manic sort of way; examples of this are Jose Galvan's "Navidad mexicana," "El nacimiento," "Elintercambio" and Son Veracruzano's "El tilingo navideno." The bottom line is, Voz makes fine harmonies, looks young and attractive, has a good sense of humor, and judging by the number of websites about them, has a legion of appreciative fans!

Voz en Punto: Del Tingo al Tango

In Mexican slang, "del tingo al tango" means to go "from pillar to post" without stopping, a phrase that seems to sum up mixed quintet Voz en Punto's career in many ways. From its founding by director Jose Galvan in 1990, the ensemble has focused its artistic energy on the colorful arena of Mexican culture, from Mexican colonial polyphony from the 16th and 17th centuries to songs in native tongues and/or with African influences, up to the folklore and music of living Mexican concert composers. The group has also presented programs of European composers, including motets and madrigals, Latin-American bossa novas and tangos, and negro spirituals. To quote the group's press notes, audiences become "Ecstatic," "On Fire" or "Delirious." "Del Tingo" is a 16-song smorgasbord of the group's repertoire, beginning with the spirited Mexican "La Negra" and the French "Margot labourez les vignes," the Brazilian "Rosa Amarela" and the German "Tanzen und Springen;" and country-hopping into England's "Come Again," Cuba's "Mama Ines," Japan's "Ue wo muite," Italy's "Amor Vittorioso" and the US spiritual "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." Brazil's "Samba de uma nota so," Spain's "Chacona," Finland's Satumaa Tango" and Glenn Miller's "In The Mood"… Voz continually amazes us with their spirited versatility. Listen to this multilingual a cappella gem and become an instant Voz en Punto fan!

Westminster Cathedral Choir: Masterpieces of Mexican Polyphony

One of England's top choirs, directed by James O"Donnell, have recorded here excellent examples of the most interesting choral works to come from the fascinating music of 16th and 17th century Mexico. Pailla's work for double choir along with many peices for 4 voices makes for fine examples of the period.

World Voices: Latino Groove

Usually giving us a smorgasbord of musical treats from all over the world, Dr. Erickson's fine mixed 40-voice ensemble World Voices focus on Latino music in "Groove." Here are a variety of 19 salsa-flavored, often lightly accompanied, tunes. Favorites include Mexican composer Ariel Ramirez' "Kyrie" and "Gloria" (both from "Misa Criolla"), the Costa Rican tune "Congori Shango," the Cuban song "Tumbando Cana," Venezuelan composer Pedro Gutierrez' "Alma Llanera," Brazilian Carlos Fonseca's "Jubiaba," Heitor Villa-Lobos' "Ave Maria" and Ernani Aguiar's "Salmo 150," all three Brazilian a cappella songs. In fact, we enjoyed every cut on "Groove"–great song selection, some of which are new to us, beautiful, spirited voices expertly directed, it adds up to a great choral collection!

Various Arrangers: Latin Accents

Maquerule - arr. Julián Gómez Giraldo
Casita de Campo - arr. Juan-Tony Guzman
Chanflin - arr.Juan-Tony Guzman
La Lluvia - arr. Stephen Hatfield
Son de Camaguey - arr. Stephen Hatfield
O Sapo - arr. Stephen Hatfield

SATB a cappella

"Casita de Campo" is one of the most popular love songs from the Dominican Republic. It describes a modest, and yet beautiful, little rural house in the Cibao region where the composer evokes the consummation of a passionate and virginal love. It is a “canción-bolero,” a typical Caribbean romantic song form in quadruple meter, slow-paced, which is also a centerpiece of serenades. "Chanflín" is a typical Dominican merengue in its melody and form. Chanflín is a young woman, very good looking. The merengue section refers to a “neighborhood gossip.” The jaleo section refers to Chanflín dressing in a finicky manner. "La Lluvia" is a folk melody from Ecuador traditionally played on the siku – the double row of panpipes that have been used in the high Andes for over a thousand years. With percussion. "Son de Camaguey" is a Cuban folk song from which the composer takes the refrain and then frames it with kaleidoscopic patters of ostinati inspired by the song, and by Afro-Cuban music in general. "O Sapo" - In this irresistible Brazilian song setting, vocal lines imitate percussion patterns to create a truly infectious groove. Newly arranged for SSATB chorus. With optional percussion.

8047 SHEETMUSIC $10.95

Oscar Escalada: A Cappella Latin American Choral Series

La Chaparrita (arr. Vivian Tabbush)
Candomble (Oscar Escalada)
La Ninez De America (arr. Alberto Balzanelli)
Se Equivoco La Paloma (The Dove Was Wrong) (Carlos Guastavino)
Cancion Con Todos (A Song For All People In The Americas) (Cesar Isalla)

SATB a cappella

A wonderful collection of contemporary Latin American choral music arrangements selected by noted Argentinian conductor and composer Oscar Escalada. "La Chaparrita " is a brisk Venezuelan folk melody and is fun to sing and includes the vocal imitation of a typical pattern played on a "cuarto". "Candomble", from Uruguay, is written in a rhythm very close to the tango and the habanera. "La Ninez De America" is based on a poem of Argentinian poet Alberto del Carril and is inspired by the Incas. "Cancion Con Todos " is a two-part song based on two different rhythms. The first part is calm and recognizes each area of the Americas with characteristic elements such as copper for Chile, sun for Peru etc. The second part is rhythmic and exultant with the hope of bringing all the peoples of Latin America to sing together!

9214 SHEETMUSIC $8.50

Various Arrangers: Spanish Songs For Treble Voices

La LLuvia (Ecuador) arr. Stephen Hatfield
Las Amarillas (Mexico) arr. Stephen Hatfield
La Cucaracha (Mexico) arr. Michael Hennagin
Guayacanal (Dominican Republic) arr. Francisco Nunez
Gloria a Dios (Mexico)
- A La Puerta del Cielo
- El Senor Nacio en Belen
- Gloria a Dios en las Alturas

"La Lluvia" is a folk melody from Ecuador traditionally played on the siku – the double row of panpipes that have been used in the high Andes for over a thousand years. Hot-blooded and haughty, a mixture of delight and disdain. The central paradox of performing "Las Amarillas" it that the rhythms must be very incisive and exact, yet the precision must be combined with the devil-may-care festive attitude that prevents the precision from sounding clinical. Mangulina is a dance derived from Zapateado Español (a Spanish heel-tapping dance). "Guayacanal," originally written in the 1950's by Dominican songwriters Luis Kalaff and Bienvenido Brens, embodies what is known as the Mangulina today, and is so famous that when asked, people often think it's a folk song. This piece is best accompanied with tamborra (a double-headed drum from the Dominican Republic) and güira (a metal scraper from the Dominican Republic, scraped with a metal fork.) These delightful miniatures are wonderful for concert, contest and small ensembles. Careful part-writing and attention to range make these a good choice for younger treble groups. Includes: "A la puerta del cielo (At the Gate of Heaven)," "El Señor nació en Belén (The Lord Was Born in Bethlehem)," and "Gloria a Dios en las Alturas (Glory to God in the Highest.)"

9279 SHEET MUSIC $8.95

Deke Sharon: Latin A Cappella Vol 1

Cielito Lindo
Guantanamera
Sin Ti
La Bamba

SATB a cappella

With music from Latin America growing in popularity, here is a fun way to integrate an important cultural phenomenon into your program. This collection of four traditional songs, arranged for contemporary a cappella groups, represent but four of the many Latin musical styles: from Mexico, mariachi (Cielito Lindo), bolero (Sin Ti) and Latin rock (La Bamba), and from Cuba, Son (Guantanamera).

9466 SHEET MUSIC $2.95

Various Arrangers: Spanish Carols

A La Nanita Nana - arr. Norman Luboff
Riu, Riu, Chiu: El Lobo Rabioso - arr. Goff Richards
Adorar al Nino (Come Adore The Baby) - arr. Emily Crocker
Pastores a Belen - arr. Emily Crocker
Que Regalo? (What Shall I Bring?) - arr. Emily Crocker
Spanish Shepherds' Song - arr. Goff Richards
Over All The Land - arr. Goff Richards
E La Don Don Verges Maria - arr. Noah Greenberg
Riu Riu Chiu - arr. Noah Greenberg
Dadme albricias, hijos d'Eva - arr. Noah Greenberg

SATB a cappella

A fine collection of unaccompanied Spanish Christmas carols with both English and Spanish text along with a pronunciation guide. The Emily Crocker arrangements, as always, are delightful and are most rewarding in performance. The King's Singers arrangements of three traditional carols are a special treat and the Norman Luboff arrangement of "A La Nanita Nana" is from his Holiday hit album "Songs of Christmas". Rounding out the collection are three arrangements of sixteenth century carols from the New York Pro Musica series.

8042 SHEET MUSIC $11.50

Various Arrangers: Spanish Carols, Folksongs & Lullabies

A Belen Pastores (Villancico) - Teofilo Becerra Medina
Canticos De Navidad Juan Orrego-Salas
Maquerule - Julián Gómez Giraldo
Fum, Fum, Fum - arr. Alice Parker / Robert Shaw
Four Spanish Lullabies - Francisco Nuñe
- Criome Mi Madre
- Tengo Sueno
- Nana Para Guitara
- Cucyu

SSA a cappella

“Come, come, shepherds let us go! Let's run to Bethlehem.” Written in the “Bambuco Fiestero” rhythm of the Andes Mountains of Columbia, the characteristic dance rhythm of 6/8 against 3/4 is the main feature of this a cappella setting. In Spanish, with English translation. "Canticos De Navidad" - Juan Orrego-Sala, a noted Latin American composer, is Professor Emeritis of Composition and Latin American Music at the Indiana University School of Music. This charming set of Christmas pieces reflects his native country, Chile, not only in the language, but in the characteristic rhythms and harmonies. The second of the three, Alleluya, can be extracted for year-round performance, and, although diminutive in length, deserves a place along side the well-known “Alleluia” by Randall Thompson with whom the composer studied. The original settings of "Four Spanish Lullabies" create the feeling of tenderness and sorrow so typical of the Spanish lullaby. A litling Brazilian style lullaby, a 3-part a cappella chorus, a flight of imagination and a comical nursery rhyme make up this compelling set. The energetic Colombian folksong "Maquerule" tells the tale of a friendly baker who learns the hard way to collect the cash upfront! Strong syncopation and a staccato singing section add to the fun. Includes suggestions for using optional percussion.

7041 SHEET MUSIC $9.50

Evy Lucio: Musica y Metodo

Prologue
Foreword
Introduction
The Preliminary Exercises
Let It Rain
Saint Sereni
La Parguera
Sugar Cane
Tecolote
Oh, Shenandoah!
I'm a Poor Lad
O Come Away Ye Shepherds
Bells On Bells
Tonight Is Christmas Eve
Song of the Shephers
The Little Tiny Babe
Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful
Silent Night

This songbook, featuring arrangments by the Director and Founder of the San Juan Children's Choir, comes complete with performance notes in both English and Spanish, and is perfect for any Children's Choir director looking to incorporate ear training exercises into the rehearsal of repertoire. Spanish lyrics.

6314 BOOK $6.95

Amparo Bellon-Champ: Gotta Sing - Aprenda a Cantar Multiples Generos

Leccion 1: Registro y Colocacion de Sonido
Baila Esta Cumbia
Como Antes
Es Mentrioso
Leccion 2: Ecualizacion y Densidad de Aliento
Con Los Anos Que Me Quedan
Emergencia de amor
Lento
Leccion 3: Vibrato, Velocidad de vibrato, y anchura de vibrato
Me gustas mucho
Que te pedi
Tu amor
Leccion 4: Formacion de la Vocales
Me Estas quemando
Pa' Ti no estoy
No me queda mas
Leccion 5: Textura y Tecnicas de Estilizacion
Mi Tierra
Por Un Beso
Quimbara
Conclusion

Gotta Sing: Aprenda un Cantar Múltiples Géneros es una gran herramienta de enseñanza para el cantante profesional y el principiante. El CD se enfoca en la singularidad de cada estilo presentado. Los estilos son creado combinado elementos e ingredientes vocales en proporciones diferentes de colocaciones y resonancias. Cada lección es seguida por una demostración de tres canciones de tres géneros diferentes. Los géneros presentados en CD son Balada, Bolero, Cumbia, Merengue, Latín Pop, Ranchera, Tejano, Tropical, and Salsa. Cada canción seleccionada fue un éxito en su género. Las canciones de Selena, Ednita Nazario, Olga Tañon, Gloria Estefan, Laura Pausini, Julieta Venegas, Roció Durcal, La Lupe, Lucero, Rosana, y Celia Cruz fueron seleccionadas para demostrar las lecciones. Todas las canciones son interpretadas por Amparo con la meta de demostrar que una voz es capaz de producir una gama enorme de matices. Una hoja de ejercicios es disponible para descarga. Estos ejercicios ayudan al oyente identificar los cambios estilísticos en cada canción.

6804 CD $19.95

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