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Choral Arrangements from Caribbean
| Traditional and modern Caribbean choral and folksongs arranged for harmony voices. |
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Jane Sebba : Tropical Daydreams These three delightful songs by Jane Sebba are guaranteed to bring rays of sunshine to your concert hall! With the irresistible rhythms of Come with Me and Banana Papaya and the laid-back swing of Swish Wish these songs will become firm favorites in no time. Songlist: Come with Me, Banana Papaya, Swish Wish 
Marian Dolan : Sacred Choral Music of the Caribbean An exciting new series from the WorldSongs Choral line! Not just arrangements of folk tunes, our new "Let the Peoples Sing" series features sacred choral music by top composers from individual regions of the world. These affordable volumes showcase authentic compositional voices speaking music to anthems, easy to challenging. All suitable in length, instrumentation, and message for use by your choir in your weekly worship. With this first collection Marian Dolan presents sacred music by Caribbean composers. Background and explanatory notes in the volume offers tips on performance style, how to sing these pieces in unison or with reduced choral forces, how to add percussion instruments, and alternate instrumentation (including a capella). Songlist: The Lord is My Shepherd, O Praise Ye the Lord, I Come to the Cross, Lord, Make Us One, Todas Los Pueblos Canten, Hallelu, Let The People All Sing, Communion Hymn, By the Waters of Babylon
Peter Gritton : Three Caribbean Calypsos This volume comprises three popular calypsos, arranged by Peter Gritton with younger voices in mind. The arrangements are fun to sing and are sure to be a hit, with choirs and audiences alike, time and again. The optional baritone line makes the collection suitable for choirs with a dearth of male voices but equally suitable for boys to sing as their voices change and develop. Songlist: Brown Gal In De Ring, Linstead Market, Ophelia Letter Blow 'Way.
Various Arrangers : Caribbean Calypso "Big Bunch a Little Bunch" is a traditional Bahamian song about the many beloved recipients of a woman's roses. This lively, rhythmic arrangement for mixed choir is ideal for a world music concert or other festival performances. "Ripe Tomata Green Peas" is a traditional market song by Bahamian composer/conductor Cleophas Adderley offers a light-hearted treatment that is sometimes solemn, sometimes frenzied. With optional hand percussion, this a cappella setting will bring your concert to a spirited conclusion! "Jamaican Noel " is a bright and cheerful original that will surely be heard resounding throughout the halls of your school - it's that irresistible! The delightful settings of "Three Bahamian Folk Songs" are by the founder and director of the Bahamas National Youth Choir and will add a little caribbean calypso to you program. What fun! Songlist: Big Bunch a Little Bunch, Ripe Tomata Green Peas
Various Arrangers : Caribbean Christmas Escape to a tropical paradise this Christmas with this happy holiday song! Bright Caribbean rhythms and buoyant melodies add a special sparkle. "Haitian Noel" - The Haitian folk carol is in the style of a Merengue and will give your concert Caribbean sparkle! A pronunciation guide is provided for the Creole lyrics and English lyrics are also included. "The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy" - This arrangement explores the Caribbean style known as "Afro-Cuban": independent melodic lines with strong rhythmic pulses are superimposed to build up textures that are both rich and translucent. Every section of the choir is spot-lit; every section gets its turn to lead. The piece would especially suit a choir in search of something seasonal but upbeat which is not a "novelty number." Songlist: Jamaican Noel, Caribbean Christmas Holiday, A Cuban Carol, The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy |
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Composed to teach three essential music and dance styles: the Cuban Son, the Puerto Rican Plena, and the Dominican Merengue. These are each specific in Caribbean music traditions. The text is in English combined with Spanish Caribbean expressions. Movement suggestions to reflect the musical style along with teaching strategies are provided in the insightful page two notes.
Composer: Juan-Tony Guzman | Country: Caribbean
Now available for SATB! Composed to teach three essential music and dance styles: the Cuban son, the Puerto Rican Plena, and the Dominican Merengue. These are each specific in Caribbean music expressions. Movement suggestions to reflect the musical style along with teaching strategies are provided in the insightful page 2 notes.
Composer: Juan Tony Guzman | Country: Caribbean
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 CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.
Arranger: Will Schmid | Country: Caribbean
New in the Discovery Concert series, this is a sure-fire winner for younger choirs. The infectious rhythms and positive lyrics will surely make this a favorite for both performers and audience. Includes optional Christmas lyrics.Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45
Composer: Mark Brymer | Country: Caribbean
Bethlehem Baby He be born today! Wonderful lyrics of this Calypso-styled spiritual radiate the excitement felt by those who followed the star that special night! Optional solos. Available: SATB a cappella, SSA accompanied (optional flute). Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Country: Caribbean
Here's a piece that will be fun to perform and a snap to put together! Building gradually from one part, to two, then three, and finally all four, this calypso flavored original is ideal for Christmas and holiday concerts. With several contrasting sections and optional bass and percussion you'll bring some warm Caribbean sunshine into the cold of winter.
Composer: Emily Crocker | Country: Caribbean
Enjoy your holiday Latin style with this cheerful original that's easily learned and fun to perform. A perfect addition to December concerts! Performance Time: Approx. 2:35. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD.
Arranger: Mac Huff | Country: Caribbean
Here is the classic Christmas choral that started the islands carol craze. Simple folk-like writing makes it easy to understand why this piece has endured. Now available with a pleasing accompaniment track.
Composer: Gordon Krunnfusz | Country: Caribbean
The Irish artist Enya captures the ebb and flow of the Caribbean wind and waters in this lilting song from her second album. The layered vocals and finger style accompaniment for guitar or keyboard will create a mesmerizing atmosphere in performance. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm section parts available as a digital download (syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:10.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Enya and Roma Ryan Performed By: Enya | Country: Caribbean
Escape to a tropical paradise this Christmas with this happy holiday song! Bright Caribbean rhythms and buoyant melodies add a special sparkle. Ideal for choreography! Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Composer: Kirby Shaw | Country: Caribbean
Feeling the call of sun and sand? This Latin dance party original will take you there! Hot horns and salsa rhythm add the finishing touch.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ePak(C) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Country: Caribbean
Without a doubt "the peoples gonna all be jammin'" to this Caribbean-style original for Christmastime. Why? Because you just can't stand still when you hear these infectious rhythms and accented choral phrases. Lively handclaps and optional percussion add to the excitement as your choir tells the Christmas story with reggae flair.
Arranger: Gary E. Parks | Composer: Gary E. Parks | Country: Caribbean
No joy is more joyful than joy at Christmas. Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi join forces to take us to the Caribbean for a wonderfully fresh Spiritual Christmas treat. The rhythms are infectious, the optional flute duet and percussion are perfect for the style; the whole adventure is a flat out fun. Related scripture: Matthew 1:18--2; Luke 2
Arranger: Tom Fettke | Country: Caribbean
Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of this Irving Burgie classic with this fun-to-sing arrangement. Percussion or the great recorded ShowTrax CD will complete the presentation.Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.
Arranger: Alan Billingsley Performed By: Harry Belafonte | Country: Caribbean
You'll almost feel the cool island breezes with this delightful setting of four Calypso favorites in a mini-medley that will showcase your 2-Part chorus at their best! Accessible part-writing make this a snap to learn and the fun lyrics will build diction skills! Songs include: Mary Ann, Mango Walk, Tinga Layo, The Banana Boat Song. Available separately: 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.
Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller | Country: Caribbean
Cristi Miller has developed this popular Caribbean folksong into an excellent showcase for young choirs. Featuring easy percussion and layered vocal parts, this setting offers appropriate challenges and lots of musical rewards. Available: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:05
Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller | Country: Caribbean
This Caribbean folk song is an irresistible change of pace that makes light of man's inability to please a woman. Features a soloist and optional Latin percussion. In the interest of fairness, an SSAA adaptation is also available! Available: SSAA, TTBB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Arranger: Rosephanye Powell | Country: Caribbean
Inspired by the refrain of the traditional spiritual "The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy" Lloyd Larson and Jean Anne Shafferman have created a joyous new spiritual-style Christmas octavo for SATB "a cappella" voices. An easy, optional Latin percussion accompaniment contributes to the Caribbean style. Call and response and optional solos add to the fun in this distinctive offering for Christmas performance.
Composer: Lloyd Larson | Country: Caribbean
A fun song with a calypso feel. Engaging young singers in creative ways as they dream of traveling to different places and in different modes--walking, flying, driving, riding. Ideas are included for adding body percussion and Latin percussion. A creative vehicle for developing choirs.
Composer: Brian Tate | Country: Caribbean
Celebrate Calypso music with the songs of Irving Burgie, who is almost single-handedly responsible for the music's popularity. Fifty years later, the music still seems fresh and new in this 6-minute medley. Songs include: Island in the Sun, Jamaica Farewell, Kingston Market.
Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Country: Caribbean
An authentic Caribbean island feel is maintained in the contemporary rhythm driven accompaniment of this new arrangement of Randy Stonehill's immensely popular song. This combination of elements brings a fresh, new vibe to its performance. The timely message that one should renounce darkness and embrace the source of light, is delivered in repetitious fun throughout this rhythmically compelling piece. A solo, that practically sings itself, provides the glue that connects the choral elements. The availability of several voicings of this accessible arrangement provide an appealing performance opportunity for all choirs (of any age). So, "shut de do, light de candle, everyting's alright."Core Instrumentation:Latin Percussion, Rhythm Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 5:8-9a
Arranger: Tom Fettke | Country: Caribbean
This delightful arrangement of this Bahamian Folk Song is filled with energy and sparkle! Percussion instruments add drive and vitality to the unison singing and carefully crafted harmony.
Arranger: Beach Boys Performed By: The Beach Boys | Country: Caribbean
Kids will love performing with shakers in hand during this island-flavored Calypso song, arranged especially for developing 2-part singers. A terrific way to shake things up and bring the house down!
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Country: Caribbean
An updated, contemporary text perfectly complements this engaging setting of the traditional West Indies folk song made popular by The Beach Boys in the 1960s. Shaker and claves add just the right measure of Caribbean charm and flair to enhance the easy, calypso style.
Arranger: Douglas Wagner | Composer: Brian Wilson Performed By: The Beach Boys | Country: Caribbean
Uses: Christmas, Concert Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 This West Indies Christmas carol is often arranged, but this new treatment is touched by the special artistry of Philip Stopford. Celebratory in spirit and enjoyable to sing, this adaptation is sure to be a favorite with choirs and audiences alike. Great for high school choirs, college, church, or even community choruses, this cheerful carol is easy to program and would make a great closer for your holiday program.
Arranger: Philip Stopford | Country: Caribbean
This arrangement explores the Caribbean style known as Afro-Cuban: independent melodic lines with strong rhythmic pulses are superimposed to build up textures that are both rich and translucent. Every section of the choir is spot-lit; every section gets its turn to lead. The piece would especially suit a choir in search of something seasonal but upbeat which is not a novelty number. (3:05)
Arranger: Stephen Hatfield | Country: Caribbean
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