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Choral Arrangements from Latin America
| Traditional and modern Latin American choral and folksongs arranged for harmony voices. |
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Ariel Ramirez : Navidad Nuestra Composed by Ariel Ramirez, this folk drama of the Nativity is based on the rhythms and traditions of Hispanic America. It includes standard choral notation for SATB choirs, solos for tenor and baritone, piano (or harpsichord) accompaniment, chord names, standard guitar notation, percussion parts, and introductory text. 
Deke Sharon : Latin A Cappella Vol 1 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). SATB Songlist: Cielito Lindo, Guantanamera, Sin Ti, La Bamba
Gwyn Arch : The Girl from Ipanema In this volume one of the most alluring, sad and popular songs, The Girl from Ipanema, is beautifully arranged for young voices along with the stirring 'Banana Boat Song' and the breathtaking finale to the collection, the Argentinean tango 'La Cumparsita'. These fun, yet manageable, arrangements will delight young choirs time and again. Songlist: The Girl from Ipanema, Banana Boat Song, La Cumparsita
Javier Zentner : La Voz Latina - Volume 2 For choirs who want to bring the energy, rhythm and vitality of Latin America to their concerts, the La Voz Latina series is the perfect resource. The second volume in the series, La Voz Latina 2, brings together a collection of 17 vibrant choral pieces from Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Uruguay and Argentina. From traditional styles like Festejo and Candombe, to world-famous hits like Te recuerdo Amanda or Alfonsina y el mar and arrangements of tangos by Piazzolla, this collection captures the unique variety of Latin America. Songlist: Naranjitay, El alcatraz, Te recuerdo Amanda, Cancion de cuna, Paso luego una familia, Candombe de San Baltasar, Oracion para la siembra del trigo, Lunas que pasan, Madre del maiz, Pongale por las hileras, Carnavalito del duende, Chacarera de mis pagos, Alfonsina y el mar, Dona Ubensa, El ultimo cafe, Buenos Aires hora cero, Invierno porteno
Javier Zentner : La Voz Latina - Volume 1 A collection of 14 vibrant choral pieces from Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Brazil. Covering a range of styles from cumbia to Cuban son, this music is full of the characteristic rhythms and melodies which capture the unique vitality of Latin America. With background information, translations and pronunciation guides, enabling performers to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Latin music, this collection provides a great addition to the repertoire for any choral concert. Songlist: Tu no sabe ingle, Juramento, Entre el espanto y la ternura, La maza, Penas, Ire a Santiago, Vasija de barro, Por el camino, Navidad negra, Esta bella noche, Kasar mie la gaji, Kyrie, Muie Rendera, Tres cantos nativos
Karl Jenkins : Adiemus Colores Adiemus Colores marks Karl Jenkins' return after ten years to the series that helped make his name, and it draws inspiration from the sights, sounds, colors and rhythms of Latin American music. As with the original Adiemus, Jenkins combines classical principles with the flavors of world and ethnic music supported by lively percussion. His choral writing adopts an invented language with no meaning, like scat singing in jazz. Each movement is named in Spanish after a color and explores the mood each evokes for the composer, embracing Brazilian samba, Argentinian tango and Spanish bolero. Adiemus Colores is scored for choir and ensemble with soloists, with a total duration of 75 minutes. Songlist: Cancion amearilla, Cancion violeta, Cancion negra, Cancion rosa, Cancion azul, Cancion turquesa, Cancion naranja, Cancion verde, Cancion blanca, Cancion dorada, Cancion plateada, Cancion roja
Various Arrangers : Latin American Choral Series for Female Voices The Latin American Choral Series brings the exciting sounds of Latin America to choirs throughout the world. Selected by Oscar Escalada, the series includes a tremendous variety of styles ranging from the first polyphonic music composed in the New World, to traditional folksongs, tantalizing tangos, love songs and original compositions. Songlist: Mudanzas, Pueblito Mi Pueblo, Cinq Chansons Folklorques D'Guadeloupe, Five Folksongs From Haiti, Guanchi Torito (Little Orphan Calf), Libertango
Various Arrangers : Spanish Carols, Lullabies and Folksongs "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. Songlist: Canticos De Navidad, Maquerule, Four Spanish Lullabies, Fum, Fum, Fum
Various Arrangers : Christmas South of the Border Add a multi-cultural element to your Christmas concerts and celebrate the Navidad season. The Mexican tradition of ""La Fiesta de la Posada"" recreates the search for a room at an inn. This delightful number by Sally Albrecht recreates that tradition in song with an English text that tells the story ("when we light luminarias and swing at the pinata."). Features an optional solo/duet in each verse. "Cantemos" is a beautiful, rhythmic Venezuelan folk carol with an English/Spanish text. "Vamos todos a Belen" - A detailed translation/pronunciation guide makes it easy to master the Spanish text of this traditional Mexican-American Christmas song, or perform it in English. Lilting six-eight piano creates a gentle rocking motion as we sing about going to Bethlehem to see the baby. In the middle, a solo is briefly accompanied by only the chorus before a thrilling modulation and final flourish to the glorious end. Songlist: La Fiesta de la Posada, El Pequeno Nino (The Tiny Baby), Cantemos, Vamos todos a Belen (Let Us Go to Bethlehem)
Various Arrangers : Navidad en Espanol Share the rich culture of a Spanish Christmas with your students. These charming Spanish folk carols will bring joy to every performance. From a variety of cultures these creatively arranged songs will add a multi-cultural element to your concert and will be appreciated by the Spanish speakers in your audiences. Perform them in Spanish, English, or a combination of both. Songlist: A La Nanita Nana, Three Spanish Carols (Collection), El Noi De La Mare (The Son of Mary), A la Puerta del Cielo, Spanish Allelu
Various Arrangers : Latin Accents "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 "cancion-bolero," a typical Caribbean romantic song form in quadruple meter, slow-paced, which is also a centerpiece of serenades. "Chanflin" is a typical Dominican merengue in its melody and form. Chanflin is a young woman, very good looking. The merengue section refers to a "neighborhood gossip." The jaleo section refers to Chanflin 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. Songlist: O Sapo, Maquerule, Casita de Campo, Chanflin, La Lluvia, Son de Camaguey
Various Arrangers : Spanish Songs For Treble Voices "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 Espanol (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 guira (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 Senor nacio en Belen (The Lord Was Born in Bethlehem)," and "Gloria a Dios en las Alturas (Glory to God in the Highest.)" Songlist: La Lluvia, Gloria A Dios, Guayacanal, Las Amarillas
Walter Ehret : Christmas Carols of Spain and Latin America A collection of 27 traditional carols for unison and 2 part voices arranged by Walter Ehret. In Spanish with English translations. Songlist: A La Nanita Nana, Come, My Dear Old Lady, Thou Art Well Content, Foom, Foom, Foom, The Son Of Mary, Holy Joseph And Mary The Maid, King Herod, The Icy December, Carol Of The Birds, We'll Speak Very Softly, O Bethlehem, A Fire Is Started In Bethlehem, Bells Over Bethlehem, O My Loveliest One, In Bethlehem's Cradle, The Holy Child, At The Hour Of Midnight, Song Of The Wise Men, Shepherds In Bethlehem, Happily Singing, We Are Singing, As The Frightened Baby Jesus, The Journey, Going To Bethlehem, Pray Give Us Lodging, The Babe, Hasten Now, O Shepherds |
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This Latin standard has been recorded by dozens of recording artists from Harry Belafonte to Frank Sinatra. This setting by noted jazz educator and arranger Paris Rutherford is excellent for introducing Latin-style vocal jazz to performers from high school and beyond.Available separately: SATB, ShowTrax CD and Instrumental Pak (parts for piano, guitar, bass and drums). Performance Time: Approx. 3:50.
Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Country: Latin America
ÁStart the fiesta! with this animated, Latino programming gem about playing drums. The use of small percussion adds to the fun of this lively and spirited folk song from Panama. An optional English text is also provided as a performance option, along with a pronunciation guide for the Spanish. Percussion instruments include: Cowbell, Claves, Maracas, and Conga Drum.
Composer: Victor C. Johnson | Country: Latin America
Celebrate the joy of having a best friend with this Latin-flavored original that will be super-easy to learn and lots of fun to sing! Back and forth melodic phrases, some simple la, la, la's and optional percussion will add to the enjoyment! Available separately: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.
Composer: Mary Donnelly | Country: Latin America
Start a quiet fire with this mellow Latin jazz chart. Lush harmonies and fluid melodic lines are featured to create a great change of pace for any concert. English and Spanish lyrics included. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: The Coasters | Country: Latin America
Hot horns and vocals make this Latin standard into an incredible feature for jazz and show choirs. Opportunities for solos and great instrumentals make this chart easy to learn and fun to sing for all types of programming.
Arranger: Paris Rutherford Performed By: The Coasters | Country: Latin America
This multicultural original features two simple Spanish sentences meaning, "Come my friend, sing (and dance) with joy!" Developing singers will enjoy performing with the guitar-inspired piano accompaniment, optional percussion ostinati, or the Latin-flare SoundTrax CD. "Canta con alegría!"
Composer: Victor C. Johnson | Country: Latin America
Experience the magic of Latin music in this exciting original. Rhythmic lyrics and a hot percussion section propel the music forward to a spectacular finale. Performance time: Approx: 2:10.Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak (Trumpet 1 & 2, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Guitar, Bass, Drum Set and Percussion) and ShowTrax CD.
Arranger: John Higgins | Composer: John Jacobson | Country: Latin America
"¡Cantar!" is a stylistically authentic salsa work for choir. The text is a combination of English and simple, repetitive Spanish phrases set to a rhythmically infectious melody. Enjoy this new SSA voicing of Jayis #1 seller! Sizzling!
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Jay Althouse | Country: Latin America
Beginning with a soft and rubato guitar introduction followed by rich harmonies by the men, this song breaks into a boisterous and rhythmic song in 6/8. Solos are followed by the ensemble and energy is created to the end.
Arranger: Eugene Rogers | Composer: Juan Garcia de Zespedes | Country: Latin America
Practice your Spanish and have a little fun with this light-hearted novelty piece that's full of tongue-in-cheek humor! The fiery Latin rhythms add spice! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part. Duration: ca. 2:00.
Composer: John Purifoy | Country: Latin America
The well known text from the 17th century has been given a new Spanish spin and a new original melody with romantic Latino rhythms. A perfect piece in the weave of a concert program, offering great fun for junior high and high school choirs. With piano, optional percussion handled by the singers, bass, and guitar.
Arranger: Josquin D'Ascanio | Composer: Dan Davison | Country: Latin America
This little charmer tells an enchanting story using a combination of English and Spanish lyrics. Lightly syncopated vocal and piano parts create a mariachi feel, and optional percussion ostinati add to the Latin American style.
Arranger: Joel Raney | Composer: Joel Raney | Country: Latin America
Rhythmic. Passionate. Scintillating. Take a good look at this vibrant multicultural feature by Jay Althouse. You simply cannot sit still as this sizzling song captures you with its infectious Latin groove and harmonic progression. With a text in both English and Spanish, El Ritmo de la Noche speaks to the sound and spirit of music as an essential life force. "You move me; you are my emotion." A pronunciation guide and translation are included, and the optional SoundTrax or SoundPax, and choreography video or DVD will add to your performance. Featured on the new staging DVD/Video "On the Stage!" (DVD #23037, Video #23129).
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Jay Althouse | Country: Latin America
This Latin pop song was written as a message of hope from young people to children. Try hard, persevere and never stop dreaming are the themes of this original piece that was commissioned and premiered by Grant Gershon and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
Composer: Francisco J. Nunez | Country: Latin America
Add some spice to your holiday concert this year! Driving with Latin/pop energy and a touch of jazz harmonies throughout, this new arrangement is alive and kicking with the instrumental parts or accompaniment CD. Famous for generations and covered by a host of top performers, now's your chance to also create a hit for your holiday performance.
Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: Jose Feliciano Performed By: Jose Feliciano | Country: Latin America
From Barry Manilow's 1987 album Swing Street, this hot Latin classic drew on the talents of Kid Creole and the Coconuts and makes a superb feature for vocal jazz and show choirs! Super feature for Latin percussion and choreography! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: 2:45.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: Barry Manilow | Country: Latin America
Three part treble voices, two percussion players and piano sing in a Latino style that is becoming a signature style of composer Jim Papoulis. This original text by the composer itentifies the strength and power that exists when we learn to work and walk together. The title Juntos means together and through Latin dance rhythms builds to a powerful Unidad. Duration ca. 4 min.
Composer: Jim Papoulis | Country: Latin America
This rhythmic, high-energy Latino style piece lends itself to movement and celebrates life. Using traditional Latino harmonies and rhythms, it also incorporates world music sounds. The a cappella sections feature the vocals and when the piano and percussion come back in, it creates a fun party atmosphere.
Composer: Jim Papoulis | Country: Latin America
Elena of Avalor is the story of a young Latina princess who is thrust upon the throne of her family's kingdom after her parents, the King and Queen, are killed. Disney values like thoughtfulness, resilience and compassion come to define Elena as she looks to her mentors for guidance. This song draws upon the Latin American tradition of Parranda Navideña, in which a group of friends surprise an unsuspecting individual with holiday song, instrument-playing, and refreshment!
Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: John Kavanaugh | Country: Latin America | Musical: Elena Of Avalor
Here's a fun Latin medley just for girls! Super staging possibilities! Includes: Papa Loves Mambo, Cuban Pete, Mambo Italiano. Available: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 5:30.
Arranger: Paula Foley Tillen | Country: Latin America
Spanish is truly the language of love! Singers from high school and up will embrace this smooth original Latin ballad with a text that expresses the deepest feelings of the heart: You are my inspiration, the owner of my heart. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:35.
Composer: John Purifoy | Country: Latin America
The first two of a set of five popular folk songs from Latin America, this choral includes a song from Mexico followed by a Portuguese folk song from Brazil. The music is expertly adapted for young male voices accompanied by a beautifully designed keyboard part. This is wonderful material for the gentleman in the choir.
Arranger: Bruce Trinkley | Country: Latin America
Wrap your arms around a dance partner and get ready for a musical tango led by a silky chromatic melody and the scintillating sonorities of South America. Infectious Latin rhythms are paired with close choral chords and a passionate music text (alternating between English and a few simple Spanish phrases). The optional SoundTrax CD sizzles, and the SoundPax parts are muy caliente! Staging is featured on "Follow Me to the Top!" DVD #23853, VHS #23855. SoundPax includes parts for a. sax., t. sax., 2 tpt., 2 tbn., rhy., perc.)
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Jay Althouse | Country: Latin America
This Latin rock song by the great Tito Puente was recorded and made popular in 1970 by Carlos Santana. The Spanish lyrics Bueno pa gozar means It's good for having fun. Your students will have lots of fun with this jazzy arrangement.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Tito Puente Performed By: Santana | Country: Latin America
Pin pin de sarapin is a fingerplay song and chant from Capiz. It is a counting-out game where a player touches one finger after another of the other players and bends the finger on which he lands at the end of the chant. The series of action is repeated until only one finger of a player remains unbent. Jude Roldan has transformed this game into a charming song. Great for children's and treble choirs. Medium difficulty.
Arranger: Jude Roldan | Country: Latin America
The cantiga de amigo is a folk poem whose speaker is an adolescent girl, quite often in the midst of discovering love for the first time, and often confiding her innermost thoughts to her madre. Movement 1: after an introduction imitating the sound of guitars, a young girl realizes the power of love. Movement 2: as the accompaniment suggests gentle waves, a rather suggestive and delightfully imaginative invitation is offered. Movement 3: passion gives way to resignation. Movement 4: as the convent beckons, and amid strains of her own Dies Irae, a young girl bemoans her fate. Movement 5: a wish for the heart to soar as high as the birds.
Composer: Paul Carey | Country: Latin America
This Latin original is just brimming with energy! Rhythmic vocal lines are layered over an infectious groove to send a message to enjoy life! Level 1.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 3-Part Treble and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25.
Composer: Cristi Cary Miller | Country: Latin America
It's all good in this up tempo Latin tune that celebrates the joy in life. Easily learned, it sounds great!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.
Composer: John Jacobson | Country: Latin America
This fiery Latin-style original will have everybody moving! Blazing horns, exciting rhythms and passionate lyrics ... it's all here!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Country: Latin America
This fun, fast-paced salsa was created as a fusion piece, mixing New York salsa with urban funk, and as described by the composers a hip Latino piece. The touching text is about the power of dreams, written using both English and Spanish. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Composer: Francisco J. Nunez | Country: Latin America
Solfege Mambo draws heavily upon Latin American traditions of syncopation, staccato movement and rhythmic expression. With a text that teaches as well as entertains, this piece practically begs you to get up and dance!
Composer: Cristi Cary Miller | Country: Latin America
Sponsored by the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, this folk song is from a collection of songs native to the area. Tengo translates as I have but what the song is really saying is I have plenty. It is a playful children's folk song which teases a neighbor in sharing the animals' I have and what they produce, compared to the neighbor who has nothing. Judith Herrington has arranged it delightfully for 2-part voices with an entertaining piano accompaniment.
Arranger: Judith Herrington | Country: Latin America
The cantiga de amigo is a folk poem whose speaker is an adolescent girl, quite often in the midst of discovering love for the first time, and often confiding her innermost thoughts to her madre. Movement 1: after an introduction imitating the sound of guitars, a young girl realizes the power of love. Movement 2: as the accompaniment suggests gentle waves, a rather suggestive and delightfully imaginative invitation is offered. Movement 3: passion gives way to resignation. Movement 4: as the convent beckons, and amid strains of her own Dies Irae, a young girl bemoans her fate. Movement 5: a wish for the heart to soar as high as the birds.
Composer: Paul Carey | Country: Latin America
Young singers will love this energetic, rhythmic multicultural original in a festive Latin style. The limited ranges and repetition in the vocal lines combine to ensure success with developing choirs, and adding the percussion instruments enhances the fun. A pronunciation (phonetic and IPA) and translation guide is included.
Composer: Mark Weston | Country: Latin America
An Afro/Latin/Cuban fusion piece with a combination English/Spanish text. It's all about music and it's all about the rhythm of life. Your singers will sound great on this one; easy voice leadings make the Latin-jazz inspired harmonies fall right into place. "Yo vivo cantando, I live to sing!"
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Jay Althouse | Country: Latin America
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