CGA686 Four African Hymns
Description
Authentic SATB arrangements of four African hymns. Included in the preface are notes on the origins and stylistic elements of the pieces, pronunciation helps (Swahili), and performance and teaching suggestions. This set is published as part of the We Sing the World Round series.
Included Songs:
1) Mwamba ni Yesu - Traditional Swahili chorus
2) Hosana, Aja Kwa Jina la Yesu - Rev. M. G. Mutsoli
3) Utukufu Mbinguni Juu - Abaluyla victory song, arr. Rev. M. G. Mutsoli, adapt. J. Nathan Corbitt
4) Psalm 136 - Kihaya melody, arr. Mwalimu Glenn T. Boyd and J. Nathan Corbitt
Suggested instrumentation: Low and High Drums, Iron Gong or Cowbell, Triangle, Shaker (sandblock or beaded gourd), Bongo, Sticks
Voicing: SATB Voices
Composer: Various
Arranger: J. Nathan Corbitt
Text: M. G. Mutsoli, J. Nathan Corbitt, Mwalimu Glenn T. Boyd, Michael C. Hawn
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