CGB1036 Amen Siakudumisa - 2-3 octaves
Description
Amen, We Praise Your Name, O God is the translation of this Swahili title, and it will be a joyous, uplifting, yet accessible addition to Cathy's other African pieces. Jubilant beginning and ending sections are separated by a slow, smooth section including handchimes. Malletting is used extensively, with only a few martellatos. Accompanying percussion instruments are djembe or congas, caxixi or maracas, and shekere or other large shaker. Compatible editions for 2-3 and 3-6 are available, making this a perfect choice for festivals.
Voicing: 2 or 3 octaves handbells with optional 2 or 3 octaves handchimes, djembe (or congas), caxixi (or maracas), and shekere (or other large shaker)
Composer: S.C. Molefe
Arranger: Cathy Moklebust
Season: General
Level: 2
Additional Resources:
CGB1035 Full Score (for both editions, including percussion parts)
CGB1037 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbells with optional 3, 4, 5 or 6 octaves handbchimes, djembe (or congas), caxixi (or maracas), and shekere (or other large shaker)
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