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An African Celebration (Betelehemu / African Noel / Siyahamba). Arranged by Sally K. Albrecht. Choir Secular. SATB choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Form: Medley. Folk; Kwanzaa; Multicultural; Winter. Choral Octavo. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.21804).

Sally Albrecht combines three celebrated African folk songs into one exuberant arrangement for choirs of all levels from elementary through high school. Pulsating rhythms and a joyous layering of vocal parts build to an explosive finish. Sing this cross-cultural gem in Swahili and English for seasonal concerts, or use the alternate "Alleluya" text all year long. A lively African feel SoundTrax is available, or add your own rhythm instruments.
Recorded Acc. Available.

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Scott B

Location: from Toronto, Canada

Difficulty Level:
Beginner

December 10, 2011

Crowd Pleaser! - Good set opener.

The energy builds and falls in this piece up to the climax of the last movement and last bar. A real crowd pleaser. Add some simple swaying or even Jembi percussion to add to the flair. Easy to perform. You won't go wrong with this piece.

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