Description: Selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural Series, this piece utilizes sounds from African folk songs. With a myriad of percussion instruments, the rhythm is set. A joyful chorus emerges with an occasional solo interjection.
Description: The SATB edition of this piece was one of the best-sellers of all time and continues to be so. Part of the Ron Kean Multicultural Series, this TTBB edition was commissioned by Charles Bruffy and the Phoenix Bach Choir for the educational outreach program. This song of welcome uses African percussion and provides a plethora of creative staging ideas.
Description: Now available in an SSSA voicing, this multicultural piece in the Ron Kean series utilizes sounds from African folk songs. With a myriad of percussion instruments, the rhythm is set. A joyful chorus emerges with an occasional solo interjection.
Description: Oh my, this one is fun! The Dance of the Heart is the title in English, and this heart is on fire. With maracas and bongo accompaniment the choir sings the words that describe a beautiful dancer. Before you know it, the dancer has been beckoned to join you and now it is also a love song. Fabulous melody and spirit, this song will be twirling in many a high school choir.
Description: The title means “let nothing disturb thee,” and Montoya's musical setting is tranquil and honoring. The Renaissance era text is assuring and calming as is the a cappella texture. A fine concert opener.
