SKU: A0.727282

A DIFFERENT DRUM
(w/Djembe, Congas, Cajon, Bucket Drums, or Other World Percussion)
SSA/TTB or 3-Part Mixed Voices

Need a high powered, driving beat song to bring the house down as an opener or closer? This is a SUPER piece of music!
The message is . . . even though we are individuals and step to the beat of a different drum, we can still work together to make the world a better place. It promotes unity, harmony, diversity, peace, changing the world. This song makes an impact whether it is sung simply or if a production number is created using all kinds of drums. Afew drum types are suggested, but anthing you have on hand can be uaed, even hand claps or other body percussion.

Excellent for middle school, high school and beyond. Great for adult choirs as well.
Written in a key which can be used for SSA, TTB (lower the octaves as necessary), or mixed voices.
Opportunity to teach accented notes
Drum parts are included in score, however, the last page is the individual drumming score for practice or performance.
The verse is semi-contemporary and can be used as as solo, then the chorus wows the audience with the rhythm of the lyrics and drums
Easy, repetitive lyrics
Contemporary harmonies
Chords included for additional instruments, if desired

Piano Accompaniment Track available on this site

SKU: A0.971342

3 part Choir (SAB) with piano accompaniment.  Early Intermediate Level.  A charming addition to your communion hymn repertoire.  I think the a cappella tag will give your choir a great deal of joy to sing.  I would love to hear this done with a bass and conga drums, or really change the feel by adding a Djembe drum.

SKU: A0.1492501

When you sing “Siyahamba” you should do so with energy and excitement. The singers should be happy that they know their path and the way is clear. With a bouncy and joyful piano accompaniment, and driving rhythm from the conga/djembe, this arrangement is perfect for a powerful opener or closer to a concert.

SKU: C7.CGE203

Exuding sizzling, rhythmic energy, this traditional South African folk song arrangement is a multicultural programming winner! The only accompanying instruments are Shakers, Djembe, and Hand Drum which add authentic texture and flavor. It is easily learned in any voicing due to the independence of parts and repetitive style.

SKU: LX.15-3846H

This arrangement of the traditional Nigerian folk song exudes joy! Featuring call and responses with soloists and different vocal sections, every part has an opportunity to shine. Creative layering and arrangement techniques presents the tune in fresh ways throughout the piece as it builds with a solo descant exciting a cappella breaks!

SKU: LX.15-3845H

This arrangement of the traditional Nigerian folk song exudes joy! Featuring call and responses with soloists and different vocal sections, every part has an opportunity to shine. Creative layering and arrangement techniques presents the tune in fresh ways throughout the piece as it builds with a solo descant exciting a cappella breaks!

SKU: C7.CGE204

Exuding sizzling, rhythmic energy, this traditional South African folk song arrangement is a multicultural programming winner! The only accompanying instruments are Shakers, Djembe, and Hand Drum which add authentic texture and flavor. It is easily learned in any voicing due to the independence of parts and repetitive style.

SKU: C7.CGE489

This exuberant arrangement of a popular Zimbabwean folk song is a multicultural programming winner! Easy-to-sing melodic and harmonic patterns, a rhythmic piano accompaniment, and accessible parts for shaker, hand drum, and djembe all combine to provide an exciting performance opportunity for developing choirs. A pronunciation guide and translation guide are included.

SKU: A0.883685

There is a plethora of positive, optimistic, or hopeful choral pieces available; yet, most often cross the line into sappy-sentimentality. Maybe Change Starts With me.. is a call to honest reflection replete with a lyrical depth that will invite conversation and ACTION with your choir. Following the beautiful solo and glockenspiel accompaniment, there is also Djembe and Shaker that your choir members will love to play! Spring OR Winter concert appropriate and filled with a powerful message for our young people to rise up and take responsibility to enact change!

SKU: C7.CGE318

This bright, joyful melding of the three French carols: Sing We Now of Christmas; He Is Born and Carol of the Birds features contrasting sections of rhythmic punctuation with fluid, melodic ones and lots of expressive dynamic contrast. The adapted texts are in English, making this work accessible to a variety of groups. Available in five voicings to meet the needs of most any ensemble, it is equally appropriate for both school and church settings.

SKU: C7.CGE213

Johnson's artful setting of the Lura Anna Boies text features sweeping melodic lines and a gentle, flowing accompaniment which emulates flowing water and supports the graceful, gorgeous choral sonorities. It's a superb choice for that moment of peaceful reflection on your concert. There is music in the water, music in its singing tide, in its clear and crystal beauty flowing down the mountainside...

SKU: C7.CGE137

UPC: 749193023426.

Exuberant rhythmic energy abounds in this African-style original! The Swahili text of only four words translates: We will dance! We will sing! We will be glad! The only accompanying instruments are Shaker, Hand Drum and Djembe, which add an authentic flavor and texture to this celebratory and accessible multicultural selection.