Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1331944

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Classical,Instructional,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score. 5 pages. Leon Gray #918716. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1331944).

Explore how beautiful it is to sing in Maori, the language of the indigenous people of New Zealand, known as Te Reo, with Waiata Reorua m� te Rangatahi (Bilingual Songs for Young People). 

Leon Gray writes funny, moving, silly and creative songs, perfect for young people learning singing technique. Included in each of the five songs are verses sung in English, transliterating the text for audiences.

In the evocative piece, Te Ngahere Nui (Oh, Great Forest) the singer laments the forest they grew up with, longing to see it again.

With rich piano accompaniments, this collection is suitable for all ages, and teachers, students and pianist will love performing them.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1325844

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Classical,Contest,Festival,Holiday,Multicultural,World. 10 pages. Leon Gray #914007. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1325844).

A brand new SATB anthem/carol for Matariki - New Year in Aotearoa/New Zealand. You want a big, lively, singable, proud and stirring tune that everybody will pick up easily, then have a listen to Matariki Hunga Nui (Matariki Gathers Us), by Leon Gray.
Perfect for your community choir concerts, or as part of any Matariki celebration with joy in mind. It tells the story and explores the values of this burgeoning holiday on the Kiwi calendar.
You love big anthems/carols that crowds love singing? Then you'll love this anthem, Matariki Hunga Nui and if you like it, get your choir to sing it at Matariki.
Something stirring for a great time of year. It tells the story and reflects the great values of Matariki! ENJOY!

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1331926

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Children,Instructional,Jazz,Multicultural,World. Score. 8 pages. Leon Gray #918697. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1331926).

Explore how beautiful it is to sing in Maori, the language of the indigenous people of New Zealand, known as Te Reo, with Waiata Reorua m� te Rangatahi (Bilingual Songs for Young People).

Leon Gray writes funny, moving, silly and creative songs, perfect for young people learning singing technique. Included in each of the five songs are verses sung in English, transliterating the text for audiences.

In the humorous piece, Kia Pai T� R� (Have a Happy Day) the singer recalls a strange dream about a happy man in bright colours who wished them a happy day.

With rich piano accompaniments, this collection is suitable for all ages, and teachers, students and pianist will love performing them.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1365084

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Folk,Holiday,Multicultural,Traditional,World. 7 pages. Leon Gray #949388. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1365084).

A brand new anthem/carol for Matariki - New Year in Aotearoa/New Zealand by Leon Gray! Now in glorious 4-part harmony!

Wait� is the Sixth star of the Matariki (Pleiades) cluster - a star associated with oceans, sealife and all that they provide for us.

This song reminds people to think about and respect the sea, as without it, life could not continue. Tides keep our ecosystem balanced, and all that live in the sea have evolved to keep everything in balance. The duty of all is to preserve the beauty and abundance of the oceans, not just for ourselves but for all who follow.
 
This anthem is perfect at community choir concerts, or as part of any Matariki celebration. Like the other works in the series, Wait� tells its own part of the Matariki story and explores the values of this burgeoning holiday on the Kiwi calendar!

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1370081

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Folk,Holiday,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score. 6 pages. Leon Gray #954456. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1370081).

A brand new anthem/carol for Matariki - New Year in Aotearoa/New Zealand by Leon Gray!

Ururangi is the eighth star of the Matariki (Pleiades) cluster - a star associated with the wind, and how valuable air is to life on Earth.

This song reminds people to reflect on the importance of keeping air fresh for all life to thrive on Earth - to recognise its singular power to enable life to prosper, and not take it for granted in all of the planet's delicate ecosystems. Ururangi traditionally was used by early M�ori astronomers as an aid to weather forecasting.
 
This anthem is perfect at community choir concerts, or as part of any Matariki celebration. Like the other works in the series, Ururangi tells its own part of the Matariki story and explores the values of this burgeoning holiday on the Kiwi calendar!!

Choral Choir,Choral (3-Part Mixed) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1346272

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Classical,Folk,Multicultural,World. 9 pages. Leon Gray #931095. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1346272).

Explore how beautiful it is to sing in Maori, the language of the indigenous people of New Zealand, known as Te Reo, with Waiata Reorua m� te Rangatahi.(Bilingual Songs for Young People).

In this tranquil and moving piece Ka Tae Mai Te P� (When The Night Comes), the singer enjoys the sights and sounds of night time. Here arranged in charming 3-part harmony. 

With rich piano accompaniments, this collection is suitable for all ages, and teachers, students and pianist will love performing them.

Leon Gray writes funny, moving, silly and creative songs, perfect for young people learning singing technique. Included in each of the five songs are verses sung in English, transliterating the text for audiences. Te reo texts developed with the kind assistance of Kaum�tua Tamati Tata.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1350325

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Classical,Folk,Holiday,Multicultural,World. 11 pages. Leon Gray #935115. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1350325).

A brand new anthem/carol for Matariki - New Year in Aotearoa/New Zealand by Leon Gray! Tupu�nuku in glorious 4-part harmony. 

Tupu�nuku recalls the third star in the Matariki (Pleiades) cluster - a star associated with food grown in the ground, and the time after the summer and autumn harvests have ended, when preparations for the cold days of winter undertaken. At this time, it is important to plant leafy winter vegetables and underground foods like potatoes, so that a family (wh�nau) can have food (kai) when the dark of winter settles in. 

This anthem is perfect at community choir concerts, or as part of any Matariki celebration. Like the other works in the series, Tupu�nuku tells its own part of the Matariki story and explores the values of this burgeoning holiday on the Kiwi calendar!

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1379873

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Folk,Holiday,Multicultural,Traditional,World. 7 pages. Leon Gray #964582. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1379873).

A brand new anthem/carol for Matariki - New Year in Aotearoa/New Zealand. You want a big, lively, singable, proud and stirring tune that everybody will pick up easily, then have a listen to Matariki Hunga Nui (Matariki Gathers Us), by Leon Gray. Here presented in a scaled-back (but still exciting) SATB form for smaller choirs, or church groups.

Think a lovely, big anthem that is great to sing, and fun to be a part of. In a patriotic style, but all about the wonderful time of Matariki. Luscious!

Perfect as a solo song at community choir concerts, or as part of any Matariki celebration with joy in mind. It tells the story and explores the values of this burgeoning holiday on the Kiwi calendar!

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1371364

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Folk,Holiday,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score. 7 pages. Leon Gray #955581. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1371364).

A brand new anthem/carol for Matariki - New Year in Aotearoa/New Zealand by Leon Gray! 

Hiwa-i-te-rangi is the ninth star of the Matariki (Pleiades) cluster - The star upon which you wish for your dreams and desires to come to fruition in the new year. Also known as the Wishing Star.

Everybody's wishes are different, so the particular wishes of this song are for peace, prosperity, kindness, selflessness, valuing the environment and preserving wildlife; wishes that everybody can have for the world.

This anthem is perfect at community choir concerts, or as part of any Matariki celebration. Like the other works in the series,  Hiwa-i-te-rangi tells its own part of the Matariki story and explores the values of this burgeoning holiday on the Kiwi calendar!!

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1322283

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. Classical,Folk,Holiday,Multicultural,Patriotic,World. Score. 7 pages. Leon Gray #910629. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1322283).

A brand new anthem/carol for Matariki - New Year in Aotearoa/New Zealand. You want a big, lively, singable, proud and stirring tune that everybody will pick up easily, then have a listen to Matariki Hunga Nui (Matariki Gathers Us), by Leon Gray.

Perfect as a solo song at community choir concerts, or as part of any Matariki celebration with joy in mind. It tells the story and explores the values of this burgeoning holiday on the Kiwi calendar.

You love big anthems/carols that crowds love singing? Then you'll love this anthem, Matariki Hunga Nui and if you like it, get your choir to sing it at Matariki.

Or sing it in a Matariki concert yourself - this concert solo version is available right now.

Something stirring for a great time of year. It tells the story and reflects the great values of Matariki! ENJOY!

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1371260

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Folk,Holiday,Multicultural,Traditional,World. 8 pages. Leon Gray #955491. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1371260).

A brand new anthem/carol for Matariki - New Year in Aotearoa/New Zealand by Leon Gray! In glorious 4 part harmony!

Ururangi is the eighth star of the Matariki (Pleiades) cluster - a star associated with the wind, and how valuable air is to life on Earth.

This song reminds people to reflect on the importance of keeping air fresh for all life to thrive on Earth - to recognise its singular power to enable life to prosper, and not take it for granted in all of the planet's delicate ecosystems. Ururangi traditionally was used by early M�ori astronomers as an aid to weather forecasting.
 
This anthem is perfect at community choir concerts, or as part of any Matariki celebration. Like the other works in the series,  Ururangi tells its own part of the Matariki story and explores the values of this burgeoning holiday on the Kiwi calendar!!

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1360242

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Folk,Holiday,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score. 5 pages. Leon Gray #944734. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1360242).

A brand new anthem/carol for Matariki - New Year in Aotearoa/New Zealand by Leon Gray!

Waitī is the fifth star of the Matariki (Pleiades) cluster - a star associated with fresh water: lakes, rivers, streams - all providing the essential water needed for life.
This song reminds people to think about and respect fresh waterways, as without them, life could not continue. They are the blood of the land, and the song urges listeners to love and care for all fresh water places.
 
This anthem is perfect at community choir concerts, or as part of any Matariki celebration. Like the other works in the series, Waitī tells its own part of the Matariki story and explores the values of this burgeoning holiday on the Kiwi calendar!

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1331940

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Children,Classical,Instructional,Multicultural,World. Score. 5 pages. Leon Gray #918712. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1331940).

Explore how beautiful it is to sing in Maori, the language of the indigenous people of New Zealand, known as Te Reo, with Waiata Reorua m� te Rangatahi (Bilingual Songs for Young People).

Leon Gray writes funny, moving, silly and creative songs, perfect for young people learning singing technique. Included in each of the five songs are verses sung in English, transliterating the text for audiences.

In the thoughtful piece, Te Manu Iti (Little Bird) the singer wonders what the birds must think of humans in the forest.

With rich piano accompaniments, this collection is suitable for all ages, and teachers, students and pianist will love performing them.

Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1331952

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Children,Folk,Instructional,Multicultural,World. Score. 6 pages. Leon Gray #918724. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1331952).

Explore how beautiful it is to sing in Maori, the language of the indigenous people of New Zealand, known as Te Reo, with Waiata Reorua m� te Rangatahi (Bilingual Songs for Young People). 

Leon Gray writes funny, moving, silly and creative songs, perfect for young people learning singing technique. Included in each of the five songs are verses sung in English, transliterating the text for audiences.

In the tranquil and moving piece, Ka Tae Mai Te P� (When the Night Comes) the singer enjoys the sights and sounds of night time.

With rich piano accompaniments, this collection is suitable for all ages, and teachers, students and pianist will love performing them.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1325252

By Leon Gray. By Leon Gray. Arranged by Leon Gray. 21st Century,Classical,Holiday,Multicultural,Spiritual,World. 8 pages. Leon Gray #913487. Published by Leon Gray (A0.1325252).

Prepare for tears when you hear the stunning choir version of P�hutukawa. Perfect as a choir song at concerts, or as part of any Matariki celebration with reflection in mind. As a song for reflecting on someone's life, as a tribute, or as a song to really stir your audience, Leon Gray's P�hutukawa is a heartfelt anthem of both sadness and joy, any occasion, any time of year!

It tells the story and explores the values of this burgeoning holiday on the Kiwi calendar!

At Matariki, we remember those who have passed in the previous year, as well all those we have loved who have passed. The Matariki star, P�hutukawa, reminds us to reflect on this - in M�ori lore, when a person passes, they travel along the spirit path (Te Ara Wairua) to the tip of the North Island at Te Rerenga Wairua, where the follow the root of a solitary p�hutukawa tree to the next world.