Description
Expand your group's cross-cultural musical awareness with this Christmas work based on an Ethiopian song. The text includes several phrases in Amharic, a language spoken by millions of North Africans. "Issay, Issay!" means "Hear ye, hear ye!" Phonetic pronunciation is included. It's a well written rhythmic and melodic work that would make a unique addition to your holiday concert. Features solid choral scoring and traditional harmonies to an infectious pulse. Outstanding "world-music" SoundTrax CD.
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Additional Information
| Series: | Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs |
| Arranged by: | Philip Kern |
| Ensemble: | Choir |
| Voicing: | SAB |
| Format: | Choral Octavo |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Item Number: | 00-PO-0004143 |
| UPC: | 038081178639 |
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