CGA1285 Amen Siakudumisa

Description

This arrangement of Amen Siakudumisa by Cameron LaBarr remains true to the original performance practices of the South African people when the song originated. Meant to be sung unaccompanied with the addition of African percussion, this piece will be easy for your youth choir to learn and sing, due to the repetition of the theme throughout. Optional solos and small group parts add to the interest of the piece.

Voicing: SATB with optional percussion

Arranger: Cameron LaBarr

Season: General

Series: We Sing the World Round

Additional Resources:
CGA1355 Amen Siakudumisa Treble Score

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CGA1285.mp3

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CGA1285.pdf

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