African Alleluia: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Wana Baraka
Traditional / arr. John O'Reilly
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0006159
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| African Alleluia: Score | $7.00 | |
| African Alleluia: Flute | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: Bells | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| African Alleluia: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
This piece is a joyous arrangement of the popular Kenyan song "Wana Baraka." Repeating percussion patterns utilizing cowbell, claves, tom tom, and bass drum provide a solid rhythmic foundation for the catchy syncopated melody. A typical call-and-response section gives this arrangement an authentic African feel. (2:00)
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Debut Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
118
SKU:
00-PK-0006159
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Why we love this
This arrangement brings immediate energy to a Grade 1 band without sacrificing musicality. The repeating percussion foundation lets younger players lock into a groove while the melody stays accessible, and the call-and-response structure gives students a real sense of participating in something collaborative rather than simply reading notes.
What to expect
Vibrant and celebratory. The Kenyan origin and call-and-response structure create an immediate sense of community and joy, while the steady percussion underpinning keeps the energy grounded and singable. It feels like music that wants to move you.
Who it's for
Grade 1 concert bands looking for engaging, culturally rooted material that doesn't condescend to young players. This works equally well for early-rehearsal-season programming when technical demands need to be light but musical interest needs to be high.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the percussion section first. The cowbell, claves, tom tom, and bass drum patterns are the heartbeat of this piece; once they're rock-solid, the melody players will find their place naturally.
- Shape the call-and-response sections with clear dynamic contrast. Let the responding phrases breathe slightly to highlight the back-and-forth texture.
- Keep the syncopated melody articulation crisp without being mechanical. These rhythms should feel playful and conversational, not rigid.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to set a bright, welcoming tone, or pair it with other folk-based or multicultural selections to build a thematic program. At two minutes, it's also an excellent choice for festival performances where time slots are tight and making a positive impression matters.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing syncopated rhythms in a group setting
- Maintaining a steady part while other sections carry the melody
- Understanding call-and-response as a structural and musical concept
- Coordinating articulation and phrasing across a full ensemble