Banana!: SAB Choral Octavo
(Todos Quieren la Banana--All the Nations Like Bananas)
Nicaraguan Folk Song / arr. Nick Page
Item: 00-PO-0005513
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Description
This playful arrangement of a Nicaraguan folk song encapsulates a broader message of diversity and inclusion across the world---because "all the nations like bananas!" Just a little Spanish, but a lot of fun. Limited vocal ranges and a few mini solos will encourage beginners to sing out loud and proud. Find choreography on the When We Sing! DVD.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0005513
More about this title
About the Arranger: Nick Page
Nick Page is an arranger and composer whose work spans choral, instrumental, and educational settings. His arrangements prioritize accessibility without sacrificing musicality, making complex global music traditions approachable for student ensembles.
Page has arranged extensively for choral groups across all voice configurations and ability levels. His catalog reflects a deep commitment to multicultural repertoire and to creating music that builds confidence in young singers.
Why we love this
Nick Page's arrangement transforms a Nicaraguan folk melody into a genuine crowd-pleaser that works equally well in a concert hall and at a community celebration. The piece manages to deliver a message about global unity while keeping singers engaged through manageable ranges, character-building solo moments, and the sheer infectious joy of the material itself.
What to expect
Warm, celebratory, and playful. The tune bounces with a natural lightness that invites singers to smile while they perform, and the message of global connection feels genuine rather than forced. There's a real sense of gathering and joy here, the kind of music that leaves audiences grinning.
Who it's for
This octavo serves beginning and intermediate SAB choirs, particularly those seeking repertoire that builds confidence through accessible ranges and individual moment-sharing. It's ideal for directors programming multicultural concerts, community engagement events, or festivals where audience connection matters as much as vocal precision.
How to get the most out of it
- Encourage singers in the solo sections to own their moment without hesitation. Even beginning musicians respond powerfully when given permission to be heard as individuals rather than blend into the ensemble.
- The limited Spanish text is easy to learn phonetically, so don't let non-Spanish-speaking singers treat it as a barrier. Spend one rehearsal on clear vowels and consonant placement, then move on.
- If you're using the When We Sing! DVD choreography, block staging early and rehearse it alongside the music rather than saving it for dress rehearsal. Movement built into consistent rehearsal habits becomes musical rather than distracting.
How to use it
Open a multicultural or world music-themed concert with this piece to immediately set a welcoming, joyful tone. It also works beautifully as a connecting piece between more serious selections, or as a finale that sends the audience out laughing. Consider pairing it with other folk arrangements or global repertoire to build a cohesive program thread.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with confidence in limited solo passages
- Sustaining accurate intonation within accessible vocal ranges
- Integrating simple Spanish text and pronunciation
- Coordinating singing with basic staged movement
- Ensemble blend while maintaining individual voice identity