Cantemos (Venezuelan Folk Carol): 2-Part/SSA Choral Octavo
Venezuelan Folk Carol / arr. Sherri Porterfield
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Description
Beautiful, rhythmic Venezuelan folk carol with an English/Spanish text. Pronunciation guide included. Ideal cross-cultural choice for holiday concerts.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Archive Edition: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0004011
More about this title
About the Arranger: Sherri Porterfield
Sherri Porterfield directs choirs at Cedar Park Middle School in Cedar Park, Texas, where her ensembles have earned numerous first-place and sweepstakes awards at competitions and performed at multiple state music educators conventions. She has taught in Missouri and Kansas, served as an adjunct assistant professor of music education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music, and worked as a clinician and guest conductor with honor choirs across the country.
With over 175 published choral compositions to her name, Porterfield has received ASCAP awards annually since 1997 for her writing. Her music appears in catalogs from Alfred Music Publishing and other major publishers. She holds a B.S.E. in music education from the University of Memphis and a Master of Music in choral conducting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Porterfield has been recognized four times in Who's Who Among America's Teachers and selected for Who's Who Among American Women, in American Education, in America, and in the World.
Why we love this
Porterfield's arrangement captures the infectious rhythmic energy of Venezuelan folk tradition while keeping the voicing accessible for developing choirs. The bilingual text with pronunciation guide removes the barrier many directors face when programming Spanish-language repertoire, making this a genuinely practical choice for holiday concerts that celebrate authentic cultural music.
What to expect
Joyful and rhythmically vital, this Venezuelan carol radiates warmth without sentimentality. The folk melody carries a festive, almost danceable quality that invites singers and listeners alike into celebration.
Who it's for
Middle school and high school choirs seeking authentic multicultural holiday repertoire that doesn't require advanced vocal technique or Spanish fluency. This arrangement works equally well for treble-voice choirs, mixed ensembles performing with limited bass resources, or any program aiming to move beyond traditional English-language Christmas carols.
How to get the most out of it
- Lean into the rhythmic drive of the folk melody; this carol lives in its forward momentum, so avoid letting phrase endings drag or feel static.
- Use the pronunciation guide to help singers internalize accurate Spanish vowels and diphthongs, especially in the repeated sections where clarity matters most.
- Balance the two- and three-part writing so that the fuller SSA passages don't overshadow the intimacy of the simpler 2-part sections.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the 12 pages with attention to text meaning in both languages; the arrangement invites natural crescendos that match the carol's celebratory character.
How to use it
Feature this as a standout moment in a holiday concert that balances traditional and world music repertoire. The bilingual text makes it an excellent anchor for a thematic set exploring how different cultures mark the season, or program it as a bright closing piece that leaves audiences with infectious energy.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and singing Spanish text with accurate pronunciation
- Navigating flexible voicing (2-Part to SSA/SSAA configurations)
- Maintaining rhythmic precision in syncopated folk melodies
- Blending homophonic and independent voice writing within a single piece
- Building cultural awareness through direct engagement with non-English repertoire