Kila Jambo na Wakati Wake (For Everything a Time Most Opportune - Swahili): SAB Choral Octavo
(For Everything a Time Most Opportune -- Swahili)
Words by Susan Boersma, music by David Lantz III
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Description
In this rhythmic African choral the choir calls percussive phrases alternating between Swahili and English lyrics. The creative piano part may be doubled or replaced by mallet instruments, and non-pitched percussion repeats a steady pattern adding even more intensity. Exuberant!
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0000581
More about this title
About the Composer: David Lantz
David Lantz is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans choral, instrumental, and educational music. His compositions frequently draw on world music traditions, cultural rhythms, and accessible contemporary idioms that engage singers across skill levels and age groups. Lantz's output through major publishers reflects a deep commitment to expanding the choral repertoire with pieces that are both musically substantial and genuinely fun to perform.
Why we love this
This piece captures the infectious energy of African percussion and call-and-response traditions without requiring your singers to learn an unfamiliar language from scratch. The bilingual text (Swahili and English) lets your choir inhabit the cultural context while the rhythmic drive and flexible instrumentation make it work whether you have a full percussion section or just a pianist.
What to expect
Vibrant and propulsive. The alternating call-and-response between Swahili and English creates a conversational quality while the steady percussion pattern and rhythmic drive keep everything moving forward with purpose and joy.
Who it's for
SAB choirs seeking repertoire that energizes audiences and singers alike. This works for middle school through adult community groups and fits particularly well in programs celebrating cultural diversity or exploring world music traditions.
How to get the most out of it
- Layer the percussion parts strategically: keep the non-pitched pattern steady as your foundation, then let the piano (or mallets if you have them) drive the harmonic and melodic momentum.
- Treat the percussive phrases as rhythmic unison moments where the choir locks in tightly together; these brief calls are the pulse of the piece.
- Balance the English and Swahili text so both feel equally natural; avoid letting either language slip into a sing-song delivery.
- Build intensity gradually across the piece by increasing vocal energy and sharpening articulation rather than simply getting louder.
How to use it
Program this as a concert closer or as a bridge piece between more formal repertoire and a lighter second half. It pairs naturally with other African or multicultural selections and works beautifully as a showcase for ensemble cohesion and rhythmic precision.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in call-and-response singing
- Coordination between vocal lines and steady percussion accompaniment
- Pronunciation and expressive delivery in Swahili
- Understanding of African musical traditions and structural devices