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More Songs of a Rainbow Nation: SA Choral Book

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More Songs of a Rainbow Nation: SA Choral Book

Name: More Songs of a Rainbow Nation: SA Choral Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 12-0571525164
Price: 3.99 USD
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Songs from South Africa

Arr. Alexander L'Estrange

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Four more stunning songs in celebration of cultural diversity in Southern Africa. Pieces include the joyful 'Freedom is Coming' - an infectious celebration of hope and freedom from oppression and four other beautifully crafted arrangements by Choral Basics Series editor, Alexander L'Estrange.

Titltes:
Freedom Is Coming/Hamba Vangeli * Famba Naye * Thuma Mina * Siyahamba (We Are Marching in the Light of God).

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Series: Faber Edition: Choral Basics

Publisher: Faber Music

ISBN10: 0-571-52516-4

ISBN13: 978-0-571-52516-4

UPC: 9780571525164

SKU: 12-0571525164

Instrumentation: with Piano

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About the Arranger: Alexander L'Estrange

Alexander L'Estrange is an arranger and editor whose work centers on making world music accessible to school choirs. As editor of the Faber Edition Choral Basics series, he has shaped how generations of young singers encounter repertoire from cultures beyond their own, balancing authenticity with pedagogical clarity.

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Why we love this

L'Estrange's arrangements honor the spiritual and social power of these South African songs without oversimplifying them. The writing sits comfortably for developing voices while preserving the emotional weight that makes these pieces matter in concert.

What to expect

These songs radiate resilience and joy. Whether the infectious lift of 'Freedom is Coming' or the meditative processing quality of 'Siyahamba,' the collection invites singers and listeners into moments of hope and collective motion. The piano supports without overwhelming; voices carry the emotional truth.

Who it's for

Choirs in Grades 5-12 and community groups looking for meaningful repertoire that celebrates cultural diversity. This collection works equally well for singers new to world music and experienced ensembles seeking substantial, singable arrangements.

How to get the most out of it

Study the cultural context of each song before rehearsal. Singers connect more authentically to the material when they understand what 'Freedom is Coming' and 'Siyahamba' meant to the communities that created them.
Let the piano accompaniment breathe. These arrangements aren't dense; space and simplicity are features, not limitations. Your singers' voices should be the primary voice.
Attend to pronunciation carefully. Consult recordings or native speakers for IsiXhosa and other South African languages represented in the texts. Accuracy matters for respect and beauty.

How to use it

Program these pieces as a thematic set on a concert exploring human dignity and cultural expression, or space them across the season as contrasting moments that deepen any program's musical range. They work beautifully alongside spirituals, protest songs, or contemporary choral works that grapple with justice.

Skills your students will build

Reading 2-part choral arrangements with confidence
Singing in IsiXhosa and other South African languages with respect for pronunciation
Understanding how folk and spiritual traditions function as acts of resistance and hope
Building ensemble blend and balance in simpler, more exposed voicing
Connecting historical and cultural context to interpretation and expression