Two African Folk Songs

Although written as supplemental material to the Belwin 21st Century Band Method, this piece can be used with any beginning method. The grade level is 1/2 to 1, the pitch ranges are within an octave from concert low A to G, and the rhythm patterns are limited to dotted half, half, quarter and eighth notes and rests. The two folk songs are KUM BA YA and EVERYBODY LOVES SATURDAY NIGHT. There are no key signatures, tempo or dynamic markings in the parts. Both selections are in the key of B-flat, so accidentals are used in the parts rather than the key signature. (1:06)