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Yesu Ni Wangu: 2-Part Choral Octavo

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Yesu Ni Wangu: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Yesu Ni Wangu: 2-Part Choral Octavo

Traditional Swahili Song / arr. Ruth Morris Gray

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This rhythmic call and response song from East Africa is so much fun to sing! The traditional harmonies are easy to find, with just a touch of optional divisi toward the end. A joyful song of praise. Featured on "Reaching for the Stars" choral movement DVD 00-39928.

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081443805
SKU: 00-39719

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About the Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray

Ruth Morris Gray

Ruth Morris Gray has shaped choral music education at Rosemead High School in California since 2004, where she directs the choir program. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and Composition from Biola University and a Master of Arts in Music Composition from UC Santa Barbara, complemented by her California Single Subject Music Credential from Cal State Northridge.

With over 100 published choral compositions to her name, Gray has built a reputation for creating accessible, engaging arrangements that work in real classroom settings. Her compositions span genres and cultures, reflecting both her compositional training and her commitment to bringing diverse musical voices into the choral repertoire.

Why we love this

This arrangement captures the infectious energy of an East African call and response without overwhelming your singers. The vocal lines sit naturally within a 2-part texture, making it genuinely singable while the optional divisi at the end gives advanced singers something to reach toward. It's the kind of piece that lands immediately in your singers' bodies and reminds them why they love to sing together.

What to expect

Yesu Ni Wangu pulses with joy and communal warmth. The call and response format creates an almost conversational intimacy between the two parts, while the rhythmic propulsion keeps the energy moving forward. By the end, you're left with that buoyant feeling that comes from singing something vital and alive.

Who it's for

This octavo is ideal for middle school and early high school choirs seeking repertoire that feels fresh and celebratory. It also works wonderfully for community or youth choirs looking for an accessible piece that radiates joy without requiring extensive voice training.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lean into the rhythmic call and response structure by clearly defining which section is calling and which is responding, even if you're rotating the parts. This clarity helps the song's energy build naturally.
  • The divisi section works best when you've established vocal confidence in the unison and 2-part material first. Save detailed work on that optional passage for a second or third rehearsal.
  • Use the recorded accompaniment to lock in the rhythmic groove, particularly in the opening measures. The groove is the piece's backbone.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener or as a bridge between more structured classical selections and contemporary works. Its accessible difficulty and infectious spirit make it perfect for engaging audiences early in a performance, or for creating a moment of cultural broadening in a mixed-genre concert.

Skills your students will build

  • Call and response singing with clear entrances and releases
  • Rhythmic independence while maintaining ensemble cohesion
  • Finding harmony by ear within a traditional framework
  • Basic divisi singing with confidence

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