Alfred Publishing Fanga Alafia: Traditional Welcome Song - Beck - TBB

Author/Composer:

TRADITIONAL FOLK SONGS

Instrumentation:

TBB ACCOMP

Genre:

FOLK/TRADITION

Grade/Level:

EASY

Model #:

51095

Music: Traditional
Arranger: Andy Beck
Format: Choral Octavo
Voicing: TBB with Piano (SoundTrax accompaniment CD available separately)

This lively welcome song traditionally accompanies the West African fanga dance. Built on the familiar tune (plus some new material and a few English words), this general music class favourite is fully developed as a choral arrangement. Scattered handclaps, syncopated rhythms, and bright harmonies make this well-crafted setting a joy to perform! A modulating breakdown section in the middle offers the opportunity to incorporate the dance. Downloadable percussion parts are available online.