Distracting as it was having photos snapped during our performance, some nice images were captured.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Waka Waka Lyrics and YouTube performance of it by “Musanga Marimba”
Nancy Steele has been kind enough to send us the lyrics, arrangement, and a link to a YouTube video performance of it by “Musanga Marimba” directed by Ric Alviso—who taught them “Waka Waka” at
Zimfest 2013. Below is the link to the video, as well as the lyrics and arrangement. Take a look if you have a chance before Wednesday!
Waka Waka Lyrics
Zamouna mouna, eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Zamouna mouna zangelewa
Anawam ah ah
Zamouna mouna, eh eh
Waka waka eh eh
Zamouna mouna zangelewa
Anawam ah ah
Zambo eh eh, zambo eh eh
Zamouna mouna zangelewa
Anawam ah ah
Zambo eh eh, zambo eh eh
Zamouna mouna zangelewa
This time for Af-ri-ca!
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Waka
Waka Arrangement
Round
1: Lead and sop one chords
Round
2: Lead running line, sop one chords & ten 1 line
Round
3: Everyone in, play four rounds. Lead sustained “g” signal for
one round, then everyone but bass, bari and hosho drop out
Round
7: Singing with bass, bari and hosho only
Ric
alternates “anawam ah ah” with “This time for Africa”
All
in for a few rounds, then lead/soprano one do running line
Bass/baritone
solo
Repeat
Round two (decide how many rounds)
Lead/sop
one running duet & all in
Back
to lead/soprano in chords
Singing
with bass, baritone, hosho and drums only
Bass/bari
drop out
Sing
1 R with drums
Finish
with singing a capella 1 R
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Interfaith Choirfest on Saturday
Below is what you need to know for Saturday!
- 10:20: arrive, get settled with your sections before rehearsal starts at 10:30.
- 10:30 - 12:00: all choir rehearsal.*
- 12:00: lunch break - BUF choir will meet for a quick run through of The Awakening, then we'll have time to eat our sack lunches.
- 1:00: concert begins.
- 2:15ish: concert is finished.
Remember to dress in black pants or skirt with a solid pastel top. Also remember to bring lunch, snacks, water.
*If you can not attend the rehearsal at 10:30, please arrive at 12:00 and meet the rest of BUF Choir for the quick rehearsal of The Awakening.
See you Saturday!
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