Description
This piece features Haitian rhythms and challenging harmonies. The treble setting uses a text about “harmonizing life’s activities” – dance being one. A great festival or concert piece for developing choirs, well worth the preparation efforts!
Translation of Haitian Creole text:
A time to plant
A time to harvest
A time to work
A time to party
Today we will rest
Today is party time
Color guards, lead on
Musicians, rock on
Beat the drums, blow the trumpet
Play the violin and clarinet
Musicians, singers, let’s rock on
Let’s sing, danse meringue and kalinda
Today is the big feast
We’ll party like there’s no tomorrow
Without danger, nor fear
We’ll sing and dance
As life requires it…
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Recordings
Koudjay – recording 1:
The Woodlands High School Varsity Treble Choir
Lynn Bull, conductor
Koudjay – recording 2:
Bear Creek High School
Nathan Payant, conductor
Koudjay – recording 3:
Miami Children’s Chorus
Timothy A. Sharp, conductor
Koudjay – recording 4:
Rockford Women’s Chamber Ensemble
Mandy Makita-Scott, conductor
Koudjay – recording 5:
Marshall High School
Kelli Pierson, conductor
Perusal Score
Performance Videos
Practice Tracks