Frè Timoniè (SAB version)

for SAB choir with piano and optional percussion
by  Steven Paxton

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This traditional folk song from Haiti originated as a work song, sung by boatmen in order keep their rowing strokes in sync. The language is Haitian Creole, similar in pronunciation to French, but easier (no silent letters!). Piano accompaniment with simple optional drum. Also available in a version for TTB chorus.

SKU: SPN-003 Categories: ,
Descriptive Tags:Celebratory, Community, Folksong, Ocean Sea, Sailors, Unity, Water
Difficulty:Medium
Language:French
Duration:1-5 Minutes
Instrumentation:Optional percussion, Piano, SAB choir
Sacred or Secular:Secular
Voicing:SAB

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