It Takes a Village
A joyful musical embodiment of the African cultural philosophy that it takes all individual parts/efforts linked and working together to create and support the whole.
| Item | Voicing | Duration | |||
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| SBMP 328 | SSAA | 3:50 | Audio file
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$2.15 Purchase at SBMP | |
| SBMP 331 | SATB | 3:50 | Audio file
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$2.60 Purchase at SBMP | |
| SBMP 1127 | TTBB | 3:50 | $2.05 Purchase |
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An adaptation of the West African adage; "it takes a village to raise a child," The four vocal rhythms in the main portion of the work, each with its own character and function, are essential to creating the unique energy and movement of "Village." Only when they are sung together does a truly joyful spirit arrive.
Mixed Choir
Women & Trebles
Men
Difficulty
Easy
Moderate
It Takes a Village
West African adage adapted by Joan Szymko
It takes a whole village to raise our children
It takes a whole village to raise one child
We all everyone must share the burden
We all everyone will share the joy