Siyahamba

David Marlatt

South African Folk Song arranged by David Marlatt

General Info

Year: 2002 / 2014
Duration: c. 2:25
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $50.00

Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

• Flute
• Oboe
• B-flat Soprano Clarinet
• E-flat Alto Saxophone
• B-flat Trumpet
• Violin

Part 2

• Oboe
• B-flat Soprano Clarinet
• E-flat Alto Saxophone
• B-flat Trumpet
• Violin

Part 3

• B-flat Soprano Clarinet
• E-flat Alto Saxophone
• B-flat Tenor Saxophone
• B-flat Trumpet
• F Horn
• Viola

Part 4

• Bassoon
• B-flat Tenor Saxophone
• Trombone
• Euphonium T.C.
• Euphonium B.C.
• Cello

Part 5

• Bassoon
• B-flat Bass Clarinet
• E-flat Baritone Saxophone
• Trombone
• Euphonium T.C.
• Euphonium B.C.
• Tuba
• String Bass

Timpani
Percussion

• Bass Drum
• Cabasa (Shaker)
• Claves
• Congas
• Suspended Cymbal

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

This is a traditional South African folksong that has been adapted and arranged for concert band. The authentic rhythmic backgrounds performed on a variety of percussion instruments add colour and interest. This is exciting music to add something really different to your next concert.

- Program Note from publisher

Performance Notes

Can be played by a minimum of five wind/string players. Percussion parts are not required but add a lot to the overall ensemble sound.

Media

• Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

None discovered thus far.

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

• James Madison University (Harrisonburg, Va.) Concert Band (Scott Rikkers, conductor) - 23 April 2022
• University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Symphony Band (Phillip A. Ostrander, conductor) - 13 December 2020

Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music

• Abide with Me (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (1861/2014)
• Canzon per Sonare No. 4 (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (c. 1597/2012)
• Chinese Dragon Parade (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
• Ding Dong Merrily on High (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (2014)
• Early One Morning (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (2008/2014)
• For Those Who Have Served (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
• Hail the Conquering Hero (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (1746/2008/2014)
• The Journey of Invention (Flex instrumentation) (2009/2014)
• The King's Parade (Flex instrumentation) (2017/2019)
• Kingsfold (Flex instrumentation) ((as arranger) 2009/2014)
• Puck and Elfin Dance (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (2020)
• Ripples in the Sand (Flex instrumentation) (2007/2014)
• Siyahamba (Flex instrumentation) (2002/2014)
• Spring (Flex instrumentation) (2008/2020)
• Three Renaissance Madrigals (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (2000/2012)
• The Uprising (Flex instrumentation) (2016/2020)

All Wind Works

• Abide with Me (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (1861/2014)
• Ancient Airs and Dances (as arranger) (2008)
• Battle with the Frost Giants. See: The Hammer of Asgard
• Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 (as arranger) (1721/2011)
• Canzon per Sonare No. 4 (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (c. 1597/2012)
• Carnival of Venice (as editor; arr. Staigers) (1936/2009)
• Chinese Dragon Parade (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
• Click (2018)
• Concert Etude, Op 49 (as arranger)
• Concerto from "L'Estero armonico" (as arranger) (1711/2016)
• Concerto for Two Piccolos (as arranger) (1728/2017)
• Dance Suite (as arranger) (c. 1612/2017)
• Ding Dong Merrily on High (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (2014)
• Down Wilderness Road (2018)
• Early One Morning (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (2008/2014)
• Earthscape (2011/2015)
• Fanfare (as arranger) (1912/1927/2007)
• Firescape (2019)
• For Those Who Have Served (Flex instrumentation) (2020)
• Grand Chorus and Dialogue (as arranger) (1881/1998)
• Gypsy Rondo (as arranger)
• Hail the Conquering Hero (as arranger) (1746/2008)
• Hail the Conquering Hero (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (1746/2008/2014)
• The Hall of Valhalla. See: The Hammer of Asgard
• The Hammer of Asgard (2018)
  • Thor and Loki (2018)
  • The Hall of Valhalla (2018)
  • Battle with the Frost Giants (2018)
• The Hammer of Asgard (Brass and percussion) (2018)
  • Thor and Loki (Brass and percussion) (2018)
  • The Hall of Valhalla (Brass and percussion) (2018)
  • Battle with the Frost Giants (Brass and percussion) (2018)
• Jig Fugue (as arranger) (2003)
• The Journey of Invention (Flex instrumentation) (2009/2014)
• The King's Parade (Flex instrumentation) (2017/2019)
• Kingsfold (Flex instrumentation) ((as arranger) 2009/2014)
• La Virgin de la Macarena (as arranger) (as arranger) (2006)
• Let There Be One Nation (2018)
• O Magnum Mysterium (Marlatt) (as arranger)
• Pine Ridge Rag (as arranger) (1998/2019)
• Prayer and Alleluia (as arranger) (1868/2009)
• Puck and Elfin Dance (Flex instrumentation) (as arranger) (2020)
• Ripples in the Sand (Flex instrumentation) (2007/2014)
• Shaped by Time (2014)
• Side Partners (as arranger)
• Silent Night (as arranger)
• Siyahamba (Flex instrumentation) (2002/2014)
• Spring (Flex instrumentation) (2008/2020)
• Sunset over Blue Water (2019)
• Susato Dance Suite (as arranger)
• Thor and Loki. See: The Hammer of Asgard (2018)
• The Uprising (2016)
• The Uprising (Flex instrumentation) (2016/2020)
• The Valley of the Kings (2010)
• Wassail, Wassail All Over Town (as arranger) (2011)
• Windscape (2010)
• A World Away (2014)
• Ye Merry Gents (2007)

Resources

• Marlatt, D. (2002). Siyahamba : South African Folk Song [score]. Eighth Note Publications: [Markham, Ont.].
• Perusal score