A traditional song of the Zulu people originating in the KwaZulu province of South Africa, "Siyahamba" is built upon persistent ostinatos with a driving percussion contribution as a background setting the stage for the charming theme. You'll hear several call-and-response patterns which are characteristic of traditional African music. An engaging addition to the beginning band literature with enticing multicultural roots.

Traditional South African Tune.

Instrumentation: conductor ; C flute ; oboe ; B© clarinet ; B© bass clarinet ; E© Alto saxophone ; B© tenor saxophone ; E© baritone saxophone ; B© trumpet ; horn in F ; trombone/baritone/bassoon ; baritone treble clef ; tuba ; mallet percussion (bells) ; optional timpani ; percussion i (hand drums, doumbeks, bongos or congas) ; percussion ii (finger cymbals, tambourine, suspended cymbal).