Bwana Asifiwe
This original composition will delight all who hear it with its upbeat and rhythmic African flavor in 3/4 meter. The African percussion instruments needed are two drums and small and large shakers, but congas, maracas, and guiro may be substituted if necessary. Techniques included are pluck, mallets, martellato, and martellato-lift. There are three easy key changes, but no bell changes within each section. "Bwana Asifiwe" means "Praise the Lord" in the Swahili language, and is often used as a greeting. Permission to reproduce instrumental parts is granted by Choristers Guild. Measures total 122.