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The Lion Sleeps Tonight
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Chorus Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1860128
By Robert John. Composed by George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti, and Luigi Creatore. Arranged by Rolf Fritz. This edition: pdf. A Cappella, Contest, Festival, Multicultural, Pop, Show Choir, World. 8 pages. Rolf Fritz #1419775. Published by Rolf Fritz (A0.1860128).
Title: The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Uyimbube) – SATB A Cappella
A joyful SATB a cappella arrangement of the classic “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” where the iconic “Wimoweh” is replaced with the original Zulu “Uyimbube”. Tenors lead the melody while the other voices provide rich harmonic and percussive support, creating an energetic, crowd-pleasing performance.
Bring Solomon Linda’s 1939 classic Mbube to life with this vibrant SATB a cappella arrangement.
Tenor-Led Melody: Tenors drive the Uyimbube motif, providing the rhythmic and melodic core of the piece.
Authentic Tribute: Uyimbube replaces “Wimoweh” throughout, honoring the original composition and avoiding confusion.
Dynamic Ensemble Interaction: Bass imitates a walking bass line in the bridge, while Alto and Soprano engage in playful dialogues. The Tenors switch roles in this section to allow the other voices to shine, creating contrast and variation. Outside the bridge, the Tenors continue leading the motif while all other voices contribute harmonically and rhythmically.
High-Quality Voice Leading: Clear, intuitive, and accessible for high school, community, and advanced choirs, balancing ease of learning with harmonic interest.
Performance Impact: Energetic, joyful, and fun—a true crowd-pleaser that brings audiences to their feet.
Level / Difficulty:
Intermediate – easy to learn
Approachable for most choirs, with clear voice leading and straightforward harmonic structure. Requires moderate ensemble coordination and rhythmic precision but remains accessible and enjoyable for school, community, and advanced choirs alike.
Vocal Ranges:
Soprano: B3 – F5
Alto: G3 – D5
Tenor: C3 – G4
Bass: E2 – E4
Notes:
All voices contribute to rhythm and harmony, creating a lively, dynamic sound.
The bridge section features the walking bass line and alternating parts, giving every voice a moment to shine.
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