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Tumbalalayka
Michael Kaulkin
Tumbalalayka is a rhythmic, harmonically rich setting of the beloved Yiddish folksong. The voices imitate the strumming of the balalaika in this classic riddle-courtship song—by turns playful and tender. Performed regularly by choirs …
Read MoreSATB Octavo
Pepper ID: 11361533Supplier ID: MSMK08-30
Min. 8 copies
Min. 8 copies
SATB Octavo
Pepper ID: 11361533ESupplier ID: MSMK08-30
Min. 8 copies
Min. 8 copies
Tumbalalayka is a rhythmic, harmonically rich setting of the beloved Yiddish folksong. The voices imitate the strumming of the balalaika in this classic riddle-courtship song—by turns playful and tender. Performed regularly by choirs around the world. It is included on French vocal quartet Quatour Aesthesis’ 2022 CD O Do Not Move.
At a glance
• WACDA 2026 Reading Session selection
• SATB a cappella • 2’30”
• Yiddish
• Moderate difficulty
• For strong HS, university, community choirs