Composer: Filipino Folk Song, arr. Nicolás Repetto

Grade: 2

Keys: G, A

Duration: 2:38

Instrumentation:
Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 (Viola T.C.), Viola**, Cello, Cello 2 (D.B.), Double Bass

**Alternate Parts Available as ePrint Only:
Viola 2 (Vc), Viola 3 (D.B.)
**Use these alternate parts if your ensemble is low on Cellos and/or Basses, has no cellos or basses, or if you would like to reinforce those sections.

Description:
Báhay Kúbo (Little Hut) is a beloved traditional Filipino folk song that teaches children about a small, native bamboo-and-nipa hut surrounded by a variety of vegetables. It is a cornerstone of Filipino culture, often learned in early childhood to promote healthy eating and agricultural appreciation. In this arrangement, students will explore legato playing, countermelodies, and a key change while exploring the beautiful and vivid music of the Philippines.