Yamko Rambe Yamko is one of the most popular folk songs in Papua. This song is about a past war that Papua has been through, and emphasizes patriotism. Yamko Rambe Yamko has a soloist who represents someone willing to be "the flower of the nation" or someone willing to give up everything to defend their country, specifically from imperialists. The movement that high school choir Cantus Certus performed is a traditional Indonesian group dance, and is necessary to capture the unique culture behind this piece.
The audience was very excited to hear this song, and actually applauded in the middle of it. This cut off part of the soloist's call. Nonetheless, a great performance.
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Soloists- Cirdan Klindworth (tenor) and Michael Valois (bass)
Director- Kellen Mcmillen
Composer- Agustinus Bambang Jusana
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This piece was sung by Roseville Area High School's ambassador choir Cantus Certus at the ACDA State Conference at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church (Stillwater, MN) on November 15, 2019.
However, the slideshow in the background consists of the choir rehearsing during the week of their performance, as well as photos (that capture some of the movement) from their formal school concert a few days before ACDA.
