This is a new edition of Béla Bartók's popular Romanian Folk Dances in its original scoring for Solo Piano. With fascinating background notes and unique imagery, this publication is essential for pianists interested in the work of the Hungarian composer.When Bartók was just 23 years old, he visited the Transylvanian town of Gerlicepuszta. Overhearing a lullaby sung by a teenage servant girl named …

Once upon a time, a hardworking music teacher was determined to slay the dragons of student doldrums. She looked far and wide for meaningful yet entertaining lessons that would engage her students while addressing the Common Core music standards. One day, she happened upon a set of enchanting books filled with folk tales, fairy tales, nursery rhymes, myths, legends, and more. As they dove into the…

Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. When it comes to musical skill, why is it that some people achieve so much more than others? We are frequently led to believe this is because of a talent hardwired into their DNA. Now, music educator Michael Griffin dismisses that age-old notion in favour of another known factor: practice. His new book, Learning Strategies for Musical Success illustrates how the quantity and q…

Par BARTOK BELA. Based on the Béla Bartók Complete Critical Edition (Z. 15009), this volume includes Bartók's complete works for mixed voices. The lyrics in this Urtext edition are in the original languages and in the translations authorized by the composer. Literal English translations are provided in the appendix.The edition is complete with an informative preface (in Hungarian, English, and Ger…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Prelude on an Irish Folk Tune (“Prélude sur un air irlandais”) est basée sur l'air traditionnel Slane, la version hymnique d’une mélodie irlandaise plus ancienne The Banks of the Bann. La mélodie s’imbrique dans la trame musicale vers la fin de la pièce. Publiée pour la première fois en 1909 dans le recueil Old Irish Folk Music and Songs (“Chants et airs irlandais anciens”) de P…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Prelude on an Irish Folk Tune (“Prélude sur un air irlandais”) est basée sur l'air traditionnel Slane, la version hymnique d’une mélodie irlandaise plus ancienne The Banks of the Bann. La mélodie s’imbrique dans la trame musicale vers la fin de la pièce. Publiée pour la première fois en 1909 dans le recueil Old Irish Folk Music and Songs (“Chants et airs irlandais anciens”) de P…

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par GRIEG EDVARD. The melodies, harmonies, moods and rhythms of Norwegian folk songs and dance (even the sounds of Norwegian folk instruments) permeate the music of Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). After studying in Leipzig and Copenhagen he returned to Norway and a chance meeting with Norwegian nationalist Rikard Nordraak ignited his interest in folk music and laid the foundation for…

Par THE SAGE GATESHEAD. The Language of Folk Book 2 offers 16 intermediate to advanced folk songs from around the British Isles and further afield, carefully selected and arranged to develop the key skills and vocal styles integral to folk song. Produced in association with The Sage Gateshead and its nationally renowned folk music programme, these books provide a wealth of material both for establ…

Edited by Joseph Jennings and Matthew Oltman. Chanticleer. Secular. 120 pages. Duration 53 min. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

100 Hungarian Folk Songs. By Zoltan Kodaly. (Volume I). Boosey and Hawkes Kodaly. Softcover. Size 5.25x7 inches. 36 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

Edited by Nancy Bachus. Collection for piano solo. With performance CDs and historical background information. Series: A History of Piano Masterworks. 128 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Fakebook (spiral bound) for Eb instrument and voice. With vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, black and white photos and introductory text. 574 pages. Published by Sher Music Company.

Danceries by Kenneth Hesketh. Concert Band. For Wind Band. Part(s); Score; Wind Band. Faber Edition: Faber Wind Band Series. 20th Century; Masterwork. Published by Faber Music

(for Clarinet and Piano). By B?la Bart?k and Zolt?n Sz?kely. BH Chamber Music. Book only. 10 pages

Lacemaker Woman. By C.A. Pinto Fonseca. Text: Brazilian Folksongs. For SSAA Chorus. (SSAA). Musica de Latinoamerica. Secular. Octavo. Published by Earthsongs.

By or arr. Keith Snell. For Flute. Woodwind - Flute Duet. Level: Easy. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Gordon Saunders. For Recorder (Tenor or Descant). Traditional, Folk, World. Sheet Music. 16 pages. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.

By James Bastien. (Bastien Supplementary Books). Bastien Piano. Folk Tunes. Level: Level 1. Music Book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

By David Carr Glover and Jay Stewart. For Piano. Piano method/supplement. Level: Early Elementary, Level 3. Book. 60 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Quaker Folk Hymn. Arranged by Alice Parker. Text: Quaker Folk Hymn. For Keyboard accompaniment. (SSAA, Mezzo-Soprano Solo). Sacred. Level: Medium Adult. 12 pages. Duration 4 min, 8 sec. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

12 Apostles by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Sacred. Unison Choir. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Masterworks; Worship Resources. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork; Sacred. Published by Faber Music

4 Folk Tales Retold and Arranged for Music and Movement for Orff Instruments - Performance Score. By Carol Erion/Linda Monssen. Schott. 52 pages. Published by Schott.

By Mark Williams. Music by Mark Williams. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Young Symphonic. Level: 2 (Medium Easy) (grade 2). Conductor Score. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

An Opera in 4 Acts. Composed by Robert Ward. Full Length Opera. 20th Century and Opera. Vocal score. With translations and plot synopsis. 288 pages. Galaxy Music Corporation #7.0028. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation

By Sally O'reilly. Orchestra Method/Study. String Collection/Study. Level: Elementary. Music Book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.