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…

By Judith Katz. For flute trio. Level 3. Duration 2 minutes. Published by Imagine Music

By Shayla Blake; Mary McDonald. Arranged by Mary Mcdonald. For SATB choir, piano (with optional instrumental accompaniment). Sacred Anthem, Baptism, General, Stewardship. Octavo. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

By Pepper Choplin. For SATB choir, descant, piano (with optional orchestration). Sacred Anthem, Advent, Christmas. Octavo. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

By Victor C. Johnson. For SATB choir, piano (with optional percussion). Concert, Multicultural. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press

By Victor C. Johnson. For SSA choir, piano (with optional percussion). Concert, Multicultural. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press

(Featuring: Scotland / Big Mon). By Bill Monroe. Arranged by Bob Phillips. Orchestra. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Alternatives. Folk; Light Concert. Grade 3. 124 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

32 Quartets That Can Be Played by Any Combination of String Instruments. Composed by Bernard De La Monnoye, Christopf Von Gluck, etc., J. Spilman, Spiritual American, Willy Geisler, Stephen Foster (1826-1864), Edvard Grieg (1843-1907), Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921), French ca…

By Douglas E. Wagner. For SATB choir, piano (with optional flute). Concert, Multicultural. Octavo. 11 pages. Duration 2 minutes 30 seconds. Published by Heritage Music Press

By Mark Cabaniss. Arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram. For Unison/2-part choir, Keyboard, Optional Fiddle, Optional String Bass. Octavo. 16 pages. Published by BriLee Music

By Traditional Spanish Folk Song. Arranged by Joni Jensen. For Choral (SSAA). Walton Choral. 16 pages. Walton Music #WLG142. Published by Walton Music

By John Leavitt. Choir Sacred; Choir Secular. 3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Sacred. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Susan Bentall Boersma, music by David Lantz III. Choir Secular. For Opt. Guitar/Mandolin, Bass, and Violin (SATB choir). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Walker. Arranged by Ervin Monroe. For flute quartet, 3 C flutes with alto or bass or flute choir. Classical, Chamber Music. Published by Little Piper

By Traditional Haitian. Arranged by Sten KÌ_llman and Sten K. For Choral, Percussion (SATB). Walton Choral. 12 pages. Walton Music #WW1484. Published by Walton Music

By Z. Randall Stroope. For SSA choir, piano (with optional narrator, string quartet, oboe). Concert. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press

By Anne McGinty (1945-). Edited by Shirley Strohm Mullins. Orchestra. For orchestra. Orchestra method/study. Queenwood Developing String Orchestra. Score. Published by Queenwood Publications

By Bruce Fraser. For Concert Band (1st Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe*, 1st Bb Clarinet, 2nd Bb Clarinet, 3rd Bb Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet*, Bassoon*, 1st Eb Alto Saxophone*, 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone, Bb Tenor Saxophone*, Eb Baritone Saxophone*, 1st Bb Trumpet, 2nd Bb Trumpet, 3rd Bb Trump…

By Rudolf Stephan (1887-1915). Orchestra. For string orchestra. String Tracks. Grade 4. Score and parts. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company