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 Various. Edited by Patrick Steinbach. Schott. Book with CD. 52 pages. Schott Music #ED13360. Published by Schott Music

By Victor C. Johnson. For 2-part choir voices and piano (with optional percussion). New Horizons Series. Concert, Multicultural. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press

By Andrew H. Dabczynski. Orchestra. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Alternatives. Folk; Light Concert. Grade 3.5. 124 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Ruth Elaine Schram. For 3-part (any combination of voices) and piano (with optional cello, 2 violin (flute, oboe)). Christmas, Concert. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press

(Let's Join Together). By Scott Watson. Concert Band. Concert Band; Score. Challenger Band Series. Multicultural. Grade 1.5. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

((A Fractured Fable of Frogs, Folks and Falling Skies)). By Dave Perry and Jean Perry. Singer 5 Pak. Musicals. 255 pages. Published by Shawnee Press

Arranged by Ruth Morris Gray. Choir Secular. For with Opt. African Percussion (3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB)). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Folk; Multicultural. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Arranged by Jay Althouse. Choir Secular. 2-Part Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Folk. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Richard Meyer. Orchestra. String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Contemporary; Folk; World. Grade 3. Conductor Score. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Traditional. Arranged by Mike Forbes. For 3 tenor trombones and bass trombone. Trombone Quartet. Folk song. Grade 4. Duration 3:25. Published by Kendor Music Inc

(For Solo Violin). By Chen Yi. Solo instrument. For Violin. Premiered by Chen Xi at the 1st anniversary Prof. Lin Yaoji memorial concert at the China National Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall, Beijing, China. Contemporary. Solo part. Standard notation. Duration 4 minut…

By Vince Gassi. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Challenger Band Series. Folk. Grade 1.5. 124 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(Folk Music from China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan). Arranged by Emilie Lin. For Piano Solo. The FJH Teaching Library. Late Elementary / Early Intermediate. Book. 35 pages. Published by The FJH Music Company

By Nina Gilbert (arranger). For SSAA choir (a cappella). Spirituals, Folk Hymns. Easy-Medium. Choral octavo. Text language: English. Published by Treble Clef Music Press

(16 Easy Piano Duets). By John Kember. Piano Duet. Softcover. 40 pages. Schott Music #ED13383. Published by Schott Music

By Howard Helvey. For violin, piano (SATB). General, Epiphany. Medium. Octavo. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

(31 Duets That Can Be Played by Any Combination of Wind Instruments). By Larry Clark. For Flute, Oboe. 48 pages. Published by Carl Fischer