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…

String Quartets for Beginning Ensembles, Volume 1 arranged by Joseph Knaus. Quartet; String Quartet (Suzuki). Book. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

The Irish Fiddle Book. (The Art of Traditional Fiddle Playing). For Violin. Music Sales America. Irish, Traditional, Folk, Celtic. Softcover with CD. 192 pages. Ossian Publications #OMB7. Published by Ossian Publications

By Manuel de Falla. For High Voice, Piano Accompaniment. 20th Century, Spanish Folk. Sheet Music. 32 pages. Published by Chester Music.

Composed by Mark Lowry; Buddy Greene. Arranged by Tim Hayden. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. CD. Jubilate Music Group #00-45612. Published …

Composed by Godfrey Tomanek. Arranged by by Godfrey Tomanek. Alliance Choral Series. Czech, Slovak, Folk. Softcover. 16 pages. Alliance Publications #AP579. Published by Alliance Publications (HL.8770542).

The Boosey and Hawkes Bartok Edition. Composed by Bela Bartok (1881-1945). Arranged by Hywel Davies. Boosey and Hawkes Chamber Music. Classical. Softcover with CD. 48 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M060130694. Published by Boosey and Hawkes (HL.48023787).

Beginner Guitar Tutor. Composed by James Longworth; Nick Walker. Guitar Method or Supplement; Method/Instruction; Play-Along. Faber Edition. Book; CD. Faber Music #12-057153922X. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-057153922X).

Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). Arranged by Ralph Sauer. English Impressionism. Solo part and piano accompaniment. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2913).

A Sequenced Guide to American Fiddling (Violin). Composed by Crystal Plohman Wiegman, Renata Bratt, and Bob Phillips. Book; CD; Method/Instruction; String Orchestra Method/Supplement. Folk; Traditional. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Béla Bartók. Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music. Softcover with CD. 80 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M060131974. Published by Boosey & Hawkes

Composed by Niels Wilhelm Gade. Piano. Softcover. Schott Music #ED21719. Published by Schott Music

Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now!. Composed by Morton Manus, Willard A. Palmer, and Thomas Palmer. Book; DVD; Digital Download; Keyboard/Piano; Method/Instruction; Software. Teach Yourself Series. 96 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45045).

Arranged by Greg Gilpin. Choral Octavo. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Multicultural; Secular; World. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45660).

Composed by David Shaffer. March, Lighter and Novelty. Sound Foundations. Score and parts. Duration 0:01:44. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.023-4530-00).