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…

Arranged by Michael Story. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Belwin Young Band. Folk. 240 pages. Published by Belwin Music (AP.45788).

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

Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). Secular. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.8247).

38 Beautiful Pieces. Composed by Various. Edited by Samantha Ward. Piano. Softcover. 92 pages. Schott Music #ED13852. Published by Schott Music

Composed by William Shakespeare, music by Ruth Morris Gray. Choir Secular. SATB choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Secular; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by Mike Springer. For Piano. Piano Suite; Piano Supplemental; Sheet; Solo. Recital Suite Series. Form: Sonatina; Suite. Recital. Intermediate. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Composed by John LaBarbera. For mandolin. Squareback saddle stitch, Mandolin; Tunebooks. Beginning-Intermediate. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

(201 Classic Tunes Arranged for Piano). Edited by George Petrie. For Piano. Masterworks; Piano Collection. Dover Edition. Folk; Masterwork. Early Intermediate; Intermediate. Book. Published by Dover Publications

(Reading, Improvisation, and Arranging for Pedal and Lever Harpists). For Harp. Berklee Guide. Softcover Audio Online. Published by Berklee Press

31 Traditional Pieces. Composed by Traditional and Various. Edited by Ros Stephen. String. Softcover with CD. 72 pages. Schott Music #ED13653. Published by Schott Music

Arranged by Leo Lehner. For TTBB choir. Choral music. Folk music. Level 2. Score. Published by Doblinger Music Publishers

(Words and Chords to Nearly 1200 Songs 9x12 Spiral Bound). Edited by Annie Patterson and Peter Blood. For Vocal. Vocal. Softcover. 304 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Ola Gjeilo. For Choral (SSAATTBB). Walton Choral. 28 pages. Walton Music #WW1548. Published by Walton Music

(10 Asian Folk Songs Arranged for Solo Voice and Piano for Recitals, Concerts, and Contests (Medium High Voice)). Arranged by Lois Brownsey, Vicki Tucker Courtney, Ruth Morris Gray, Marti Lunn Lantz, Jonathan Lim, Sonja Poorman, Ruth Elaine Schram, Michael Scott, and Douglas E. W…

Composed by Todd Clark, Gregg Watternberg, and Derek A. E. Fuhrmann. Arranged by Andy Beck. Choir Secular. This edition: SoundTrax CD. CD; Choral Octavo. Pop Choral. Folk; Pop; Secular. Published by Alfred Music

(Quaker Song). Arranged by Jay Althouse. Choir Sacred. 3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Folk; Sacred. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music