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…

(Latin American Folk Songs: I. Riqui, Riqui, Riquirran ; II. El Capotin ). Arranged by Bruce Trinkley. For Unison choir (optional 2-part). Choral octavo. 12 pages. Duration I - 0:30, II - 1:20

By Emma Lou Diemer (1927-). For SATB chorus, Flute, Cello, and Keyboard. Pentecost, General. Sacred. Moderately Easy. Octavo. 15 pages

By Dvorak Antonin. Czech title: Smy covy kvartet 9 d moll op. 34. Published by Praha (Czech import).

By Vadim Prokhorov. For chorus. (SATB). Russian Title: Kalinka. Published by Musica Russica. (FS 009)

(Four instructive compositions). Composed by Vilem Blazek. Arranged by Shirley McRae. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Pavane Secular. Russian, Concert, Folk. 1361. 8 pages. Pavane Publishing #P1361. Published by Pavane Publishing

Organ. Arranged by J. Stuart Archer. Music Sales America. Folk. Book Only. 4 pages. Novello and Co Ltd. #MUSNOV963007. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.

First Grade - Book/Audio. Willis. Instruction, Method. Softcover book with online audio. 84 pages. Willis Music #12815. Published by Willis Music

By Walter Noona. For piano. Level: Level 4. Piano method. Published by Heritage Music Press.

(A third book of pieces for viola). By Kathy Blackwell; David Blackwell. For Viola. Viola. Viola Time. Viola Time. Method book. 32 pages

By Michael Burkhardt. For organ. Organ Music. Level: Medium. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers.

Arranged by Pamela Conn Beall and Susan Hagen Nipp. For Children's Voices. This edition: Paperback. Classroom/Pre-School; General Music and Classroom Publications; Other Classroom; Sing-Along. Wee Sing. 41 fabulous folk songs. Children's, Folk. Book and CD. 64 pages. Duration Ove…

By Jane Smisor Bastien. Bastien Piano. Bastien Piano Library. Level: Level 3. Music Book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

For the Later Beginner. By Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, and Amanda Vick Lethco. For Piano. Piano Method. Alfred's Basic Piano Library. Book. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By John W. Schaum. For Piano. Piano - Schaum Method. Book. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Brian Lewis. For Choir. (SAB). Choral Octavo. Level: Level 3 (grade L3). Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Johan De Meij. (SATB). Choral. Size 6.8x10.5 inches. 28 pages. Published by Amstel Music.

Composed by Nicholas Maw (1935-). Masterworks; Vocal Collection. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Folk; Masterwork. Book. Faber Music #12-0571511910. Published by Faber Music

By Edvard Grieg. Edited by Angus Morrison. For Piano solo. Level: 6, 7, 8. 64 pages. Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).

Early to Mid-Intermediate Level. Arranged by John Thompson. Willis. Book only. Size 9x12 inches. 48 pages. Published by Willis Music.

By Czech Folk Hymn. Arranged by David De Warrenne. Text: Czech Folk Hymn. For SSA Choir. (Accompaniment: Piano). Christmas and Sacred. Level: Medium Adult. 8 pages. Duration 1 min, 49 sec. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.