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

Composed by Kenneth Hesketh. 5 or More; Brass Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Solo Small Ensembles. Faber Edition: Faber Brass Band Series. Form: Dance. 20th Century; Masterwork. Part(s); Score. Faber Music #12-0571565123. Published by Faber Music

Performed by Laurie Riley. For Harp (Folk/Celtic). Methods. Dusty Strings. Celtic/Irish. Level: Intermediate. DVD. Published by Dusty Strings.

Arranged by Bruce More. For SATB. Choral music. Level: Easy. Published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing. (SBMP 411)

Arranged by Andy Beck. Hebrew Folk Song. For Choir. (3-Part / SAB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Folk Song; Jewish Heritage; Multicultural. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Alice Parker. For SSAA and piano. Folk Song. Level: Medium. Published by Treble Clef Music Press.

Teaching Little Fingers to Play/Early Elementary Level. Arranged by Randall Hartsell. Willis. Book with CD. 24 pages. Published by Willis Music.

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

By Robert Sheldon. Music by Robert Sheldon. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Young Symphonic. Folk Song. Conductor Score & Parts. Published by Alfred Publishing.

For C Instruments. Folk, Celtic. Sheet Music. 80 pages. Published by Music Sales.

For Recorder. Arranged by Andrew Watkin. Fentone Play Along Books. BOOK W/CD. 24 pages. Published by Fentone Music.

Score and Parts. Composed by Norman Nelson. Southern Music. Concert, Folk. Softcover. Southern Music Company #S960CB. Published by Southern Music Company

18 Pieces for Brass, Grades 4 & 5. Shining Brass series. Collection. 40 pages. Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) (A3.9781848494466).

Composed by Jay Althouse. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Folk; Secular. Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-43596. Published by Alfred Music (AP.43596).

25 Traditional Pieces. Composed by Pete Rosser. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music with CD. Schott World Music. Multicultural, Folk, European. Edition/Softcover with CD. 13646. 64 pages. Schott Music #ED13646. Published by Schott Music (HL.49045027).

Composed by Tobin Stokes. Folk song. Octavo. Published by Cypress Choral Music (C3.CP1181).