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 Sheldon Curry. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Sheldon Curry. Choir Secular. 3-Part Mixed Choir (SAB). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(What Can the Matter Be?). Arranged by Jennifer K. Canfield. Choir Secular. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Folk; Novelty. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Kenin Costley. For piano solo. The FJH Piano Ensemble Series. Early intermediate. Solo sheet. 8 pages. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc

By Gordon Mizzi. For Guitar (All). SongBook. Bill's Music Shelf. Folk. Beginning-Intermediate. Book. 48 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Arranged by Ruth Morris Gray. Choir Secular. For with Opt. African Percussion (Women's Choir). Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Folk; Multicultural. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Cathryne E. Parks, music by Gary E. Parks. Choir Secular. Men's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Novelty. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(A Heritage in Song). Arranged by Jack Bullock. Concert Band. Concert Band; Score. Belwin Concert Band. Form: Medley. Folk; Multicultural. Grade 3. 40 pages. Published by Belwin Publishing

(Everything You Need to Know to Start Playing Now!). By Morton Manus and Ron Manus. For Ukulele. Book; CD; DVD; Method/Instruction; Ukulele Method or Supplement. Teach Yourself Series. Beginner. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(Playing Chinese Folk Songs With a CD of Performances Clarinet, Book/CD). Arranged by Wang Tao. Instrumental Folio. Softcover with CD. 32 pages. Schott Music #ED20420. Published by Schott Music

(Music, Movement and More! The Music Magazine for Grades K-6). By Jeanette Morgan. For unison choir, Orff Instrument. General, Patriotic. Games and CD. Published by Heritage Music Press

By Ken Berg. For TTB/TBB choir, with piano. Concert, General. Octavo. Published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing

(The Ultimate Multimedia Instructor). For Guitar. DVD; Guitar DVD; Method/Instruction. Alfred's Play Series. Jazz. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(Flute and Piano Reduction). By Theobald Böhm. Arranged by Johannes Weigart. Score and Parts. Instrumental Solo. Softcover. 32 pages. Schott Music #BSS11434. Published by Schott Music

By Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). Arranged by Will Roesch. For tuba quartet (EETT). Quartet music. Published by Cimarron Music Press