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 and Carol Noona. For piano. Piano Method. Level 3. Piano method. Published by Heritage Music Press

By Jared Spears. For concert band. Grade 2. Score. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company

(The Beginner Singing Method). By Pam Wedgwood and Heidi Pegler. For Voice (Female voice; Male voice). Technique Musicianship; Vocal Collection. Faber Edition: It's Never Too Late. Adult Contemporary. Elementary; Late Elementary. Published by Faber Music

(The complete step-by-step guide for beginners with demonstration and play along.). By Sir John Stevenson, Mike Cornick, Antonin Dvorak, Franz Joseph Haydn, Dmitri Kabalevsky, Lowell Mason, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Michael Praetorius. Arranged by Mike Cornic…

(with Selected Arrangements for the Folk Harp). By Mary Umbarger. For Harp (Folk/Celtic). Solos. Acoustic Music. Intermediate-Advanced. Book. 88 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

(Featuring: Jolly Old St. Nicholas / Jingle Bells). Arranged by Bob Phillips. Orchestra. For string w/ vln3, pno acc. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Explorer. Christmas; Country; Folk; Light Concert; Winter. Grade 2. 72 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishi…

(Featuring: The Waves of Tory / The Stronsay Wedding). Arranged by Bob Phillips. Orchestra. For string w/ pno acc. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Highland String Alternatives. Form: Medley. Folk. Grade 1.5. 66 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By William Rhoades. For concert band. Grade 3. Score and set of parts. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company

By Nina Gilbert (arranger). For SSAA choir (a cappella). Folk songs. Easy-Medium. Choral octavo. Text language: Hebrew (Israel). Published by Treble Clef Music Press

By Joaquim Zamacois. For Piano. Various. Folkloric Music. Published by Editorial de Musica Boileau

By Ezequiel Martin. For voice and piano. Various. Folkloric Music. Published by Editorial de Musica Boileau

By Ruth Watson Henderson (arranger). For SA choir (with piano; optional oboe). Three Maritime Folk Songs. Folk songs. Medium. Choral octavo. Text language: English. Published by Treble Clef Music Press

By William Averitt. For SSA a cappella (a cappella). Bound unto Canaan: Three Shaped-note Hymns, #3. Spirituals, Folk Hymns. Medium. Choral octavo. Text language: English. Published by Treble Clef Music Press

By Linda Spevacek. For SATB Choir (with optional vocal and spoken solos). Concert, General. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press

By American Folk Song. Arranged by Richard Nance. For SATB choir (Accompaniment: Keyboard And Fiddle). Richard Nance. Folk, Secular. Medium Jr. High/High School or Easy Adult. Octavo. 12 pages. Duration 2 min, 31 sec. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

By Michael Story and Mike Story. Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Concert Band. Grade 3. Conductor Score and Parts. 246 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing