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 Joseph Martin (Arranger). For SATB Choir. Choral. Sheet Music. Published by Shawnee Press.

By John Cacavas. For Flute. Woodwind - Flute Trio. John Cacavas Trio Series. 24 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Andy Beck. For Choir. (SATB). Choral Octavo. Level: Level 4 (grade L4). Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Edvard Grieg. Arranged by Bram Wiggins. Brass Ensemble. For Brass Quintet. Five Norwegian folk melodies. Folk-song. Level: Easy. Score and parts. Standard Notation. Published by Winwood Music (U.K. Import).

By Traditional. Arranged by Stephen Bulla. Brass Ensemble. For Brass Quintet. Three-movement suite. Folk-song. Level: Medium. Facsimile score and parts. Standard Notation. Duration 6:00. Published by Winwood Music (U.K. Import).

By Various. For Voice, Piano. Level: Grade 3. CD/DVD. Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).

By Robert D. Vandall. For Piano. Piano Duet (One Piano, Four Hands). Level: Early Intermediate. Sheet. 8 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by Keith Snell. For Brass Quintet. Level: Difficult. Score and parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing.

Easy Favorites for Cello Duet. By Sheila Nelson. (Cello). Boosey and Hawkes Chamber Music. Book only. Size 8.25x11.75 inches. 15 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.

Trombone and Piano. By Various, Nicholas Hare. Arranged by Nicholas Hare. (Trombone). Boosey and Hawkes Chamber Music. Size 8.5x11 inches. 29 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.

Italian Folk Song Trilogy. By Franco Cesarini. (Score & Parts). De Haske Concert Band Full Set. Size 8.2x11.75 inches. Published by Mitropa Music.

Pace Duet Piano Education. Size 9x12 inches. 192 pages. Published by Lee Roberts Music.

Arabian, Hungarian, Romanian, Ruthenian, Serbian, and Slovak Melodies. Composed by Vera Lampert. Book. Hardcover. Henle Music Folios. With CD (MP3 files) of all available original phonograph recordings by Bela Bartok. Classical Reference, Folk Reference, Music Appreciation. Book …

Violin and Piano. By Christopher Norton. (Violin). Boosey and Hawkes Chamber Music. Size 9x12 inches. 52 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.