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…

Common Rhythms and Progressions. By Mark John Sternal. For Guitar. Instructional DVD. Published by MJS.

Flexy 3 Series, No. 7. By Dagmar Kildevann. Concert Band. Flexy Band Collection. Concert. Level: Grade 0.5. Score and parts. Duration 3:45. Published by Gobelin Music Publications (Dutch import).

By Philip Sparke. (Score and Parts). This edition: AMP231. Anglo Music Press. Published by Anglo Music.

By Michael Sweeney. (CD). Concert Band CD Recording. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Paul Simon. For guitar. Little Black Songbook. The little book with all the BIG songs. Folk. Level: Easy. Lyric and Chord Book. 224 pages. Published by Music Sales.

Mixed Trios. By Various. Arranged by Daniel Kelley. For Clarinet in Bb. Trios. Music for Three. Late 19th/Early 20th Century Favorites. Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Part 2. Published by Last Resort Music Publishing.

Mixed Trios. By Various. Arranged by Daniel Kelley. For Clarinet in Bb. Trios. Music for Three. Late 19th/Early 20th Century Favorites. Level: Intermediate/Advanced. Part 1. Published by Last Resort Music Publishing.

African-American and Jamaican Melodies. By Clark Kimberling. By Clark Kimberling. For Recorder (Soprano). Solos. World Music. Level: Intermediate-Advanced. Book. 48 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Arranged by Henry Leck. (3 Part Treble). Walton Choral. Size 6.8x10.5 inches. 4 pages. Published by Walton Music.

By Robert Schultz And Tina Faigen. For Piano. Robert Schultz Piano Library. Works include: Pachelbel's Canon in D; Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance, and the Wedding March from Mendelssohn, among others. Level: Elementary - Intermediate. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

By Neil Gow. Arranged by Deborah Baker Monday. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Folk Song. Level: 2.5 (grade 2.5). Conductor Score and Parts. 124 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Russell L. Robinson. For 2-part voices and piano. Sing Out Series. Concert. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press. (15/2463H)

Arranged by Sondra K Tucker. For Handbells. Sacred. Level: Grade 2 . Print Music Single (3-5 octaves with optional 7 handchimes). 8 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company.

Arranged by Sanchez. For SATB choir, a cappella. Choral octavo. Published by Alliance Music Publications. (AMC 1008)

By Brid Cranitch (Editor). For All Instruments. Irish, Traditional, Folk, Celtic. Sheet Music and Audio CD. 48 pages. Published by Ossian Publications.

Arranged by Pyle. For SA choir, violin, recorder and piano. Choral octavo. Published by Alliance Music Publications. (AMP 0369)

By Various. For Guitar. The little book with all the BIG songs. Folk. Level: Easy. Lyric and Chord book. 283 pages. Published by Music Sales.

Belgian Folk Tune. For Flute Trio. Published by Ed Sueta Music Publications.

New England Folk Hymn. For Flute Trio. Published by Ed Sueta Music Publications.

Ragtime, Blues, Country Music. By Gerald Schwertberger. Edited by Gerald Schwertberger. Guitar. For guitar. Level: 2-3. 16 pages. Published by Doblinger (Austrian import).