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. Piano. Level: Level 3. Piano method. Published by Heritage Music Press.

Edited by Philip Jones and Elgar Howarth. Arranged by John Iveson. For Brass Ensemble (4 Trumpets, Horn, 4 Trombones, Tuba). Just Brass Lollipops. Irish, Folk. Sheet Music. Published by Chester Music.

By Margaret Sandresky. For Organ Solo. Level: Medium to difficult. Published by Wayne Leupold Editions.

By Marti Lunn Lantz. For 2-Part Choir. Choral. Sheet Music. Published by Shawnee Press.

By Traditional. Arranged by Michael Hopkins. Playground String Orchestra. Level: Grade 1. Published by Kendor Music Inc.

By Greg Gilpin. For 2-part voices and piano. Sing Out Series. Concert. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press. (15/2202H)

By Shawn Kirchner. For SATB Choir, piano. Choral. Level: Medium. Choral octavo. Published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing. (SBMP 573)

By Irish Folk Song. Arranged by Neil Ginsberg. For flute or violin. Instrumental accompaniment only. Octavo sold separately (SBMP 314). Choral. Instrumental part. Published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing. (SBMP 314.1)

By Kathryn Mishell. For piano. Piano. Level: Early Intermediate. Music Book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

Composed by Georges Bizet (1838-1875). Masterworks; Piano Solo; Solo; Solo Small Ensembles. Kalmus Edition. Form: Suite. Masterwork; Romantic. Book. 60 pages. Kalmus Classic Edition #00-K09906. Published by Kalmus Classic Edition

By Philip Sparke (1951-). Score and Parts. Anglo Music Press. Grade 3

By Hans Werner Henze. This edition: ED8696. Schott. Score and Parts. 72 pages. Published by Schott Music.

By Potter, Doreen. Arranged by John Carter. (SATB). American Folk Tune, Dedication, Hymntune, Love, Mission, Outreach, Service, Hymntune, Thanksgiving and Sacred. Print Music Single (SATB). 8 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company.

(More Fun Folk Dances for Beginners). Composed by Pat Legg. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Faber Edition: Stringsets. Part(s); Score. Faber Music #12-0571511783. Published by Faber Music

By Greg Gilpin. For SSA Choir. Sheet Music. Published by Shawnee Press.

By Anne McGinty. For String Orchestra. Orchestra Method/Study. Queenwood Developing String Orchestra. Music Book. Published by Queenwood Publications.

By Robert Schumann. Cello and piano. Published by International Music Co.

By Various. Arranged by Lennie Niehaus. Brass Quintet. Pop, Folk, Americana. Level: Grade 3-4. Published by Kendor Music Inc.