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…

Finnish Folk Song, arr., with new words and music, by Andy Beck. For Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Folk Song. CD. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Quick and Easy Instruction for the Beginner. Book (not sheet music). Size 8.5x7.5 inches. 96 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Italian Folk Dance. For Brass Quartet. Published by Ed Sueta Music Publications.

Southern Folk Melody. For Clarinet Quartet. Published by Ed Sueta Music Publications.

American Folk Song. For Clarinet Trio. Published by Ed Sueta Music Publications.

Newly Revised. By Richard Grunow; Various. Band Method. Instructional Sacred. Text language: English. 48 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Newly Revised. By Richard Grunow; Various. Band Method. Instructional Sacred. Text language: English. 48 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Intermediate to Advanced Studies (Book 3 level). Essential Elements Band Method. Size 9x12 inches. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Book/CD Pack. Guitar. With notes and tablature. Size 9x12 inches. 112 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Traditional. Arranged by Michael Hopkins. Orchestra. String Orchestra. String Alternatives. Contemporary. Grade 2.5. Conductor Score and Parts. 114 pages

Newly Revised. By Richard Grunow; Various. Band Method. Instructional Sacred. Text language: English. 48 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

Newly Revised. By Richard Grunow; Various. Band Method. Instructional Sacred. Text language: English. 48 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

By James Froseth. Band Method. Instructional Sacred. Text language: English. 48 pages. Published by GIA Publications.

By Israeli Folk Tune. Arranged by Susan T. (Nelson) Sylvester. For 3-6 Octave Handbell Choir with optional B flat Clarinet or Violin. Handbell Choir Music. Sacred. Level: Handbell Level 3 +. Handbell Score. 8 pages. Published by Beckenhorst Press.

By Kris Kropff. For Unison voices and Orff instruments (games and CD included). General music. Published by Heritage Music Press.

By Bob Margolis (After Claude Gervaise). Concert band. Suitable for high school, community, and college bands. Level: Grade 4. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 4:30. Published by Manhattan Beach Music.

By Bob Phillips. Orchestra. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. 3 (grade 3). Score. 16 pages

By Various. Secular Choral Music; Choral Collections, Women's Choir. Choral collection. 64 pages. Published by Carus Verlag (German import).

By American Folk Song. Arranged by Valerie Showers Crescenz. Text: American Folk Song. For 3-Part Choir. (Accompaniment: Piano). Folk, Secular. Level: Medium Easy Adult. 12 pages. Duration 1 min, 41 sec. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.