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…

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Martin Tourish. Performance score. 60 pages. Universal Edition #UE36125. Published by Universal Edition

Composed by Béla Bartók. Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music. Softcover with CD. 72 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M060132223. Published by Boosey & Hawkes

Composed by Jay Rouse. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Medallion Music #10/5073MD. Published by Medallion Music

54 Traditional Pieces. Composed by Vicki Swan. Woodwind Solo. Softcover with CD. 60 pages. Schott Music #ED13842. Published by Schott Music

Composed by Cassia Harvey. 38 pages. Published by C. Harvey Publications

Composed by J. Pappas. Published by JPM Music Publications (JM.WW233).

Arranged by Patrick Roszell. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Folk. 82 pages. Published by Belwin Music (AP.43787).

The Most Popular Series for Learning How to Play. Composed by Nathaniel Gunod, L. C. Harnsberger, and Ron Manus. Book; Digital Download; Guitar Method or Supplement; Method/Instruction. Alfred's Basic Guitar Library. Rock. 64 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45052).

Composed by Zhou Long. Vocal score. 36 pages. Duration 7'. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193865198).

Composed by Mykola Leontovyc. Folk songs and settings of folk songs, Secular choral music. Choir part. 2 pages. Duration 2 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.320760).

Composed by Reza Vali (1952-). LKM Music. Lauren Keiser Music Publishing #X653302. Published by Lauren Keiser Music Publishing (HL.121571).

Arranged by Loreta Fin. Score; String Orchestra. Wilfin String Orchestra: Young String Ensemble Series. Folk. 16 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.76-45309S).

Arranged by Loreta Fin. Part(s); Score; String Orchestra. Wilfin String Orchestra: Young String Ensemble Series. Folk. 80 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.76-45309).

Featuring: Oats and Peas and Beans and Barley Grow / Black-Eyed Susie / Skip to My Lou. Arranged by Bob Phillips. Score; String Orchestra. Sound Innovations for String Orchestra. Folk. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.44824S).

Composed by J. Tugarinov. Folk songs and settings of folk songs, Secular choral music. Choir part. 3 pages. Duration 2 minutes. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.320750).

Arranged by Lon Beery / Elisa Dekaney. Octavo. 8 pages. Duration 2 minutes. BriLee Music #BL00918. Published by BriLee Music (CF.BL918).

Composed by Valerie Roth Roubos. Sheet Music. Composers in Focus. Collection. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.FJH2250).

Composed by Linda Spevacek. New Horizons Series. Concert. Octavo. Heritage Music Press #15/2565H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.15-2565H).