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FOLK & MULTICULTURAL very easy / easy
4 Celtic Air and Dance No. 4—Michael Sweeney.
Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this stylish work
for second-year players opens with a sensitive and
lyric setting of Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow. The
dance segment then follows featuring the familiar
tune I'll Tell Me Ma with the jaunty melody traded
around the band and leading to an exciting finish.
10910789 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10910790 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Dreamcatcher—Robert Buckley. The inspiration
for this unique composition comes from a charming
Iroquois folk melody and the Ojibwe legend of the
dreamcatcher, believed to have magical webs that
would filter out bad dreams, allowing only good
dreams to enter the mind. Evocative percussion
effects and colorful orchestration and harmonies
make it sound more impressive and advanced than
its grade level would suggest. Sure to bring a different
flavor to any concert and ignite the imagination!
10625772 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10625773 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
The Gift of Hope (Based on Joseph Brackett's
"Simple Gifts")—arr. James Swearingen. This
expressive setting, based on the ever-popular folk
song Simple Gifts, will allow your beginning band to
sound amazing in their first year of instruction. You
can be sure audiences of all ages will be touched
by this highly expressive work.
10522813 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 42.00
10522814 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Snow (Yuki)—Robert Buckley. This delightful
piece is based on the charming Japanese children's
song Yuki. The composer has combined this song
with an original festive melody to create a joyful
winter holiday piece. Everyone gets a chance to
shine in this piece for beginning band, suitable for
that first holiday concert.
10759572 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10759573 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Folk &
Multicultural Music
Easy
l African Dances—Robert E. Foster, Jr. This vibrant
and stylish piece for young bands provides a fresh
and welcome contrast on any concert program. The
musical material incorporates numerous colorful
percussion instruments that will have all your
musicians grooving to the spirited sounds. Ranges
are modest and instruments are carefully doubled in
this fun and lively work that can be used to feature
your developing percussion section.
10849075 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 47.00
10849076 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
African Marching Song—arr. John O'Reilly.
Your band will love performing this rhythmically
interesting gem from Africa! Here you'll find
Siyahamba set with repeating percussion patterns
that keep the African feel moving while syncopated
block harmonies round out the accompaniment. In
typical African call and response tradition, everyone
joins in as the arrangement progresses, helping
students listen across the band. A fine choice!
2478611 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
All Through the Night (Ar Hyd y Nos)—arr.
Roland Barrett. Considered by many to be a
traditional Christmas carol, this enchanting Welsh
folksong has been been translated to numerous
languages worldwide. The poignant melody is
further enhanced in this fresh arrangement,
delightfully voiced with rich harmonic textures and
smooth flowing phrases.
10364147 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 57.00
10364148 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Ancient Echoes (Ahrirang & Simple Gifts)—
arr. Ed Huckeby. Two beloved folk songs combine
here, America's Simple Gifts and Korea's Ahrirang,
to create a lovely, well-crafted work for your
concert. East meets West in a gentle rendition that
brings out the tuneful qualities of both selections.
Phrasing, balance and blend are just some of the
many skills this piece can help you develop in your
band. Nicely done!
2478407 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2478408 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Around the World in 80 Measures—Len Orcino.
All aboard for a whirlwind trip around the world! Visit
eighteen countries with familiar melodies closely
related to those countries, and add to the fun by
asking the audience how many of those tunes they
can name. Not difficult and fun to play, this is one
trip you won't want to miss!
10031876 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
Asian Folk Rhapsody—arr. Richard Saucedo.
Here's a creative and moving suite of folk songs
from China, Japan and Korea! Set in three distinct
movements, it opens with the lively, upbeat
Chinese song, The Bamboo Flute, beautiful in
its simplicity. The second movement is the slow
and lyrical Japanese song, Sakura, and the finale
is a lively version of the Korean song Ahrirang.
Three enjoyable songs that make a great addition
to any performance!
2470637 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
2470638 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
l Flowing Stream—arr. Robert Sheldon. This
poignant melody is derived from a Chinese folk
tune of the same name from Yunnan Province. The
delicate melody and characteristic harmonies of
this touching arrangement will transport everyone
around the globe to an exotic far-off land. It paints
a remarkably vivid image from another country's
musical culture.
10908138 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10908139 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
l
Green Bushes—arr. Johnnie Vinson. Through
the years, this well-known and tuneful English folk
song has been a favorite subject for numerous
composers. One of the best-known versions is
Percy Grainger's setting for two pianos, and this
delightful arrangement for young band is based in
part on Grainger's delightful rendition. The musical
qualities and skillful adaptation makes this a
wonderful concert or contest programming choice.
10910779 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10910780 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Images of Ireland—arr. Brian Balmages.
This lively montage will take your audience on a
picturesque journey through Ireland. Based on
three Irish songs (Sweet William; Star of County
Down and The Minstrel Boy), this piece mixes the
authentic sounds of Ireland with creative writing
techniques. From its stately introduction to its
elegant flute solo section, it's a real beauty that will
provide a great opportunity to showcase your band!
2477597 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
2477598 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Irish Rising—Michael Sweeney. The monumental
events that helped shape Ireland's history and fan
the flames of freedom are recalled in this sparkling
medley of tunes from Ireland's rebellious past. The
familiar Minstrel Boy leads to a lively setting of Wind
That Shakes the Barley. The haunting yet dramatic
Foggy Dew follows, leading to the stirring march
The Boys of Wexford which features tin whistles
(optional flutes or piccolo) along with a driving and
Celtic-flavored rhythmic pulse.
10625762 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10625763 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Korobushka—arr. Michael Story. Based on a
poem from 1861, the composer of this Russian
folk song, also known as The Peddler, is unknown.
Brought to America by Russian immigrants, the
charm of this old world melody will brighten any
performance and bring international flavor to your
concert. Bright and lively, it's a pure delight from
start to finish.
10364186 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 62.00
10364187 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4 Lavender's Blue—arr. Rob Romeyn. This English
folk song dates back to the 17th century, and this
beautiful arrangement captures its unique and
simple sensitivity. It's a wonderfully lyrical work, with
changing textures and varied harmonies that make it
a valuable teaching piece. Repertoire for young band
is greatly enhanced with this fine setting.
10908252 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 49.00
10908253 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
H Linden Lea—Ralph Vaughan Williams/arr. Stout.
Especially familiar in Britain, where the melody is
known in virtually every household, this attractive
melody is cast in a setting featuring varied
instrumental colors and slight tempo changes to
heighten its emotional appeal.
2136737 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
4837704 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
2391902 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Band, Vol. 1
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3. . . . . 39.50
Minka's Sleigh Ride—arr. Pierre La Plante.
Don your hat and scarf for this wintry medley. Two
Ukrainian folk tunes, Minka and The Birch Tree, are
combined with sleigh bells, tambourines and wood
blocks to create the setting of a snowy Russian
sleigh ride. Adds a fun touch to any winter concert.
10033414 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10033416 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
The Red River Valley—arr. Pierre La Plante.
The Red River Valley is one of the most familiar
folksongs in America; its enduring charm lies in its
gentle grace and simplicity. This arrangement offers
younger bands a chance to develop a balanced
sound and to focus on phrasing and expressive
elements. You'll be glad you looked at this one!
2700335 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
The Rowan Tree—Randall D. Standridge. The
simple, compelling beauty of the old Scottish
folksong is captured in this gorgeous arrangement
for concert band. Low register clarinets and horns
predominate in this moving, melancholy setting. An
ideal lyrical ballad for concert or contest.
10093912 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10093913 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Shenandoah—arr. Robert Sheldon. This exquisite
arrangement really does justice to the inherent
beauty of the folksong! The gentle lines and lovely
counterpoint are sure to inspire even younger
musicians to play with true expression and feeling.
All music students should know this beloved tune,
and this is a superb setting in which to explore its
charm. Highly recommended!
2475376 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2475377 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Suo Gan—Traditional/arr. Larry Clark. This Welsh
lullaby is a hauntingly beautiful folk song used by
many composers because of its pure and simple
beauty. This arrangement brings out the lush
nature of the melody through various harmonic
settings. Breathtaking!
10457114 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10457115 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Swahili Folk Hymn—arr. Kevin Mixon. Cross-
curricular opportunities abound with this spirited
number from East Africa. Percussionists get to
groove with authentic rhythms and the band has
opportunities to improvise, compose or play written
solos throughout. A sure performance hit without
compromising valuable rehearsal time.
10050939 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 62.00
10050940 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
l
Tum Balalaika (Russian Folk Song)—arr.
Carl Strommen. This tune is best described as a
Jewish Russian folk/love/riddle song. The lush and
flowing opening immediately exudes an appealing
international flavor, with melodies that ebb and swell
with an almost hypnotic effect. Pleasantly melodic
with a slight melancholy feel, it brings a musically
peaceful element to concert programming.
10908120 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 70.00
10908121 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
H Two British Folk Songs—Elliot Del Borgo. Two
tuneful English folk melodies are combined in this
well-scored number for young bands. An attractive
choice for festival performance!
2286003 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
2286011 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
The Water Is Wide—arr. James Swearingen.
Because of its solid scoring, this traditional work
will allow young bands the opportunity to sound
highly mature and very sophisticated. Using this
classic melody, students will discover the magic
of performing expressive music at its finest. When
striving for musical contrast you can't do better
than this!
10050204 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10050206 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon—arr.
Michael Sweeney. This arrangement of the lyrical
folksong provides a wealth of musicality through
creative harmonies and skilled scoring. Every
section gets a chance to play the melody at some
point. A delightful setting for young players.
10015785 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10015786 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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Folk and
Multicultural
All Levels
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
American Riversongs—Pierre La Plante.
2255933 Band Set & Score . . . . . . M 85.00
Dragon Dance—Michael Story.
10094814 Band Set & Score . . . . . . B 50.00
Brave Spirit—Randall D. Standridge.
10520936 Band Set & Score . . . . .ME 65.00
Snow (Yuki)—Robert Buckley.
10759572 Band Set & Score . . . . . VE 40.00
Adventure in India—Kevin Mixon.
10521864 Band Set & Score . . . . . VE 50.00
All Through the Night—
arr. Rob Romeyn.
10369205 Band Set & Score . . . . . VE 44.00
Cajun Folk Songs—Frank Ticheli.
2242782 Band Set & Score . . . . . M 175.00
The Rowan Tree—
Randall D. Standridge.
10093912 Band Set & Score . . . . . . .E 50.00
Loch Lomond—arr. Frank Ticheli.
2473737 Band Set & Score . . . .ME 135.00
Celtic Air and Dance No. 2—
arr. Michael Sweeney.
10051844 Band Set & Score . . . . . VE 45.00
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