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FOLK & MULTICULTURAL MUSIC medium-easy / medium & medium-advanced
Romanian Folk Dances—Bela Bartok/arr.
Dwayne Milburn. Bartok's complete Romanian
Folk Dances is expertly set for the modern wind
band. It features solos for piccolo, flute, soprano
sax (alternate alto sax part provided), and
trumpet, with plenty of soli passages for various
sections and rousing tutti climaxes. This suite is
perfect for festival and concert performances.
11521109 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .90.00
Scarborough Fantasy—Christina Huss
& Alan Carter. This hauntingly beautiful
composition featuring beautiful original and
traditional melodies with lush harmonic
construction lets performers experience and
learn about expressive playing in minor keys.
With a lyrical legato flow, emotional key
change, and several musically expressive
moments for every section, this inspiring work
offers a modern take on a timeless classic.
Perfect for use as contrast on a concert
program or for a contest ballad.
11516649 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
Setting on a Polish Hymn—arr. Quincy
Hilliard. This lovely Polish hymn is a Christmas
carol but can be used anytime you just need
a pretty tune. The writing allows the beautiful
melody to soar and keeps players in a
comfortable register.
11518693 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Silk Road—Robert Sheldon. Take a journey
on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route that
linked the Far East with the Western world
in this imaginative piece. Exotic harmonies
combine with driving rhythms and colorful
percussion to create a soundscape of
shifting sands and faraway lands. A solo
alto saxophone references the sound of a
Turkish sorna to open the piece, leading to the
persistent rhythm and modal melodies. Finger
cymbals, shakers, and hand drums help to
represent the culture of this remote part of the
world. (2:19)
11400602 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .52.00
Tha Mi Sgith (Strathspey and Reel)—arr.
Brian Beck. This stunning arrangement of a
Gaelic folksong about forbidden love echoes
the styles of Grainger, Grieg, and Holst. Every
part has attainable challenges that will motivate
your students to practice. This work will be a
terrific way to open or close your concert. (4:05)
11511685 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .80.00
Two British Folk Songs (Flex Band)—
Elliot Del Borgo/arr. Robert Longfield. This
classic work for young bands has remained
a tried-and-true staple in the repertoire and is
performed regularly, appearing on numerous
state lists. Carefully adapted here, bands with
incomplete or nontraditional instrumentation
can now perform this successfully at concerts
or contests.
11201177 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Under the Cherry Blossoms—Randall D.
Standridge. Beauty and joy are on full display.
The classic Japanese folk song Sakura,
Sakura introduces a charming, orchestral
dance that is set in counterpoint to a warm,
romantic melody. A solo for oboe (cued in Alto
Saxophone), pentatonic scales, and careful
scoring help this work to create a tapestry of
colors and harmonic beauty that your audience
is sure to appreciate.
10936131 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .70.00
Folk &
Multicultural Music
Medium and
Medium-Advanced
Albanian Dance—arr. Shelley Hanson. This
high-energy setting of the Albanian tune
Shota brings the festive mood of a raucous
folk dance to your concert hall. Lively and
rhythmically infectious, this piece is sure to
please musicians and audiences alike.
2481850 Band Set & Score . . . MA 80.00
All the Pretty Little Horses—arr. Andrew
Boysen, Jr. The second movement of Three
Folk Song Settings for Band, this hauntingly
beautiful setting provides a lyrical contrast to
the two outer movements. The touching lullaby,
thought to be of African-American origin, is
displayed in a way that is both memorable and
well crafted.
10453121 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 78.00
American Folk Rhapsody No. 2—Clare
Grundman. With light-hearted yet tasteful
settings of Billy Boy and Skip To My Lou
played off against a lyrical yet moving setting of
Shenandoah, it is easy to understand why this
ingenious work by Clare Grundman continues
to be so popular. An exceptionally nice work!
147330 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 85.00
American Riversongs—Pierre La Plante. This
marvelous work is a moving tribute to an earlier
time, when our rivers and other waterways were
the lifelines of our growing nation. Featuring
Down The River; Shenandoah (Across The
Wide Missouri); The Glendy Burk and a
delightful Creole bamboula tune, this piece is
an inspiring program selection that will give an
emotional, nostalgic touch to your program.
2255933 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 85.00
Country Gardens—arr. Percy Grainger /ed.
Brant Karrick. The importance of the music
of Percy Grainger to the concert band world
is immeasurable. Even this simple tune from
one of his greatest works displays his genius
with harmony, counterpoint, and color. It's an
excellent way to introduce younger students to
his music!
10360955 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 78.00
Danza la Habana—Ruth Brittin. You will find this
piece intriguing as it explores the musically rich
traditions of Cuba. This habanera will provide
many opportunities for your percussionists as
well as great space for solo players.
11198526 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 85.00
The Distant Shore—arr. Gene Milford.
Three folk songs from Australia make up this
wonderful arrangement. Lush harmonies,
bold rhythms, and interesting meters add a
delightful variety to the piece. A challenging yet
accessible treat that musicians and audiences
will love!
11518669 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 65.00
Folk Song Celebration—arr. Chris M.
Bernotas. This tribute to folk songs features the
traditional sound of a British-style march in the
original Celebration March, and two revered
folk songs: the beautifully scored and emotional
Skye Boat Song and the rousing Tarantella
Napoletana. This masterfully scored piece
will transport your audience on an exciting
musical journey. Many teaching opportunities
are presented, including meter changes, divisi,
and shifting styles. It will have your audience
smiling and clapping along!
11354936 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 70.00
From Glen to Glen—Robert Sheldon. Inspired
by the music of Scotland, this stellar original
opens with a strathspey written in a bold and
majestic manner. A brief transition introduces
the beautiful Scottish carol Christ Child's
Lullaby before a percussion interlude gives
a nod to the music of the traditional Scottish
military tattoo. The work culminates in an
energetic cut-time reel which brings the piece
to a rousing conclusion. Incredible writing!
11399652 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 65.00
Funiculi, Funicula—Luigi Denza/arr. Reed.
Wow! This Alfred Reed arrangement is destined
to be a classic. It's a very familiar and popular
Neapolitan song of the 1880's arranged as a
tarantella and set for the full resources of the
modern concert band. It has the feel of a classic
European concert march with tremendous
appeal and a variety of performance uses. This
is perfect as an encore selection!
2304947 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 68.00
Little Mexican Suite, Mvt 1: Ahuehuete—
Nubia Jaime-Donjuan. This charming collection
of dances is inspired by the natural beauty of
Mexico. Orchestral scoring and joyful rhythms
combine to paint a musical portrait of the flora
found in the diverse and beautiful landscape.
Named for the Montezuma cypress, Mexico's
national tree, this first movement is sure to be a
favorite of your performers and audiences alike.
11515743 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 85.00
Little Mexican Suite, Mvt 2: Ayacahuite—
Nubia Jaime-Donjuan. Movement 2 of this
charming collection of dances inspired by the
natural beauty of Mexico is named for the
Mexican white pine. Orchestral scoring and
joyful rhythms combine to paint a musical
portrait of the diverse and beautiful landscape.
This piece is sure to be a favorite of your
performers and audiences alike.
11515745 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 85.00
Little Mexican Suite, Mvt. 3: Sahuaro—Nubia
Jaime-Donjuan. This charming collection of
dances is inspired by the natural beauty of
Mexico. Orchestral scoring and joyful rhythms
combine to paint a musical portrait of the flora
found in the diverse and beautiful landscape.
Sahuaro, the tall, tree-like cactus, takes the
form of a danzon depicting a forest of the huge
green cacti reaching toward the sky. It features
some rarely found moments to showcase a
solid bassoon section. This piece is sure to be a
favorite of your performers and audiences alike.
11420896 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 85.00
Little Mexican Suite, Mvt 4: Ceiba—Nubia
Jaime-Donjuan. The fourth and final movement
of this charming collection of dances inspired
by the natural beauty of Mexico is named for
the ceiba tree which can grow over 200 feet tall.
Orchestral scoring and joyful rhythms combine
to paint a musical portrait of the diverse and
beautiful landscape. This piece is sure to be a
favorite of your performers and audiences alike.
11515747 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 85.00
Mountain Thyme—Samuel R. Hazo. Written
as a musical memorial, this beautifully
emotional setting is a reworking of the
traditional folk song The Braes of Baquhidder,
also known as Wild Mountain Thyme, by
Scottish writer Robert Tannahill. With a varied
tapestry of colors, textures and dynamics, this
stunning musical work takes full advantage of
the depth and power of the modern wind band.
10348112 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 75.00
The Parting Glass—arr. Matt Conaway.
This haunting and beautiful setting of the
traditional Irish farewell song will provide a
memorable and moving moment at your next
performance. Reflective solos, lush harmonies,
and sensitively scored percussion all combine
to create this soundscape of memories, loss,
and hope that's the perfect showcase for your
mature musicians.
11001918 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 79.00
Reluctant Joys—arr. Brant Karrick. Six
African-American spirituals, laments, and
plantation songs are woven into a musical
tapestry capturing their simple elegance and
charm. By incorporating fresh musical ideas
with harmony, accompaniment, meter, and
counterpoint, these appealing melodies are
presented in a new and enjoyable setting.
11200171 Band Set & Score . . . .M 100.00
Songs of Old Kentucky—Brant Karrick.
Exhibit the proud heritage of American folk
music with this setting of tunes from the
Cumberland Mountain region. From traditional
ballads to knee-slapping fun songs, you'll find
them all in this well-written presentation of
John Riley, The Lonesome Scenes of Winter,
Sourwood Mountain, Frog Went A-Courtin' and
Loving Hannah.
10032526 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 90.00
Suite of English Country Dances—arr. Pierre
La Plante. A collection of three English dances
wonderfully scored for concert band. Playable
by a wide range of ensembles, this work may
be performed as separate movements or as a
complete suite.
11402233 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 84.00
The Rocky Road to Dublin—arr. Ed Kiefer.
Getting to the heart of having to leave one's
home to seek a better life, this mid-19th-century
Irish song is given an authentic yet unique
treatment in a setting for younger bands. Starting
with a lilting upper woodwind melody and hand
percussion, an expressive legato section
follows before a return to the original material.
Percussionists have several soli sections where
they get a chance to shine. With a brisk tempo,
well-written percussion parts, and plenty of
dynamic contrasts, this is an excellent choice for
concert and festival performances.
11516677 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 65.00
The Wellerman Come (A New Zealand
Sailing Song)—Travis J. Weller. Inspired
by the wildly popular New Zealand sailing
song Soon May the Wellerman Come, this
outstanding work takes us on an epic journey
with the captain and the ship's energetic
crew. Moments of peril intertwine with chants
of victory as the struggle unfolds. A superb
change of pace for any concert, and a fantastic
closer as well!
11399688 Band Set & Score . . . . .M 80.00
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