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FOLK & MULTICULTURAL MUSIC beginning band / very easy / easy
Folk &
Multicultural Music
Beginning Band
All Aboard!—Matt Conaway. Your youngest
musicians will hop right on to this fantastic folk
song. Using I've Been Working on the Railroad
and She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain,
players get to create train effects as they play
a variety of melodic and harmonic passages,
using only the first six notes they learn in
beginning band methods. Sure to be a hit with
first-year bands!
10459003 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .46.00
Baska—Traditional/arr. Bill Thomas. Baska
j' Malo Selo is a Croatian folk melody that
uses simple rhythms and a range suitable for
beginning players. The melody flows throughout
the ensemble, and the use of colorful percussion
helps to propel this work along.
11205869 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Dragon Dance—Michael Story. Beginning
bands can now display the fascinating color
and exuberance of this traditional Chinese
celebration. Using the first six notes found
in most beginning methods, beginning wind
players can perform with confidence, and the
percussion section can be played by as many
players as you like. A lively re-creation of an
important multicultural event!
10094814 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Dragon Dance—Michael Story. The dragon
dance is a traditional event in Chinese
culture, especially during Chinese New Year
celebrations. This flex version is designed
with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of
instruments - wind, strings, and percussion,
including like or mixed ensembles with as few
as three players. With purchase, permission is
granted to photocopy the parts as needed for
your ensemble. (1:30)
11385702 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Sakura (Cherry Blossoms)—Michael Story.
Temple blocks and other interesting percussion
instruments create a charming Japanese
atmosphere in this creative piece! Captivating,
multi-cultural, and guaranteed to keep your
percussionists busy!
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Folk &
Multicultural Music
Very Easy
Adventure in India—Kevin Mixon. Written to
evoke the musical styles heard in the Indian
music of movie soundtracks, this has a strong
Indian folk influence. Also included are a variety
of world music influences that add syncopated
rhythms, excitement and a steady groove that
can't fail to appeal to everyone.
10521864 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .53.00
African Folk Trilogy—arr. Anne McGinty. Talk
about great percussion writing for beginners!
This piece will really excite your students, and
have them making great music that they never
would have thought they could create! Using
three traditional African children's songs and
authentic rhythms, this is an unusual, rhythmic
and appealing multicultural piece for beginning
bands! You'll love it and your band's rhythmic
abilities will definitely improve!
2399236 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
Asian Folk Song Medley—arr. Gerald Sebesky.
This medley combines two songs, The
Shepherd from China and Sakura from Japan.
Your students will enjoy this insight into the
music of East Asian cultures. The rhythms,
melodies, and ranges make this a good choice
for very young groups.
11206257 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Axolotl Dance (from "Water Tales: A Suite
for Band")—Heather Hoefle. Named after
Xolotl, the Aztec god of fire and lightning,
Mexican salamanders called axolotls have
anime-like faces and have appeared in the
computer game Minecraft. This work reflects
the Mexican origin of these amazing creatures
with basic Latin percussion and highlights their
charm with a lighter melody. Learn more about
these delightful creatures while preparing this
fun piece for performance!
11400973 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
The Bold Genadier—arr. Gene Milford. Take
a trip to the English countryside in early spring.
This arrangement of the traditional English
folk song is scored to sound full with minimal
preparation time. A nice easy addition to your
next concert program, your students and
audience will surely enjoy it!
11501976 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Celtic Air and Dance No. 2—arr. Michael
Sweeney. Written in a style similar to the
popular Celtic Air and Dance, here is another
terrific setting of Celtic tunes arranged for very
young bands. This arrangement opens with
a beautiful and flowing version of the familiar
air Danny Boy. The setting concludes with the
lively Star of the County Down featuring the
percussion section and a dance-like melody.
10051844 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Celtic Air and Dance No. 5—Michael
Sweeney. Continuing the popular series of
Celtic Air and Dance settings, this work for
second-year players opens with the tender
Irish ballad Ned of the Hill. The dance segment
that follows combines two popular Irish polkas,
skillfully traded between various sections of
the band. Perfect for teaching both legato and
detached styles, the Celtic style also keeps the
percussion active and engaged.
11205804 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .45.00
El Relicario—arr. Michael Story. One of the
most popular and stylish paso dobles ever
written. This colorful march is arranged here
for beginners and contains all the thrilling spirit
of the original. A wonderful way to add some
international flavor to your next concert. Ole!
11205890 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .52.00
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.
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Kye Kye Kule (Chay Chay Koo-lay)—arr.
Joseph Benjamin Earp. A traditional call-and-
response song originating in Africa and sung
by children around the world, this arrangement
provides a spotlight for a soloist (or multiple
soloists) or small groups while also highlighting
the full ensemble. Everyone will be sure to
enjoy this setting of an iconic children's song.
11518461 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
A Scottish Hymn (I Know Where I'm
Going)—arr. Patrick Roszell. Based on the folk
song I Know Where I'm Going, this lush ballad
setting is perfect for teaching lyrical playing to
younger musicians. The arrangement provides
numerous teaching opportunities for slurring,
legato tonguing, phrasing, intonation, and
dynamic shaping. The perfect selection for your
next concert or contest! (1:55)
11511616 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Ubuntu (I Am Because We Are)—Brian
Bankston. Teach your young musicians to work
together with this African groove that comes
from the heart. With limited ranges and technical
demands, your students will be able to focus on
balance, intonation, and rhythmic accuracy.
Opportunities abound for your percussionists!
Not only will they enhance their musical skills,
they will have fun playing this music together
and presenting it to the audience.
11207575 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
When Summer's in the Meadow—arr. Randall
D. Standridge. The title is taken from one of the
most poignant and nostalgic lines of text in the
Irish folk song Danny Boy, which is the basis for
this expressive setting. The composer creates
a dreamily beautiful presentation of this beloved
song that is accessible to younger bands. The
number of scoring elements and musical
qualities elevate this approachable work to a
high musical standard that bands at all levels
will appreciate and enjoy.
11129830 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .50.00
Folk &
Multicultural Music
Easy
African Noel (Flex Band)—arr. Johnnie
Vinson. Scored for second-year players and
utilizing the four-part flexible format, this setting
uses a tuneful melody and characteristic
percussion writing to provide a truly unique
holiday offering.
11517317 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
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 . . . . . . . .60.00
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 . . . . . . . .65.00
The Bluebird Variations—Pierre La Plante.
This popular children's song is a standard in
elementary general music curriculum and is
presented here in a creative theme-and-variation
setting that passes the melody in various styles
throughout all of the instruments. A wide variety
of articulations, dynamics, and rhythms are
explored, and the woodwinds are given a
chance to expand their technical abilities.
11517886 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .60.00
Byzantine Dances—Carol Brittin Chambers.
Written in the style of a Roma gypsy dance, this
is fast, energetic, and daring. Students will love
playing the exotic style and audiences will love
hearing the infectious melodies. Directors will
also find a wealth of historic content to teach
while rehearsing this piece.
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Celtic Air and Dance—arr. Michael Sweeney.
Drawing on the rich and varied tradition of
Celtic folksongs, this piece opens with the
touching and melodious The Parting Glass.
The flutes and percussion take center stage
on the dance-like Tha Mi Sgith (A Fairy's Love
Song), then the entire band gets into the act for
the rousing finish.
10033567 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .55.00
Down on the Delta—Carol Brittin Chambers.
A salute to the musical culture of the Mississippi
Delta region. A soulful opening chorale
becomes a high-steppin' hoe-down before
transitioning to a slow, bluesy swing, then it
closes out with more dancing. Very comfortable
ranges and rhythms. A rare opportunity for
young concert bands to experience this style.
11393475 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . .65.00
