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Folk & Multicultural Music | Beginning Band/Very Easy/Easy
Folk &
Multicultural Music
Beginning Band
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!
2321792 Band Set & Score. . . . . .57.00
Tik Tik Tik Ya—arr. E. Benton Lilliefors.
Broaden your students' horizons with
this charming Lebanese folksong setting.
Written for beginning and young bands,
this work moves the beautiful melody
around the ensemble, ensuring melodic
engagement for all. Colorful orchestration
gives the piece a sophisticated sound
beyond its written level. Add a touch of
culture to your next concert!
11573981 Band Set & Score. . . . . .55.00
Folk &
Multicultural Music
Very Easy
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. . . . . .50.00
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 Grenadier—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. . . . . .55.00
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. . . . . .55.00
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 "Simple
Gifts")—arr. James Swearingen. This
expressive setting, based on the ever-
popular 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. . . . . .55.00
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
A Song of Courage (Fantasy on
Arirang)—William Owens. Combining the
folk song Arirang with original material,
this superb work contrasts calm passages
with bold statements offering a message of
courage in the face of hardship. (2:30)
11568568 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. . . . . .50.00
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
Beach Spring—Benjamin F. White/
arr. Michael Story. Originating from The
Sacred Harp songbook, the folk-like
pentatonic melody of Beach Spring has
inspired numerous hymns since 1844. Now
expertly arranged for beginning band, this
setting captures the song's timeless spirit.
It's the perfect vehicle for students to gain
experience performing beautiful music in
3/4 meter, with varied musical textures,
dynamics, and articulations. (2:00)
11568545 Band Set & Score. . . . . .55.00
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.
11001022 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00
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
