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Dublin Town—Gene Milford. Add a little
Irish cheer to your next holiday! This medley
is well scored for developing bands, with all
instruments actively engaged. A lovely flute
solo will make the perfect showcase for
your star player.
11501987 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00
Golondrina—Jorge Vargas. A charming
new work in 3/4 time that is inspired by
the joropo llanero - a South American
musical style and dance that originated
in Venezuela. While this style is present
throughout the piece, you can also hear
Mexican and Spanish influences in it as
well. An excellent addition to your next
concert or festival performance! Sure to be
a new favorite!
11515731 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00
Journey (Paddle Song)—arr. Robert
Buckley. In partnership with Squamish
First Nation Chief Ian Campbell, this
haunting melody for full concert band has
been creatively reimagined. It features an
underlying rhythmic pulse over which the
melody evolves in a variety of moods and
textures. The result is quite dramatic and
offers a rare glimpse of an ancient culture.
(c. 3:20)
11570188 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00
Katana—James Meredith. Conjuring
Japanese warriors, this piece opens
with a lyrical pentatonic flute solo before
transitioning to the fiery main body with
intense and powerful rhythms. Young
players will love the Japanese musical
influence and will have the opportunity
to reinforce counting, articulations, and
accidentals.
11501981 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00
La Bruja—Jorge Vargas. Tell the
mischievous tale of la bruja ("the witch")
in this wonderful arrangement for concert
band. A favorite with mariachi groups due
to its hauntingly beautiful melody, this
is the perfect introduction to folk songs
from Veracruz. The waltz-like melody
countered with hemiolas and traditional
Mexican folk rhythms will make an impact
on your students. The optional guitar adds
to the folk character and traditional spirit of
the work.
11573964 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00
Luz y Sombra—Jorge Vargas. This original
concert march is sure to be a favorite at
your next concert! Delightful melodies and
harmonies are utilized within the traditional
march form to create a piece that sounds
both new and familiar. A great addition to
the march repertoire.
11400083 Band Set & Score. . . . . .60.00
Mariachi Suite—Jorge Vargas. Explore
the wonderful traditions of Mariachi with
this wonderful suite! The work starts with
an exciting ranchera before slowing the
pace into a beautiful bolero. A lively son
jalisciense rounds out this collection of
dances by a master composer of music
for young band. Syncopated rhythms,
intricate articulations, and melodic
moments for all players make this an
excellent choice for education and
entertainment. Sure to be a favorite of
performers and audiences alike! Playable
as a suite or stand-alone movements.
11573984 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00
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
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
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
Soran Bushi—Tania Owens. A fine
arrangement of this traditional Japanese
fishing song originally used to keep the
fishermen in time together as they send
the boats out to sea, haul the nets, fold
the sails, and load the catch. With lyrics
coming from an old fishermen's dialect
from the coast of Hokkaido in Japan,
bushi' means "folk song" and hai hai'
means "yes, yes," while the word soren'
is used to mark time. An engaging work,
excellent for teaching the pentatonic
scale.
11573677 Band Set & Score. . . . . .85.00
The Gift to Be Simple—arr. Mark Lortz.
This traditional Shaker song is presented
with modern harmonies, rhythms, and
instrumentation. Using ostinato patterns,
long legato lines, and interesting
percussion parts, this is a great choice for
a concert opener or closer and can also
be used for interdisciplinary teaching. Folk
songs have long been an essential part
of the concert band repertoire, and this
modern approach to a well-known melody
can help teach this important style to
performers in a new way.
11516673 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00
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. . . . . .65.00
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. . . . . .55.00
Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon
(Flex Band)—arr. Michael Sweeney. This
tender and mournful Robert Burns song
remains a favorite with ensembles of all
levels. Even in this easy flex format scored
for four parts, the arrangement provides
ample variety in textures and musicality
with effective emotional pacing.
11571817 Band Set & Score. . . . . .55.00
Folk & Multicultural
Music
Medium-Easy
Appalachian Journey—Brant Karrick. The
Appalachians represented one of America's
first frontiers. Based on traditional fiddle
tunes, this arrangement combines four folk
songs, providing players and the audience
with a real toe-tapping treat! Melodies
included are After the Battle of Aughrim;
Lord Mayo I; Bonaparte Crossing the Rocky
Mountains and Whiskey Before Breakfast. An
excellent showcase for your band's technical
skills and a fun change of pace. (4:45)
11511621 Band Set & Score. . . . . .85.00
Armenian Rhapsody—arr. Johnnie
Vinson. The music of Armenia, with
its rich history of folk songs, has a
fascinating uniqueness and distinctive
flavor. This appealing setting uses
five traditional Armenian melodies in a
rhapsodic approach. Bold statements and
driving rhythmic figures are combined
and contrasted with beautiful yet simple
melodies in a work that provides both
excitement and variety.
10759079 Band Set & Score. . . . . .75.00
Axé—Gilson Silva. Axé (pronounced ah-
SHAY) is a word from the Yoruba language
of West Africa that refers to the power,
energy, or force present in each being and
in everything. In Brazil, the term designates
a genre of popular music, whose main
characteristics are the percussive rhythm
and poetics of the songs. Desiring axé
has the same meaning as desiring energy,
courage, and vitality. This overture for
band translates the relationship between
the energy of the Brazilian rhythm and the
strength that the word evokes. Axé!
11569947 Band Set & Score. . . . . .90.00
Brave Spirit—Randall D. Standridge. This
authentic work captures the spirit of Chinese
music beautifully with the use of a pentatonic
scale, a synthesized mandolin, and solos for
flute and piccolo. Brave Spirit begins with a
slow introduction featuring a flute/piccolo
duet, then launches into a stirring, tom-
tom driven fast section. A peaceful middle
section featuring the synthesized mandolin
sound interjects before the fast melody
returns to bring this wonderful Chinese-style
band work to a stirring conclusion!
10520936 Band Set & Score. . . . . .65.00
Caribana Afterparty—Omar Thomas.
A further exploration and study of the
dance styles at the heart of the larger work
Caribana, this work brings soca and calypso
music within reach of younger musicians
as well as musicians just beginning their
exploration of Caribbean dance music.
11533341 Band Set & Score. . . . .140.00
Caves of Sacromonte—David Bobrowitz.
In Granada, Spain, this complex of
whitewashed cave houses was dug into the
hillside beginning in the early 16th century,
providing safety for the inhabitants and
shelter from the harsh Andalusian sun and
the winter rains. Today, the caves remain
as an ethnographic museum of a mix of
cultures at the dawn of the modern era.
Experience the Spanish-influenced sound
of music depicting these wonders.
11572097 Band Set & Score. . . . . .75.00
11572151 Additional Score . . . . . . .12.00
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Buy with confidence! These works,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors.
Byzantine Dances—
Carol Brittin Chambers.
11001022 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
Caribana Afterparty—Omar Thomas.
11533341 Band Set & Score ME 140.00
American Riversongs—
Pierre La Plante.
2255933 Band Set & Score . . M 85.00
Celtic Air and Dance—
arr. Michael Sweeney.
10033567 Band Set & Score . . . E 55.00
La Bruja—Jorge Vargas.
11573964 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
Down on the Delta—
Carol Brittin Chambers.
11393475 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
Dragon Dance—Michael Story.
10094814 Band Set & Score . . . B 50.00
Greek Folk Song Suite—
Franco Cesarini.
2475060 Band Set & Score ME 145.00
Golondrina—Jorge Vargas.
11515731 Band Set & Score . . . E 65.00
Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon
(Flex Band)—arr. Michael Sweeney.
11571817 Band Set & Score . . . E 55.00
Folk & Multicultural | Easy/Medium-Easy
