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Folk & Multicultural Music | Beginning Band | Very Easy / Easy
Peaceful River—Matthew R. Putnam.
Warm, flowing lyricism introduces beginning
band players to expressive slow music
through this accessible arrangement of
Peace Like a River. The gentle pacing
supports work on soft dynamics and
sustained tone. A central tempo change
and a few moments of ritardando create
natural teaching opportunities, making it an
effective and calming way to round out your
concert program.
11677915 Band Set & Score . . . B 50.00
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 . . . B 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 . . . B 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 . . VE 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 . . VE 65.00
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 . . VE 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 . . VE 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 . . VE 52.00
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 . . VE 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 . . VE 55.00
Shepherd's Hey (Flexible Instrumen-
tation)—arr. Patrick Roszell. A familiar
British folk song arranged for beginning
band featuring a simple melodic statement
that builds in intensity and tempo. Subtle
countermelodies add depth, helping young
ensembles sound polished and confident.
11638923 Band Set & Score
Flex Instrumentation for Winds,
Strings & Perc.. . . . . VE 60.00
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 . . VE 55.00
Stodola Pumpa—arr. Douglas E. Wagner.
A cheerful Czech folk dance arranged for
concert band built on a steady downbeat-
upbeat "boom-chuck" pattern. The
accompaniment pattern provides focus
on playing offbeats while keeping the
melodic notes and rhythms comfortable
for beginners. The light, dance-like energy
and a catchy tune make it approachable
and memorable for elementary students
and audiences. A strong choice for
introducing a unique folk style, steady
pulse, and ensemble coordination in a fun,
approachable way.
11680836 Band Set & Score . . VE 60.00
Ten Countries in Two Minutes—Timothy
Loest. Take your audience on a musical
world tour with this delightful collection
of folk favorites from around the globe.
Starting in the United States, the journey
continues through Europe, the Middle
East, Mexico, and Asia, featuring well-
loved tunes such as Old MacDonald;
The British Grenadiers; Los Pollitos;
Flower Drum Song and many more. With
a consistent key signature and tempo
throughout, your band will enjoy a smooth
performance. A vibrant, multicultural
selection perfect for any time of year. No
passport required!
11686761 Band Set & Score . . VE 58.00
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 . . VE 50.00
Wellerman (Flexible Instrumentation)—
arr. Ivo Kouwenhoven. A lively flex band
arrangement brings the traditional New
Zealand sea shanty to life with buoyant,
unison rhythms and clear melodic writing.
The folk tune's recent surge in popularity
adds instant recognition, while accessible
scoring keeps demands minimal.
Optional boomwhacker parts invite extra
student participation. A fun introduction to
shanty style that adds energy, flexibility,
and audience appeal to an early-level
concert program.
11687668 Band Set & Score . . VE 55.00
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 . . VE 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 . . . E 50.00
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 . . . E 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 . . . E 55.00
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