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l Macarenaarr. Michael Story. Based on La
Virgen de la Macarena, this paso doble has all
the flair of a spicy Spanish march complete with
castanets and maracas. A tremendous opportunity
to reinforce contrasting articulations and style in a
delightfully colorful work. Ole!
10453318 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10453319 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
l Over the Sea to Skyearr. Douglas E. Wagner.
This setting provides a rich tapestry of sound with
the opportunity for your beginners to experience
making real music. The traditional Scottish folk
tune is scored in 3/4 time and does not pose
any technical challenges for any beginning band.
This charming ballad presents multiple teaching
opportunities for dynamic contrasts, full value notes,
and subtle tempo nuances. Completely charming!
10453334 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10453335 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
n Ryukyu Bushi (Song of the Samurai)Patrick
J. Burns. Young players will enjoy performing this
exciting piece with its energetic clapping and variety
of percussion instruments. It uses a Japanese folk
melody from the Ryukyu Islands where the martial
art of Karate originated, and that tune appears
throughout the piece. An exciting piece with exotic
flavor that young players will enjoy playing.
10312918 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10312919 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l South to CaboBarry Ward. Featuring a fun
melody with an island style, South to Cabo gives
variety to any program. All parts are playable
by the youngest students, but also offer certain
challenges. Watch your students move to the fiesta
feelings depicted in the music from the Baja region.
Viva la Festival!
10458491 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 46.00
l A Spanish Lullabyarr. Victor Lopez. Bring a
peaceful and quietly lilting moment to beginning
band performances. This beautiful, traditional
lullaby provides an opportunity for beginning bands
to experience a very playable and lyrical Spanish
folk song, as they learn to play in triple meter.
10453264 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10453265 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
4 The Water is Widearr. Vince Gassi. The lyrics
for this beautiful folk song date back to the 1600s,
and has maintained its popularity to this day. The
simple melody and placid harmony provide a great
opportunity for young musicians to explore the
expressive nature of their performance.
10453101 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10453161 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Folk & Multicultural
Easy
African Marching Songarr. John O'Reilly.
Your band will love performing this rhythmically
interesting gem from Africa! Here you'll find
Siyahamba set with repeating percussion patterns
that keep the African feel moving while syncopated
block harmonies round out the accompaniment. In
typical African call and response tradition, everyone
joins in as the arrangement progresses, helping
students listen across the band. A fine choice!
2478611 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Air and Jigarr. Chris M. Bernotas. Introduce
your students to the lyrical style and rollicking
feel of traditional Scottish/Irish music. Opening
with the memorable melody from Gilderoy, the
arrangement transitions to The Jig of Slurs, a
lively traditional Irish dance with a melody and
feel that are totally infectious!
10453099 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10453159 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
All Through the Night (Ar Hyd y Nos)arr.
Roland Barrett. Considered by many to be a
traditional Christmas carol, this enchanting Welsh
folksong has been been translated to numerous
languages worldwide. The poignant melody is
further enhanced in this fresh arrangement,
delightfully voiced with rich harmonic textures and
smooth flowing phrases.
10364147 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10364148 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
n Ancient Echoes (Ahrirang & Simple Gifts)
arr. Ed Huckeby. Two beloved folk songs
combine here, America's Simple Gifts and Korea's
Ahrirang, to create a lovely, well-crafted work
for your concert. East meets West in a gentle
rendition that brings out the tuneful qualities of
both selections. Phrasing, balance and blend are
just some of the many skills this piece can help you
develop in your band. Nicely done!
2478407 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
2478408 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
2478499 CD-Bravura: Album for
the Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Annabel Leearr. Michael Story. Scored in a
lilting three-quarter meter, this charming melody
was originally written to accompany Edgar Allan
Poe's poem of the same name. The beautiful, lilting
melody musically depicts undying love and provides
a meaningful opportunity to teach expressive and
lyrical performance to developing bands.
10364153 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10364154 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
n Around the World in 80 MeasuresLen 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 . . . . . . . . 48.00
10031798 CD-Spirit of the Winds . . . . 14.95
Ash Grove FantasyBarry E. Kopetz. The
melodious nature of this beautiful folksong
continues to be a favorite subject of composers
and arrangers in all mediums. This expressive
setting is a musical fantasy based on an old
traditional Welsh folksong, which is also known
as Llwyn Onn and has been around for several
hundred years. Every section has the opportunity
to play the touching melody and the melodic
and lyrical style will enhance every band's
musicianship and expression.
10276457 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10276458 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 4.00
n Asian Folk Rhapsodyarr. 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 . . . . . . . . 60.00
2470638 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
10052880 CD-The Music of Richard L.
Saucedo, Volume 3 . . . . . . 14.95
l Bushidoarr. Michael Story. A stunning setting
of three traditional Japanese songs are seamlessly
interwoven in this robust arrangement. The title
refers to the code of ethics embraced by Samurai
warriors for centuries. These three melodies
are intended to inspire courage, respect, honor,
frugality, loyalty, and honesty. A noble musical
message from a rich, exotic land.
10453281 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10453282 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Celtic Air and Dancearr. 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 . . . . . . . . 45.00
10033568 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
10052879 CD-The Music of Michael Sweeney,
Volume 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Celtic Air and Dance No. 3arr. Michael
Sweeney. This third installment of the popular Celtic
Air and Dance series opens with Red Is the Rose,
also known as Loch Lomond, in a flowing ballad
treatment. The lively Bill Sullivan's Polka features
various sections of the band. The flutes start
things off followed by the rest of the woodwinds,
trumpets, percussion, low brass and finally the
entire ensemble in an energetic finish. Outstanding
for concert or contest!
10281842 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 40.00
10281843 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Chinese Folk FantasyJames Curnow. The
distinctive music of China and its rich history in the
arts give this medley a special appeal to student
performers. The excellent blend of three traditional
folk melodies is ideal as a teaching piece for young
bands, and also an effective number for contest or
festival. Includes: Dayung Sampan; Shalihonba and
Yangtze Boatmen's Chantey.
10316510 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10316511 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l Danny Boyarr. Andrew Balent. This timeless
Irish ballad is the perfect piece to provide an
emotional interlude in your next concert. Feature
your trumpet soloist with this traditional setting.
10459159 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10459160 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4 Folk Song VariantsRobert W. Smith. A
welcome addition to the young band repertoire!
The beginning lyrical melodic statement introduces
a lively celebration of American folk songs, with all
the sections of the band taking part in presenting
the tuneful melodies.
10458939 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 52.00
10458940 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
10466606 CD-Of Time and Change . . . 14.95
n Images of Irelandarr. Brian Balmages.
This lively montage will take your audience
on a picturesque journey through Ireland. Based
on three Irish songs (Sweet William; Star of
County Down and The Minstrel Boy), this piece
mixes the authentic sounds of Ireland with
creative writing techniques. From its stately
introduction to its elegant flute solo section, it's a
real beauty that will provide a great opportunity to
showcase your band!
2477597 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
2477598 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
An Irish Legend (The Minstrel Boy)arr.
Joseph Eidson. The inspirational and emotional
lyrics of this beloved Irish folk song has been a
favorite of listeners for generations. One of the
lasting messages of this tune is freedom from
slavery and tyranny that has touched many down
through the years. The beautiful melody with it's
sense of longing, loss, and triumph are all reflected
in the somber and lyrical style of this lovely setting
for young bands.
10361432 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 45.00
10361433 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Korean Folk Song Medleyarr. James Ployhar.
This easy medley of three Korean folksongs, the last
of which is the same song used by John Barnes
Chance in his Variations On A Korean Folk Song,
gives you a very fresh, somewhat "different" work
which may be utilized very effectively.
950923 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 65.00
4836623 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
5715867 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Band, Vol. 2
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3. . . . . 39.50
Korobushkaarr. Michael Story. Based on a
poem from 1861, the composer of this Russian
folk song, also known as The Peddler, is unknown.
Brought to America by Russian immigrants, the
charm of this old world melody will brighten any
performance and bring international flavor to your
concert. Bright and lively, it's a pure delight from
start to finish.
10364186 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10364187 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
4 The Legend of KillarneyRoland Barrett.
Celebrate the rich history of Celtic music, dance
and folklore with this charismatic overture. Every
member of your band has an opportunity to play
the traditional-sounding Irish melodies with their
lively rhythms and moving, expressive qualities.
10453361 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10453362 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Folk and Multicultural
All Levels
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Mountain Thyme—Samuel R. Hazo.
10348112 Band Set & Score . . . . . M 75.00
10348112E Band Set & Score
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 75.00
Korobushka—arr. Michael Story.
10364186 Band Set & Score . . . . . . E 60.00
10364186E Band Set & Score
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
All Through the Night—arr. Rob Romeyn.
10369205 Band Set & Score . . . . VE 44.00
Celtic Air and Dance—arr. Michael Sweeney.
10033567 Band Set & Score . . . . . . E 45.00
10033567E Band Set & Score
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
All Through the Night (Ar Hyd y Nos)—
arr. Roland Barrett.
10364147 Band Set & Score . . . . . . E 55.00
10364147E Band Set & Score ePrint E 55.00
American Riversongs—Pierre La Plante.
2255933 Band Set & Score . . . . . M 85.00
An Irish Legend (The Minstrel Boy)—
arr. Joseph Eidson.
10361432 Band Set & Score . . . . . . E 45.00
10361432E Band Set & Score
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Cajun Folk Songs—Frank Ticheli.
2242782 Band Set & Score . . . . M 165.00
Celtic Air and Dance No. 2—
arr. Michael Sweeney.
10051844 Band Set & Score . . . . VE 45.00
10051844E Band Set & Score
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Country Gardens—
arr. Percy Grainger/ed. Brant Karrick.
10360955 Band Set & Score . . . . . M 75.00
10360955E Band Set & Score
ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 75.00