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H Linden LeaRalph Vaughan Williams/arr. Stout.
Especially familiar in Britain, where the melody is
known in virtually every household, this attractive
melody is cast in a setting featuring varied
instrumental colors and slight tempo changes to
heighten its emotional appeal.
2136737 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
4837704 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
2391902 CD-Teaching Music Through
Performance In Band, Vol. 1
3-CD Set: Grades 2-3. . . . . 39.50
Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)arr. Jack
Bullock. One of the most famous melodies of all
time! Titled for the county in Ireland, this famous
song is arranged with rich harmonies and warm
textures that support the famous melody. An
endearing and musical choice for any program.
10364192 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10364193 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
n Minka's Sleigh Ridearr. 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
10033416 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
l On a Russian Rowing Chantyarr. Jack Wilds.
Based on the Russian folk tune Song of the Volga
Boatmen, this piece is an eclectic and engaging set
of variations. The familiar melody takes on a variety
of forms and tonalities as it weaves through the
composition, including a lively dance and an eerie
statement accompanied by slithering chromatic
lines. Don't miss this opportunity to discuss theme
and variations with your students using a piece they
will love!
10459835 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10459836 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n The Red River Valleyarr. 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 . . . . . . . . 48.00
n The Rowan TreeRandall 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
10093913 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Shenandoaharr. 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 . . . . . . . . 48.00
2475377 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Streets of Laredoarr. Ed Huckeby. Hauntingly
beautiful, this setting of this late 19th century
folk tune will bring a new dimension to your
ensemble. In the middle section, the familiar
theme is interspersed with a hymn tune of the
same era, giving true authenticity to the "dirge" of
the opening and closing sections. A beautiful and
creative arrangement which will be a BIG hit with
your audiences!
10458933 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 52.00
10458934 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
10466606 CD-Of Time and Change . . . 14.95
4 Suo GanTraditional/arr. Larry Clark. This Welsh
lullaby is a hauntingly beautiful folk song used by
many composers because of its pure and simple
beauty. This arrangement brings out the lush
nature of the melody through various harmonic
settings. Breathtaking!
10457114 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10457115 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Swahili Folk Hymnarr. Kevin Mixon. Cross-
curricular opportunities abound with this spirited
number from East Africa. Percussionists get to
groove with authentic rhythms and the band has
opportunities to improvise, compose or play written
solos throughout. A sure performance hit without
compromising valuable rehearsal time.
10050939 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 60.00
10050940 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
l Three Brazilian FolksongsHeitor Villa-Lobos/
arr. Katheryn Fenske. From the bouncy little march
of The Crab, to the beautiful melody of The Little
Dove Flew Away, to the raucous dancing and
clapping of Spider Monkeys, this piece is pure fun!
A delightful illustration of the genius of Villa-Lobos
in his lifelong mission of giving voice to the music
of his homeland.
10460618 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 76.00
10460619 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Three English Folk Song Miniaturesarr.
Philip Sparke. England enjoys a long folk song
tradition and composers through history have
rekindled interest in this rich heritage. Three songs
from the 18th and 19th century are included in this
tuneful collection: the fisherman's song Dance to
Your Daddy; the love song O Waly, Waly and Bobby
Shafto, a song from the northwest of England.
10429665 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10429667 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Tu UnganeScott Watson. Experience the best
of two worlds! The title translates as "let's work
together" and refers to musicians coming together
to play, as well as the musical merging of African
and Western styles. The rhythmic grooves and
striking melodies make this a unique and exuberant
concert addition.
10093331 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10093332 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
H Two British Folk SongsElliot 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 . . . . . . . . 55.00
2286011 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
l Two Scandinavian Melodiesarr. Todd Stalter.
These two delightful Scandinavian melodies offer a
glimpse into the folk music of a region that is not
well known. Teaching opportunities in musicianship,
style and colorful harmonies also provide a rich
depth of the sound of the concert band.
10453105 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10453165 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Variations on Russian Sailor's Dance
Reinhold Gliere/arr. David Bobrowitz. Using Gliere's
famous dance melody from the ballet "The Red
Poppy," this engaging set of variations brings new
life to the original. After a mysterious-sounding
chorale, Gliere's theme is powerfully introduced in
the low brass and reeds, then moves into a series
of variations that pick up speed and intensity until
the rousing conclusion!
10405637 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 50.00
10405638 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
n The Water Is Widearr. James Swearingen.
Because of its solid scoring, this traditional work
will allow young bands the opportunity to sound
highly mature and very sophisticated. Using this
classic melody, students will discover the magic
of performing expressive music at its finest.
When striving for musical contrast you can't do
better than this!
10050204 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 48.00
10050206 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
10050223 CD-The Distant Castle . . . . 14.95
Willow, WillowPercy Aldridge Grainger/arr.
Douglas E. Wagner. Percy Grainger wrote three
settings of this song, and this arrangement for
concert band uses material from all three. Designed
and scored for younger players, it offers the listener
an emotionally charged and intensely musical
ballad that will satisfy even the most discriminating
musical tastes.
10364225 Band Set & Score . . . . . . . . 55.00
10364226 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doonarr.
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 . . . . . . . . 45.00
10015786 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
10052879 CD-The Music of Michael Sweeney,
Volume 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 42.00
10459004 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
All the Pretty Little Horses—arr. Andrew Boysen, Jr.
The second movement of "Three Folk Song Settings for Band," this
hauntingly beautiful setting provides a lyrical contrast to the two outer
movements. The touching lullaby, thought to be of African-American
origin, is displayed in a way that is both memorable and well crafted.
10453121 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 70.00
10453181 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Aura Lea—arr. Robert W. Smith.
This classic American folk song has inspired generations of musicians
throughout the last two centuries. This setting allows the melody to be
featured throughout the band as they explore the lyrical theme in various
performance styles. Suitable for concert and festival performance, this will
become a staple in your repertoire.
10459013 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 44.00
10459014 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Carrickfergus—arr. Patrick Roszell.
This Irish folksong, named after the town of Carrickfergus in Northern
Ireland, is beautiful, nostalgic and lush. This intimate arrangement with
ample cross-cueing is an excellent tool to teach phrasing and legato
playing, while paying tribute to this colorful land. A musically beautiful
moment for your concert or contest!
10453285 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 70.00
10453286 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Folk Song Variants—Robert 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 52.00
10458940 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
10466606 CD-Of Time and Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
The Legend of Killarney—Roland 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
10453362 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Scottish Lullaby—arr. Robert W. Smith.
Based on the folk song I Know Where I'm Going, this stylish setting is
an excellent choice for concert or contest. Dramatic and poignant, this is
written in a British band tradition, and will be an excellent European-style
addition to your regular concert repertoire!
10459007 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 42.00
10459008 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
10466605 CD-Awaken the Greatness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Suo Gan—Traditional/arr. Larry Clark.
This Welsh lullaby is a hauntingly beautiful folk song used by many
composers because of its pure and simple beauty. This arrangement
brings out the lush nature of the melody through various harmonic
settings. Breathtaking!
10457114 Band Set & Score. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
10457115 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
The Water is Wide—arr. 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
10453161 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
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