A selection of folk ballads from England Ireland Scotland and Wales.A ballad is the blending of words the beauty of melody tone rhythm and expression. They reflect the history of a people their legends religion love and work. British ballads are renouned for their verse melodic construction and for the enormous range of expression.1 The Lass of Richmond Hill is a poem by Leonard McNa…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Danny Boy (the melody of which is also known as Londonderry Air), is often assumed to be an old, traditional tune, however its structure and meter do not fit any of the known Irish folksong forms. As for the words most commonly associated with it for the last hundred years or so, they were written by an English lawyer who apparently never set foot in Ireland! Still…

Lively percussion captures the attention followed by a stacking of voices singing this popular South African folk song. Attention is given to vocal writing that creates rhythm patterns around the melody use of repetition and the use of both English and Swahili. A perfect beginning a cappella work for young singers and developing choirs. Percussion parts are available for download on the Closer …

Mannin Veen (Dear Mona) is a traditional Manx melody arranged for SATB chorus by Vaughan Williams. It includes a Piano reduction for rehearsal purposes. Lyrics are provided in both English andManx.Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) was an English composer editor and collector of folk music. He studied at the RCM under Stanford and Parry and formed a lifelong friendship with Holst with whom he…

This Puerto Rican folk song has been arranged as a lively partner song using an original melody and both English and Spanish text. Combined with the festive piano accompaniment and shakers for all to play this spirited choral isa multicultural gem and a sound teaching tool for part singing.

Par FARKAS FERENC. “I wrote this Christmas cantata from Köröshegy at the request of the Council of the Komitat Somogy. When I visited the still unrenovated little church at Köröshegy about ten years ago I had no idea that this beautiful Gothic building would one day be the scene of the world première of one of my works. - The cantata is founded on four pillars: four organ soli which could be descr…

(Pohtsyeluitsye Mehniya Nyezhna)-To be sung in Russian or English “Kiss Me Softly” is imitative of folk songs of Russia or Eastern Europe. The work describes the separation between lovers family or friends whether by time distance or death. A haunting melody flows atop a lamenting accompaniment that may be played by either piano or harp. Add optional flute and cello for a special to…

Variations on an Old Folk Song-Commissioned by the Schott publishing house the present variations on the song Greensleeves were written in 2000 by Genzmer who seized on the suggestion to write a cycle of variations on this Old English melody which had often served as a theme for variations in music history as for example in the famous anonymous cycle 'Greensleeves to a ground' (around 1700). Gen…

Par FARKAS FERENC. “I wrote this Christmas cantata from Köröshegy at the request of the Council of the Komitat Somogy. When I visited the still unrenovated little church at Köröshegy about ten years ago I had no idea that this beautiful Gothic building would one day be the scene of the world première of one of my works. - The cantata is founded on four pillars: four organ soli which could be descr…

(Theory Book 1). By Nancy Faber and Randall Faber. For Piano. Faber Piano Adventures®. Theory. Softcover. 64 pages. Faber Music #FF1206. Published by Faber Music

Arranged by Jeff Funk. Traditional Folk Song. For Choir. (2-part). Choral Octavo. Folk Song. Level: Moderate (grade 3). Choral Octavo. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by Paul Sheftel. Collection for Piano. This comprehensive volume for beginning piano students offers the player 132 original masterpieces from Beethoven to Bartok and covers a wide range of styles. Selected by noted piano pedagogue Paul Sheftel, this collection will offe…

(The World's Most-Beloved Masterpieces). Edited by E. L. Lancaster and Kenon D. Renfrow. For Piano. Piano Collection. Masterwork. Easy Piano. Book. 174 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(New Definitive Edition) Composed by Bela Bartok (1881-1945). For piano. Format: instructional book. With standard notation, introductory text and instructional text. 20th Century, Hungarian and Instructional. Text language English, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese. 56 pages. 9x12 i…

For voice and C instrument. Format: fakebook. With vocal melody, lyrics and chord names. Traditional pop and vocal standards. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 424 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Composed by John Rutter (1945-). Mixed Voices. The Cambridge Singers Hymn Series. Vocal score. 8 pages. Duration 4.5'. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193416444).

(75 Early / Late Intermediate Selections to Develop Technique and Musicianship). Edited by Maurice Hinson. For Piano. Piano Collection. Essential Keyboard Repertoire. Masterwork. Early Intermediate / Late Intermediate. Book. 144 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Arranged by Mark Hayes. Choir Sacred. Women's Choir. Choral Octavo. Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Jerry Harris. Edited by Bradley Ellingboe. For SAB choir. Music for the Church Year. Sacred, Choral. Grade 2. Choral octavo. 8 pages. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company

Recorder Method. By Hugh Orr. Misc. Size 9x12 inches. 76 pages. Published by Associated.

Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker (1947-). 21st Century. Complete piano/choral score. Duration 11 minutes, 45 seconds. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.8255).

(New Definitive Edition) Composed by Bela Bartok (1881-1945). For piano. Format: instructional book. With standard notation, introductory text and instructional text. 20th Century, Hungarian and Instructional. Text language English, French, German, Hungarian. 56 pages. 9x12 inche…

by Craig Duncan. First Lessons. Level: Beginning. Book/CD Set. Size 8.75x11.75. 32 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

By Robert Applebaum. For SATB Choir. (Mixed Voices). Sacred Service. Choral. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing.

Arranged by Sally K. Albrecht. For Opt. Bells. (3-Part (any combination)). Choral Octavo. Jewish Heritage, Jewish. Level: Level 2 (grade L2). Choral Octavo. 12 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Composed by Mark Lowry; Buddy Greene. Arranged by Tim Hayden. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Alfred Choral Designs. Christmas; Sacred; Winter. CD. Jubilate Music Group #00-45612. Published …

For trumpet. Format: trumpet solo book (no accompaniment). Broadway, pop, folk and romantic period. 95 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Music Sales.