SKU: HL.645906
ISBN 9781495081842. UPC: 008148008704. 9.0x12.0x0.112 inches.
These beloved melodies date back to the mid-nineteeth century, when Stephen Foster was one of the best-known song writers in the United States. Altogether, he wrote over two-hundred songs and other compositions. The selection of music for this book is based on those songs that have endured and become a permanent part of America's musical heritage. Educationally, the musical has been adapted with simplified rhythms and notations.
SKU: MB.30945
ISBN 9781513472744. 8.75X11.75 inches.
This collection of 19th and early 20th century airs and ballads is a celebration of American music that is ideal for guitar recitals and encores. Written in standard notation only, the pieces are arranged and fingered for ease of sight-reading and specifically designed to exploit the musicality of the classical guitar.The book features arrangements of the antebellum song, ôDarling Nelly Grayö by Benjamin Hanby, popular Civil War-era songs by Stephen Foster and other period songwriters, plus parlor music favorites like Edward MacDowell�s ôTo a Wild Roseö, Ethelbert Nevin�s ôMighty Lak� a Roseö, and ôAura Leeö, a melody by George R. Poulton that would resurface nearly a hundred years later as ôLove Me Tenderö.á.
SKU: MB.31129M
ISBN 9781513476896. 8.75X11.75 inches.
The name of this book is no exaggeration. It includes some of the most gorgeous music that the authors El McMeen and Sandy Shalk know. To make things even more interesting, none of the music was originally written for guitar.In addition to Celtic favorites, El includes his arrangements of two of the most beautiful arias in all of opera: Che Gelida Manina from Puccinis La Boheme and My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice ôMon Coeur Souvre ? ta Voixö from Samson and Delilah by Camille Saint-Sa?ns. Sandys contributions range from Celtic to French love songs to Stephen Foster, manifesting Sandys gift for chordal subtleties and innovation.Each piece is in either standard tuning EADGBE or Drop D tuning DADGBE .Written in standard notation and tablature with computer generated audio files of each arrangement.
SKU: HL.338907
UPC: 840126914290. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches.
Jack Halloran's arrangement of this Stephen Foster favorite has become a classic, performed by choirs from Chanticleer to the best university chorales in the world. This revoicing opens the door for high school and smaller choirs to enjoy it. A great festival piece and American standard. Easy level.
SKU: LO.15-1309H
UPC: 000308035667.
This animated setting of a Stephen Foster favorite encourages everyone to look at the bright side of life. The creative alternation between 2/2 and3/4 meters, and a contrasting, slower middle section, make this arrangement sparkle. Limited ranges and extremely accessible.
SKU: FJ.B1040S
English.
Lots of smiles will appear while performing this small set of variations on the Stephen Foster classic. From fanfares to short chorales, enjoy this delightful and humorous rendition, complete with stoptime chorus and woodblock. Certain to be a concert favorite. (2:00).
About FJH Young Band
Appropriate for middle school and smaller high school groups. Second clarinets usually stay below the break. Parts are written with more independence, and instrumentation increases slightly. There is still adequate doubling in the lower voices. Grades 2 - 2.5
SKU: FJ.B1040
UPC: 674398206339. English.
