International Dances-Master composer Alfred Reed's newest work is yet another display of his skilled hand in the wind band medium. He has selected four styles and used each in a short movement that captures a distinctive folk dance style. The resulthas produced an exquisitely orchestrated and musically rewarding work for bands who demand high quality literature. I.Hoe Down (American) II. Sarabande (French) III. Yamabushi Kagura (Japanese) IV. Hora (Romanian/Israeli).

By studying these pieces students will grow more familiar with the distinct sounds of the musical modes used in composition throughout the world. Contents include: McGuire's Jig; Song of Madrid; Ships of the Desert; Japanese Garden; Israeli Folk Dance; Calypso Band; Theme for a New America.

How Beautiful-This energetic Israeli folksong features the Isaiah text How beautiful are upon the mountains the feet of the messenger of good tidings: of salvation and peace. Available: SATB 2-Part 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 1:45.

after the Sonata for Violin and Piano-Janá ek?s masterpiece in a convincing arrangement for Clarinet.Foreword by the arranger (Eng/Cz/Ger)This arrangement of the well-known Violin sonata is based on the volume of the Complete Critical Edition of the Works of Leo? Janá ek (Series E/1 2).The Israeli clarinetist Shirley Brill who teaches at the Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin has arranged the work for her instrument with a sensitive ear for the sound quality of the original composition. Her version displays the specific potential of the Clarinet to good advantage; in a few passages it proved necessary to adapt the Piano accompaniment.The arrangement was commissionedfor the International Janá ek Competition 2014 in Brno (Czech republic).

Here is an edition of a three-movement work by iconic Israeli composer Yehezkel Braun. A singable English version is included. This is a challenging work worth the time spent in rehearsal.

The Definitive Collection of Jewish Songs-The Definitive Collection of Jewish Songs. 350 of the most popular songs from all of Jewish tradition. If it's a piece of Jewish music you're looking for you're sure to find it in this resource. In convenient lead sheet form it includes Hebrew texts English translations and transliterated lyrics; full musical notation with chords for keyboardists or guitarists plus a separate line for guitarists using capos; and more. It includes contemporary Jewish folk and rock popular tunes from Jewish camps Israeli Chassidic Sephardic songs and more.

Carmina Mundi. 10 original compositions for female choir. Unlike many countries in which music was passed on by word of mouth over generations, Israel possesses no such tradition. Nevertheless the various ethnic groups which have emigrated to Israel have taken their musical traditions there with them. 'Open the Gates' offers - along with two pieces from Morocco and the Yemen - arrangements of classical Israeli songs for female choir./ Répertoire / SSA

The best-known and best-loved Jewish songs for piano and voice. Includes popular Israeli ballads, songs for Passover and Chanukah. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

Four Israeli Folk Dances for Band-Rikudim (de l'hébreu rikud 'danse') est une suite de quatre danses originales inspirées de la musique traditionnelle juive. L'utilisation d'une structure tonale orientale l'introduction de mesuresirréguliéres et la richesse sonore de l'orchestration apportent à cette ?uvre une teinte mélancolique mais surtout une grande authenticité. Les thémes trés inspirés sont clairement différenciés. L'harmonisationquelquefois surprenante sans jamais être dénaturée confére à ces quatre danses originales juives une grande richesse d'expression.

Transcontinental Contemporary A Cappella Series-Across America the Jewish contemporary a cappella phenomenon is ablaze - and it's not just contained within high school and college groups anymore. Transcontinental kicks off its series with a version of this Israeli favorite co-arranged by Daniel Henkin one of the more recognized names in the movement as well as one of its originators. Solo voice and SATB a cappella with rehearsal keyboard.

Take an exciting musical journey of folk song and dance traditions to all corners of the globe. Learn how to do an Israeli circle dance the German Schottische the Brazilian Samba folk dances from Austria Russia and Mexico an African welcome dance and even country line dancing from the U.S.A!Read about these rich cultures in engaging student articles written at an age-appropriate level and experience their music through folk songs and easy-to-learn dance steps that are child-friendly. The value-packed Book/CD format features reproducible articles and songsheets with lyric translations exceptional standards-based lesson plans complete with lyric pronunciations assessment and extension activities piano/vocal arrangements with choreography and a performance/accompaniment CD recording.There are even recorded pronunciation guides on the CD. And there's more! A DVD is also available (separately or in the classroom kit) with visual instruction for each dance as demonstrated by John Jacobson and a group of young students. We've got a lot of miles to cover so let's get started!