Full Score-The Persian traditional music (called the Dastgah Segah) is based on intervals made of three quarter-tones and natural whole-tones. Segah has no interval in common with the European/ Western equal-temperament tuning. This lack of common intervalsbetween the Segah mode and the equal-temperament tuning will lead to a cognitive dissonance if this mode is set against the equal-temperament system. My goal has been to elaborate on the innate tensions that exists between the two interval systemsand use it as a symbol for the existing political and cultural tensions between the Persian and the Western cultures. The piece consists of two Persian traditional instruments the Ney (Persian vertical bamboo flute) and the Kamanche (Persian spikefiddle) as the musical representatives of the Persian culture set against the Western orchestra as the musical representative of the Western culture. A small ensemble of Western instruments consisting of a harp and string quintet accompanies thePersian instruments. The harp is tuned to the Segah intervals and the string quintet plays in the Segah mode. The orchestra is performing inthe Western equal- temperament tuning. From the very first bars of the main section of the piece confusionsand misunderstandings arise. The orchestra being unable to play in Segah or understand the mode becomes more and more agitated. Musical tensions between the soloists and the orchestra lead to musical confrontations and finally to musicalviolence. The orchestra becomes extremely violent and militaristic and tries to suppress the soloists efforts to express their musical thoughts. In the midst of all these confusions and cultural misunderstandings musical connections and attractionsstart to take place. The orchestra and the soloists find themselves musically attracted to each other and start imitating each others musical phrases. Cognitive dissonances start to be gradually transformed to musical dialogues symbolizing thegradual replacement of the clash of civilizations with the dialogue of civilizations. Segah was written for Khosrow and Kian Soltani and premiered at the Segah Festival on January 15 2016.

14 French Songs for Children. Par KEETMAN GUNILD. Orff-Schulwerk has been translated and adapted for use in many countries and there are editions in numerous languages, with a comprehensive range of supplementary material. Those teachers using the various English editions will find here a rich and exciting source of traditional folk songs, dance melodies and original material from other countries, which will enlarge and enrich the activities and experiences of their pupils. Fourteen original French songs for voice with Orff instruments and recorders./ Recueil / Voix, Flûte à Bec et Orff-Instruments

The Balkans - where Europe meets Asia...All the cultural diversity of the Balkans is reflected in its varied and colourful music. Hidan Mamudov's selection of pieces from the region, in arrangements for ensemble and separate play-along editions for solo instruments, will provide new experiences for middle-grade players and beyond?The pieces are selected from Turkey, Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Included are fascinating historical notes about the music and descriptions of traditional instruments. Special playing techniques are explained and performance tips will help players achieve an authentic sound. All this, together with the CDs of demonstration performances and play-along tracks is sure to be inspirational. / Orchestre

Ten popular Portugese songs. Orff-Schulwerk has been translated and adapted for use in many countries and there are editions in numerous languages, with a comprehensive range of supplementary material. Those teachers using the various English editions will find here a rich and exciting source of traditional folk songs, dance melodies and original material from other countries, which will enlarge and enrich the activities and experiences of their pupils. Ten popular Portuguese songs./ Recueil / Voix et Orff-Instruments

From the James Williams CD Alter Ego (Sunnyside 1007) this beautiful arrangement features lush harmonies and a moderate tempo. The recording features a front line of Flute Soprano Sax and Guitar; however a more traditional instrumentation works effectively as well.

1. Emerald Isle (Île d?émeraude), cette première partie met en vedette la verdoyante île d?Irlande et son riche patrimoine de musique folklorique traditionnelle. Elle s?ouvre avec « My Lodging Is on the Cold Ground », un air également connu sous le titre « Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms » (mesures 5-24). Vient ensuite un autre air célèbre, « The Minstrel Boy » (mesures 29-44), lui-même suivi de « The Groves of Blarney », peut être mieux connu sous le titre « The Last Rose of Summer » (mesures 53-68). Chaque air est annoncé par une courte introduction et s?achève avec une courte conclusion. 2. Old Kentucky Memories (Souvenirs du vieux Kentucky), après une introduction de 14 mesures, toute l?attention se porte sur la chanson « My Old Kentucky Home ». A fil de la pièce, des fragments de souvenirs fugaces émergent, disparaissant aussi vite qu?ils se présentent : cette impression est créée par le biais de courts motifs et thèmes empruntés à d?autres chansons. On les entend brièvement puis ils s?estompent, comme de lointains souvenirs du vieux Kentucky, jusqu?à une reprise de l?introduction pour conclure la pièce. 3. Uppland, est une province suédoise aux riches traditions musicales, tout comme l?ensemble de la Suède, qui compte de nombreuses danses et chansons. Beaucoup sont en tonalité mineure, et cette partie en comprend trois. La première est « Svensk folkvisa » (mesures 1-38), qui est suivie de « ?Värmlandsvisan » (mesures 39-67), et la pièce s?achève avec « Vexelsang » (mesure 68 jusqu?à la fin). 4. Ratatouille, cette dernière partie ne comprend pas d?air provenant d?un seul pays. C?est un méli-mélo, une « ratatouille » de trois chansons folkloriques sans aucun lien. Il y a d?abord une chanson russe, « Le Rossignol » (mesures 1-30), puis « Sakura », originaire du Japon (mesures 31-58) et, enfin, « Waltzing Matilda », venue d?Australie (mesure 59 jusqu?à la fin). La chanson russe est d?Alexander Alyabyev (1787-1851), mais nous ignorons les auteurs des deux autres chansons./ Recueil / 4 Parties variables de Vents et Percussion

Auld Lang Syne. Par TRADITIONAL. This traditional melody is known worldwide as a song of farewell. Jan Van der Roost treated it as an anthem in this splendid arrangement. The melody is brought to us in whole or in part by various instruments and is surrounded by logical yet original - sometimes surprising - chords that dare to fluctuate. After a broad tutti, the ensemble begins to die out. The piece ends with an impressive diminuendo of the final chord, almost as if the orchestra itself were saying goodbye. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Concert Band

Auld Lang Syne. Par TRADITIONAL. This traditional melody is known worldwide as a song of farewell. Jan Van der Roost treated it as an anthem in this splendid arrangement. The melody is brought to us in whole or in part by various instruments and is surrounded by logical yet original - sometimes surprising - chords that dare to fluctuate. After a broad tutti, the ensemble begins to die out. The piece ends with an impressive diminuendo of the final chord, almost as if the orchestra itself were saying goodbye. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Fanfare

10 Sacred Ensemble Arrangements. Par TRADITIONAL. Designed with the sacred ensemble conductor in mind, UNLIMITED PRAISE is a delightful collection of 10 inspirational pieces. In a performance area where most musicians are volunteers, rehearsal time is often sketchy, and instrumentations are unpredictable, FLEXIBILITY can be a highly valued commodity. Arranged by internationally known composer/arrangers, UNLIMITED PRAISE truly makes the acceptable instrumentation of your ensemble unlimited. Virtually any combination of instruments can use this new publication. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie ou Fanfare ou Brass Band

This work was written with a mix between computer technology and the more traditional orchestra the piece was composed in such a way that it would support it's own acoustics. Lindberg worked with amplification of instruments and electronically transformed sounds thus producing greater possibilities to abandon acoustic limits. In order for the piece to be supported by it's own acoustics the piece had to be written in terms of foreground and background harmony every foreground chord would always have it's background a shadow existing without it's main chord.Another theme to the piece is that of textural motion as rapid gestures and motions are a big part ofthe composer's interest. Static repitions seemed to limit the piece however so they were compensated for on another level so with a repetitive rhythmic pattern the harmonic material changes rapidly or when a chain of chords is static the rhythmic and timbral qualities vary frequently. Work for Orchestra commissioned by the Finnish Broadcasting Company.

Arr. Henk Hogestein. Par TRADITIONAL. Pour réaliser cet arrangement pour ensemble à vent à instrumentation variable, Henk Hogestein a choisi les lignes mélodiques des trois chants de Noël polonais Lulajze Jezuniu (“Dors, petit Jésus, dors”), Dzisiaj w Betlejem (“Aujourd’hui à Bethléem”) et Gdy sliczna panna (“La Vierge Marie berce son enfant”). Une variation de lumière pour un Noël polonais au charme authentique. / Niveau : 1.5 / Musique traditionnelle / Date parution : 1905-06-29/ Recueil / Brass Band

Variable Wind Quintet (With Percussion Ad Lib.). Par TRADITIONAL. Henk Hogestein a arrangé cette célèbre mélodie pour un ensemble à instrumentation variable à 5 voix, avec parties optionnelles de Bongo, Maracas et Tambourin.Part 1 Fl Htb Cl. Si?/Mi? Trp Part 2 Fl Cl. B. Cl. Alto Sax. A. Trp Cor Part 3 Cl. Alto Sax. T. Basson Cor Trb Eup. Part 4 Sax. T. Basson Trb Eup. Part 5 Cl. B. Sax. B. Basson Trb Eup. Tuba C. Cordes / Niveau : Facile à Intermédiaire / Répertoire / Quintette à vent Variable avec Percussions Ad. Lib

A Melodrama Interspersed With Music. Par BENDA GEORG. Georg Anton Benda's melodrama „Medea' (1775) was one of the most successful German musical theatre works of the late 18th century. With a libretto by Friedrich Wilhelm Gotter, the work soon became a great influence within the melodrama genre. For several decades, it was performed all over central Europe, developing an impressive reception history. Between 1775 and about 1790, the melodrama was considered an extremely popular (albeit controversial) part of musical theatre, in particular in German-speaking regions. Consequently, Benda's „Medea' was at the center of many heated debates. Unlike opera, the melodrama does not present the libretto in sung form, but rather, the text is spoken and combined with orchestral music and scenes. The traditional opera forms (aria, recitative, ensemble, chorus) are dissolved and replaced by a new interplay of music, speech, and scenes. A focus on a single protagonist and the quick, delicate alternation between spoken text and music allows for the development of conflicting and contradictory psychological profiles with a heightened intensity within the melodrama. Near the end of his life, Benda revised the work significantly, drawing from his experience of real performances and their effectiveness. The changes leading to the new version of his „Medea' music were quite extensive, affecting almost every single measure: numerous details of the part writing (tempi, voice leading, rhythms, accompanying figures etc.) were revised, the instrumentation was changed, middle voices were led in a more lively manner, and the music as a whole was shortened and effectively compressed. The composer regarded the latter, modified „Medea' as the authorized version of the work. The premiere took place in 1784 in Mannheim, however, the altered work received little attention since then and has become tangible again for the first time with the OPERA Edition. All previous editions of the work - and along with them, all previous recordings - are based on the earlier version of 1775. The third volume of the OPERA series 'Medea” contains a linen-bound book and the edirom on a USB stick in credit card format. The number of users permitted to simultaneously use the digital content of the edition is not limited. For further information regarding the work and the OPERA series, please visit www.opera-edition.com and Takte online/ Répertoire / Récitant et Orchestre

Very easy trios for violins using childrens' nursery rhymes and traditional tunes.Grade: 2 - 4

Scatter the Mud is a collection of three traditional jigs: Scatter the Mud Up Sligo and Cock of the North. And included by way of light relief the Air: Factory Girl. The tunes are presented in the way they may appear in a session or ceilidh played several times each one after the other. Ideally suited to a quartet that plays for functions - weddings parties etc. - a crowd-pleasing encore. This work is also suitable for string orchestra and if you have purchased this set of score and parts additional individual parts are available separately price: £2.00 each.