Format : Score and Parts
Delight audiences with these Strings Charts arrangements that celebrate America's diverse musical heritage. “Sally Goodin'” has been recorded by artists steeped in a number of American styles and this arrangement drawsfrom old-time Texas-style and bluegrass influences. Be ready to brush up on your chopping and chord-comping techniques to bring this lively tune to life. “Wayfaring Stranger” is a traditional American spiritual withan easygoing vibe. Bill Monroe enthusiasts will feel his influence in this arrangement as well as a subtle jazz flavor inspired by guitarist Tony Rice.
SKU: AP.49154
ISBN 9781470646691. UPC: 038081563299. English. Traditional American Folk Songs.
The folk music of Appalachia reflects the unwavering spirit of those early settlers who toiled and sacrificed to build the foundations of this country. Combining Sourwood Mountain and She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain, their story is told in the songs of love, rivers, and mountains that are still with us today. Your students will love Douglas Wagner's American Mountain Medley. (1:30).
SKU: AP.49154S
ISBN 9781470646707. UPC: 038081563305. English. Traditional American Folk Songs.
SKU: CL.011-4326-01
Based on an Appalachian melody, Folk Song Variants is welcome addition to the young band repertoire. Beginning with a lyrical melodic statement, the piece moves to a celebration of American folk songs featuring melodic interplay throughout sections of the band. Suitable for concert and festival performance, this work by Robert W. Smith is destined to be part of the young band standard repertoire.
About C.L. Barnhouse Command Series
The Barnhouse Command Series includes works at grade levels 2, 2.5, and 3. This series is designed for middle school and junior high school bands, as well as high school bands of smaller instrumentation or limited experience. Command Series publications have a slightly larger instrumentation than the Rising Band Series, and are typically of larger scope, duration, and musical content.
SKU: MB.30026M
ISBN 9780786690190. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Folk Songs for Solo Ukulele includes 29 classic folk songs arranged for chord-solo-style ukulele. In this style, the melody is voiced on the highest string while the harmony is voiced on the lower strings, creating a beautiful solo sound. Guitar chords are included if accompaniment is desired. The tunes represent the rich palette of American and English folk music. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.30859
ISBN 9781513465951. 8.75x11.75 inches.
Imagine a campfire! Envision sitting around the bright flames with your friends and family singing songs out in the great expanse. Imagine that those melodies you sing stir up joy, hope, and belief in the great wonders of the world. Melodies have connected different kinds of people for many, many years. Music brings us closer, and music makes any occasion more festive and memorable. This book was written to promote the love of old folk melodies, provide processional music for special celebrations, and to include players of all levels. Music educators will find that there are many possibilities and combinations for practice and performance. Includes a 16-page pull-out section of twelve selected pieces for an optional cello part.
It is my great hope that music students, families, and educators will all enjoy this very special collection of Beautiful Melodies from Around the World.Â
SKU: FJ.ST6298S
English.
Combining famous classical melodies with popular American folk songs, this clever work ties everything together in a fun, fiddlin' atmosphere! Works by Beethoven, Handel and Mozart are woven into folk tunes like Boil Them Cabbage, Li'l Liza Jane, and hints of Dixie. A fun piece that fiddles with tunes in the classic fiddle tradition!
About FJH Beginning Strings
Appropriate for first year string students. All instruments stay in first position, and optional third violin (viola) parts and piano are included to aid in rehearsal and performance situations. Grade 1 - 1.5
SKU: CL.023-4233-01
A great concert/festival work for the young band by well known composer Robert W. Smith, Appalachian Folk Dance is a lively work inspired by the folk songs and dances of the early American pioneers. Using only the first six notes introduced in most band methods, Appalachian Folk Dance gives the young and developing band a strong musical experience while reinforcing skills and concepts introduced in their band method. The band and the audience will love the interactive call and response with the percussion section! An exceptional teaching tool for beginning bands everywhere!
SKU: MB.99187M
ISBN 9780786690176. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Part One of this highly regarded method includes basic music theory and details Evos easy 4-step method. Part Two includes rhythm strumming instructions, melody chord changes, and lyrics to 18 well- known American folk songs and southern fiddle tunes in the keys of G, F, C major, and A modal keys that are provided on standard 12, 15 and 21 bar harps . Also included are instructions for transposing to other keys. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.97069
ISBN 9780786635252. UPC: 796279049689. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Sixteen solos for keyboard accordion on folk songs from Venezuela, Haiti, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, and Peru.
