A great programming choice featuring three Italian melodies, this carefree piece will transport your audience to the Mediterranean. Opening with the happy Tiritomba, continuing with Santa
A symphonic tour de force, this rhapsody is built on three Scandinavian folk songs. Viking-influenced melodies are weaved into a seamless setting that brings out all the rich flavor and history of the
More commonly known as The Water Is Wide, this setting utilizes fresh orchestration and several touching solo moments throughout. The original melody is presented in several keys and textures, all
This setting provides a rich tapestry of sound with the opportunity for your beginners to experience making real music. The traditional Scottish folk tune is scored in 3/4 time and does not
Sea shanties are sung by sailors to keep them synchronized (and mentally interested) while doing the hard labor of sailing. You will hear an almost antiphonal juxtaposition of brass versus woodwinds.
This haunting and beautiful setting of the traditional Irish farewell song will provide a memorable and moving moment at your next performance. Reflective solos, lush harmonies, and sensitively scored
Based on a Newfoundland folk song, we are given an exceptionally beautiful setting that expresses a story of lost love. It begins with a transparent orchestration contrasted nicely with the later entrance
This piece is based on a Scottish folk song, sung around fires built with dried peat from the bogs. The music tells the story of a journey, beginning with a somber and somewhat melancholy melody. It soon
Using popular Scottish folk songs such as Scots Wha Hae; Comin' Thro the Rye; Clean Pease Strae and the very recognizable Scotland the Brave, composer Carol Brittin Chambers has crafted a
Scarborough Fair is simply one of the most beautiful and haunting melodies of all time. This setting of the melancholy tune captures the mood of a gray and rainy afternoon, perfectly matching the
The suite is based on three well-known Irish folk songs: I'll Tell Me Ma; My Lagan Love and The Flower of Sweet Strabane. These three songs loosely represent various times in the
This setting puts one of the most beloved folk songs of the American West well within the grasp of second-year band students. The flowing melody is perfectly suited for teaching phrasing, tone, and balance,
Six African-American spirituals, laments, and plantation songs are woven into a musical tapestry capturing their simple elegance and charm. By incorporating fresh musical ideas with harmony, accompaniment,
The rigaudon is a French Baroque dance with a lively duple meter. Rhythmically simple, with a few syncopated lines, this less-than-two-minute composition is the perfect introduction to this style. With
Bartok's complete Romanian Folk Dances is expertly set for the modern wind band. It features solos for piccolo, flute, soprano sax (alternate alto sax part provided), and trumpet, with plenty of
Here is a collection of three contrasting movements taken from the orchestral work "Eight Russian Folksongs, Op. 58" by Anatoly Lyadov. These short pieces have been carefully transcribed for concert band