A wonderful adaptation of the traditional Celtic folk songs The Parting Glass and Tha Mi Sigth (A Fairy's Love Song) for young string orchestra and optional percussion.
The three songs of the Finnish Folk Song Suite were chosen for their common connection to nature. Everyone gets a chance at the melody in this collection of minor-key folk songs reminiscent of
The well-known Scottish folk song arranged for developing string orchestra. The lovely tune offers melodic lines to every section of the orchestra as it moves through various keys.
This classic Russian folk dance in the traditional bottle dance format is carefully crafted for developing string ensemble. A terrific opportunity to teach and perform music, style and tradition from
This best-known Korean folk song takes on a new life in this delightful work! Based on the pentatonic scale, the melody is taken through a series of beautiful, reflective and triumphal variations. It will
Written as a tribute to Valentina Ramirez Avitia, who fought in the Mexican Revolution at a time when women were not allowed in the Mexican military, this folk song tat is played by many mariachi groups in
This enchanting minor-tonality piece for string orchestra is about fish in a river that swim by Mary, Joseph and the newborn child, Jesus. The fish swim back and forth in the river hoping for a glimpse of
The Heavenly Lake is situated in Tianshan Mountain range in Xinjiang Province in China. Myths surround this lake about a beautiful goddess who bathed there. Legend says she overcame a nuisance demon by
In this excellent arrangement of the lively Irish folk song, all sections get a chance to shine on the classic melody while optional percussion adds the perfect amount of flair. The key change to A will
This familiar fiddle tune will be a great way to open or close any concert. Featuring a variety of string techniques, this arrangement showcases all of your players on both the melody and the accompaniment.
Here's a traditional Yiddish riddle song with a haunting melody, which this arrangement combines with rich, lush harmonies to encourage and inspire. Mesmerizing!
In Two Celtic Dances, each section plays the delightful melodies found in this fiddle-inspired piece. Though very easy, this setting presents the fiddle tunes Mari's Wedding and
Based on the emotional Irish song, this thoughtful setting paints a picture of a man dreaming of the day he can return home. At times, the piece feels more like a fantasy than an arrangement as the melody
This traditional Ethiopian folk song is an ancient tribal call to war. Optional percussion depicts the pounding of the African drums that stirs a sense of anticipation and bravery. Intermediate students