Folk Tunes Concert Band Music

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,

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

This traditional South African folk song has been adapted here for concert band with optional SATB choir. The authentic rhythmic backgrounds performed on a variety of percussion instruments add color and

Bring a peaceful and quietly lilting moment to beginning band performances. This beautiful, traditional lullaby provides an opportunity for beginning bands to experience a very playable and lyrical

This stunning arrangement of a Gaelic folksong about forbidden love echoes the styles of Grainger, Grieg, and Holst. Every part has attainable challenges that will motivate your students to practice. This

This tune is best described as a Jewish Russian folk/love/riddle song. The lush and flowing opening immediately exudes an appealing international flavor, with melodies that ebb and swell with an almost