Written to evoke the musical styles heard in the Indian music of movie soundtracks, this has a strong Indian folk influence. Also included are a variety of world music influences that add syncopated
This vibrant and stylish piece for young bands provides a fresh and welcome contrast on any concert program. The musical material incorporates numerous colorful percussion instruments that will have all
Scored for second-year players and utilizing the four-part flexible format, this setting uses a tuneful melody and characteristic percussion writing to provide a truly unique holiday offering.
A treatment of the African American spiritual The Gospel Train, also known as Get on Board, is a great opportunity for young players to be exposed to the spiritual form in a different
Bring some international flavor to your concerts with this collection of Germanic folk tunes from the Alpine region of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Three folk tunes are introduced by a bit
An Oriental atmosphere is created by the floating melodies of this exotic piece. In the opening, a long, sensitive melodic line emerges, supported by Western-style harmonies. Just as a dainty
The music of Armenia, with its rich history of folk songs, has a fascinating uniqueness and distinctive flavor. This appealing setting uses five traditional Armenian melodies in a rhapsodic approach. Bold
The balalaika is essentially a three-string Russian guitar known for the lively music and haunting ballads it can produce. This work reflects the spirited dance music through original tunes, all with a
This authentic work captures the spirit of Chinese music beautifully with the use of a pentatonic scale, a synthesized mandolin, and solos for flute and piccolo. Brave Spirit begins with a
Written in the style of a Roma gypsy dance, this is fast, energetic, and daring. Students will love playing the exotic style and audiences will love hearing the infectious melodies. Directors will also find
Featuring two traditional Irish tunes, this stylish work for second-year players opens with a sensitive and lyric setting of Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow. The dance segment then follows
Continuing the popular series of Celtic Air and Dance settings, this work for second-year players opens with the tender Irish ballad Ned of the Hill. The dance segment that follows
The beginning and ending sections of this piece were based on a folk song that is commonly referred to as Cherokee Morning Song. This expressive piece is beautiful, lush and reverent to the
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A lively piece depicting a traditional dance from Spain, this is a great way to introduce this style to younger players with its varied articulations and traditional Spanish instruments such as castanets. A
You will find this piece intriguing as it explores the musically rich traditions of Cuba. This habanera will provide many opportunities for your percussionists as well as great space for solo players.
The inspiration for this unique composition comes from a charming Iroquois folk melody and the Ojibwe legend of the dreamcatcher, believed to have magical webs that would filter out bad dreams, allowing