Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71, BB 79 is a collection of short folk melodies arranged for piano by Hungarian composer B�la Bart�k. It was composed between 1914 and 1918. In 1933, Bart�k adapted and orchestrated parts of the piece as Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 100, BB 107, commonly known by its Hungarian name, Magyar parasztdalok([ˈmɒɟɒr ˈpɒrɒstˌdɒlok]).
My arrangement for standard wind quintet is based on the piano music.

The collection consists of fifteen movements, some of which are grouped together. A typical performance lasts 13?15 minutes. The movements in my arrangement are as follows:(7-14)

Old Dance Tunes
7.Allegro
8 Allegretto
9 Allegretto
10 L'istesso tempo
11 Assai moderato
12 Allegretto
13 Poco pi� vivo ? Allegretto Allegro
14 Allegro

This collection brings together 5 of the best marches in classical music, moving between triumphal, symphonic, sad and Christmas. Containing all levels of music, from beginners to professionals, they can be performed at various musical or ceremonial occasions or events.

I. The Stars and Stripes Forever by J. Philip Sousa
This transcription was written preserving the essence and creativity of the original piece written for wind band, ideal for the 4th of July holiday and other patriotic celebrations, due to the fact that it is considered "the second national anthem of the United States". It can be played by intermediate students as well as teachers and music professionals on the occasions of recitals and concerts.

II. March from The Nutcracker by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Op. 71

The exciting march of the Nutcracker that warms up the Christmas festivities in a version for wood quintet that preserves the essence of the original version. It can be played by experienced and professional students, not recommended for beginners, mentioned above, it can be played at Christmas or recitals and concerts.

III. The Funeral March from Piano Sonata No. 2 by Fr�d�ric Chopin, Op. 35

Beautiful and haunting, memorable music by Chopin in an original and authentic version for wood quintet, ideal for funeral and memorial services for relatives, friends or near loved ones. It can be performed by music beginners or professionals in the area, where it can be used in recitals or professional or academic concerts.

IV. Military March No. 1 from 3 Marches Militaires by Franz Schubert, Op. 51

Schubert's fun march in this version for wood quintet where it preserves the original essence of the work, can be played by intermediate and professional students. It is fully recommended for public, famous and military performances; not only, but also in concert halls.

V. Marche des contrebandiers "�coute, compagnon" from Carmen by Georges Bizet

The "Marche des Contrebandiers" or "�coute, compagnon" (Smugglers' March) is the first movement of suite no. 2 of the opera Carmen. This version made for woodwind quintet preserves the essence of the original work, where it can be played by intermediate students and professional teachers. It is recommended for recitals and academic or professional concerts.

en Easy Pieces, Sz. 39, BB 51 (Hungarian: T�z k�nnyű zongoradarab) is a collection of short pieces for piano by Hungarian composer B�la Bart�k. It was composed in 1908.


The set consists of eleven pieces in total, although the initial dedication is not numbered. It has an overall approximate duration of 17 minutes. The movement list is as follows:

Dedication1. Peasant Song2. Frustration3. Slovakian Boys' Dance4. Sostenuto (This One)5. Evening in Transylvania6. Hungarian Folksong7. Dawn8. Slovakian Folksong9. Five-Finger Exercise10. Bear Dance
It is arranged for standard wind quintet.

Faetures a nice opening solo for Bassoon....

Ten Easy Pieces, Sz. 39, BB 51 (Hungarian: T�z k�nnyű zongoradarab) is a collection of short pieces for piano by Hungarian composer B�la Bart�k. It was composed in 1908.


The set consists of eleven pieces in total, although the initial dedication is not numbered. It has an overall approximate duration of 17 minutes. The movement list is as follows:

Dedication (This One)1. Peasant Song2. Frustration3. Slovakian Boys' Dance (this one)4. Sostenuto5. Evening in Transylvania6. Hungarian Folksong7. Dawn8. Slovakian Folksong9. Five-Finger Exercise10. Bear Dance
It is arranged for standard wind quintet.

Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71, BB 79 is a collection of short folk melodies arranged for piano by Hungarian composer B�la Bart�k. It was composed between 1914 and 1918. In 1933, Bart�k adapted and orchestrated parts of the piece as Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 100, BB 107.
The collection consists of fifteen movements, some of which are grouped together. A typical performance lasts 13?15 minutes.

This is movement 7 (one of the Old Dance Tunes)

Very Short, only 43 seconds long, but great for an encore!