SKU: CL.012-4484-75

This suite was written and intended as a homage and stepping stone to the great band works of Holst, Grainger & Vaughan Williams. The three movements are based on traditional English folk tunes which include settings of sea songs, a ballad, and variations on an old whimsical children's song. Written somewhat in the style of the above-mentioned masters, this suite is accessible to younger bands yet appropriate for more advanced ensembles. Destined to be a band classic!

SKU: HL.645898

ISBN 9781495081811. UPC: 008148008384. 9.0x12.0 inches.

NFMC 2016-2020 Federation Festivals Bulletin selection for Elementary I - III. When they originated, folk songs were passed along from one generation to another without written music. Many times they were sung unaccompanied. The melody of a simple accompaniment may also have been played on fiddle, guitar, banjo or whatever instrument was available. Over time, different performers made little changes in both melody and words. In some instances, there are now six or more variations of the same song. The tunes and lyrics in this book may be a little different than what is familiar to the teacher or student. Changes to music or words may certainly be made; however it is recommended that any revised notes and lyrics be written on the pages where they are used. Duet accompaniments offer many possibilities for recitals and school events. The duets help provide valuable rhythmic training and ensemble experience. The duets are recommended for use at home as well as at the lesson. This volume includes: Aura Lee * Barbara Allen * Bill Bailey * Down in the Valley * He's Got the Whole World in His Hands * Home on the Range * On Top of Old Smoky * Pop! Goes the Weasel * Scarborough Fair * and more.

SKU: BT.DHP-1115020-010

12 X 9 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

A Little Irish Suite is an original work composed specifically for the Compact Band Series. This series offers smaller ensembles the opportunity to perform original, high-quality works. A Little Irish Suite consists of three movements, all based on Irish folk tunes. Clear structure and crisp harmonies complemented by plain, comprehensible melodies, are characteristic of this piece. It offers conductors the opportunity to work on tone, balance, phrasing as well as on technique with their ensemble. As with all works in the Compact Band Series, A Little Irish Suite features optional parts for instruments that are played less frequently. Conductors can pickand choose the parts needed to best fit the music and the musicians available, to determine the best possible instrumentation for their own ensemble. The duration of six minutes and the large variety and contrast of material played in A Little Irish Suite also make it an ideal selection for competitions or festivals.

A Little Irish Suite is een oorspronkelijk werk dat speciaal voor de Compact Band Series is geschreven. Deze serie geeft kleine ensembles de mogelijkheid originele composities van hoge kwaliteit uit te voeren. De delen vandeze sfeervolle Ierse suite zijn alle drie gebaseerd op volksmelodieën uit Ierland. Het werk wordt gekenmerkt door een heldere structuur en verfrissende harmonieën, aangevuld door eenvoudige, aanstekelijke melodieën. Het biedt dirigentende kans te werken aan toon, balans, frasering en ensembletechniek. Net als alle werken in de Compact Band Series bevat A Little Irish Suite optionele partijen voor instrumenten die minder vaak worden bespeeld. De dirigentkan de partijen uitzoeken die het best bij de muziek en de beschikbare bezetting passen, en zo de best mogelijke instrumentatie voor het eigen ensemble bepalen. De duur van zes minuten en het afwisselende karakter van het speelmateriaalmaken A Little Irish Suite ook ideaal voor concoursen of festivals.

A Little Irish Suite wurde speziell für die Compact Band Series komponiert. Diese Reihe bietet auch weniger gut besetzten Blasorchestern die Möglichkeit, ausgewählte Originalliteratur zu spielen. A Little Irish Suite besteht aus drei Sätzen, die alle von irischen Volksliedern abgeleitet sind. Klare Formen und Harmonien sowie einfache, gut verständliche Melodien bestimmen das Stück. Es bietet sich für jeden Dirigenten die Gelegenheit, am Klang, der Balance, der Phrasierung, aber auch an der Technik seines Ensembles zu arbeiten.Wie bei allen Werken der Compact Band Series gibt es für alle seltener besetzten Instrumente Optionen in anderen Stimmen. Der Dirigent kannentscheiden, wer was an welcher Stelle spielt und so die für sein Orchester bestmögliche Instrumentierung selbst festlegen.A Little Irish Suite ist mit seiner Länge von sechs Minuten und dank seines großen Abwechslungsreichtums auch als Wettbewerbstück sehr gut geeignet.

A Little Irish Suite est une composition originale intégrant la nouvelle collection Compact Band Series. Cette série présente un répertoire pour les orchestres plus restreints, aspirant cependant interpréter des œuvres originales de grande qualité. A Little Irish Suite est une pièce constituée de trois mouvements inspirés d’airs irlandais. Une structure claire, des couleurs harmoniques équilibrées et des mélodies accessibles en sont les principaux atouts. Elle offrira aux chefs d’orchestre la possibilité de travailler la justesse et le phrasé ainsi que de nombreux aspects techniques.De même que toutes les œuvres de la collection Compact BandSeries, A Little Irish Suite propose des partitions optionnelles pour des instruments plus singuliers. Il est donc possible de choisir parmi toutes les configurations proposées, celle qui conviendra au mieux la composition de chaque orchestre.Une durée de six minutes et une large palette de contrastes dans l’éventail des potentialités d’interprétation font de A Little Irish Suite une œuvre idéale pour tout concours ou festival.

A Little Irish Suite è un brano originale composto appositamente per la nuova collana Compact Band Series, con brani che offrono a formazioni ridotte la possibilit di eseguire brani originali di alta qualit . I tre movimenti di questa suite si ispirano ad arie irlandesi e si contraddistinguono per strutture e armonie chiare, come anche per melodie accessibili. A Little Irish Suite permette al maestro di perfezionare il fraseggio e numerosi aspetti tecnici. La durata di sei minuti e un’ampia gamma di contrasti sonori fanno di A Little Irish Suite un brano ideale per concorsi e festival.

SKU: AP.51030

ISBN 9781470670597. UPC: 038081591902. English.

Now available in a ColorFlex version! Let JaRod Hall bring some funk with a sassy attitude to your winter concert! This remarkably smooth and fun musical scavenger hunt includes a wealth of holiday tunes with an incredible groove! Influenced by jazz, R&B, soul, and dance music, You Better Sleigh! is guaranteed to be the hit of the season. (2:30).

SKU: CL.026-4925-01

This sparkling medley of sea chanteys offers many familiar melodies and provides plenty of interest and opportunities for each section to really shine. Familiar tunes include A Roving, Blow the Man Down, Rio Grande, Shenandoah, Drunken Sailor, and Santy Anna. A great vehicle to showcase your band, even if your ensemble has size or instrumentation limitations.

SKU: CL.026-4952-00

Now available in a flexible instrumentation setting, Oh What Fun! by James Swearingen is guaranteed to put smiles on everyone in the audience! Written in the style of a traditional march, this clever arrangement features popular tunes such as Jingle Bells, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, and other seasonal works. Create your own in-house parade for the children in the audience or simply use this selection as a way to welcome a special visitor from the North Pole. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!