SKU: AP.43816

UPC: 038081506760. English. Traditional.

A ceilidh, a party featuring dancing and fiddling, is a whirling, twirling, blow-out event. Feel the full flavor of the Celtic lands in this very playable medley featuring three traditional tunes: The Lights of Lochindal, The Reel of Tullochgorum, and The Barren Rocks of Aden. (2:30)
Concert/Contest; Festival.

SKU: AP.48707

ISBN 9781470643997. UPC: 038081559919. English.

Sound Differentiation is a motivational, time-saving supplemental resource that provides differentiated parts for 15 well-known tunes---perfect for a variety of teaching situations, including odd or incomplete instrumentation, or when working with a mix of ability levels. The arrangements in this collection are ready for use in an adaptable format with identical parts for all instruments. The featured parts are tune, bass line, harmony, and variation, and each one can be assigned to your choice of soloists, instrument sections, or difficulty-leveled groupings of students of both like-instrumentation or mixed-instrumentation. The difficulty of each piece progresses throughout the book.

Here are just some of the ways to differentiate with Sound Differentiation:
* Group students into 3 categories based on skill level and assign level-appropriate parts.
* Customize each arrangement by choosing the order in which students play each line of the song.
* Teachers may assign a new line order using the blank Teacher Order column.

SKU: AP.41184

UPC: 038081471624. English. Traditional; Dutch Hymn.

Celebrate winter and family with beloved tunes traditionally used at Thanksgiving. We Gather Together and Over the River and Through the Woods make a gorgeous medley. The few higher notes are easy to learn by ear and the contrasting use of 6/8 and 3/4 adds sparkle. (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.47478S

UPC: 038081544854. English.

This lovely setting of three timeless and lively holiday tunes forms a festive trio of toe-tapping fun. Jaunty, rhythmic carols from Victorian-era England---Good King Wenceslas, Deck the Hall, and Here We Come A-Caroling---help form the cornerstone of traditional Christmas music. Set with both traditional and contemporary harmonies, and including optional percussion, your musicians and audience will be filled with the joy and pleasure of the season.

SKU: AP.50828

ISBN 9781470666217. UPC: 038081584829. English.

Three beautiful tunes in an easy medley! Songs of Mexico is a set of three traditional Mexican folk songs arranged by Bob Phillips for beginning string orchestra. The entire piece can be played on the D and A strings for violins, violas, and cellos, while basses play on the D and G strings. A la Rorro Niño (to the boy/special/darling child) is an infant slumber song. Un Elefante Se Balanceaba (one elephant was balancing) is about an elephant balancing on a spider web with more elephants joining as the song progresses; for example, the second verse would be two elephants, the third verse would be three elephants, and so on. Luz de la Mañana (morning light) is a children's song about morning. (2:05) Correlates to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 4.

SKU: AP.45879

UPC: 038081529639. English. Traditional.

Gaelic Trilogy by Jim Palmer provides the string orchestra with an opportunity to perform three Irish fiddle tunes: Faired Hair Mary, Neil Gow's Lament, and Stray Away Child. All sections, including the basses, get a chance to play beautiful melodies as well as interesting accompaniments. Including three distinct styles and tempos, this exciting piece is a great introduction to Irish fiddling. (4:50).

SKU: AP.49933S

ISBN 9781470657819. UPC: 038081575674. English. Traditional Folk Songs.

16th Suite is a set of four contrasting folk tunes that introduce common 16th-note patterns to beginning students. This concert etude allows students to practice each pattern in different contexts: melodies, accompaniments, and a variety of simple meters and keys. Whether performed as a suite or as individual movements, 16th Suite will enhance any concert program while developing essential skills. (5:40).

SKU: AP.35997S

UPC: 038081411347. English. Traditional.

Perfect for young players or as a quick play-down finale for older players, this easy medley will soon become a favorite that you'll hear them playing before class begins. All sections play the melodies of The Waves of Tory and The Stronsay Wedding, providing interest and a chance to work on dynamics. Performance recommendations to help make the tunes sound fiddley are provided in the score.