This version of David of the White Rock (Dafydd Y Garreg Wen) is for Voice SATB Unaccompanied and has words in both English and Welsh and rehearsal Piano line. The tune remains in the Soprano Voice with traditional and effective harmonization.Tradition has it that David Owain was a famous Welsh harpist of the 18th century who, on his deathbed, composed this lovely tune. Words were added a century later by poet Ceiriog Hughes. David of the White Rock is widely known in Wales and abroad and is frequently sung by choirs and recorded, often with harp accompaniment. / Chant Et Piano

An imaginative retelling of the traditional story of Little Red Riding Hood with some very innovative twists and appealing pantomime routines. The Teachers book contains background notes on the origins of folklore and myths placing the tale in the context of a long European tradition. Easy-to-play piano part with optional percussion and panto sound effects. The choir performs songs action and dance routines. Duration: 50 mins. Scriptavailable in student book.You will require a license to perform this work at your school/youth theatre; please click here for more information and ourapplication form.Professionally recorded demonstration and backing tracks are available to purchase and download here .

An Introduction to Folk Styles Technique and Improvisation-* This in-depth tutor book from renowned fiddle player and teacher Chris Haigh is perfect for classical violinists and fiddle players looking to master the art. * Covering all aspects of folk violin technique from ornamentation to modes and scales and from scordatura to improvisation and composition. * The book is centred around Irish traditional music but also dips into English Scottish Scandinavian East European Klezmer Cajun and American Old-Time traditions. * Accompanied by a CD of all pieces performed by Chris Haigh with a live backing band. Folk fiddle and classical violin are as different as chalk and cheese. At first glance folk might seem so simpleit?s hardly worth bothering with. The tunes are often no more than 32 bars long they stay in first position and they don?t even have a composer. However it?s what?s NOT written on the page that makes folk fiddle so interesting and challenging.This book attempts to explore from general observation down to the finest detail what the fiddler needs to know to bring these tunes alive. We need to understand their history and context their purpose their structure and pulse. And we need to be able to add all the stylistic elements that come not from reading the music but from years of immersion in folk music both listening and playing.Key areas covered include:* Tune types and structures * Ornamentation * Bowing * Modes and scales * Scordatura * Starts endings and links * Variation improvisation and composition Playing tunes in ?sets? * Regional and individual style * Playing in sessions for contests and for dancing

Guitarist Travis Reuter's compositions focus on abstract forms complex rhythmic structures timbre and polytonality while continuing to explore the improviser's role in a traditional setting. His music isinspired by contemporary classical music and draws heavily on influences from the music of composers Elliott Carter Brian Ferneyhough and Jason Eckardt. Each composition experiments with combinations of form counterpoint andnew devices for improvisation. Underlying this approach is an implicit skepticism of the aesthetics of the mainstream jazz establishment and a deep hunger to integrate elements from other forward-looking genres. Reuter'sintegration of the motivic and rhythmic language of the classical modernists sets him apart from other young guitarists from the modern jazz lineage and such material drawn from outside of the jazz tradition acts as the glue thatholds this music together conceptually. This volume contains nine original compositions that give the reader insight into the compositional language of Travis Reuter.

Traditional foundations in new tonal splendour - the leading representative of new Italian instrumental music Ottorino Respighi transcribed the original lute versions for large orchestra in a masterly fashion.Thanks to his compositional analysis of tradition Respighi made a substantial contribution to the revival and rediscovery of forgotten musical treasures. The three orchestral suites based on lute settings from the Italian Renaissance and Italian Early Baroque period however have not only been influenced by the historicism of later revivals of original texts. Respighi makes the intimate original pieces also shine in repackaged versions for large orchestra thusachieving wonderful brilliant sound effects!

A collection of interviews of the top fiddlers in the Irish tradition Handy with the Stick brings together previously published magazine pieces with new work to present a broad view of Irish fiddling. Interviewees include TommyPeoples Siobhan Peoples Paddy Glackin Matt Cranitch John Carty Brendan McGlinchey Caoimhin O Raghallaigh and Sarah Blair. Historical pieces include Junior Crehan Patrick Kelly and Sean Ryan. By looking at players frommultiple eras and regional styles Handy with the Stick deepens our understanding of the people involved in Irish traditional music. Each chapter is accompanied by transcriptions of representative fiddle tunes some of which arepreviously unpublished originals. •

Scheibe’s three sonatas for flute (or violin) and obbligato harpsichord were published by Haffner in the late 1750’s but were probably composed much earlier; they contain a significant quantity of elaborate imitative writing that is out of character with Scheibe’s later music. Although rooted in the same tradition as the sonatas for flute and obbligato harpsichord by J.S. Bach C.P.E Bach and composers at Berlin court of Frederick the Great these are more substantial works each having four movements in the traditional slow-fast-slow-fast scheme. For the most part they are trio sonatas the right hand of the harpsichord acting as the secondtreble voice but several movements feature idiomatic writing for the keyboard. Also interesting is the large amount of ornamentation called for particularly in the harpsichord part. While Scheibe disapproved of the excessive embellishments that Bach actually wrote into his melody lines these sonatas are nonetheless heavily ornamented albeit through the insertion of notational symbols; in addition to turns and mordents Scheibe uses no less than three different trill symbols!

Edward Huws Jones’ popular series of traditional fiddle repertoire now available with expertly-recorded audio CD. Containing colourful instrumental backing tracks and full demonstrations the new audio resource will aid and inspire your private practice and public performance alike. These generous collections of authentic music some familiar some more exotic but all of it faithfully arranged enable you to create your own ceilidh bluegrass club or charanga band.The violin edition includes optional easy violin part and guitar chords whilst the complete edition also includes both keyboard and violin accompaniments. Either format is highly flexible whichmeans the music can be played as solos duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles.Edwards Huws Jones has travelled extensively researching fiddle-playing traditions. In each book he explains the background of the particular musical style giving his own suggestions for a lively performance.

To most of us, Japan is an exotic and faraway land. When we see images of Shinto shrines, pagodas, geishas, and Kabuki actors in face paint, our imaginations are immediately captured.Now you can experience this rich and mysterious culture through its music. In addition to arrangements of classic folk tunes such as 'Sakura' and 'Edo Komori-uta,' Guitar Atlas: Japan teaches about Japanese scales, modes, and tunings, and traditional instruments such as the shamisen, koto, shakuhachi. Learn guitar techniques to emulate the sounds of these exotic instruments. Discover the fascinating world of Kabuki music, including a style of shamisen playing called ozatsuma. The book also informs about the Bon odori, or bon dances, held during the summer festival of Bon.This exciting introduction to the music of Japan offers new and interesting music to add to your repertoire, and teaches techniques, theory, and traditions that will enhance your playing and enrich your spirit. A CD demonstrating all examples and compositions is included. / Guitare

Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra - Percussion duo parts only.What determines the special character of a piece of music written for percussion instruments is the very choice of sets of instruments. In Udacrep Akubrad I have chosen a similar set of instruments for each of the players: a marimba two Darbuka and a tom-tom. This piece draws its inspiration from the ?Eastern? music extending the boundaries of the region as far as the Indian sub-continent. The main source materials in this piece are scales and the rhythms emanating from the traditional classical music of the peoples of the Mediterranean; and repetitive minimalism fromthe music tradition of the Middle East as well as the recently developed techniques in western music. ? Avner Dorman

Navigation Inn was originally written for brass band to celebrate one of the most famous events of the brass band calendar - the Whit Friday marches. The Navigation Inn is a pub which is a popular meeting place for bandsmen. This version for concert band is in the style of a traditional contest style march and will bring a great sense of tradition to all concerts.

16th Century Traditional English Carol-Mannheim Steamroller has a long tradition of unique and creative holiday settings. This adaptation for band from A Fresh Aire Christmas starts out calmly with woodwinds and a flugelhorn solo then uses a variety of texturesand counterlines to build intensity throughout culminating in a powerful full ensemble statement. A terrific choice for any holiday concert.

Bosnian Ladino music combines Ladino lyrics with both Spanish and Slavic musical styles. Flory Jagoda the acknowledged transmitter of the Bosnian musical tradition recorded three albums of traditional music. Book contains all selections. Melody line chords texts transliterations translations annotations analysis historical and biographical background. 8-1/2 inch. x 11 inch. hardcover.

41 Traditional Pieces-Argentinian Folk Tunes for Flute presents a collection of beautiful pieces arranged for solo flute with chords for accompanying instruments drawn from the rich tradition of Argentinian music.. Highly regarded performer author and teacher Ros Stephen provides notes on all of the pieces explaining their background and history. The volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes. German and French translations of all texts are available as pdf downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for players of grades 3-8.MP3 play-along tracks can be downloaded from the Schott Music website. Part of the best selling World Music series which also includes music fromEngland Ireland Scotland Wales Eastern Europe America Mexico India China and Korea.

Following in the footsteps of Ceremonial March Mercury Arsenal and Minerva Helios is a concert march in the tradition of grand English marches. In the first passage several connected themes are developed in a combination of contrasting nuances. The melodic line of the trio is long and expressive; a characteristic found in all Jan Van der Roost’s marches. Helios represents the ideal combination of rich thematic material with a traditional harmonic structure.