Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.30906M

Country, Saddle-stitched. Folk. Book and online audio. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30906M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30906M).

ISBN 9781513476643. 8.75X11.75 inches.

This solo collection presents 19 iconic melodies from the American traditional song book plus 6 modern original compositions by William Bay, president of Mel Bay Publications; all selections have been arranged in tablature for the 5-string banjo in gDGBD tuning by Catalonian multi-instrumentalist and bluegrass specialist, Llu?s G?mez.Any collection of American ballads would be incomplete without settings of the beautiful melodies penned by Stephen Foster, several of which appear here including Beautiful Dreamer, Darling Nellie Gray, I Dream of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair, and Hard Times, Come Again No More. Some of these tunes are arranged in uncommon banjo keys, all without retuning the banjo or using a capo. These keys may be challenging at first but will teach you a lot about the banjo fretboard.The authorÃ?s generous preface offers tips on practice, performance and interpretation rarely found in tablature collections such as these, but this book has it all, including online recordings of each arrangement.

By or arr. Keith Snell. For Flute. Woodwind - Flute Duet. Level: Intermediate. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By or arr. Keith Snell. For Saxophone. Woodwind - Saxophone Duet. Level: Intermediate. 36 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Accordion (keyboard) - Intermediate

SKU: MB.97070

Composed by Herman Troppe. Saddle-stitched, Piano Accordion, Style. Latin American. Book. 32 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #97070. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.97070).

ISBN 9780786635245. UPC: 796279049672. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Nineteen favorite traditional Mexican songs arranged for piano accordion solo. No matter how long youve been playing, these tunes will be a delight to play. The author has included registration markings indicating low, middle, or high reeds. Intermediate in difficulty, these tunes are playable on any size accordion.

Dulcimer (mountain) - Intermediate

SKU: MB.95527

Composed by Lois Hornbostel. Saddle-stitched, Style, Solos, Dulcimer: Mountain, Tunebooks, American Music. Fiddle Tunes. Book. 80 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #95527. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95527).

ISBN 9780786608577. UPC: 796279026345. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book contains melodious and energetic music arranged for the novice to experienced player in traditional keys, with musical notation so the selections can be played with other instruments. Accompaniment chords are included.

SATB choir, divisi, piano reduction - Late intermediate Arranged by Alexander Lloyd Blake. Jason Max Ferdinand. Classical. 12 pages. Walton Music #WW1839. Published by Walton Music

Violin - Beginning; Intermediate; Advanced

SKU: MB.30859

Saddle-stitched, Wedding. World Music. Book/insert. 68 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30859. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30859).

ISBN 9781513465951. 8.75x11.75 inches.

Imagine a campfire! Envision sitting around the bright flames with your friends and family singing songs out in the great expanse. Imagine that those melodies you sing stir up joy, hope, and belief in the great wonders of the world. Melodies have connected different kinds of people for many, many years. Music brings us closer, and music makes any occasion more festive and memorable. This book was written to promote the love of old folk melodies, provide processional music for special celebrations, and to include players of all levels. Music educators will find that there are many possibilities and combinations for practice and performance. Includes a 16-page pull-out section of twelve selected pieces for an optional cello part.

It is my great hope that music students, families, and educators will all enjoy this very special collection of Beautiful Melodies from Around the World. 

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.43863S

Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Alternatives. Folk; Light Concert; Traditional. Score. 16 pages. Duration 2:20. Highland/Etling #00-43863S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.43863S).

UPC: 038081507118. English. Traditional American Folk Song.

Next stop---Fiddlin' Casey Jones--- a piece that's guaranteed to get both the orchestra and audience rolling along! This is a sparkling arrangement of the beloved American folk song that beginning / intermediate string players will have the skills to play, but more advanced students will find delightfully challenging. All sections of the orchestra are featured, with opportunities for optional improvised solos. Fiddlin' Casey Jones is a great opener or closer for any concert program. All aboard! (2:20).

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.44800

Arranged by Renata Bratt. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Folk; Traditional. Score and Part(s). 144 pages. Duration 1:40. Belwin Music #00-44800. Published by Belwin Music (AP.44800).

UPC: 038081517339. English. Traditional.

Ever ask your intermediate students to sing their parts? This one's for you! This American fiddling song is arranged by Renata Bratt so that every section gets a chance to sing the song as well as play the tune with idiomatic fiddle breaks based on the tune. Sounds great without the singing as well! The fast driving rhythmic power of offbeat accents in cut time is emphasized in this accessible D major arrangement. This tune calls for fast left hand fingers and some quick bow-crossings, though it stays in the first position. Great fun! (1:40).

Band concert band - Grade 3

SKU: KJ.WB174

Composed by Ron Cowherd. Standard of Excellence in Concert. Score and set of parts. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #WB174. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.WB174).

A Ceremonial In American Indian Culture Is An Inter-Tribal Gathering Held To Celebrate Traditional Songs, Dances, And Rituals. Ceremonial: Prologue And Dance Brings North American Indian Musical Styles To The Concert Band Medium Through Pentatonic Scales, Characteristic Timbres, Irregular Phrasing, And In The Second Section Of The Work, A Melody Based On An Authentic Folk Song Of The Ute Peoples Of Utah.

About Standard of Excellence in Concert

The Standard of Excellence In Concert series presents exceptional arrangements, transcriptions, and original concert and festival pieces for beginning and intermediate band. Each selection is correlated to a specific page in the Standard of Excellence Band Method, reinforcing and expanding skills and concepts introduced in the method up to that point. Exciting parts with extensive cross-cueing are presented for every player. Accessible ranges, appropriate rhythmic challenges, and creative percussion section writing enhance the pedagogical value of the series.

Sold individually, each In Concert selection includes a full Conductor Score and enough student parts for large symphonic bands. Each student part also includes correlated Warm-Up Studies. The Conductor Score comes complete with rehearsal suggestions, a composer biography, program notes, a rehearsal piano part, several ready-to-duplicate worksheets and a duplicable written quiz.

Folk, Saddle-stitched. Christmas. Book and online audio. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30918M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc