SKU: MB.31134

ISBN 9781513473215. 8.75X11.75 inches.

Sure to intrigue and delight accordionists everywhere, this collection by Carole Gatwood brings forward eighteen charming but mostly forgotten Italian folk songs, artfully arranged for accordion duet. Written with unmistakable Italian styling, these duets are equally engaging for both players, having creatively interwoven parts and at a level accessible to the intermediate player and beyond. With captivating melodies, from the joyful and spirited to the tender and yearning, these duets will be an excellent addition to the performing accordionistsÆ library and for use by teachers, as well.

SKU: 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. 

SKU: BT.DHP-1206263-070

ISBN 9789043159111. English-German-French-Dutch.

‘Bella Ciao’ originated as an Italian folk song, stemming all the way from the late 19th century. Many versions have since appeared over the years, but the song now has a new lease of life owing to a new dance adaption as well as its feature as the theme for the Netflix series La Casa de Papel, which has inspired Anthony Gröger to create this dynamic arrangement for string quartet.

‘Bella Ciao’ is van oorsprong een aansprekend Italiaans volksliedje uit het einde van de 19e eeuw waar in de loop der tijd vele versies van zijn gemaakt. Nu heeft het nieuw leven ingeblazen gekregen in een dancevariant én als themasong bij de Netflixserie La Casa de Papel. Naar aanleiding daarvan creëerde Anthony Gröger dit levendige arrangement voor strijkkwartet.

Bella Ciao ist ursprünglich ein italienisches Volkslied aus dem späten 19. Jahrhundert. Im Laufe der Jahrzehnte sind zahlreiche Versionen erschienen; in jüngster Zeit ist das Lied durch eine neue Tanzadaption und die Verwendung als Thema für die Netflix-Serie La casa de papel (Haus des Geldes“) wieder aufgelebt. Das wiederum hat Anthony Gröger dazu inspiriert, dieses neue dynamische Arrangement für Streichquartett zu schreiben.

l’origine, « Bella Ciao Â» est une chanson populaire italienne qui remonte au XIX^e siècle. Elle a fait l’objet de nombreuses versions au fil du temps, mais elle connaît aujourd’hui un regain de popularité gr ce une nouvelle adaptation chorégraphique, ainsi qu’en tant que thème de la série diffusée sur Netflix, La Casa de Papel, qui a incité Anthony Gröger écrire cet arrangement dynamique pour quatuor cordes.

SKU: AP.45628

UPC: 038081513676. English. Donald Moore.

This easy-to-sing Italian folk song is an excellent cross-cultural selection. Newly available for SATB groups, the uncluttered arrangement features a lilting waltz tempo and dance-like voice parts that are well suited to the beautiful ballerina theme. Sing in English, Italian, or a combination of the two.

About Alfred Choral Designs

The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.