Traditional Appalachian Fiddle Tunes from Surry County, NC. Banjo. Americana, Folk, Instruction. Softcover. Published by Centerstream Publications

Orchestra - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.44836S

Composed by Gary Fagan. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Orchestra. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:15. Highland/Etling #00-44836S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.44836S).

UPC: 038081518312. English.

This original piece is in a style reminiscent of the music of the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachian Mountain area. Music is an important part of the Appalachian way of life. In fact, Appalachian music is one of the best-known manifestations of the culture. Traditional Appalachian music is derived primarily from the English and Scottish ballad tradition and Irish and Scottish fiddle music. African-American blues musicians played a significant role in developing the instrumental aspects of Appalachian music as well. (2:15).

Arranged by Douglas E. Wagner. Traditional. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Belwin Beginning String Orchestra. Folk Song. Level: 1.5 (grade 1.5). Conductor Score and Parts. 284 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Arranged by Michael Story. Traditional. For String Orchestra. String Orchestra. Belwin Very Beginning String Orchestra. Conductor Score & Parts. Published by Alfred Publishing.
Level: 1 (Yellow) (grade 1 Yellow).

By Traditional. Arranged by James Curnow. For Brass Band. Folk-song favourites in a three-movement suite. Folk-song. Medium. Score and parts. Standard Notation. Duration 6:00. Published by Winwood Music

By Robert W. Smith. By Robert W. Smith. For Concert Band. Concert Band. Belwin Concert Band. Folk Song. Level: 3 (Medium Easy) (grade 3). Conductor Score and Parts. Duration 6:36. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Choral SSAA choir, piano accompaniment, optional flute, optional synthesized strings

SKU: CF.CM9581

Composed by Traditional Appalachian Carol Anonymous. Arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram. Fold. Performance Score. 12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 9 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9581. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9581).

ISBN 9781491154038. UPC: 680160912537. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: G minor. English. Traditional Appalachian Carol.

This arrangement of the beautiful Appalachian carol is very expressive and meant to be performed with much freedom and thoughtful attention to the words, dynamic contrasts, and tempo alterations. Once you have learned this piece and are familiar with these changes to volume and tempo indications, watch your director very carefully for cues for these subtleties. It is very important that you stay together and make these changes as a unified group. The effect will be amazing! Even though this song begins very gently, be certain to pronounce your words carefully and with good diction. There are many words that sound similar: wonder / wander / under, for example. The beauty of the poetry and alliteration will be lost on your listener if your lyrics cannot be understood. Also, the story is in the words, carried to the listener on the wings of the melody and arrangement. Always, no matter what your volume level and even at the very softest levels, pronounce, pronounce, pronounce! Enjoy the ethereal beauty and reflective musings of this meditative piece! ~ Ruth Elaine Schram.
This arrangement of the beautiful Appalachian carol is very expressive and meant to be performed with much freedom and thoughtful attention to the words, dynamic contrasts, and tempo alterations. Once you have learned this piece and are familiar with these changes to volume and tempo indications, watch your director very carefully for cues for these subtleties. It is very important that you stay together and make these changes as a unified group. The effect will be amazing!Even though this song begins very gently, be certain to pronounce your words carefully and with good diction. There are many words that sound similar: wonder / wander / under, for example. The beauty of the poetry and alliteration will be lost on your listener if your lyrics cannot be understood. Also, the story is in the words, carried to the listener on the wings of the melody and arrangement. Always, no matter what your volume level and even at the very softest levels, pronounce, pronounce, pronounce!Enjoy the ethereal beauty and reflective musings of this meditative piece!~ Ruth Elaine Schram.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.44830S

Three Appalachian Carols. Arranged by Andrew H. Dabczynski. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Highland/Etling String Explorer. Christmas; Folk; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Duration 3:30. Highland/Etling #00-44830S. Published by Highland/Etling (AP.44830S).

UPC: 038081518213. English. Traditional American.

Snowy hilltops, timeless family traditions, and the warmth of a hearth---the atmosphere of a Smoky Mountain Christmas is captured in this arrangement of three traditional Appalachian carols arranged by Andrew Dabcyznski. The simple modal melodies of Star of the East and Babe of Bethlehem are passed throughout the orchestra, before concluding with the stirring spiritual Rise Up Shepherd and Follow. The keys, meters, and bowings are all playable by second-year string students, but intermediate and advanced students also will find this to be a satisfying holiday concert piece. (3:30).

Concert Band - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.37791

Arranged by Scott Watson. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Challenger Band Series. Christmas; Folk; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). 126 pages. Duration 3:50. Alfred Music #00-37791. Published by Alfred Music (AP.37791).

UPC: 038081434179. English. Traditional.

The Appalachian folk carol, Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head, was collected by folk musicologist (and the composer of the tune, I Wonder as I Wander), John Jacob Niles, in the early Twentieth Century. This hauntingly beautiful arrangement of the tune explores the Nativity with peaceful reverence and mysterious wonder. Watson's writing includes expressive tempo changes, lush scoring for full band, transparent episodes for woodwinds, and delicate percussion writing, offering bands ample opportunity for performing with musical beauty and eloquence. (3:50).

From Five American Songs. Arranged by John Wykoff. Amanda Quist Choral Series. Music Education. Octavo. 8 pages. Walton Music #WW1589. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1589).

Orchestra - Grade 3

SKU: AP.45848S

Arranged by Jerry Brubaker. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Concert String Orchestra. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score. 12 pages. Duration 2:45. Belwin Music #00-45848S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.45848S).

UPC: 038081529257. English. Traditional.

This beautiful, treasured carol originated as an anonymous lullaby associated with the Nativity. In this arrangement by Jerry Brubaker, the harmonies are lush with a contemporary feeling. Widely used in many different choral settings and even on several jazz albums, Appalachian Carol will be loved by all. (2:45).

SKU: GI.G-9405

Traditional Hymns for Contemporary Ensembles. Composed by Tony Alonso S.J. Sacred. Collection. GIA Publications #9405. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9405).

UPC: 785147940531. English.

Our best-selling resource at NPM 2017! Revival is a long overdue resource that provides fresh accessible arrangements of classic hymns for contemporary ensembles. Each arrangement is scored for SAB choir, piano, guitar, and optional instrumental parts. For added texture, the final stanza of each hymn includes an alternate harmonization of the accompaniment with a soprano descant. These fourteen arrangements will open a whole new set of treasured hymns to piano and guitar based ensembles. Compatible with the versions founds in GIA’s most recent hymnals, each of these arrangements is intended to support and inspire the sung prayer of the assembly. Every one will find a comfortable home in your repertoire throughout the liturgical year! A special spiral bound edition of Revival is also available. This edition is perfect for accompanists who would also like to use these hymn arrangements as preludes, interludes, or postludes. Collections like Revival are not simply a way for contemporary ensembles to plant deeper roots and tap into more traditional repertoires. It is a way for all of us to hear old hymns with new ears, in a new way. --Fr. Anthony Ruff, OSB, Associate Professor of Theology at St. John's Abbey Quote from Pray Tell Blog. Click here to read full article Tony Alonso’s Revival offers us fourteen wonderfully arranged familiar hymns—musically accessible and a delight to sing. Flexibly crafted for voices, piano and guitar with lovely optional descants, this is an ecumenical gift and bridge-builder between classical and contemporary approaches to hymns in the liturgy. It should be in every parish’s working library. --Don Saliers, Professor of Theology and Worship at the Candler School of Theology In his new collection, Revival, Tony Alonso marks the 500th anniversary of a great divide in the church by bridging the chasm between Catholic and Protestant, contemporary and traditional, Appalachian and European. His arrangements for voices, piano, and guitar—with options for using other instruments as well—allow for improvisation and adaptation while remaining accessible for a wide range of musicians. Although these hymns are designed to be used by contemporary ensembles, they lend themselves to use in a variety of worshiping contexts. Alonso's arrangements will entice you to sing along--Revival is a great gift to the whole church! --Kimberly Bracken Long, Editor of Call to Worship: Liturgy, Music, Preaching, & the Arts Tony Alonso’s, Revival, is an invaluable resource to help find common ground among “contemporary” and “traditional” choirs and ensembles by making hymnody approachable to those who may have shied away from it for stylistic reasons. It is also a great educational tool for organists and pianists who are seeking ways to improve their improvisatory keyboard skills by modeling accompaniment styles and improvisatory patterns that support and enhance the singing of traditional hymns. ​--​Dominic Trumfio, Associate Director of Worship Music at Old St. Patrick's Church, Chicago.