By Traditional. Arranged by Christensen. For 4 flutes. Flute Quartet. Christmas. Published by Kendor Music Inc.
Level: Grade 3+.

Composed by Traditional. Edited by J. Cameron Law. Arranged by David Bobrowitz. For string orchestra. Grade 2+. Score and set of parts. Duration 3 minutes. Published by Grand Mesa Music

For Bagpipes. Traditional. Level: Intermediate. Sheet Music. 210 pages. Published by Paterson Ltd.

By Traditional. Arranged by David Marlatt. Concert Band. Brass Band. Eighth Note Publications. Christmas; Winter. Conductor Score and Parts. Duration 00:03:30. Published by Eighth Note Publications

A Method for the Recorder Based on Israel Folk Melodies. By Tzipora H. Jochsberger. Transcontinental Music Folios. Size 9x12 inches. 66 pages. Published by Transcontinental Music Publications.

4 Saxophones SATBar

SKU: AP.1-ADV7426

For SATBar Saxophone Quartet. Arranged by Bill Perconti. Quartet; Solo Small Ensembles; Woodwind - Saxophone Quartet. Advance Music: Holiday Celebration Series. Christmas; Sacred; Traditional; Winter. Score and Part(s). Advance Music #01-ADV7426. Published by Advance Music (AP.1-ADV7426).

ISBN 9783892215806. UPC: 805095074260. English. Traditional.

The Sleep of the Infant Jesus is a ballad carol that is also a lullaby. Traditionally French, the tune dates before 1800, but the composer is unknown. Although little known, the tune is a beautiful and serene Christmas folk melody.

This arrangement for saxophone quartet (SATBar), rather than favoring a soprano solo with accompaniment, strives to include all the players in the music making, particularly by distributing melodic material. In addition, all dynamics and articulations should be taken as suggestions only, as performers are encouraged to make their own interpretations. Arranged for saxophone quartet.

SATB choir, organ accompaniment - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-5860

Composed by Alan Lees. Christmastide, Christmas Vigil, Christmas Night, Christmas Day. Christmas. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #5860. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-5860).

English. Translation: Unknown. Text by Traditional Spanish.

“Sin g, Dance” is an imaginative traditional Spanish text in translation that evokes dancing in colorful, changing meters. “What shall we bring of gifts for the King?: a cake baked brown and sweet, a mouse gray and small…”! The organ part whirs, bounces, and twirls to a full-organ ending. Careful observation of the wide dynamic range is important to bring this fun text to life.

A rhythmic setting of a traditional Spanish text.

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.39524

Arranged by Michael Story. Concert Band; MakeMusic Cloud; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Young Band. Folk; Halloween; Traditional. Score and Part(s). 124 pages. Duration 2:15. Belwin Music #00-39524. Published by Belwin Music (AP.39524).

UPC: 038081453019. English. Traditional Folk Song based on the poem by Edgar Allan Poe.

Scored in a lilting three-quarter meter, this delicious melody, by an unknown composer, was originally scored to accompany Edgar Allan Poe's poem of the same name. The story is of the narrator's deep love for a woman who lived by the sea, and whose untimely death is mourned every night by the narrator as he sleeps next to her tomb by the ocean. The beautiful melody, charismatically harmonized, musically depicts that undying love and provides a meaningful opportunity to teach expressive and lyrical performance. A charming addition to the developing band repertoire. (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.39524S

Arranged by Michael Story. Concert Band; SmartMusic. Belwin Young Band. Folk; Halloween; Traditional. Score only. 16 pages. Duration 2:15. Belwin Music #00-39524S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.39524S).

UPC: 038081453026. English. Traditional Folk Song based on the poem by Edgar Allan Poe.

Scored in a lilting three-quarter meter, this delicious melody, by an unknown composer, was originally scored to accompany Edgar Allan Poe's poem of the same name. The story is of the narrator's deep love for a woman who lived by the sea, and whose untimely death is mourned every night by the narrator as he sleeps next to her tomb by the ocean. The beautiful melody, charismatically harmonized, musically depicts that undying love and provides a meaningful opportunity to teach expressive and lyrical performance. A charming addition to the developing band repertoire. (2:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Orchestra - Grade 2

SKU: AP.45828S

Arranged by Michael Story. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Folk; Traditional. Score. 8 pages. Duration 1:50. Belwin Music #00-45828S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.45828S).

UPC: 038081523323. English. Traditional Russian Folk Song.

Varying styles and an exciting accelerando at the end make this piece a solid choice for concert or festivals. Korobushka (The Peddler) is a Russian folk song and dance. It is based on a poem written in 1861 by Nikolay Nekrasov. The music was written sometime in the late 19th century, although the composer is unknown. The dance that accompanies the song became popular in the early 1900s and was brought to America by Russian immigrants. This is a delightful and playable arrangement created by Michael Story. (1:50).

(Complete Piano Sonatas, Volume 1). By Alexandr Skrjabin. Edited by Christoph Flamm. For piano. This edition: Urtext edition. Performance score, Anthology (paperbound). Text language: German, English. 123 pages. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag

By Bob Mathews. (String Orchestra). orchestra. Level: Grade 3. Music book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

By Bob Mathews. (String Orchestra). orchestra. Level: Grade 3. Music book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

Flute SKU: HL.49047379 42 Imaginative Studies Exploring the Extended Technique and Unusual Sounds. Composed by Gergely Ittzé and s. Woodwind Method. Classical, Instruction, Technique. Softcover. Schott Music #ED23693. Published by Schott Music (HL.49047379).

4 Part Variable Wind Ensemble with Percussion - intermediate

SKU: BT.DHP-1216326-070

Arranged by Wil van der Beek. Music Box. Folk Music. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2021. De Haske Publications #DHP 1216326-070. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-1216326-070).

ISBN 9789043162067. English-German-French-Dut ch.

1. Emerald Isle, in this part, the musical spotlight focuses in on the green island of Ireland and its great wealth of traditional folk music. The piece opens with the air ‘My Lodging Is on the Cold Ground’, also known under the title ‘Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms’ (bars 5-24). Next, we hear another well-known air ‘The Minstrel Boy’ (bars 29-44). Finally, the air ‘The Groves of Blarney’, possibly better known as ‘The Last Rose of Summer’ (bars 53-68) is heard. Each air is heralded by a short introduction and brought to an end by a short conclusion. 2. Old Kentucky Memories, following an introduction of 14 bars all attention is claimed by the song ‘My Old Kentucky Home’. As the piece goes on, snippets of memories emerge, fleetingly, surfacing fast, but quickly disappearing again: this is musically featured by way of small motifs and themes from other songs. These can be heard briefly, and then they disappear, musing on Old Kentucky until the introduction returns to end the piece. 3. Uppland, is a province in Sweden that had a rich folk music culture, like the whole of Sweden, that boasts many songs and dances. A notable amount of these songs and dances have been composed in minor keys, three of which feature in this part. First, we hear ‘Svensk folkvisa’(bars 1-38), followed by the famous ‘Värmlandsvisan� �€™ (bars 39-67) and then brought to an end by ‘Vexelsang’ (bars 68-end). 4. Ratatouille, in this part, no folk songs of just one country or one province are featured. This piece is a mishmash (or ratatouille), a hotchpotch of three folk songs with no significant relation at all. In succession, we hear a song from Russia (bars 1-30), one from Japan (bars 31-58) and one from Australia (bars 59-end). The composer of the Russian song titled ‘The Nightingale’ is Alexander Alyabyev (1787 1851), but the composers of the Japanese song titled ‘Sakura’ and the Australian ‘Waltzing Matilda’ are unknown.

1. Emerald Isle, in dit deel zijn de muzikale schijnwerpers gericht op het groene eiland Ierland, op de grote rijkdom aan traditionele volksmuziek. Het werkje opent met de air ‘My Lodging Is on the Cold Ground’, ook bekend onder de titel ‘Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms’ (maat 5-24). Daarna volgt de bekende air ‘The Minstrel Boy’ (maat 29-44). En ten slotte horen we nog de air ‘The Groves of Blarney’, misschien beter bekend als ‘The Last Rose of Summer’ (maat 53-68). Elke air wordt voorafgegaan door een korte inleiding en beëindigd met een korte afsluiting. 2. Old Kentucky Memories, na een inleiding van 14 maten (deels ook als afsluiting van dit deel gebruikt) wordt alle aandacht opgeëist door de song ‘My Old Kentucky Home’. Al gauw doemen er echter flarden van herinneringen op, vluchtig, snel opkomend, maar ook weer snel verdwijnend: dit krijgt muzikaal gestalte door middel van motiefjes en thema’s uit andere songs. Deze zijn even hoorbaar en dan weer vlug verdwenen... Mijmeren over Old Kentucky dus... 3. Uppland, is een provincie in Zweden met een rijke muziekcultuur, zoals heel Zweden trouwens ruim bedeeld is met volksliederen en volksdansen. Opvallend veel van deze liederen en dansen zijn gecomponeerd in mineurtoonsoorten. Dit is ook het geval met de drie voor dit deel uitgekozen songs: als eerste ‘Svensk folkvisa’(maat 1-38), gevolgd door het bekende ‘Värmlandsvisan� �€™ (maat 39-67) en tot besluit ‘Vexelsang’ (maat 68-slot). 4. Ratatouille, in dit deel worden geen volksliedjes van één land of één provincie belicht. Dit werkje is een ‘ratjetoe’ (ratatouille), een allegaartje van drie folksongs die onderling geen enkel verband met elkaar hebben: de enige overeenkomst is dat ze alle drie als volksmuziek bestempeld kunnen worden. Achtereenvolgens klinkt er een lied uit Rusland (maat 1-30), uit Japan (maat 31-58) en uit Australië (maat 59-slot). Van het Russische lied met de titel ‘De nachtegaal’ is de componist bekend: dat is Aleksandr Aljabjev (1787 1851). Van het Japanse lied ‘Sakura’ en de Australische song ‘Waltzing Matilda’ kennen we niet de componist niet.

1. Emerald Isle, in diesem Abschnitt richtet sich die musikalische Aufmerksamkeit auf die grüne Insel Irland mit ihrem großen Reichtum an traditioneller Volksmusik. Das Stück beginnt mit der Melodie My Lodging Is on the Cold Ground“, auch bekannt unter dem Titel Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms“ (Takt 5-24). Anschließend erklingt die bekannte Melodie The Minstrel Boy“ (Takt 29-44). Schließlich ist The Groves of Blarney“, vielleicht bekannter unter dem Titel The Last Rose of Summer“ (Takt 53-68), zu hören. Jede Melodie wird durch eine kurze Einleitung angekündigt und mit einem kurzen Nachspiel beendet. 2. Old Kentucky Memories, nach einer 14 Takte dauerndern Einleitung tritt das Lied My Old Kentucky Home“ in den Mittelpunkt. Im weiteren Verlauf des Stücks erscheinen bruchstückhafte Erinnerungen, die fast so schnell wieder verschwinden, wie sie auftauchen. Dies wird musikalisch durch kleine Motive und Themen aus anderen Liedern dargestellt. Diese sind kurz zu hören und verschwinden dann, während man über Old Kentucky nachdenkt, bis die Einleitung wieder erklingt, die zum Schluss des Stückes führt. 3. Uppland, ist eine schwedische Provinz, die wie ganz Schweden eine reiche Volksmusikkultur mit vielen Liedern und Tänzen hat. Eine große Anzahl der Lieder und Tänze, von denen drei in diesem Abschnitt enthalten sind, stehen in Moll-Tonarten. Zuerst hören wir Svensk folkvisa“ (Takt 1-38), darauf erklingt das berühmte Värmlandsvisan“ (Takt 39-67) und am Ende Vexelsang“ (Takt 68-end). 4. Ratatouille, in diesem Abschnitt werden nicht die Volkslieder eines einzigen Landes oder einer einzigen Provinz vorgestellt, sondern das Stück ist ein Mischung (oder Ratatouille“) aus drei Volksliedern, die keinerlei Beziehung zueinander haben. Zunächst erklingt ein Lied aus Russland (Takt 1-30), dann eines aus Japan (Takt 31-58) und zum Schluss eines aus Australien (Takt 59-Ende). Der Komponist des russischen Liedes mit dem Titel The Nightingale“ ist Alexander Alyabyev (1787 1851). Die Komponisten des japanischen Liedes Sakura“ und der australischen Melodie Waltzing Matilda“ sind unbekannt.

1. Emerald Isle (Île d’émeraude), cette première partie met en vedette la verdoyante île d’Irlande et son riche patrimoine de musique folklorique traditionnelle. Elle s’ouvre avec « My Lodging Is on the Cold Ground », un air également connu sous le titre « Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms » (mesures 5-24). Vient ensuite un autre air célèbre, « The Minstrel Boy » (mesures 29-44), lui-même suivi de « The Groves of Blarney », peut être mieux connu sous le titre « The Last Rose of Summer » (mesures 53-68). Chaque air est annoncé par une courte introduction et s’achève avec une courte conclusion. 2. Old Kentucky Memories (Souvenirs du vieux Kentucky), après une introduction de 14 mesures, toute l’attention se porte sur la chanson « My Old Kentucky Home ». A fil de la pièce, des fragments de souvenirs fugaces émergent, disparaissant aussi vite qu’ils se présentent : cette impression est créée par le biais de courts motifs et thèmes empruntés d’autres chansons. On les entend brièvement puis ils s’estompent, comme de lointains souvenirs du vieux Kentucky, jusqu’ une reprise de l’introduction pour conclure la pièce. 3. Uppland, est une province suédoise aux riches traditions musicales, tout comme l’ensemble de la Suède, qui compte de nombreuses danses et chansons. Beaucoup sont en tonalité mineure, et cette partie en comprend trois. La première est « Svensk folkvisa » (mesures 1-38), qui est suivie de « ‘Värmlandsvisan » (mesures 39-67), et la pièce s’achève avec « Vexelsang » (mesure 68 jusqu’ la fin). 4. Ratatouille, cette dernière partie ne comprend pas d’air provenant d’un seul pays. C’est un méli-mélo, une « ratatouille » de trois chansons folkloriques sans aucun lien. Il y a d’abord une chanson russe, « Le Rossignol » (mesures 1-30), puis « Sakura », originaire du Japon (mesures 31-58) et, enfin, « Waltzing Matilda », venue d’Australie (mesure 59 jusqu’ la fin). La chanson russe est d’Alexander Alyabyev (1787-1851), mais nous ignorons les auteurs des deux autres chansons.

2 violins, viola, cello (Violins (2), Viola, Violoncello)

SKU: BA.BA09378

Composed by Manfred Trojahn. Stapled. Score. Composed 2009. 43 pages. Duration 21 minutes. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA09378_00. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA09378).

ISBN 9790006539086. 32.5 x 25.5 cm inches.

A modern sequel to the music of the Romantic era.

The first movement hints at the chromatic of “Tristan”; cantilena lines convey a mournful scene. It is succeeded by a brilliant scherzo with the cryptic title “Erste fremde Szene” (First Foreign/Unknown Scene – one is invited to solve this riddle), while the third movement, with its singing quality, is related to the first.
The final movement, a “Zweite fremde Szene” (“Second Foreign/Unknown Scene”), alludes to the “last dance” tradition, with its ironic undertones and the copious use of sixths, counterpointed with tarantella rhythms.

A rewarding, striking work, equally valuable for concerts combining older compositions with new works as for contemporary music programmes.

Trombone Quintet - Advanced

SKU: CY.CC3080

Composed by Traditional Christmas. Arranged by Russell McKinney. Classical. Score and Parts. Cherry Classics #CC3080. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC3080).

ISBN 9790530110577. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming is a German Christmas carol composed by an unknown author prior to the 17th century and is most often performed during the Advent season. First harmonized by Praetorius, the song has remained popular and has now been beautifully arranged for a moderately advanced 5-part Trombone Ensemble by Russell McKinney. Length of about 2 minutes.

Score and Parts Chamber Group, String Ensemble, String Instruments, Piano Chamber

SKU: HL.14035705

For Vioin, Viola, Cello, and Piano Score and Parts. Composed by Judith Weir. Music Sales America. Classical. Set. Composed 2000. Chester Music #CH60854. Published by Chester Music (HL.14035705).

ISBN 9780711948075. 9.0x12.0x0.158 inches.

Distance and Enchantment is a musical essay considering the strikingly common occurrence of people who disappear from home never to return. It takes the form of two meditations on traditional songs which are played together without a break, amounting to a single movement of about eleven minutes duration. The first song, The Dark Eyed Gipsy tells of a woman who of her own accord leaves her home to roam the unknown world with a band of gipsies; and the second A ghaoil lig dhachaigh gu m'mathair mi tells of a girl who wanders a little too far from home on a dark night and is stolen away by the fairies. Scored for Violin, Cello, Viola and Piano. Score and parts included.

Solo Trumpet, 9-part Brass Ensemble & Timpani - advanced

SKU: CY.CC2821

Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn. Arranged by Justin Bland. Classical. Score (spiral-bound) and parts. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2821).

Haydn's Concerto for Trumpet (Concerto per il Clarino) in E-flat major was written in 1796 for his friend Anton Weidinger. Weidinger invented a keyed Trumpet which could play chromatically. The Concerto is the first of its kind because of this new technique and Haydn includes melodies and scales in the middle and low register, unknown to the earlier valveless instruments.
The work is in the traditional three movements, Fast-Slow-Fast exploiting scales, arpeggios, trills, legato and marcato techniques. 
Justin Bland has skillfully arranged this great work for Solo Trumpet, 9-part Brass Ensemble and Timpani. Instrumentation is:
Solo Trumpet in E-Flat, Trumpet in E-flat, 2 Trumpets (Cornets) in B-flat, Flugelhorn, Horn, 2 Trombones, Euphonium, Tuba and Timpani.
The work is appropriate for advanced performers.

Medley Wiht Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown, for S.A.T.B. Chorus, Violin, and Keyboard. By Traditional. Arranged by H.L. Smith Ii. Text: John Newton; John Rees. SATB chorus and keyboard. For Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, Keyboard, Violin Solo. Choral. Piano/Vocal Score. Composed 2001. 12 pages. Published by Theodore Presser Company.

Grade 5

SKU: CL.RWS-2319-01

(Fanfare For Wind Band). Composed by VanDoren. Concert Band. Extra score. Composed 2023. RWS Music Company #RWS-2319-01. Published by RWS Music Company (CL.RWS-2319-01).

Start your next concert with brass fanfares and shimmering flourishes that will certainly have your audience wanting more! Horizons Untold sparkles in a way that suggests the excitement of as yet unknown possibilities. This compact concert opener builds on colorful, non-traditional harmonies, soaring melodies, bold fanfares, and lots of metallic percussion to provide a heroic tone for your next performance!

SATB choir, piano accompaniment, percussion - Beginning

SKU: GI.G-8952

Composed by Hal H. Hopson. Choral. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. GIA Publications #8952. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8952).

UPC: 785147895206. English, Swahili. Text Source: Ref.: trad. Swahili, English tr.: unknown, vv.: Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1828–1904, alt. Text by Jeremiah Eames Rankin.

Vigorous rhythms drive this gleeful benediction that alternates the standard text by Jeremiah Rankin with a traditional Swahili refrain. This is an excellent way to send your congregation into the world to minister. Optional part for two drums. The percussion part for two drums is optional.

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2 - Grade 4

SKU: CF.SAS3F

Composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Arranged by Todd Parrish. Sws. Cas. Full score. 16 pages. Carl Fischer Music #SAS3F. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.SAS3F).

ISBN 9781491157534. UPC: 680160916115. 9 x 12 inches.

Written in 1912, the Fantasia on Christmas Carols was originally scored for baritone solo, chorus, and orchestra. In it, Ralph Vaughan Williams used three folk carols from his native country of England: The Truth Sent from Above, Come all you Worthy Gentlemen, and the Sussex Carol. Though shortened for time, this arrangement contains moments from each carol, including the solo cello opening. Though the melodies are mostly of unknown origin, the harmonies are uniquely the work of Vaughan Williams. This medley offers a unique alternative to traditional holiday programming, combining beautiful English carols with the skill of a world-renowned composer.

Edited by Iain Quinn. Saddle stitching. Classical. Ut Orpheus #HS 299. Published by Ut Orpheus