PARTITIONS GRATUITES : QUATUOR à VENT: FLûTE, HAUTBOIS, CLARINETTE, BASSON
- English folk melody

Arranged by Vince Gassi. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Young Symphonic. Folk. Grade 2. 148 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Picc. (g treb). 4 Fl. Afl. Bfl. (CaFl.) (Cb fl.) (Dcb Fl.) - Intermediate-Advanced

SKU: FT.FM516

Composed by John Rutter. Arranged by Robert Rainford. Flute Ensemble. Score and Parts. Forton Music #FM516. Published by Forton Music (FT.FM516).

ISBN 9790570484157.

Whil st John Rutter is extremely well known for his religious choral music, he has also written a few orchestral pieces that are every bit the equal of his better known works. This Suite is indeed one of these. Originally written in 1973, and following the tradition of earlier English composers like Vaughn Williams and Percy Grainger, this suite explores various English folk tunes. The opening movement has a kind of hornpipe feeling to it that uses the jaunty tune 'A rovin' yet this is balanced with the more reflective counter melody 'I sowed the seed of love.' Of course the 'racy' tune wins the day! The second movement - 'I Have A Bonnet Trimmed In Blue' is a perfect evocation of an elegant young lady who is keen to display her new bonnet to the local swains! Yet perhaps she is a little shy and is apprehensive about possible comments. From the last section I believe she found her hearts desire… The slow movement is based on the folksong 'O Waly Waly', a tune that will forever be associated with the late Kathleen Ferrier. This version gives the tune a sense of regret and sometimes intensity that matches the words:- O love is handsome and love is fine, And love is charming when it is true; As it grows older it groweth colder And fades away like the morning dew. The mood is lifted for the last movement, with an almost Handelian rendition of 'Dashing Away With The Smoothing Iron'. However, this tune doesn't have everything it's own way, for the 'Bailiff's Daughter' makes an appearance as well for a triumphant ending:- O stay, O stay thou goodly youth! She's alive, she is not dead; Here she standeth by thy side, And is ready to be thy bride... (and hopefully they both do the ironing!).

By English Folk Song. Arranged by Virginia Croft. For Full Score, Violin I, Violin II, Violin III (Viola Tc), Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano. Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series. Grade 2-2.5. Score and parts. Published by Carl Fischer

Composed by Thomas Keesecker. Triduum/Three Days, 21st Century, Commitment/Discipleship, Folk Song. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-3062).

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. 

For Recorder (soprano). Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing the accompaniments for each piece. Published by Music Minus One.

(From Two Songs Without Words, Op. 22, No. 1). Composed by Gustav Holst (1874-1934). Arranged by Robert Sieving. Orchestra. Masterworks; Part(s); Score; SmartMusic; String Orchestra. Highland String Orchestra. Form: Transcription. 20th Century; Folk; Masterwork Arrangement; Romantic. Grade 4. 124 pages. Published by Highland/Etling