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Upon hearing the hymn tune 'Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,' one is immediately struck by the power of its simplicity. This setting retains that simplicity, while recasting the tune in fresh harmo...

Upon hearing the hymn tune 'Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,' one is immediately struck by the power of its simplicity. This setting retains that simplicity, while recasting the tune in fresh harmo...

Grainger's first piano arrangement of this English morris dance tune was completed in 1918 as a birthday gift for his mother. It became extremely popular and was his greatest commercial and financial...

Grainger's first piano arrangement of this English morris dance tune was completed in 1918 as a birthday gift for his mother. It became extremely popular and was his greatest commercial and financial...

The final movement of Three Folk Song Settings for Band, 'scarborough Fair,' concludes the suite with a rousing setting of this well-known folk song, and includes references to the previous two moveme...

The final movement of Three Folk Song Settings for Band, 'scarborough Fair,' concludes the suite with a rousing setting of this well-known folk song, and includes references to the previous two moveme...

Drunken Sailor' is among the best-known of the sea shanties and became a popular song among non-sailors during the 20th century. The infectious tune has lyrics that ask the question, 'What do we do wi...

Drunken Sailor' is among the best-known of the sea shanties and became a popular song among non-sailors during the 20th century. The infectious tune has lyrics that ask the question, 'What do we do wi...

A tuneful way to introduce students to the lyrical style and rollicking feel of traditional Scottish/Irish music. The 'Air' is the melody from Gilderoy and is set with a contemporary harmonic palette...

A tuneful way to introduce students to the lyrical style and rollicking feel of traditional Scottish/Irish music. The 'Air' is the melody from Gilderoy and is set with a contemporary harmonic palette...

In 'Dorian Haiku,' two centuries-old cultural artifacts - one Western (the Dorian mode) and one Eastern (Haiku poetry) - are fused together, resulting in an engaging and beautiful composition for inte...

In 'Dorian Haiku,' two centuries-old cultural artifacts - one Western (the Dorian mode) and one Eastern (Haiku poetry) - are fused together, resulting in an engaging and beautiful composition for inte...

These two delightful Scandinavian melodies offer a glimpse into the folk music of a region that is not prominently featured in band literature. Teaching opportunities abound for sensitive musicianship...

These two delightful Scandinavian melodies offer a glimpse into the folk music of a region that is not prominently featured in band literature. Teaching opportunities abound for sensitive musicianship...

This piece is a joyous arrangement of the popular Kenyan song 'Wana Baraka.' Repeating percussion patterns utilizing cowbell, claves, tom tom, and bass drum provide a solid rhythmic foundation for the...

This piece is a joyous arrangement of the popular Kenyan song 'Wana Baraka.' Repeating percussion patterns utilizing cowbell, claves, tom tom, and bass drum provide a solid rhythmic foundation for the...

Inspired by the Namibian harbor town located on a wide lagoon that contains many natural wonders: thousands of sea birds, pelicans, and flamingos surrounded by the massive dunes of the Namib Desert. T...

Inspired by the Namibian harbor town located on a wide lagoon that contains many natural wonders: thousands of sea birds, pelicans, and flamingos surrounded by the massive dunes of the Namib Desert. T...

This original composition highlights the Arikara Native American Indian tribe and integrates music and history into one cohesive learning experience. Guaranteed to meet your music needs and common cor...

This original composition highlights the Arikara Native American Indian tribe and integrates music and history into one cohesive learning experience. Guaranteed to meet your music needs and common cor...

This beautiful traditional lullaby provides an opportunity for the beginning band to experience a very playable and lyrical Spanish folk song with introductory teaching opportunities for triple meter....

This beautiful traditional lullaby provides an opportunity for the beginning band to experience a very playable and lyrical Spanish folk song with introductory teaching opportunities for triple meter....

Located in the county of Kerry in southwest Ireland, this charismatic overture musically celebrates the rich history of Celtic music, dance, and folklore. Employing a variety of textures and timbres,...

Located in the county of Kerry in southwest Ireland, this charismatic overture musically celebrates the rich history of Celtic music, dance, and folklore. Employing a variety of textures and timbres,...

The folk tune 'Dives and Lazarus,' upon which this work is based, has its roots in 18th century England. As an excellent introduction to ballad performance, this title sets the stage for many teachabl...