Œuvres instrumentales pour orchestre d'instruments à vent

Avec certaines des mélodies folkloriques les plus appréciées d'Amérique, Michael Sweeney a créé une oeuvre émouvante et satisfaisante pour les jeunes musiciens. Vous entendrez des airs récurrents de S...

The distinctive music of China and its rich history in the arts give this medley a special appeal to student performers. James Curnow's excellent blend of three traditional folk melodies is ideal as a...

Following in Michael's popular Celtic Air and Dance format, here are two contrasting melodies associated with centuries of Irish conflict and turmoil. The haunting ballad The Foggy Dew was composed sh...

Sea shanties have long been a source of tuneful melodies and rollicking rhythms. Johnnie's setting for band features a wide variety of styles and textures, and is a great choice for contest or festiva...

Written at the peak of the early 20th century period of intense folk music interest in Great Britain, A Somerset Rhapsody draws upon tunes collected by Cecil Sharp (to whom the work is dedicated) in h...

An Irish Traditional Song.

This spirited work depicts a parade in Scotland from a spectator’s viewpoint. Based on the popular folk song Aiken Drum, the piece layers various elements to create the iconic sound of Scottish pipes...

This melody is the Norwegian version of 'Make You Feel My Love' composed by Bob Dylan. The lyrics is translated by Bjarne Hjelmeland and the song performed by, among others, Norwegian singer Ingebjorg...

Here is a sensitive yet very playable version of this beautiful folk melody. From a soft beginning with woodwinds followed by the low brass playing the melody, this arrangement builds to a dramatic st...

Essential Elements Niveau interprète (en corrélation avec le livre 1, p. 24) En utilisant un rythme de rue entraînant du style de la Nouvelle-Orléans comme pulsation sous-jacente, cet arrangement astu...

Mettant en vedette les clarinettes dans leur registre grave, avec l'approche harmonique unique de Michael Sweeney et un accompagnement de percussion savoureux, voici une mise en musique splendide mais...

Avec ses harmonies modales et sa mélodie d'une beauté envoûtante, ce morceau favori des fêtes de fin d'année sonnera très bien avec vos joueurs débutants grâce à l'arrangement habile de Michael Sweene...

Artist Level (correlates with Book 1, p. 34)

This beautiful welsh melody was featured in the movie Empire of the Sun. John Higgins' hymn-like setting is skillfully done with a variety of rich textures and graceful harmonies. (Includes Online Aud...

This beautiful welsh melody was featured in the movie Empire of the Sun. John Higgins' hymn-like setting is skillfully done with a variety of rich textures and graceful harmonies. (Includes Online Aud...

The chant-like quality of this traditional melody lends itself to a beautiful and creative setting by John Moss. Perfect for teaching expressive playing and balancing the ensemble sound.

Imagine the mist rising on a secluded Scottish valley to reveal a festival of song and dance. Here's a marvelous piece in a variety of styles that uses a mix of original themes and folk songs from the...