Down In the Valley
 Down in the Valley
arr. Pierre La Plante
Grade 3
DP200313 $76.00
The most well-known and beloved American mountain ballad in a beautiful, sensitive setting by master folksong tunesmith-arranger, Pierre LaPlante.
Poor Wayfaring Stranger
 Poor Wayfaring Stranger
arr. Andrew Boysen, Jr.
Grade 4
37834 $70.00
The opening movement of Three Folk Song Settings for Band, "Poor Wayfaring Stranger," is a dramatic and dark presentation of the well-known song. Each movement opens with a similar motive of a rising fifth followed by a descending second. This unifying motive is used both harmonically and melodically in each of the three movements and sets the foundation for the entire suite.
Saddle Up
Saddle Up
arr. Clifton J. Jones
Grade 4
37831 $70.00
Check out this lively mix of traditional songs from the American West, colorfully scored for concert band including Red River Valley, a unique, bluesy setting of The Yellow Rose of Texas, a jaunty Whoopee Ti-Yi-Yo, and caps off with a bright, boot-scootin' Cotton Eyed-Joe.
Within the Castle Walls
 Within the Castle Walls
arr. Brian Balmages
Grade 3
B1509 $80.00
Wielding these courageous Welsh folksongs, a portait emerges of the many faces of war -- bravery in battle, loneliness & longing, pride & national spirit -- an inspiring, emotionally-charged and richly varied suite reminiscent of Grainger.
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Shennandoah
arr. Julian Bond
Grade 3
012-4147-00 $68.00
Julian Bond's rich arrangement of this popular traditional American melody is aimed at developing a warm ensemble sound and expressive phrasing. The palette of colors changes throughout to allow each section to shine as the melodic responsibilities are passed around the ensemble. The piece ebbs and flows from subtle splashes of light to dramatic presentations of melody creating an overall effect that is contemporary and picturesque.
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A Catalog Folk Song Settings
For Wind Band
by Mark Aldrich
00317138 $24.95
If you're looking to deepen your teaching of standard band literature or searching for a new approach, this comprehensive catalog is perfect! It contains analyses of currently published folk song settings focusing on form, melody, harmony, rhythm, and texture. Also included are background information and song overviews containing notated tunes, lyrics, and historical notes. Includes works by Grundman, Grainger, Vaughan Williams, and more
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