Folk Fest

Combining two classics, Douglas E. Wagner has crafted this charming duo for performers with less than a year of instruction. This setting will make your band sound big and polished while using primarily five and occasionally six notes to perform and . Rich and full with a brief counterpunctual statement, this one is a winner. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Folk Song Celebration

features an original British-style march, "Celebration March," and two revered folk songs, "The Skye Boat Song" and "Tarantella Napoletana." This masterfully scored piece will transport your audience on an exciting musical journey. Many teaching opportunities are presented, including meter changes, divisi, and shifting styles. "Celebration March" has the traditional sound of a British march, "The Skye Boat Song" is beautifully scored and emotional, and the rousing "Tarantella Napoletana" will have your audience smiling and clapping along! (3:35) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Folk Songs from the British Isles

In four contrasting traditional themes, Douglas Wagner has captured the essence in his . Including "A-Rovin'," "Early One Morning," "Barbara Allen" and "The Lincolnshire Poacher," the variety of these cherished melodies flow from the fanfare-like introduction to emotionally charged-lilting charm. Solidly scored for contemporary concert band in a most musical fashion, this is sure to be a frequent selection for contest, festival, and band concerts. (4:00)

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Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians - Robert W. Smith

There are a wide number of folk songs from the Appalachian region that are cherished by Americans. Smith selected a number of these tunes, including "The Dear Companion," "Pretty Saro," "Lisbon," "Green Bushes," "Lord Randall," "Lord Thomas." and "Fair Ellinor." Set in a more traditional concert band style, these more obscure folk songs have been scored at the concert band level in a Grainger-esque style by Robert W. Smith. (6:36)

Folksongs from the Eastern Counties - Ralph Vaughan Williams / arr. Douglas E. Wagner

Vaughan Williams traveled during 1903 to 1906, collecting folk songs first-hand from residents. Four of the fifteen titles he published for voice and piano in the original volume comprise , including "The Lost Lady Found," "The Lark in the Morning," "Bushes and Briars," and "Ward, the Pirate." Scored for concert band exactly as they were first published, with much of the accompanying material also being drawn from RVW's harmonizations and stylistic interpretations. Experience these cherished authentic folk songs creatively complied for your concert band. (3:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Folksongs of the British Isles: Beyond the Hedgerow

"The British Grenadiers" regally opens the through-played medley followed by the endearing "I Know Where I'm Going." "The Girl I Left Behind Me" festively concludes the arrangement. A delightful diverse medley of folk songs from the British Isles perfect for concert or contest. (3:00)

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Footprints on the Moon - Michael Story

This emotional original work celebrates the entire United States space program and specifically the July 20th anniversary of the first lunar landing of Apollo 11 in 1969. The piece opens with a majestic and punctuated theme followed immediately by an inquisitive melody. This is interrupted to pay tribute to those lost in Apollo 1 then resumes and develops towards a glorious and soaring conclusion. A compelling choice! (3:30)

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For Honor, For Country - Jeffrey E. Turner

If victory can be heard, then you've already won. The French horns ignite a fiery drum battle - all is lost. The brass take up the fight in a heart-pounding tour-de-force and triumph. inspires the courage and determination of what makes a country great. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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For King And Crown - Aric Branchfield

This isn't a processional march, but it could easily serve as one, for it captures the pomp and pageantry of a royal procession. This is an expressive and compelling work for very young players.

For on This Day, a Child Is Born

arranged by Jeremy Bell is a colorful medley of three Christmas carols---a bright setting of "Ukrainian Bell Carol," a warm chorale version of "Greensleeves," and an arrangement of "We Three Kings" that features a Middle-Eastern flavor. (3:00)

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