Promote full listening, encourage active participation, and make cultural connections with this useful collection of literature from around the world. Twenty folk tales, fables, and poems have been

This stunning arrangement of a Gaelic folksong about forbidden love echoes the styles of Grainger, Grieg, and Holst. Every part has attainable challenges that will motivate your students to practice. This

The rhythmical language of South India is combined with snare drum rudiments—a book for drummers, percussionists and rhythm enthusiasts.

Konnakol is one of the most effective ways of learning

Take a journey on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route that linked the Far East with the Western world in this imaginative piece. Exotic harmonies combine with driving rhythms and colorful

Mar y Cielo, meaning "Sea and Sky," is a tuneful and memorable pasodoble written for young bands. With its vibrant harmonies and melodic lines, this piece is a perfect introduction to the

The dragon dance is a traditional event in Chinese culture, especially during Chinese New Year celebrations. This flex version is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments - wind,

This theme and variations piece is based on the Owl Dance from the Yakama tribe of Washington State. Five variations explore a wide variety of styles, moods, and time signatures. A perfect

This setting features the folk song Kokiriko Bushi, believed to be the oldest folk song in Japan. Normally it's presented in a serene setting, but here it takes on a new life as an up-tempo,

Six African-American spirituals, laments, and plantation songs are woven into a musical tapestry capturing their simple elegance and charm. By incorporating fresh musical ideas with harmony, accompaniment,

An ancient Chinese melody dating back to the Ming Dynasty, Feng Yang Song (Flower Drum Song) can help students develop listening skills. Using the G and D major pentatonic scales, this

This poignant melody is derived from a Chinese folk tune of the same name from Yunnan Province. The delicate melody and characteristic harmonies of this touching arrangement will transport everyone around

Carol Matz's Famous & Fun Jewish Songs, Book 5 is filled with well-known, beloved Hebrew melodies. The collection contains songs for various Jewish holidays, Israeli and Yiddish folk songs, as well as

Carol Matz's Famous & Fun Jewish Songs, Book 4 is filled with well-known, beloved Hebrew melodies. The collection contains songs for various Jewish holidays, Israeli and Yiddish folk songs, as well as

Jacques Ibert's Histoires, a collection of 10 Impressionistic piano pieces, was written between 1912 and 1922. Most of the pieces were composed during Ibert's years in Rome at the French Academy, and many

An American Approach to World Percussion offers Western-trained percussionists a systematic approach from which to draw on their experience as drumset players and rudimental performers and apply

The tango originated in late 19th-century Buenos Aires and has become a favorite style of dance and music around the world due to its distinctive rhythms and passionate, exotic sounds. This colorful

Carol Matz's Famous & Fun Jewish Songs is filled with well-known, beloved Hebrew melodies. These collections contain songs for various Jewish holidays, Israeli and Yiddish folks songs, as well

This exquisite collection of vocal solos features folk songs from China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Thailand. Appropriate for both developing singers and mature vocalists, each of the ten beautiful

This traditional Mexican folk song in 3/4 is an excellent piece to program at your next Music Around the World concert. Multicultural instruction in music and the arts is an effective way to provide

In popular Chinese religion Hsien (shyuhn) are believed to be benevolent spirits that roam the earth spreading goodwill and peace. The soothing music of this piece lyrically depicts that kindly

Celebrate tradition and faith with these new arrangements of Jewish holiday songs. This collection contains 19 of the most cherished melodies, from Chanukah blessings to accounts of the Purim story.