Leichte Folk/Volksmusik-Noten

Der Blasorchester-Klassiker ist jetzt auch für Streichorchester erhältlich! Michael Sweeneys mitreißendes Medley aus zwei traditionellen schottischen Songs ("The Parting Glass" und "Fairy Love Song")...

This iconic traditional Irish medley shines in this accessible arrangement by Larry Moore. Moore's cut-time version begins in G major and modulates to A major for the final section, providing much-nee...

Called a very old, rhythmic shouting song, Tarakihi is a great opportunity to play some fascinating music from another culture. Arranger Steven Frackenpohl brings us this traditional song from the dis...

The beloved, gentle folk ballad has been arranged in a easy, comfortable setting for string ensembles by Keith Christopher. His treatment includes nice melodic opportunities for second violin and viol...

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

Here's an old British fiddling tune that makes a great ensemble piece for younger players. Simple meter changes, diatonic lines, and repeated 16th-note figures make this lively folk dance number a goo...

Once again, James Curnow provides another of his > skilled medleys of traditional folk melodies, this time taken from the rich > musical history and culture of Japan. This terrific multi-cultural > pe...

Kalinka is a classic Russian folk-dance in the traditional bottle-dance format, carefully crafted here for developing string ensemble. A terrific opportunity to teach and perform music, style and trad...

The inspiration for this unique composition came from the charming Iroquois folk melody Ho Ho Watanay and the ancient Ojibwe legend of the dreamcatcher. It was believed that the magical webs of the dr...

A matryoshka is a Russian doll carved so that smaller ones fit within larger dolls of various sizes. They generally are beautifully hand painted in brilliant colors representative of the Russian peasa...

The memorable Italian folk tune, ideal for teaching 6/8 meter.

This beautiful melody has been sung for more than 600 years, and is often referred to as the national anthem of Korea. The melody is based on the pentatonic scale, which is very common in music from A...

This fast-paced arrangement of the great American favorite will be a terrific addition to your school program. Scored in an authentic fiddle style, students will love the exciting rhythmic drive and a...

This arrangement of a traditional Canton tune is a vivid, festive allegro that paints a picture of people holding and shaking large lion masks as they dance through the streets to celebrate the Chines...

A wonderful overture for developing string orchestras.

This popular Celtic melody has been framed in an unforgettable and lively interplay of parts. For the classically trained, Celtic music is the most appealing crossover into world styles for string pla...

With a title that translates to Canoe Children in English, this is a lively medley of three Brazilian children's songs -- Capelinha de Melao (Little Chapel of Melon), A Canoa Virou (The Canoe Tipped O...

Pronounced "Away Tina", a little bit of syncopation goes a long way in this fun arrangement of the South African folk tune for grade 2 strings. Students will play pizzicato, clap and tap, lead and fol...

Featuring simple fiddle-style figures, this winning original in G opens with pyramid entrances by each section and a tutti presentation of the main theme before the canonic portion begins. When the ro...

This beautiful and exciting arrangement features two traditional Irish tunes. It opens with Parting Glass, a lovely air which is traditionally sung as a farewell to good friends at the end of an eveni...

We welcome Janice L. McAllister to the Kendor family of writers with this exciting concert piece from the rich treasury of Hungarian folk music. Contrasting highly energetic and beautifully lyrical pa...

Scored in the key of G throughout, this entertaining medley of three great favorites serves as an excellent introduction to 6/8 rhythms and offers all sections a chance to carry melodic material. Easy...

First released in 1963, this theme-and-variations setting of the great Civil War song takes some refreshing liberties with the old favorite. After the tune is played in traditional 6/8 style, a lyrica...

Located in southwest China and home to a number of ethnic minorities, the geographically sprawling Yunnan province contains magnificent mountains and rivers, as well as abundant natural resources. In...