British Folk Tunes

The Novello Book Of British Folksongs For Mixed-Voice Choirs is an enjoyable collection of diverse tunes that have descended from the folksongs across the British Isles. A variety of arrangements are included, both old and new, of well-loved tunes as well as some lesser-known pieces. All 34 tunes are arranged for SATB Chorus with Piano accompaniment, making this a brilliant way to enhance your choir's repertoire.This Book Of British Folksongs offers a grand selection of favourite folk tunes arranged by composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, Paul Mealor and George Dyson. Tunes like A-Hunting We Will Go, Auld Lang Syne, Bonny At Morn, Come Lasses And Lads and Scarborough Fair suggest the sheer diversity on offer here. From sad tunes to happy songs, the arrangements here are at once beautiful and touching, coming truly to life when sung by a Mixed-Voice Choir. These thirty four folk songs will enrich a performance programme, whether as one part or the entirety. Choirs of all types and abilities will be able to discover their favourite arrangements, either the most beautiful, the funniest, or the most enjoyable to sing. With the country experiencing a revival in singing traditional folksongs, this collection is a great way to experience the unabashed joy that performing these British tunes can bring. With a great number of favourite tunes as well as some lesser-known songs, this collection includes songs like There Were Three Ravens, Yarmouth Town, My Love Is Like A Red, Red Rose, Dance To Your Daddy and The Rio Grande, as well as an extensive and fascinating introduction by Jeremy Summerly.The wonderful thing about singing folksongs is they are like a window into our country's history. They are occasionally funny, often dramatic, but always enjoyable to sing, and their diversity reflects the different people, landscapes and cultural history of the British Isles. These folk tunes can be traced back through British history, evolving through the oral tradition, continually changing lyrics and melody, being amended and sculpted according to the people who sung them. These timeless tunes have been recorded in this innovative Novello Book Of British Folksongs For Mixed-Voice Choir, however, the joy of these songs is you can put your own spin on them, adapting them to how you want them sung and continuing their legacy. This wonderful collection is a fantastic addition to any choir's performance repertoire, and is sure to lead to success for the choir and audience for many years to come. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

In this timeless new collection Hywel Davies presents nine fresh interpretations of traditional British folk-tunes together with seven complementary folk-inspired original compositions for developing Pianists to learn enjoy and perform.Ideally suited for students of grade 1-3 standard this progressive album also contains helpful notes describing the lyrical character content and inspiration behind each piece equipping players to give informed authentic and stylish performances.A superb CD of performances and separate left and right hand practice tracks is included.Hywel Davies is an award-winning composer arranger and creativeartist. His works have been performed on five continents and broadcast on three.

In this timeless new collection Hywel Davies presents eleven fresh interpretations of traditional British folk-tunes together with five complementary folk-inspired original compositions for developing saxophonists to learn enjoy and perform. Ideally suited for students of grade 1-3 standard these progressive albums also contain helpful notes describing the lyrical character content and inspiration behind each piece equipping players to give informed authentic and stylish performances. A superb CD of performances backing tracks and slowed-down backing tracks for practice is included. Hywell Davies is an award-winning composer arranger and creativeartist. His works have been performed on five continents and broadcast on three.

‘…a true celebration of great and heartfelt music.’ Acoustic Guitar” John Renbourn and Jacqui McShee are two pivotal figures in the history of British folk music. Founding members of the British folk-rock group Pentangle in the 1960s guitarist John Renbourn and vocalist Jacqui McShee have been musical collaborators and innovators for four decades. Renbourn’s guitar style is a unique product of years of curiosity and investigation. Exploring the guitar in unusual and beautiful ways John takes his listeners through a luxuriant musical landscape of masterful playing warm vocals and witty asides. The consummate fingerstylist plays a unique folk-baroque fusion of Britishand Celtic folk music with jazz blues ragtime classical Middle Eastern and pre-Renaissance music. London-born McShee combines an enchanting soprano voice with an experimenter’s outlook. Together John Renbourn and Jacqui McShee are a magical treat. Tunes include: Watch The Stars My Johnny Was A Shoemaker Can’t Keep From Crying Dark Island Abide With Me Great Dreams From Heaven One Morning In May South Wind The Plains Of Waterloo I Am A Maid That’s Deep In Love Sandwood Down To Kyle The Bonny Greenwood Side Lindsay Medley: Bunyan’s Hymn / I Saw Three Ships / English Dance Kokomo Blues Bonus Tracks: John’s Talk At The Break Of The Day (Duo with Clive Carroll)

Easy Folk AccordionShort easy pieces of traditional music from around the world.Compiled from titles across our popular World Music Series and edited by acclaimed folk musicians Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, this book features tunes for solo accordion from the British Isles to the USA, from Eastern Europe to Asia and beyond. Ideal for beginner grades, Easy Folk Accordion is a round-the-world ticket for musical inspiration. The title includes a CD of all tunes recorded by Jonny Dyer. / Accordéon

Short easy pieces of traditional music from around the world.Compiled from titles across our popular World Music Series and edited by acclaimed folk musicians Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer, this book features tunes from the British Isles to the USA, from Eastern Europe to Asia and beyond, arranged for solo recorder with optional piano accompaniment. Ideal for beginner grades, Easy Folk Recorder is a round-the-world ticket for musical inspiration. The title includes a CD of all tunes plus optional PDF piano accompaniments. / Flûte A Bec

Folk Songs Of Many Lands is a collection of over 70 different traditional lays melodies dance and tunes from across Europe and beyond. They were gathered and published in 1911 by John Spencer Curwen(1847-1916) who took over his father’s publishing company and encouraged musical competitions among amateur musicians. The songs have all been arranged for two Voices and Piano.Percy Eastman Fletcher (1879-1932)was a British composer and musical director whose varied output encompassed theatre cantatas orchestral music brass band competition pieces settings of folk songs and much more. Unfortunately many of his works are nowlargely forgotten but they are probably one of the most under-appreciated gems of English light music.

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar.'Take the Lead British Isles folk songs' is a collection of old favourites from all around the UK and Ireland. These simple, idiomatic arrangements give young players the opportunity to play well known tunes either as solo performances or as part of a group. With a choice of backing CD accompaniment or playing along with guitar or piano 'Take the Lead' offers both teacher and student ultimate flexibility.

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar.'Take the Lead British Isles folk songs' is a collection of old favourites from all around the UK and Ireland. These simple, idiomatic arrangements give young players the opportunity to play well known tunes either as solo performances or as part of a group. With a choice of backing CD accompaniment or playing along with guitar or piano 'Take the Lead' offers both teacher and student ultimate flexibility.