Large Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.837244

Composed by Vaclav Blaha. Arranged by Daniel S. Augustine. Multicultural,World. Score and parts. 37 pages. Daniel S. Augustine #6102699. Published by Daniel S. Augustine (A0.837244).

     Blue Skirt Waltz was originally written by Vaclav Blaha (1901-1959), a Bohemian trumpet player and composer. The song’s original name was Cervenou Sukynka (Red Skirt Waltz). He recorded the song in 1944 as an instrumental (although there are Czech lyrics).

    In the late 1940s, Frankie Yankovic was reviewing a catalog of Bohemian music and liked the song, but thought that it needed lyrics. He asked the well-known lyricist Mitchell Parish (of Stardust and Sleighride fame) to write new lyrics, and Parish did so, changing the color of the skirt from red to blue.

    In 1949 Frankie Yankovic and His Yanks recorded Blue Skirt Waltz and it reached #22 in the Country charts. Columbia Records eventually sold 2,500,000+ copies of the recording, and it is estimated that over 4,000,000 recordings by all musical groups have been sold.

    This arrangement is intended for a small German or polka band, but the instrumentation is flexible:  2 Clarinets, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax (doubling Euphonium), 2 Trumpets, Eb Alto/Tenor Horn (plus Horn in F), Trombone, Euphonium (both bass and treble clef), String Bass, Tuba, Accordion (or Piano), and Drums. Intermediate level. Duration: about 2’45.

Tuba Quartet Euphonium,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1324946

Composed by Gaetano Lama, Ralph Martino, and Stanley Guski. Arranged by Tim Olt. Folk. 8 pages. Olt Music #913163. Published by Olt Music (A0.1324946).

Short of Beer Barrel this may the most famous polka around.  Originally recorded by Frankie Yankovic, this has been covered by numerous artists including Weird Al Yankovic (no relation).

Alto Saxophone,Clarinet,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1366314

Composed by Gaetano Lama, Ralph Martino, and Stanley Guski. Arranged by Tim Olt. Folk,Multicultural,Traditional,World. 10 pages. Olt Music #950644. Published by Olt Music (A0.1366314).

Short of Beer Barrel this may the most famous polka around.  Originally recorded by Frankie Yankovic, this has been covered by numerous artists including Weird Al Yankovic (no relation).

Small Ensemble Clarinet,High Voice,Piano Accompaniment - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1509053

By Frankie Yankovic. By Lester Lee and Zeke Manners. Arranged by Debra E. Stempien, Gregory H. Turner. Folk,Multicultural,Pop,Standards,Traditional,World. 13 pages. Standard Time #1084304. Published by Standard Time (A0.1509053).

The polka is arranged here for voice, piano, and B-flat clarinet, including a jaunty instrumental solo over the trio section on the second round.  Individual parts are provided for voice, piano, and solo instrument, with the vocal part including chords for the singing pianist, making this arrangement good for 2 or 3 players depending on your needs.  The difficulty level is based on the instrumental solo.  A recording is forthcoming.

Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1509065

By Frankie Yankovic. By Lester Lee and Zeke Manners. Arranged by Debra E. Stempien, Gregory H. Turner. Folk,Multicultural,Pop,Standards,Traditional,World. Score (Chords/Lyrics). 13 pages. Standard Time #1084316. Published by Standard Time (A0.1509065).

The polka is arranged here for voice, piano, and violin, including a jaunty instrumental solo over the trio section on the second round.  Individual parts are provided for voice, piano, and solo instrument, with the vocal part including chords for the singing pianist, making this arrangement good for 2 or 3 players depending on your needs.  The difficulty level is based on the instrumental solo.  A recording is forthcoming.

Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1509056

By Frankie Yankovic. By Lester Lee and Zeke Manners. Arranged by Debra E. Stempien, Gregory H. Turner. Folk,Multicultural,Pop,Standards,Traditional,World. Score (Chords/Lyrics). 13 pages. Standard Time #1084307. Published by Standard Time (A0.1509056).

The polka is arranged here for voice, piano, and clarinet, including a jaunty instrumental solo over the trio section on the second round.  Individual parts are provided for voice, piano, and solo instrument, with the vocal part including chords for the singing pianist, making this arrangement good for 2 or 3 players depending on your needs.  The difficulty level is based on the instrumental solo.  A recording is forthcoming.

String Quartet Double Bass,String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.759314

By Frankie Yankovic. By Bob Shelton, Joe Shelton, and Sid Robin. Arranged by Tim Olt. Contemporary. Score and parts. 19 pages. Olt Music #6070313. Published by Olt Music (A0.759314).

This chart is considered a standard in both polka and dixieland.  There is an open section for improv solos.

Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1509048

By Frankie Yankovic. By Lester Lee and Zeke Manners. Arranged by Debra E. Stempien, Gregory H. Turner. Folk,Multicultural,Pop,Standards,Traditional,World. Score (Chords/Lyrics). 13 pages. Standard Time #1084299. Published by Standard Time (A0.1509048).

The polka is arranged here for voice, piano, and soprano saxophone, including a jaunty instrumental solo over the trio section on the second round.  Individual parts are provided for voice, piano, and solo instrument, with the vocal part including chords for the singing pianist, making this arrangement good for 2 or 3 players depending on your needs.  The difficulty level is based on the instrumental solo.  A recording is forthcoming.