Piano Trio Cello,Piano,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1373251 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Celtic,Folk,Historic,Irish,Traditional. 12 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #957596. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1373251). This is one of the most well-known of all British folksongs and refers to real historical events. It has been used in film and television programs and known to almost everyone in Britain. Skye (also known as “The Isle of Skye�) is the largest island of the Inner Hebrides. With an area of about 640 square miles, the island is about sixty miles long and lies close to the Scottish mainland.   The boat in the song (“Speed bonny boat�) refers to a small sailing ship that in 1746 “carried the lad who was born to be king� to the Isle of Skye. The lad in question was Prince Charles Edward Stuart known affectionately as “Bonnie Prince Charlie.� The song also refers to the Battle of Culloden of April 1746, the last ever battle on British soil, fought between the British Army and the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie.   In June 1746 and disguised as a maid-servant, Charles was secretly transported from the Hebridean island of Benbecula to the more southerly Isle of Skye. This is the event to which the song refers. The string parts avoid technical challenges and the piano part is fairly easy. This beautiful folk song would make a spendid addition to your piano trio repertoire and aso make a pleasant encore number after a classical recital.

Piano,Viola - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1364535 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. 19th Century,Celtic,Folk,Irish,Traditional. Score and part. 9 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #948827. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1364535). This is one of the most well-known of all British folksongs and refers to real historical events. It has been used in film and television programs and known to almost everyone in Britain. Skye (also known as “The Isle of Skye�) is the largest island of the Inner Hebrides. With an area of about 640 square miles, the island is about sixty miles long and lies close to the Scottish mainland.   The boat in the song (“Speed bonny boat�) refers to a small sailing ship that in 1746 “carried the lad who was born to be king� to the Isle of Skye. The lad in question was Prince Charles Edward Stuart known affectionately as “Bonnie Prince Charlie.� The song also refers to the Battle of Culloden of April 1746, the last ever battle on British soil, fought between the British Army and the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie.   In June 1746 and disguised as a maid-servant, Charles was secretly transported from the Hebridean island of Benbecula to the more southerly Isle of Skye. This is the event to which the song refers. The Skye Boat Song has its roots in a traditional Gaelic melody. In this arrangement for viola and piano much of the piece is playable in first position though in the second half there is a top G (but only once). It is written in the alto clef throughout.

Oboe,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1364538 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. 19th Century,Celtic,Folk,Irish,Traditional. Score and part. 9 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #948830. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1364538). This is one of the most well-known of all British folksongs and refers to real historical events. It has been used in film and television programs and known to almost everyone in Britain. Skye (also known as “The Isle of Skye�) is the largest island of the Inner Hebrides. With an area of about 640 square miles, the island is about sixty miles long and lies close to the Scottish mainland.   The boat in the song (“Speed bonny boat�) refers to a small sailing ship that in 1746 “carried the lad who was born to be king� to the Isle of Skye. The lad in question was Prince Charles Edward Stuart known affectionately as “Bonnie Prince Charlie.� The song also refers to the Battle of Culloden of April 1746, the last ever battle on British soil, fought between the British Army and the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie.   In June 1746 and disguised as a maid-servant, Charles was secretly transported from the Hebridean island of Benbecula to the more southerly Isle of Skye. This is the event to which the song refers. The Skye Boat Song has its roots in a traditional Gaelic melody. In this arrangement for oboe and piano much of the piece is written in the low register.

Piano,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1364529 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. 19th Century,Celtic,Folk,Irish,Traditional. 9 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #948821. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1364529). This is one of the most well-known of all British folksongs and refers to real historical events. It has been used in film and television programs and known to almost everyone in Britain. Skye (also known as “The Isle of Skye�) is the largest island of the Inner Hebrides. With an area of about 640 square miles, the island is about sixty miles long and lies close to the Scottish mainland.   The boat in the song (“Speed bonny boat�) refers to a small sailing ship that in 1746 “carried the lad who was born to be king� to the Isle of Skye. The lad in question was Prince Charles Edward Stuart known affectionately as “Bonnie Prince Charlie.� The song also refers to the Battle of Culloden of April 1746, the last ever battle on British soil, fought between the British Army and the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie.   In June 1746 and disguised as a maid-servant, Charles was secretly transported from the Hebridean island of Benbecula to the more southerly Isle of Skye. This is the event to which the song refers.  The Skye Boat Song has its roots in a traditional Gaelic melody. In this arrangement for violin and piano, much of the piece is playable in first position and uses the lower register.

Choral Choir,Choral (SAB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1279446 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Celtic,Folk,Irish,Multicultural,Patriotic,World. 10 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #870928. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1279446). This is one of the most well-known of all British folksongs and refers to real historical events. It has been used in film and television programs and known to almost everyone in Britain. Skye (also known as “The Isle of Skye�) is the largest island of the Inner Hebrides. With an area of about 640 square miles, the island is about sixty miles long and lies close to the Scottish mainland.  The boat in the song (“Speed bonny boat�) refers to a small sailing ship that in 1746 “carried the lad who was born to be king� to the Isle of Skye. The lad in question was Prince Charles Edward Stuart known affectionately as “Bonnie Prince Charlie.� The song also refers to the Battle of Culloden of April 1746, the last ever battle on British soil, fought between the British Army and the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie.  In June 1746 and disguised as a maid-servant, Charles was secretly transported from the Hebridean island of Benbecula to the more southerly Isle of Skye. This is the event to which the song refers. The Skye Boat Song has its roots in a traditional Gaelic melody. The lyrics in this arrangement are the familiar ones written in the 1870s by Sir Harold Edwin Boulton. This is an easy arrangement, with all vocal parts well within range and difficult leaps avoided. There are no divisi sections. The keyboard part also avoids technical hurdles. Your singers will surely enjoy this joyful melody, with its contrasting verse and attractive counter-melodies. It would be ideal for choirs in which lower male voices are few in number. Vocal ranges are Soprano: D4 – D5; Alto: A3 (only once) – B4; Baritone: G2 (only once, with 8ve option) – D3.

Cello,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1364520 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. 19th Century,Celtic,Folk,Irish,Traditional. Score and part. 9 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #948812. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1364520). This is one of the most well-known of all British folksongs and refers to real historical events. It has been used in film and television programs and known to almost everyone in Britain. Skye (also known as “The Isle of Skye�) is the largest island of the Inner Hebrides. With an area of about 640 square miles, the island is about sixty miles long and lies close to the Scottish mainland.   The boat in the song (“Speed bonny boat�) refers to a small sailing ship that in 1746 “carried the lad who was born to be king� to the Isle of Skye. The lad in question was Prince Charles Edward Stuart known affectionately as “Bonnie Prince Charlie.� The song also refers to the Battle of Culloden of April 1746, the last ever battle on British soil, fought between the British Army and the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie.   In June 1746 and disguised as a maid-servant, Charles was secretly transported from the Hebridean island of Benbecula to the more southerly Isle of Skye. This is the event to which the song refers.  The Skye Boat Song has its roots in a traditional Gaelic melody. In this arrangement for cello and piano much of the piece is playable in first position though in the second half there is a top G (but only once).

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.553989 Composed by Bela Bartok. Arranged by Ray Thompson. 20th Century,Concert,Folk,Graduation. Score and parts. 5 pages. RayThompsonMusic #6430459. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.553989). Ten Easy Pieces, Sz. 39, BB 51 (Hungarian: Tíz könnyű zongoradarab) is a collection of short pieces for piano by Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. It was composed in 1908.The set consists of eleven pieces in total, although the initial dedication is not numbered. It has an overall approximate duration of 17 minutes. The movement list is as follows:Dedication 1. Peasant Song2. Frustration3. Slovakian Boys' Dance4. Sostenuto5. Evening in Transylvania6. Hungarian Folksong7. Dawn8. Slovakian Folksong (This One)9. Five-Finger Exercise10. Bear DanceArranged for string quartet.I have shard the opening melody with viola, then violin 2/1, on the reprise it is taken by cello/Quite short, but very Hungarians!

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.553979 Composed by Bela Bartok. Arranged by Ray Thompson. 20th Century. 6 pages. RayThompsonMusic #6424127. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.553979). Ten Easy Pieces, Sz. 39, BB 51 (Hungarian: Tíz könnyű zongoradarab) is a collection of short pieces for piano by Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. It was composed in 1908.The set consists of eleven pieces in total, although the initial dedication is not numbered. It has an overall approximate duration of 17 minutes. The movement list is as follows:Dedication 1. Peasant Song2. Frustration3. Slovakian Boys' Dance4. Sostenuto5. Evening in Transylvania6. Hungarian Folksong7. Dawn8. Slovakian Folksong (This One)9. Five-Finger Exercise10. Bear DanceIt is arranged for standard wind quintet.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.553980 Composed by Bela Bartok. Arranged by Ray Thompson. 20th Century. 6 pages. RayThompsonMusic #6424153. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.553980). Ten Easy Pieces, Sz. 39, BB 51 (Hungarian: Tíz könnyű zongoradarab) is a collection of short pieces for piano by Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. It was composed in 1908.The set consists of eleven pieces in total, although the initial dedication is not numbered. It has an overall approximate duration of 17 minutes. The movement list is as follows:Dedication 1. Peasant Song2. Frustration3. Slovakian Boys' Dance4. Sostenuto5. Evening in Transylvania6. Hungarian Folksong (This One)7. Dawn8. Slovakian Folksong 9. Five-Finger Exercise10. Bear DanceIt is arranged for standard wind quintet.

Choral Choir,Choral (SATB divisi) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1291842 By King Cole Trio. By Mel Torme and Robert Wells. Arranged by Alexander L'Estrange. 20th Century,A Cappella,Christmas,Holiday,Jazz. 14 pages. Alexander L'Estrange #881878. Published by Alexander L'Estrange (A0.1291842). “Alexander L’Estrange is a great and innovative arranger, surely one of the best we have around.� — Music Teacher Magazine “Alexander L’Estrange’s delicious arrangements go naughtily off-piste and the King’s Singers Great American Songbook CD is superb.� — The TimesAlexander L’Estrange and Joanna Forbes L’Estrange are prolific composers and arrangers of choral music, both individually and as a partnership. Receiving commissions from choral societies, schools, chamber choirs, church choirs and a cappella groups, their music is sung and enjoyed throughout the world. Alexander is regularly commissioned to write arrangements for world-class vocal groups including Voces8, The Queen’s Six, Amarcord and The King’s Singers, for whom he wrote and produced the Great American Songbook album. Joanna began writing music and lyrics during her tenure as soprano and Musical Director of the five-time Grammy® Award-winning vocal group The Swingles. All of Alexander and Joanna’s compositions and arrangements come with excellent learning resources for choirs including part-learning tracks and backing tracks, professionally recorded by the couple in their home studio #OldStableStudios. They also offer expert coaching for choirs, both in person and online. Their popular workshop You can sing…but can you swing?! gives choirs the tools to perform pop and jazz arrangements with greater style and confidence.CONTACTWebsite www.lestrangemusic.comEnquiries info@lestrangemusic.comTo be the first to hear news from L’Estrange Music, follow them on facebook, twitter and instagram This Swingle Singers arrangement by Alexander L'Estrange features classy but accessible a cappella writing with a bossa nova twist and will suit many a cappella, chamber choirs, school and high school groups, with an 8-part SSAATTBB scoring. This classic Christmas/holiday song, one of the stand-outs on the Swingle Singers' release Unwrapped, is now available for you to sing. It would work well on mic, or with step-out solos, and there is room for some fun with vocal percussion...!N.B. Also from this same Swingles album, you can find and buy Joanna's Walking in the air arrangement as well as her beautiful 4-part SSAA Amazing Grace.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1050770 Composed by Alan Bullard. A Cappella,Classical,Folk,Traditional. Octavo. 7 pages. Colne Edition / BullardMusic #655104. Published by Colne Edition / BullardMusic (A0.1050770). Willow Song is the second of Alan Bullard's 'Three English Folksongs,' and it is expressive and sorrowful in character with lots of detail for the singers. Each movement is available separately, and as a complete volume, from this site.Alan Bullard’s choral works are performed worldwide, and many have been recorded and broadcast. He has a growing reputation for music that choirs enjoy performing, and which speaks directly to audiences. The Colne Choral Series contains a range of Bullard’s pieces for adult and youth choirs of all types, including cantatas and choral suites as well as individual movements. For full details please visit www.colneedition.co.uk or www.alanbullard.co.uk.

Flute Duet Flute - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1449916 Composed by Folksong. Arranged by Nozomi Kanda. Folk,Multicultural,World. Score. 3 pages. Kanda Nozomi Music #1029646. Published by Kanda Nozomi Music (A0.1449916). This is a little duo for shinobe (Japanese flute) and it is possible to play on the normal flute or other wind instruments.  The original song is Japanese folk song. The music sheet consists the normal notation music sheet and the shinobue notation music sheet. 

Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.485096 Composed by Joaquin Nin. Arranged by Alpin Smart. Classical,Traditional. Score. 3 pages. SmartWorks Publications #104124. Published by SmartWorks Publications (A0.485096). Spanish Folksong from Joaquin Nin's Vingt Chants Populaire Espagnols. The song is from Granada, Andalusia, and, typically, has extended guitar solos and strumming between the sung 'coplas'. Variations in speed and dynamics wrack up the excitement and drama in the song - you can almost hear the clapping and dancing of Andalusian Gypsies!

Piano,Tenor Trombone - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1253175 Composed by Bela Bartok. Arranged by Ralph Sauer. 20th Century. Score and part. 6 pages. Gordon Cherry #846929. Published by Gordon Cherry (A0.1253175). Three Folksongs from the County of Csík by Béla Bartók is a set of twenty-two arrangements by Béla Bartók of traditional folk melodies from the region of Csík in Transylvania, which was then part of Hungary. Composed in 1915, the work features intricate harmonies and rhythmic motifs that reflect Bartók's deep interest in the music of Eastern Europe.Ralph Sauer has beautifully set 3 of the 22 melodies for Tenor Trombone and Piano and they are appropriate for advanced performers.

Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1099407 Composed by David Banney. 20th Century,Folk,Instructional,Multicultural,World. 8 pages. David Banney #703296. Published by David Banney (A0.1099407). This Dumka, for violas, is based on two beautiful Ukrainian folksongs.