Another polka question
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:09 pm
Does anyone know where I can purchase printed polka music arranged for a small ensemble? Thanks.
Try Solid Brass:
http://www.sldbrass.com
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Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 3:29 pm
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 8:48 pm
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 9:37 pm
You can get some polka type music in various arrangements for free from my download groups. Don’t overlook the Helicon Schottische offered in 4 versions.
Furthermore there are the 4 Læsø Dances (very difficult) and Sat-Maras Polska. Both in very flexible arrangements.
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Klaus Smedegaard Bjerre
Furthermore there are the 4 Læsø Dances (very difficult) and Sat-Maras Polska. Both in very flexible arrangements.
Link to be found in my signature. And please reply to the Welcome! mail immediately
Klaus Smedegaard Bjerre
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 9:41 pm
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 9:50 pm
A little guidance- once you click on the aforementioned web site, click on "Vitak/Elsnic Publications"
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 10:42 pm
Hanson House Music Publishing in Miami still has Harry Alfords "Hungry Five in Germany". Sixteen or so tunes for $12.95 for a set of booklets for two clarinets, one trumpet, one trombone, and one tuba (of course!) There is also the "Whoopie John" polka books. I think "Heinie's Happy Five" is also still available. I have lots of polkas and German folk music scored for a five-piece group. If you can't locate what you are looking for, drop me an email.
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:53 pm
Note that Browns is no longer answering the phone--they do respond to email, however.Kevin Miller wrote:http://www.brownsmusic.com/
Yeah, "Whoopee John", "Polka Time", etc. are useful. If you have a slightly larger ensemble, try the "International" polka book.
Play through them once or twice to get the changes and occasional solo, then throw away the tuba book and improvise to keep things interesting. Otherwise, the boredom will get to you worse than bluegrass...
Ever notice how bluegrass bass players have a glazed far-away look on their faces?
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:57 pm
Oooh oooh! I forgot all about this one:
http://www.festmusik.com/tofc.htm#toc
The polka group I play with has gotten lots of charts from them.
http://www.festmusik.com/tofc.htm#toc
The polka group I play with has gotten lots of charts from them.
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 3:32 am
Thanks for all the info - I knew I could find answers in this joint!
polka question
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:12 am
This is authentic stuff. The gentleman who heads this up, Herb Bilhartz, is extremely knowledgable. Check it out.TubaTinker wrote:Oooh oooh! I forgot all about this one:
http://www.festmusik.com/tofc.htm#toc
The polka group I play with has gotten lots of charts from them.