Two Chinese Folk Songs: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By John O'Reilly
Grade: 1.5 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0001796
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Description
The two folk songs in this arrangement are contrasting in style but they both share the characteristic pentatonic scale that is a staple of Chinese and other Asian cultures. Jasmine Flower musically portrays the lovely scent and beauty of the flower that is often worn in the hair of Asian women. Feng Yang Ge is a much livelier song that combines the pentatonic scale with syncopated rhythms. "Feng Yang" is a region in the Anhui Province of China and "Ge" means song. Correlates with Book 1. Page 32 This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Accent on Achievement
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
124
SKU:
00-PK-0001796
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About the Composer: John O'Reilly
John O'Reilly is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans instrumental methods, concert band literature, and educational materials. His arrangements prioritize accessibility without sacrificing musical substance, making him a trusted voice in music education publishing.
Why we love this
This pairing gives your band a genuine cultural window into Asian musical traditions while staying firmly within Grade 1.5 technical reach. The contrasting moods of the two songs mean you get melodic richness and rhythmic energy in a single concert moment, and students hear how the pentatonic scale shapes music across different emotional landscapes.
What to expect
Jasmine Flower unfolds with quiet elegance, evoking the delicate beauty of the flower itself through gentle melodic lines rooted in the pentatonic scale. Feng Yang Ge shifts the mood entirely, bursting with rhythmic vitality and the syncopated liveliness that captures the spirit of a folk celebration.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the early intermediate level, particularly those looking to broaden their musical vocabulary beyond traditional Western fare. This works well for directors who want to introduce students to world music traditions in an approachable, performance-ready format.
How to get the most out of it
- Pay close attention to the pentatonic scale on its own terms. Have students sing or play scale passages separately so the characteristic sound becomes familiar, not foreign.
- In Feng Yang Ge, lock the syncopation between woodwinds and rhythm section so the lilting feel lands cleanly rather than feeling rushed.
- Balance melody and accompaniment carefully in Jasmine Flower; the piece's beauty depends on hearing the simple lines clearly without thick harmonic cover.
- Use the printed score to plan any dynamic shadings that highlight the contrast between the two pieces, especially if performing them back-to-back in concert.
How to use it
Pair these pieces as a cultural interlude within a broader concert, or place them as contrasting movements in a set that explores folk traditions across cultures. They work especially well in the latter half of a concert where your ensemble has warmed up and can handle the nuance of Jasmine Flower and the precision required for Feng Yang Ge's syncopation.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and performing pentatonic scale passages
- Understanding syncopated rhythms in a cultural context
- Balance between melody and accompaniment voices
- Dynamic control in lyrical writing
- Ensemble precision in rhythmically complex passages