Spring Piano Recital 2019: Music from Around the World

We held our annual spring piano recital this month! We had about 120 guests and 24 performers.

This year the theme was "Music from Around the World". 

Folk and patriotic songs from various countries and cultures were represented by each student, which made for a special and educational experience! There is so much wonderful music in this world, and it was a privilege teaching these songs to my students.

I am so proud of all who performed, from my first-timers to my well-seasoned performers! You all did a wonderful job.

Performance List:

  • John Peel - Scottish folk song - Performed by Riley
  • Waltzing Matilda - Australian bush ballad - Performed by Remi
  • Kuckuck (Cuckoo Song) - German folk song - Performed by Rosaline
  • Arise, O Compatriots (Benedict Odiase) - Nigerian national anthem - Performed by Olu
  • Sur le Pont d’Avignon/Ainsi Font - French folk medley - Performed by Drake
  • Sakura - Japanese folk song - Performed by Ruth
  • America the Beautiful (Samuel Ward) - American patriotic anthem - Performed by Kate
  • Star of the County Down - Irish folk song - Performed by Isaiah
  • Golden Dreams (Javad Maroufi) - Iran - Performed by Jacob
  • Galway Piper/Campbells Are Coming - Scotch Irish folk medley - Performed by Arianna
  • Tumbalalaika - Russian Jewish folk song - Performed by Genevieve
  • Funiculi, Funicula (Luigi Denza) - Italian song - Performed by John
  • House of the Rising Sun - American folk song - Performed by Adam
  • Malagueña/Fandango - Latin dance medley - Performed by Marlene
  • Ritsch, Ratsch, Filibom Bom Bom - Swedish folk song - Performed by Bruce
  • Silver Moon Boat - Chinese folk song - Performed by Rachel
  • Singabahambayo/Siyahamba - South African freedom medley - Performed by Rowan
  • Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen - American spiritual - Performed by Jason
  • Alouette - French Canadian folk song - Performed by Isabella
  • March of the Dwarves (Edvard Grieg) - Norway - Performed by Leo
  • Danny Boy - Irish folk song - Performed by Lydia
  • Bublitchki - Russian folk song - Performed by Elias
  • You - Cuban folk song - Performed by Sydney
  • Dark Eyes - Russian folk song - Performed by Owen
  • Around the World Medley - Arranged and Performed by Brianne Lundberg (Instructor)
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Bri

From toddler tinkering at the keys to university music student and beyond, Brianne's whole life has revolved around music lessons, competitions, performances, and more. Now she is professionally involved in teaching, composing, orchestrating, and performing in a variety of contexts. Bri's desire is to help individuals of all ages come to enjoy the beautiful and fun nature of creating music through developing their musical talents.

This Post Has 2 Comments

  1. Karen January 29, 2022 Reply

    I love this recital theme! I have about 30 students and am considering this theme for our upcoming spring recital. Would you mind sharing your song sources? We use mostly Faber Piano Adventures curriculum. Thank you!

    1. Bri January 31, 2022 Reply

      Hi Karen, good luck with your upcoming recital! This is a great theme, my students and their families really enjoyed it. About half of these were arrangements found in popular methods like Faber PA, Alfred Basic, Alfred Adult, John Schaum, and John Thompson. Some from their standard method books, some from their Performance/Recital/supplement books.

      I arranged the rest of the music myself. I’ve made most of the sheet music available here, along with others that fit this theme: https://www.musicandtheory.com/product-tag/traditional-folk/. I’m currently working on posting other traditional/folk arrangements as well. If you need other recommendations, or if there’s a specific title/level you’re looking for, let me know and I’d be happy to help!

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