In a speech at the 1984 Matsumoto Summer Conference, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki nicknamed Alice Kanack Mozart's mother in response to her innovative work in the development of the creative part of the brain. He added to this his hope that as a result, someday all children might create their own music. After twelve years of research and testing, the Fun Improvisation for... series was developed. Each book…

This collection of etudes for late intermediate to early advanced pianists includes pieces by Cramer, MacDowell, Czerny, Moscheles and Moszkowki. The etudes provide an enjoyable way to develop technique, thereby preparing the student for more challenging repertoire. The book contains concise biographies of each composer and features carefully thought out fingering for each etude.

The Shearing sound is the epitome of sophisticated jazz. This great collection shows off Mr. Shearing's tasty rhythm patterns, such as in Lullaby of Birdland, his amazing harmonic progressions, such as in Somewhere Over the Rainbow, his sense of musical humor, such as in All I Do is Dream of You, and also a touch of Mr. Shearing's classical influences, such as with An Affair to Remember. Most of h…

The Flex-Ability series is ideal for solos, duets, trios, quartets, or any size ensembles, including woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion. Players of various abilities, levels 1'3, can play together. An optional play-along CD is available separately. The 11 'classical' themes come from opera, symphony, piano and lute compositions, but are arranged in rock, jazz, swing and other contemporary st…

An orchestral study score.

And It Stoned Me; Blue Money; Brand New Day; Bulbs; Call Me Up In Dreamland; Caravan; Cold Wind In August; Come Running (Come Running To Me); Crazy Face; Crazy Love; Cul De Sac; Domino; Fair Play; Flamingos Fly; Give Me A Kiss (One Sweet Kiss); Gypsy; Hard Nose The Highway; I Will Be There; I'll Be Your Lover, Too; Into The Mystic; Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile); Joyous Sound; L…

This collection, arranged for string quartet or string orchestra, is written for educational or professional use, or just to have fun playing selections from the classic Gershwin® work. It's great for concerts, recitals, receptions, parties, and other special occasions. Titles are: Summertime * It Ain't Necessarily So * Bess, You Is My Woman * I Got Plenty of Nuttin' * A Woman Is a Sometime Thing …

The tunes made popular in the '40s are still alive in contemporary arrangements. All are written in compatible books and are great for combos of 2, 3 or more. Titles include: C Jam Blues * Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me * Georgia on My Mind * In a Mellow Tone * It Don't Mean a Thing * Over the Rainbow * 720 in the Books.

This trio collection of 15 keyboard, vocal and instrumental pieces covering the Baroque to the 20th Century periods can be played together in harmony by any number or combination of instruments. Woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion can play in like-instrument or mixed instrumentation. It's an all-purpose folio that makes classical music fun! Contains: Adagio (Corelli) * Andantino (Turk) * Cano…

Top songs from recent pop charts and movies arranged for Easy Piano include: Adelieland (from Happy Feet) * Billy\'s Theme * (from The Departed) * California (from The O. C., performed by Phantom Planet) * Can You Read My Mind\' (from Superman Returns) * Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol) * Theme from Rocky(Gonna Fly Now) (from Rocky Balboa) * High (James Blunt) * I Believe in You (Celine Dion and Il Divo…

In the Summer of 2008, the long-awaited Indiana Jones And The Kingdon Of The Crystal Skull hit our cinemas. Filled with the intrigue and drama characteristic of all the classic Indiana Jones films, Harrison Ford once again reprised his role as our adventerous hero. This book includes selections from that film arranged for cello with a fully orchestrated CD accompaniment as well as a piano accompan…