Sleigh Ride. Par CURNOW JAMES. Troika is a Russian word that means a group of three but it also means a light Russian sleigh pulled by three horses. Christmas Troika portrays the joy of Christmas via a musical sleigh-ride. Listen as the glistening snow crinkles beneath the weight of the sleigh and the hooves of the prancing horses as it travels through the countryside. One can almost see the frost…

Par CAFARO PASQUALE. Pasquale Cafaro, born in S. Pietro in Galantina in 1715; he was directed by his family to 'scientific' studies (science of law) but soon abandoned them for musical ones. He then entered the Conservatorio della Pietà de' Turchini as a son at the age of 18, almost as an adult. His main teacher was one of the greatest musicians of the 18th century, Leonardo Leo, who immediately r…

Par SCHUMANN ROBERT. Schumann’s “Arabeske” and “Blumenstück” were both composed while he was living in Vienna from October 1838 to April 1839, and are thus companions to such major piano pieces as the “Fantasy in C major” (op. 17), the “Humoresque”(op. 20) and the cycles “Nachtstücke” (op. 23) and “Faschingsschwank aus Wien” (op. 26). Unlike these masterpieces, they are more ingratiating, possibly…

The songbook Piano Secrets by El Raphael contains 12 easy to intermediate-level Piano pieces, inspired by the paintings of Peruvian artist Fernando De La Jara. The relaxing sound impressions suit a variety of moods, but stylistically remain in the general 'New Age' bracket. Let these poetic pieces transport you to a calm and soothing world.The full version of each song is included on the accompany…

Pendant son séjour à Weimar (1848-1861), Liszt a développé un style entièrement nouveau, puis d'organes qui se distingue par des éléments à la fois l'orchestre et pianistique. En collaboration avec le maître de chapelle Gottschalg Alexander Wilhelm (1827-1908) à partir Tiefurt, il a régulièrement lancé ce qu'on appelle des conférences d'organes '. Et c'était à la suggestion de GOTTSCHALG que l'arr…

Maryland, My Maryland. Par HERZOG EDGAR. After initially introducing the theme in a mere „cloud of sound', the piece, then, starts off in a Cajun/New Orleans groove. All the voices have their solo spots. More and more independent voices join in falling into the groove and, thus, intensifying the tune: The woodwind family is in high Christmas spirits. Shortly after the climax - Is it the turkey or …

Ruth Watson Henderson has set a wonderful secular winter text using a harmonic language that is accessible to a very good high school choir but worthy of a fine adult ensemble as well. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano

You'll feel the wind at your back as this bright march weighs anchor with a bold opening and sets sail with flutes and oboes stating the main theme. Sails unfurl and the rest of the fleet (ensemble) joins in. Counter-lines and flourishes are added. Eventually the seas calm during a passage through a slower lyrical section where the opening thematic material is developed. But wait, there is land in…

The choral collection Mozart · Haydn contains sacred music of two famous pairs of composers from the Viennese classical school: father and son Leopold and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the brothers Joseph and Johann Michael Haydn. Works selected for this collection include Latin and German settings, canons, motets and movements from the Ordinary of the Mass for a cappella choir or with keyboard acc…

Baroque Style Clarinet Feature with Concert Band. Par HOSAY JAMES L.. A major piece to feature your Clarinet section! James L. Hosay has used his considerable compositional skill beautifully in creating this exuberant new offering for your band. It’s a great showpiece for your reeds, but it leaves no one behind when the fun begins. The Baroque and Classical underpinnings of this original compositi…

Leroy Anderson Band Heritage Series. Par . The year 1951 was very productive for Leroy Anderson. For a recording project with Decca records in June of that year he composed a number of his most popular pieces, many of which were played for the first time in these sessions, including this delightful composition, China Doll. It's a great choice for any time of year, but is also an ideal substitute t…

Ed. Critica A. Borin. Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Casa Ricordi Milano in partnership with Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venezia (Istituto Antonio Vivaldi). Critical edition by Alessandro Borin. The six Concerts op. VI for violin, strings and continuo by Antonio Vivaldi were published in Amsterdam by Roger in 1719. Although the contribution of Vivaldi was probably modest – even to assume that the collection wa…

Ed. Critica A. Borin. Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Casa Ricordi Milano in partnership with Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venezia (Istituto Antonio Vivaldi). Critical edition by Alessandro Borin. The six Concerts op. VI for violin, strings and continuo by Antonio Vivaldi were published in Amsterdam by Roger in 1719. Although the contribution of Vivaldi was probably modest – even to assume that the collection wa…

Jessica O'Leary (Editor). Over the years, many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students, but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. This collection brings together best-loved grade 1 Violin pieces, including Land of the Silver Birch , Dvorák's Largo from the New World Symphony and Gershwin's Oh, Lady, Be Good . Containing fresh editions of folk and class…