Par HERZOGENBERG HEINRICH VON. The four Sacred songs op. 89 for high voice, violin and organ were composed in 1895, when Heinrich von Herzogenberg was Professor of Composition at the Berlin Conservatory. They are dedicated to Anna Schulze, who was a colleague of Herzogenberg at the Conservatory which was headed by Joseph Joachim. Perhaps Herzogenberg’s choice of instruments for these songs was gui…

Par MIER MARTHA. The variety of styles and sounds continues in Book 3 of this series with six all-new duets. Fans of Martha Mier's jazz, rags, and blues compositions will be delighted with these pieces written for intermediate to late-intermediate pianists of all ages. 'These duets would be a great addition to any recital or performance experience is excellent for sight reading at a lesson with th…

Arr. Jacob De Haan. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Even the most basic understanding of Western music must include an intimate familiarity with the magnificent body of works by J. S. Bach. The charming beauty of the ARIOSO from BWV 156 must almost certainly appear on anyone?s personal list of the world's most beautiful melodies. What a wonderful vehicle for the study of artful phrasing and expression!…

Passionskantate. Par HOMILIUS GOTTFRIED AUGUST. He was without argument our greatest church composer, wrote the lexicographer E. L. Gerber a few years after Homilius's death in 1785. As a result of the destruction of the Kreuzkirche during the Seven Years War, the longtime Kreuzkantor, a pupil of Bach, performed his professional musical duties primarily at the Frauenkirche in Dresden. The Passions…

Over the years, the need for a new edition of Mahler's Symphony #2 became apparent for several reasons. First, many new sources for this work have become accessible since 1970, when Erwin Ratz completed the first critical edition of this symphony, the most significant being Mahler's personal reference score in which he recorded changes to be made (his last entries were made in September 1910). The…

Pathétique. Par TCHAIKOVSKI PIOTR ILITCH. The brooding melancholy that pervades many of Tchaikovsky's compositions is perhaps most concentrated in his Symphony No. 6, the 'Pathétique, ' a remarkably innovative, highly personal, and deeply emotional work. A perennial concert favorite since its premiere in 1893, this symphony is also characterized by two of the composer's most consistent and memorab…

Traditional. Par GRAEF FRIEDEMANN. This collection of pieces for saxophone and organ or piano is designed for use in concert performances as well as for church services and other ceremonies. It contains the traditional American spirituals extended by composed introductions and endings, or interludes and written solos. The notated solos here are the results of more than ten years of personal experi…

Robert Schumann wrote his Fantasy Pieces for clarinet and piano in the course of two days in February 1849. Only a few days later they were premiered by Clara Schumann and the Dresden clarinetist Johann Gottlieb Kotte. Initially choosing the title Soirée Pieces for his works, Schumann finally decided to have them published as Fantasy Pieces, thereby emphasizing their poetical aspects. These conno…

Arrangeur: P.A. Chiti. This volume offers a sampling of fourteen great vocal works from the Romantic era for Medium and Low voice that have long been out of the common consciousness but not been entirely forgotten! Rossini and Donizetti among others, wrote songs for everybody from prima donnas to amateurs, each with an impressive sensitivity and depth. Editor and mezzo-soprano, Patricia Atkins Chi…

In the autumn of 1974 György Kurtág began to copy selected pieces from the series Games into a music notebook for Zoltán Kocsis who had been his student in earlier years and who, even today, is one of its most authentic performers. Kocsis played from this notebook in the first public performance of Games in 1974. The gradually expanding series of piano pieces also appeared in print in the course o…

Organ Music for Lent and Easter. Par . The season of Lent, culminating in the days of Holy Week, spans the emotional spectrum—from deepest despair to boundless joy; from penitence and confession to celebration and triumph. In this collection, Lloyd Larson has taken some of his personal favorite hymns for this season and created new organ settings that are deeply inspired by the emotional moods pai…

Masterpiece of sacred music structured around the 5 divisions of the Ordinary of the Catholic Mass. Too monumental for ordinary liturgical purposes but a work that stands with Bach's Mass in B Minor as a sublime vision of faith ? both personal and universal.

This inspirational resource for jazz and fusion musicians expands the possibilities of creative expression. Using the Yellowjackets tune 'Run for Your Life,' Jimmy walks through a study of Rhythm Changes and then branches out into the types of alterations and possibilities that have kept his playing fresh for over 47 years. Even the most seasoned jazz musician will find new ways of creating distin…

Make your practice time efficient and organized! Every guitarist has their own personal practice needs and goals, so it's important to have flexibility and options when you're trying to get better as a player. This customizable planner lets guitarists and guitar teachers decide what topics they should focus on. Use it to stay organized and make practice purposeful and fun. Helpful tips on the art …

These 10 arrangements of traditional American spirituals capture the essence of the original music through rich harmonies that highlight their rhythmic nature. To convey their emotional quality, the pianist can approach many of these pieces with freedom of interpretation. Whether playing them in church services, on the concert stage, or for personal enrichment, the performer will find this book to…