Par GARCIA JOSE MAURICIO NUNES. Garcia, born in 1767 in Rio de Janeiro, and priest and music director at the cathedral there, is still hardly known. Among his spiritual works are four settings of the Mass for the Dead. The present „Missa dos Defunktos“ was commissioned by the Portuguese King Dom Joao VI in the memory of Queen Maria I, who died in 1816. The composition, in the key of D minor, shows…

Par GAYE MARVIN / LONGFIELD ROBERT (Arr.). Though initially written over 50 years ago, Marvin Gaye's plea for peace and understanding is a message that still resonates strongly and needs to be heard. This arrangement for string orchestra by Robert Longfield maintains the original's easy cool and RandB rhythms in a format that allows modern-day students to find a way to bring some loving here today…

Based on the Critical Edition- Orchestra material on hire. Par MAHLER GUSTAV. 'I was graced with a pleasant period, and I believe it is more personal than anything else I have done until now.' (Gustav Mahler, 1908, to Bruno Walter) Universal Edition continues its new study score standard. These completely redesigned scores offer an unparalleled insight into the music of the last hundred years. Gre…

Par CHUA SONNY. Sonny Chua’s Cool Keys 2 is packed with irresistible tunes that progress from Grade 3 to Grade 5 standard (Intermediate level). Featuring an assortment of exciting original pieces, from Feeling kooky jazz to modern waltz and feisty Firestorm, these creative piano solos offer a wide range of styles and moods – sure to spark the imagination of every player. With hints and tips from t…

The Complete Resource for Community Choirs. Par BURNS ALISON / PARTINGTON GITIKA. 43 flexible songs, from simple unison to four parts, by established writers and arrangers Ideal for community choirs of all types and school groups of 11+ years Vast range of repertoire, including well-known pop songs, traditional songs from around the world, contemporary songs, protest songs, and rounds Diverse them…

This book contains easy Piano arrangements of 20 hit summer songs, complete with background notes and performance hints and tips.Performance assessment can be made using the SoundCheck software included, providing the player with instant feedback on their performance and advice on how to improve.Songs include: 5 Years Time by Noah And The Whale, Bring Me Sunshine by Morecambe and Wise, Brown Eyed …

Par ARBAN JEAN-BAPTISTE. Arban's fundamental method book for trumpet was first published in 1864 and has held a top spot in trumpet studies ever since. In 1936, two of the finest trombonists of the day, Charles Randall and Simone Mantia, revised the method for trombone, creating the basis for trombone studies over the ensuing 75 years. Today, Alan Raph brings the Arban into the 21st century, enhan…

Par HOLMES G.AUGUSTUS. Specially prepared for candidates for the various musical examinations', 50 years ago, this clear little handbook remains a remarkably complete guide to the elements of music and good practice in its notation./ Livre / Livre

Leichte Vortragsstucke. To every pupil, the first concert is a special experience. The period of intensive preparation, the mixture of trepidation and joyful anticipation, the concentration during the performance, the applause of the audience and the pride after the successful performance. Such impressions will all stick in the pupil's mind and quite often influence his or her entire future develo…

Oratorienfragment. Teil I: Die Geburt Christi - Teil Ii: Das Leiden Christi. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. Mendelssohns unfinished 3rd oratorio in its first critical edition. The parts 'Die Geburt Christi' and 'Das Leiden Christi' are presented with full orchestration. In 1852, five years after Mendelsohn’s death, two independently-performable fragments of an unfinished oratorio were published …

Par CARTER SYDNEY. 18 songs with piano or guitar accompaniment. CONTENTS After six and all day Sunday (A - B); Bird of heaven (A - A); British Museum waltz (B flat - C) Come, love, carolling (A - C); George Fox (C - C); Glass of water (G - A) Judas and Mary (B - B); Like the snow (B - D); Long time since I had a lesson (C - D) Man with a microphone (A - D); The Mask I wore (A - B); The Postmaster …

Concentus Musicus 17. Par PACINI GIOVANNI. Giovanni Pacini's (1796-1867) opera 'Gli Arabi nelle Gallie' was composed for Milano where it was successfully premiered at the Teatro alla Scala on 8 March 1827. During the same year the work was also performed in Naples and Vienna and in the years to follow - outside of Italy - also in Madrid, Barcelona and New York. The work represents Pacini's style …

The Polar Express is a wonderfully heart-warming seasonal tale that has touched the spirits of millions over the years, telling the story of the power of belief. Published in 1985, the inevitable movie version was the Christmas film of 2004. This sumptuous edition features eight pages of stills from the film, along with Piano, Voice and Guitar arrangements of the 7 original songs by Ballard and Si…

New Schirmer Library edition of these well-known Rachmaninoff pieces for piano solo. Recent additions to Schirmers Library Of Musical Classics include music that previously was never part of this series and music that is being revived after being out of print for many years. / Piano

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Beethoven completed his String Quartet Op.135 at Wasserdorf Castle in Gneixenhof, where he sought to recuperate with his nephew Karl after the latter?s failed suicide attempt in summer 1826. It stands out among his late quartets owing to the often cheerful, almost pastoral character of its four movements. Since Beethoven?s death it has often been interpreted as an attempt…