Par ALBRECHTSBERGER JOHANN GEORG. Albrechtsberger set the Ordinary of the Mass in two forms: with and without instruments. The latter ('alla capella') does not mean that no instruments were to be used, but that these works are 'without independent instrumental parts'. The Mass in D major, here published for the first time, is an 'alla capella' mass in the above sense. / Messe / Répertoire / Choeu…

Check this this clever arrangement of the holiday gem 'Little Drummer Boy.' It's a drumset feature at around 172 BPM in the style of Neal Hefti's 'Cute' with a written trumpet 2 solo. The lead trumpet range is up to written A above the staff. A nice sax soli and a unison interlude complete this package (3:42) / Ensemble De Jazz

As the name suggests, the 'Missa Popularis? has its musical roots in folk music.This becomes clear in the very first bars of the Kyrie, where the violin plays amelody in the style of a Swedish folk tune above a bass ostinato. The musical charm of the Mass derives from the combination of choir [SSA(TB)] and string quartet.The choral parts enable performances by female choir or mixed choir. In the l…

Anton Bruckner (1824-1896). Par BRUCKNER ANTON. Anton Bruckner (b. 4.9.1824, Ansfelden, d. 11.10.1896, Vienna) didn’t have it easy. Throughout his life, the Austrian composer was plagued by self-doubt. Anton Bruckner came from a simple, rural background. After the death of his father, he was accepted as a choirboy at the monastery of Sankt Florian in 1837. After several years as a school assistant…

lyric coloratura. The OperAria repertoire collection for all voice genres that was successfully launched last year has produced lyrical soprano progeny: From Adele to Zerbinetta, from Pamina to Mimi and Ellen Orford - the first two (of altogether four) soprano volumes contain a representative sampling of important arias from the multifaceted lyrical repertoire. Classical audition arias can be foun…

lyric. The OperAria repertoire collection for all voice genres that was successfully launched last year has produced lyrical soprano progeny: From Adele to Zerbinetta, from Pamina to Mimi and Ellen Orford - the first two (of altogether four) soprano volumes contain a representative sampling of important arias from the multifaceted lyrical repertoire. Classical audition arias can be found there, ju…

Christmas fiddlers can draw on a rich and varied repertoire. This collection spans seven centuries, from the boisterous medieval Song of the Ass to contemporary tunes like Sleigh ride, taking in such traditional carols as Away in a manger and O little town of Bethlehem along the way. There is music in The Christmas Fiddler from England, Wales, France, Germany and North America.Of course Christmas …

Playing on the Changes features 13 jazz etudes through the various chord qualities found in standards and jazz tunes in all 12 keys. Areas covered include major 7th chords, minor 7th chords, dominant 7th chords (Mixolydian, altered dominant, and half-whole diminished), minor ii (flat-5) chords, tritone substitutions, and a variety of progressions using all of the above. Bob Mintzer has written out…

A great jazz standard, this swing chart plays well at 176 BPM. Features of Adderley's 'Work Song' include a lead trumpet range to written A above the staff, written alto and trumpet solos, a great shout chorus, and cool development section. You'll love it. (4:49) / Ensemble De Jazz

1901-2004Content : L. Lehmann: The swing - R. Vaughan Williams: The sky above the roof - R. Quilter: O mistress mine - H. Hughes: She moved thro' the fair - R. Vaughan Williams: Linden Lea - F. Bridge: E'en as a lovely flower - J. Ireland: Spring sorrow - I have twelve oxen - M. Mead: The ships of Arcady - F. Keel: Trade winds - H. Howells: The widow bird - R. Clarke: Infant Joy - E. Poston: Sweet…

The 'Missa in F? of 1734 for two or four choirs is probably Pergolesi's most important work for choir and orchestra.The nickname 'Missa Romana? was added later in reference to a performance given in Rome during Pergolesi's lifetime.This Urtext edition presents the work for the first time in the four-choir version that Pergolesi wrote for the above mentioned performance in Rome.Choirs III and IV ar…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Explore something new with your band! Elements of post-modernism and James Curnow’s masterful skill for writing intriguing harmonies combine to take your group on a memorable tonal exploration. Based on the legend of the rock formation above the Pemiqewasset River in the White Mountain Forest, The Old Man And The mountain stakes out new territory and is destined to hold a special…

Par ARTHUR GEORGE. A serene setting for choir which features a simple step like melody with a beautifully flowing solo soprano line above. The musical setting uses two lullaby-like rhythmical ostinatos which run right throughout the work to shape the musical line. The music covers a wide dynamic range in a short space of time rising gently only to fall back down until it fades into nothing. …

This collection of 10 masterwork duets from the Renaissance through the Romantic Era offers outstanding vocal repertoire. Dr. Liebergen provides extensive performance information for each of these classic selections, plus several offer optional instrumental obbligati. Includes: Ave Maria (Caccini) * Laudamus te (Vivaldi) * Sweet Nymph, Come to Thy Lover (Morley) * Deh prendi un dolce amplesso (Moz…

A curious child climbs up to the attic and discovers a jumble of boxes, trunks, old clothes, and dusty junk. There, a black leather case catches her eye. She pries it open and finds inside an old Trumpet - her grandmother's from high school. Sitting on the floor, she taps on the tarnished keys and twists the mouthpiece. As she blows through it, the Trumpet becomes alive with music. To her delight,…