Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Bach was a forceful, original composer, whose legacy influenced almost all western music, and he was also a dedicated student of the keyboard. Always exploring new ways to share his knowledge of the instrument, and Bach worked toensure that the novice keyboardist would use the proper technique. This is a collection of some of the simpler, more accessible pieces that help…

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band is a complete curriculum for beginning band students to help them grow as ensemble musicians. The series complements any band method and supplements any performance music. It contains 167 exercises, including more than 100 chorales by some of today's most renowned young band composers. Various exercises at the grade 1/2, 1, and 1 1/2 l…

A Classical-Style Christmas combines memorable Christmas carols with excerpts from some of Mozart's most wonderful works. The arrangements are not all written in Classical-period styling - you will hear some Romantic and Contemporary sounds as well. However, all of the selections are inspired directly by individual Mozart pieces. / Piano

Par SUZUKI SHINICHI. Teach voice with the popular Suzuki Voice School! The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can e…

The 'Linz Symphony 'is included among Mozart's best. The first movement is cheerful and buoyant in mood, yet retains an air of dignity and poise reflective of a true master of the genre. Richard Meyer's full orchestra arrangement of this classic is a terrific addition for any concert or contest. (5:20) / Orchestre

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Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, Solo Time for Strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to start playing melodies as soon as possible, and is appropriate for class or individual instruction. The solos…

In A Romantic-Style Christmas, arranger Faye López blends ideas from Chopin's artistic 'palette' with her own to create beautiful piano arrangements. / Piano

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Par BACH JOHANN CHRISTIAN. Easy to intermediate guitar transcriptions for some of J. S. Bach's most popular pieces including Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, the famous Bourree In E Minor and pieces from Anna Magdelena Bach's Notebook. Musical and technical information accompany each piece and helpful fingering suggestions are also included. Each piece is clearly clearly written in standard music nota…

This highly recognizable work is a sure bet for success, especially for beginning players' first experience with the textures of a full orchestra. Audiences will love hearing the 'Masterpiece' theme brilliantly set in this solid scoring, which may also be performed by strings alone. The parts are not difficult and the rondo form should shorten the rehearsal time. (2:30) / Orchestre

Northumberland is the most northerly county in England with a diverse landscape of ancient moorlands and magnificent coastlines. It has been at the centre of much conflict, latterly between the Scots and the English. This charming suite captures a flavour of its rich musical heritage. (6:30) / Orchestre

The revised edition for Suzuki Violin School, Volume 5 is available. Like the other revised violin books, the music has been edited by the International Violin Committee. Other features include:* New engravings in a more easily readable 9 x 12 format* New editing of pieces, including bowings and fingerings* Available together with a newly recorded CD for $19.95* CD recorded by William Preucil, Con…

Enjoy this fabulous arrangement of the beloved and classic overture, perfectly set for early full orchestra. (5:45) / Orchestre

The Pathways of Song series offers concert songs in easy vocal ranges for the voice student, by composers such as Schubert, Brahms, Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn. The series includes representative repertoire, with English translations and piano accompaniment. / Voix