In recent times there has been a surge of interest in the uniquely beautiful song forms of Roma (or 'gypsy?) music. Its variety, richness and influence have won international admiration, even as the Romani people themselves have so often been the victims of misunderstanding, prejudice and repression. The Romani people emerged in Eastern Europe almost a thousand years ago and can trace their origin…

Symphonic March. Par HOSAY JAMES L.. James L. Hosay is Americas most gifted and prolific writer of patriotic music for the concert band, works his magic once again in this thrilling composition. It’s a challenging but accessible piece that keeps all the players involved with delightful parts to play. Mr. Hosay writes great F Horn parts! Directors who have strong F Horn sections often have a hard t…

Par NEUMANN EVA-MARIA. Every year, an important question never fails to arise during violin lessons: can beginners already take part in the performance of Christmas carols' Now the answer is: Yes, they can! ' thanks to the 35 pieces in 'Weihnacht voller Lichterglanz' (The Bright Lights of Christmas). Eva-Maria Neumann, the author of the well-known 'Geigenschule' (Violin Method) has arranged not on…

Par WATERFIELD POLLY / BEACH L.. This is a celebration of music from the time the pioneers explored the vast reaches of North America. A presentation of eleven imaginative and idiomatic arrangements for elementary Violin (Grade 1-3) with Piano. Helpful background notes help players to understand the style and spirit of the music. The book is also compatible with the Viola and Cello editions, givin…

Par COOMBS STEPHEN. This is the second of two volumes of music from the big country. Following the success of 'French Romantic Repertoire' and 'Russian Romantic Repertoire', Stephen Coombs has once again selected music from a diverse range of styles and composers, this time from America. They are presented in this volume designed to stretch pianists and delight audiences the world over./ Recueil /…

An outstanding collection of 11 songs by one of the world's greatest country stars! All songs arranged for Piano, Voice and Guitar, with lyrics and Guitar chord boxes. John Denver 's commercial success as a solo singer started in the 1970s - he was one of the most popular acoustic singers of the decade and one of its best-selling artists. Throughout his life Denver recorded and released approximat…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The inspiration for this piece came from the address of the person who commissioned the work: Morse Street, Houston, Texas. It pays tribute to the immense skill of the engineers who succeeded in submerging a wire across the Atlantic to send messages in morse code from America to Europe. This technical ingenuity provided the perfect source of material for a transatlantic musical …

America, the Beautiful. Par CURNOW JAMES. The perfect arrangement for your Beginning Band’s first patriotic performance! There are lots of opportunities for young players to solidify basic skills here. A few easy accidentals, articulations, dynamics, and phrasing can all be taught while rehearsing Sea to Shining Seay. There are many more uses for this arrangement than the typical concert setting, …

All 11 songs from the movie soundtrack. Songs are arranged for piano, voice and guitar, with chord symbols, guitar chord frames, and full lyrics.

1. America (from WEST SIDE STORY)
2. Balcony Scene (from WEST SIDE STORY)
3. A Boy Like That (from WEST SIDE STORY)
4. Cool (from WEST SIDE STORY)
5. Gee, Officer Krupke (from WEST SIDE STORY)

Themes from one of America's foremost composers of movie music. Titles include: Theme from Close Encounters of the Third Kind * Duel of the Fates (from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace) * Theme from E.T. (The Extra Terrestrial) * Flight to Neverland (from Hook) * Hymn to the Fallen (from Saving Private Ryan) * The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme from The Empire Strikes Back) * Theme fro…

Originally compiled and edited by Louis Köhler, this edition contains some of the most popular keyboard sonatinas, rondos and other works (including symphonic transcriptions) of Beethoven, Clementi, Haydn, Kuhlau and Mozart, among others. In clarifying this edition, editor Allan Small has removed impractical fingerings and unnecessary accidentals found in other editions. The Alfred Masterwork CD E…

Par BECK BRIAN. The Cherry Tree is a beautiful and lyrical folk song dating back as early as the 15th century in the English Midlands. Having traveled all around western Europe, this folk tune eventually found its way to America, gaining popularity in the South in early 1900s and again in the 1960s. This setting, by composer Brian Beck, captures the beauty and simplicity of the original ballad whi…

from the motion picture Once Upon A Time In America. Par MORRICONE ENNIO. / Répertoire / Fanfare

The Shearer Method, Book 3: Learning the Fingerboard is the third in a series of works that define Aaron Shearer's approach to playing the classic guitar. The work by this legendary figure, with videos and audio performances by Thomas Kikta and compositions by Dr. Alan Hirsh, stands out in continuing the student's journey to now ascend the neck and develop instant recognition of the notes along th…