Par TCHAIKOVSKI PIOTR ILITCH. Tchaikovsky is best known for his purely instrumental compositions. However, we must not underestimate him as a composer of operas. Many of his operas such as ¬Pique Dame and Eugene Onegin are still performed regularly throughout the world. Eugene Onegin (also called Jevgeny Onegin), composed in 1877-1878, was not called an opera by Tchaikovsky himself, but “lyric sce…

Cesar Franck's Sonata for Piano and Violin is one of the most treasured works in the violin repertoire, a masterpiece of cyclic form with a gracefulness and expressive force almost paradigmatic for the age of musical Romanticism. This work was composed in 1886 and was dedicated to the Belgian violinist and composer Eugène Ysaÿe.Franck's correspondence proves that he was directly involved in the pr…

Pop Performance Pieces includes 10 carefully selected contemporary and classic pop songs in special arrangements for Trumpet with a Piano accompaniment suitable for Grade 2-5 students, as well as teachers. With a Piano score, separate Trumpet part and performance hints and tips, these fun pieces will hone your skills and develop ensemble playing.These pieces present a fun alternative to graded exa…

Par KOONCE FRANK. A substantial amount of early music for the guitar remains unknown to modern performers and audiences. In recent years, however, musicologists, scholars and performers on period instruments have provided a wealth of accessible new source materials which players can now begin to interpret in convincing and effective ways. Nevertheless, many still feel intimidated by the prospect o…

Par HAHN. Venezia is a set of six songs of music by Reynaldo Hahn. For Voice and Piano, the lyrics are written both in Venetian dialect and in French. The Piano score requires an upper-intermediate technique, as per the Voice. A small guide to correct pronunciation is given at the beginning of the book. The six songs are: - ; Sopra l'acqua indormenzada by Pietro Pagello - ; La Barcheta by Pietro B…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. This exciting medley of American spirituals is sure to please! Mike Hannickel's carefully crafted THREE AMERICAN SPIRITUALS helps young bands develop those all-important listening skills. They'll hear how each tune contrasts and complements the others when “Go Tell It On The Mountain”, “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Who did Swallow Jo-Jo-Jonah” all come together in rousing cou…

Latin Saxophone Soloist by Gabriel Rosati & Darrow Hunt provides an extensive study into the various Latin saxophone styles including: Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Calypso, Cha Cha etc. These exciting 50 examples will have you spending many enjoyable hours learning the intricacies of Latin saxophone playing. The book is transcribed note for note (for both Bb & Eb instruments) from the superbly recorde…

The Ukulele is one of the most versatile little instruments ever invented - and here's the proof. Jazz, Funk and Soul Classics For Ukulele contains 30 classics, specially arranged with Ukulele accompaniment, full lyrics and chord boxes.This songbook features hits by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Earth Wind and Fire, Bill Withers and many more. Tune up, choose your own personal favourites and start…

Woody Mann 's teaching method for acoustic blues Guitar is exactly what every aspiring blues player needs. Using his vast first-hand knowledge of the genre he has written a selection of pieces that distil different blues styles into individual performances which make their essential techniques accessible as never before. The 51 instrumentals featured include many styles of acoustic blues that span…

Par ARNE THOMAS AUGUSTINE. Eight wonderful sonatas for Keyboard instruments by English Classical composer, Thomas Arne, who composed many patriotic and Nationalistic works. Set for the ABRSM Grade 7 Harpsichord examination. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Répertoire / Piano

INSTRUMENTATION : 1-2 SOPRANO RECORDERS VERSION : EDITION WITH CD DESCRIPTION : HASN'T EVERY RECORDER PLAYER DREAMED OF PLAYING THE MOST CELEBRATED CLASSICAL MELODIES AS A SOLOIST' HERE YOU WILL FIND THE FINEST PIECES IN ARRANGEMENTS FOR ONE OR TWO DESCANT RECORDERS, WITH A CD TO PLAY ALONG WITH. ON A MUSICAL JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY YOU WILL ENCOUNTER MANY FAMOUS COMPOSITIONS, FROM EINE KLEINE NACH…

Arr. John Blanken. Par JOHANSSON JAN. The popular Swedish children's series Pippi Långstrump (Pippi Longstocking) is about an exceedingly strong and strong-willed little girl with red braids - who is the brainchild of Astrid Lindgren. This series has been broadcasted in many countries. I arranged its cheerful theme tune in samba style. Even with the new rhythm, the original song is still very reco…

You Raise Me Up , written by Secret Garden's Rolf Løvland and Irish novelist Brendan Graham, achieved its unique success mainly through being recorded by so many artists - around 150 of them to date. Originally intended as an instrumental entitled 'Silent Story' Løvland's melody only acquired lyrics after the Norwegian composer invited Graham - whose novels he knew - to turn it into a song for Sec…

Arr. John Blanken. Par JOHANSSON JAN. The popular Swedish children's series Pippi Långstrump (Pippi Longstocking) is about an exceedingly strong and strong-willed little girl with red braids - who is the brainchild of Astrid Lindgren. This series has been broadcasted in many countries. I arranged its cheerful theme tune in samba style. Even with the new rhythm, the original song is still very reco…

'Mongonucleosis' was recorded in 1974 by the popular rock band Chicago for the album Chicago VII. Though it was never one of their 'hits,' this driving Latin influenced jazz-rock jam tune became one of Chicago's most enduring instrumental numbers, performed many times by the band both live and on several recordings. This arrangement for steel band is an amalgam of several live versions. It feature…