Arr. Otto M. Schwarz. Par PRAETORIUS MICHAEL. The many sided and productive Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) is knwon as a composer of dance music, sacred music and music for the advent and Christmas time. He worked as Kapelmeister to the court at Wolffenbuttel, but he was also asked to serve in other places, includin Dresden. Praetorius was valued for the new impulses he gave to music by means of h…

Par HAHN REYNALDO. Le Rossignol Eperdu & Vol. 2 is the second volume of a set of two by Reynaldo Hahn. It features three main parts for advanced pianists. This volume 2 includes: II. Orient 31. En caï que 32. Narghile 33. Les Chiens de Galata (Effet de nuit sur la Corne d'Or) 34. Rêverie nocturne sur le Bosphore 35. La Rose de Blida 36. L'Oasis (Biskra) III. Carnet de Voyage 37. L'Ange Verrier (Ca…

Arranger: Potzmann, Stefan Partitur und Stimmen - for four clarinets (3 clarinets in Bb, bass clarinet in Bb) Familiar to many as the soundtrack to the fi lm Eyes Wide Shut, dmitri shostakovich?s Waltz No. 2 from the Suite for Variety Orchestra ? which is better known as Jazz Suite No. 2 ? has mysterious, lascivious qualities that call to mind circus or variety music. stefan Potzmann has arranged…

Inside Improvisation Series Melodic Structures A step by step method for learning to play over changes for all instruments. Inside Improvisation - Melodic Structures, is the first in a series of DVDs which describe a simple and pragmatic approach to improvisation. While focussing on the jazz idiom, the techniques discussed are applicable to many styles of music and all instruments, be it rock …

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 SPARKE PHILIP. This piece was inspired by the composer watching his young son, Benny, playing ‘soldiers’ with his collection of teddy bears - how appropriate!But it made him think of the many character pieces which take the form of a ‘toy march’, the most notable examples being by Haydn, Tchaikovsky and Leon Jessel. Parade of the Clockwork Soldiers is in the form of a ‘patrol’ (starting and en…

Pop Performance Pieces includes 10 carefully selected contemporary and classic pop songs in special arrangements for Violin with a Piano accompaniment suitable for Grade 2-5 students, as well as teachers. With a Piano score, separate Violin 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 exam …

Par DOBBINS BILL. Many different possibilities for harmonizing the same melody are illustrated and analysed, using techniques by such influential arrangers and composers as Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Oliver Nelson, Gil Evans and Clare Fischer. Techniques of melody harmonisation, linear writing and counterpoint for 2, 3, 4 and 5 horns. A chapter on writing for the rhythm section clearly illu…

Par WILSON PETER. Flexible arrangements of three irresistible pieces from the famous film based on JK Rowling's book, and one great new original Harry Potter inspired piece by Peter Wilson for young string players: perfect for concerts or just for fun! For Violin, optional Viola, Cello and Double Bass (up to approximately Grade 2 standard), plus additional open-string parts so beginners can be inc…

Pop Performance Pieces includes 10 carefully selected contemporary and classic pop songs in special arrangements for Flute with a Piano accompaniment suitable for Grade 2-5 students, as well as teachers. With a Piano score, separate Flute 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 exam ma…

Par BUTTERWORTH HELEN. A collection of entrancing, original pieces designed for young violinists (with piano or CD accompaniment) in either a reading-based or Suzuki group lesson environment. This collection enables players of different levels to perform together; many of the pieces include parts for beginner, elementary, and more advanced players, and can be played successfully in different combi…

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par REGER MAX. During his short lifetime Max Reger (1873-1916) was a prolific composer with many of his best known works being composed for organ. The ten chorale preludes in this selection are from his set of Thirty Short Chorale Preludes Op. 135a composed as short voluntaries for liturgical use rather than for recitals in these arrangements Philip Sparke has kept this in mind…