Op. 38. Par ELGAR EDWARD. This is the best of me, wrote Edward Elgar after the final measure of his Dream of Gerontius. Premiered in 1900, in Great Britain the work has long been a standard work in the repertoire of large oratorio choirs. Elgar?s moving, poetic setting of the eponymous poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman is about a dying man and his journey beyond death to God. Before the eyes of t…

Par BLACKWELL DAVID / MARSHALL KAREN. The Foundation Pianist is a set of two books for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, the books include daily exercises, sight-reading, repertoire and musical time travel. This series not only develops s…

Par HESKETH KENNETH. In Danceries , by Kenneth Hesketh, the melodies themselves are a mixture of old and new. Where the old occurs it has been adapted in mood and composition and is often interspersed with completely new material. The contemporary harmonies and rhythms bring a breath of new into these themes and add drama to the suite. The first movement, Lull Me Beyond Thee , is gentle and liltin…

Par BLACKWELL DAVID / MARSHALL KAREN. The Foundation Pianist is a set of two books for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, the books include daily exercises, sight-reading, repertoire and musical time travel. This series not only develops s…

Ed. Critica A. Borin. Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Casa Ricordi Milano in partnership with Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venezia (Istituto Antonio Vivaldi). Critical edition by Alessandro Borin. The six Concerts op. VI for violin, strings and continuo by Antonio Vivaldi were published in Amsterdam by Roger in 1719. Although the contribution of Vivaldi was probably modest – even to assume that the collection wa…

Par JOHNSON CRAIG HELLA. Perhaps one of the most important major works of our time. The Chicago Tribune wrote: Moving among styles ranging from Lutheran hymnody to blues to Broadway, this modern-day Passion will move many listeners to tears even as it reaches beyond tragedy to peace, understanding and forgiveness. For the advanced choir looking to make an impact on students and community this is w…

Par HINDEMITH PAUL. The opera is set in a variety of locations between the years 1608 and 1630 and throws a spotlight on individual scenes, sometimes presented simultaneously, from the life of the astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630); the opera takes its name from Kepler’s theoretical work ‘Harmonices mundi’. Hindemith utilises substantial historical studies as the basis for his sketches of indi…

Mark Dziuba helps you become a great blues guitarist by expanding your groove palette. You'll learn about shuffle and straight rhythms, the 12/8 feel, triplets, blues forms, the minor blues, and various blues rhythm tricks, including chord fills, using accents and mutes, sliding into chords, and open-string drones. Additionally, Dziuba explores harmonic concepts, like chord extensions and advanced…

The second volume in this popular series from Nicolai Podgornov features arrangements of Yann Tiersen's Comptine D'un Autre Eté from the film Amélie and Cole Porter's Night and Day together with more original romantic solos for middle-grade pianists and beyond. The pieces range from dreamy to energetic but all provide stimulating and expressive moments at the piano. / Piano

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Hark the Herald Angels Sing and O Come, All Ye Faithful combine to create this engaging holiday sparkler sure to make any Scrooge smile. The melodies are simple enough, but the skillful merging lifts the tunes beyond their individual beauty. Use this either as a rousing opener to start your concert off on the right foot, or as a finale, sending your audience home with the spirit…

Introducing the Positions, a series widely used in classroom and private studio, represents a critical 'next step? for string students. Position playing allows players to extend range beyond the basics and move into the ranks of intermediate and advanced ensemble groups. The most important positions vary for each instrument, and Whistler wisely introduces the most-used positions first in Volume 1,…

Celebrating the Life of Flutist Robert Vincent Jones (1920-2016). Par PANN CARTER. Following their world premiere, The Heare Ensemble proclaimed: 'Melodies for Robert contains rich harmonies, soaring melodies, and unexpected twists, but beyond the musical elements, it also has incredible depth of soul. Like so much of Carter's music, it paints the heart of the American landscape and makes you year…

York, John (Editor). Par WEDGWOOD PAM. This complete guide is an essential resource for piano students, encompassing the Trinity Guildhall scale requirements up to Grade 8 and beyond. Easy reference to all major and minor scales and arpeggios. Approved standard fingerings throughout. Including scales in thirds, sixths and octaves and dominant and diminished sevenths. Plus chromatic, whole-tone, pe…

Huilukonsertto. Par ENGLUND EINAR. Einar Englund?s (1916-1999) Flute Concerto (1985) is beyond dispute one of his greatest works. Its finest attributes are its rich melodic invention, colourful instrumentation and immediate message. Add to these its rewarding solo part, and the result is truly one of his best concertos ? and works. He himself did not hesitate to regard it as such. It was premiered…

The Alfred Jazz EASY Play-Along series for Rhythm Section goes beyond the other play-alongs. The rhythm section book has written out parts for piano, bass, and drumset to show comping suggestions. In addition, each of the nine jazz standards includes the melody and a sample written-out jazz solo for you to listen to, play, and practice. The included MP3 disk has a demo track and a play-along track…