Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. We are often so focused on presenting the entire ensemble that it’s easy to forget we can also program solo feature pieces. There are so many reasons to do just that. It rewards that special player who has been working so hard. It sets an example for other players in the section. It provides a nice contrast regardless of what else is programmed. Be sure to put on the demonstra…

Tonalité : C-Dur - Op.: 165 -. Par RHEINBERGER JOSEF GABRIEL. The Sonata No. 14 op. 165 is an impressive example for its combination of the “learned” style, as evidenced through various stylistic layers and compositional techniques, together with a powerful, brilliant virtuosity./ Répertoire / Orgue

Anthem. Par PURCELL HENRY. The Anthem, in the post-Reformation church music of England was initially the term given to a choral work with an English biblical text. By the end of the 17th century it begins to take on Italian stylistic elements and becomes a cantata for solo voices, choir and orchestra. The anthem 'O sing unto the Lord' presented here, based on words of the 96th Psalm, is a particul…

Born and raised in Norway, Jostein Gulbrandsen has lived in New York City since 2001, where he is an active performer leading his own trio and quartet. He has recorded two albums, Twelve and Release of Tension. Through a blend of European, American Jazz and fusion, he has developed a unique style that is both melodic and harmonically rich. In this book he will teach you to play: lines over dominan…

A Comprehensive Instruction Course with 99 Lessons. Par VON DORAN MATTHEW. This comprehensive book and video instruction course includes 99 lessons to show you how to play guitar! 14 hours of professional video instruction helps you focus on one concept at a time so you'll be making music after only a few lessons. The course is excellent for complete beginners, as well as experienced players who w…

Par . Rockschool’s Theory Guidebook Debut – Grade 5 are the ideal introduction to music theory for musicians, composers, students and teachers, designed for use with Rockschool’s theory exams, as study and teaching aids, or as standalone guides. The Rockschool Grade 5 Theory Workbook is the ideal preparation for your Grade 5 exam, containing example questions and a full specimen paper. Among the …

With Piano Accompaniment. Par MILLER DONALD. These books are arranged to be performed with various combinations of instruments. This volume presents some of the most beloved repertoire for the Christmas season. Some works are well known, others will sound fresh and new to most players. The pieces may be performed as a solo for each instrument (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola or Cello) with piano accompa…

Lieder der Vergänglichkeit for three soloists (SMezBar), mixed choir and orchestra. Par PENDERECKI KRZYSZTOF. The form of this work is not so much based on the classical symphony, but is closer to a song cycle structure which has now grown to include 13 movements for choir and orchestra. The Romantic characteristics and form of the 8th Symphony are both reminiscent of Gustav Mahler’s choral sympho…

Missa aulica. Par BRIXI FRANTISEK XAVER. Brixi came from a widespread family of Bohemian musicians which included composers whose works were well known among rural communities. The present edition of this short mass [known as the “Missa aulica”], which is published here for the first time, is a typical example of this type of music: scored for a small ensemble, which makes only modest demands of t…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Earth, Water, Sun, Wind is a four movement work with the unifying theme of these four elements. The music varies from being purely descriptive of the movements’ titles to specific sound painting - Earth, for example, is pure music and non programmatic whereas Sun attempts to paint a specific sound picture. The Symphony as a whole concerns itself with man’s relationship with thes…

Learn how to fingerpick songs on the Guitar. This comprehensive method by popular tutor Chad Johnson will teach you essential patterns, techniques and arranging concepts. Designed to teach fingering concepts 'from the ground up', How To Fingerpick Songs On Guitar is designed to lead you into a whole new world of Guitar enjoyment. Along the way, you will explore how to arrange your favourite songs…

Par MUSSORGSKY MODEST. The Russian composer Mussorgsky was for the most part self-taught. His contemporaries were not always enthusiastic about the innovations in his music and accused him of lacking technique. Today, however, Mussorgsky is considered the innovator of Russian music par excellence. Although he gained fame primarily as a composer of operas and songs, Mussorgsky also wrote a number o…

Par FISHER KATHERINE / KNER JULIE-HAGUE. Piano Safari for the Older Student Level 2 builds on the foundation established in Level 1. Students continue to increase their musicianship skills through the study of Reading, Rote, and Challenge Pieces, Technique, Sight Reading, and Theory. Repertoire and Technique Level 2 contains newly composed pieces alongside favourite selections from Repertoire Book…

Par VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH. *This title is subject to a minimum order quantity of 10 copies* Another example of the dignified majesty of Vaughan Williams ' compositions. This beautiful lyrical mass for unaccompanied SATB Solo and double chorus was specially composed for Gustav Holst and his Whitsuntide Singers. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Feuillet / Voix Mixtes

Par MAW NICHOLAS. 'With its rich textures bubbling with activity, not unlike Janácek thrilling at nature's evergreen renewal, the piece seeks to put into music `the energy and beauty of spring'. It is an approachable example of the music of the 1980s, deserving of a re-hearing.'Richard Fairman, Financial Times, 22 April 1993/ Répertoire / Conducteur