Flamenco for Band. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Flamenco is a style of music, usually played on the guitar to accompany dancing and singing, that has its home in Andalusia in southern Spain. It has its roots in the years of Moorish rule of the region (711-1492) although the modern flamenco style dates only from the 18th century. La Caracola (which is the Spanish name for the triton sea shell) is an annual f…

Stephen Sondheim's musical thriller is a towering achievment in the genre. Making a strong case the a musical can be about anything - even serial killers and cannibalism. Although the original production was massive in size, subsequent revivals have ranged from more intimate settings, to opera house productions where the score feels equally at home.This Vocal Selections collection has been newly r…

Par WOOLRICH JOHN. This lullaby for large unaccompanied SATB chorus was commissioned by the Crouch End Festival Chorus in 1993. John Woolrich interweaves various folk texts in his lilting musical setting, which juxtaposes the peacefulness of sleep with moments of anxiety and tension for the parent whose son is far from home. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently …

June Armstrong's Puffin Island contains eleven miniatures for solo Piano, inspired by the Irish island of Rathlin.'Rathlin is an island lying off the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, where puffins come to breed annually and can be seen from May to August. The island is remote and beautiful and is home to much wild life. Our day on 'Puffin Island' starts with a breezy trip from the m…

Par OHLSEN E. / SPENCER. Drury's Accords (Anonymous); Duncomb's Galliard (Anonymous); Merry Mood (Anonymous); Fancy (John Daniel); My Lord Willoughby his welcome home (John Dowland); La vecchia pavan (John Johnson); Echo (Francis Pilkington); Plainsong (Thomas Robinson); Toy (Thomas Robinson). These duets, of varying difficulty, have been transcribed from their lute origins by Oscar Ohlsen and edi…

Serenade. Par KREISLER FRITZ. Apart from the collection of Classical Manuscripts composed by the violin virtuoso Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) which he had passed off as transcriptions of settings of old masters, the violinist published original works early on as well. Kreisler himself liked to play them as encore pieces, thus sweetening many a concert with this 'musical confectionery'. Famous tunes …

A Shepherd's Carol was written for a BBC feature programme, Poet's Christmas , produced by Edward Sackville-West. It was broadcast on Christmas Eve, 1944, by the BBC Home Service, sung by the BBC Singers and conducted by Leslie Woodgate. The chorus is one of the two portions set by Britten of W.H.Auden's A Christmas Oratorio , the complete text of which was later published as For the Time Being . …

Corp Ronald (Editor). Par CORP RONALD. The list of popular negro spirituals is endless. This collection presents 28 of the best-known in simple keyboard arrangements with chord symbols and lively illustrations.Ideal for use with children in the classroom, for assemblies or at home./ Recueil / Chant

The title The Merry Fiddler says it all: The collection continues the merry music-making tradition of Irish fiddlers as is maintained in pubs and at parties. Catchy rhythmic dances are juxtaposed with dreamy tunes. Coming with a play-along CD and piano accompaniment, the pieces are suitable for music lessons or just for music-making at home - alone or together with other musicians. Thanks to the i…

The Flex-Ability series, arranged by Victor Lopez, fills the need for multi-level instrumentalists to play popular music together. Each instrument book includes 11 songs in four-part score form. The top line (solo) is for level 2 1/2-3. The second line (duet/harmony) is for level 2-2 1/2. The third line (trio/harmony) is for level 1 1/2. The bottom line (harmony or bass line) is for level 1/2-1 (…

Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. Some of Felix Mendelssohn's earliest compositions include a set of 12 string symphonies which he composed between the ages of 12 and 14. Coming from a wealthy family, a private orchestra often premiered his works at chamber concerts held in his home. The Sinfonia No. 4, arranged for flute orchestra by Shaul Ben-Meir, is originally in the key of C minor but has been…

Par CURNOW JAMES. Captivated by the rolling hills, majestic horse farms and beautiful horses of the Central Kentucky Bluegrass region, James Curnow has named this exciting overture after one of the most scenic areas near his home. After a fanfare opening, the Percussion section provides high energy for the main theme. A contrasting middle section showcases the expressive abilities of your ensemble…

Description Thirty easy trios for clarinet using familiar melodies arranged in classical, folk and jazz styles. This book can be used with matching arrangements of the same material in Junior Book A- Flute, Violin, Saxophone, Brass. An Optional Piano Accompaniment book with guitar chords is available- PM221765R Songlist Aaron's Beard Au Clair De La Lune Boston Belles Can Can Clementine Danc…

Introductie en variaties over het Dies Irae. Par DE HAAN JAN. De Ruigewaard is a large polder (reclaimed land protected by dykes) in the Dutch province of Groningen. Shortly after the land was reclaimed around 1500, a settlement was established at the location of the current village of Grijpskerk. This was the source of inspiration for this concert work, together with a 13th-century Gregorian them…

This series is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra. / Voix