Par MARTIN MATTHEW. This powerful work takes a well-known hymn tune from the Mainz Gesangbuch of 1661 (Stabat Mater) as its musical starting point, interweaving it through different textures and variations alongside the plainsong solemn tone Salve Regina. The work, which was written specially for The Sixteen, is through-composed but divided into three sections: Silence, Love; Grief, Patience; Pass…

Par SCHUMANN CLARA. Clara Schumann (née Wieck) was undoubtedly the most important female pianist of the 19th century. As a young child she toured Europe as a prodigy: her entire career as a celebrated piano virtuoso spanned more than 60 years. Equally important, but less well known, is the composer Clara Schumann, who published her Opus 1 at the age of eleven. Despite the domestic duties expected …

Step into the spotlight and play along with the superb backing tracks on the specially recorded CD. Includes sixties hits by Van Morrison, The Beach Boys and Louis Armstrong. Ten fantastic arrangements of popular sixties hits arranged for Flute. The Guest Spot books include a practical playing guide and a CD of backing tracks and accompaniments to play along with. There is a full performance versi…

10 flexible Blues Arrangements for Brass T.C. Ensemble. Par HUFSCHMIDT THOMAS. Get the blues by playing in small or large ensembles of woodwinds, brass, strings, or rhythm section!Play together in harmony with classmates, family, and friends. Use any combination of instruments and any skill level. Everyone can play the blues! As a conductor of school bands or ensembles you?re always looking for a…

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band builds upon the concepts in Ensemble Development for Intermediate Concert Band with 399 new exercises that are more technically and musically challenging, including over 70 chorales written by some of today's most renowned composers for concert band, including: Roland Barrett, Chris Bernotas, Andrew Boysen, Ralph Ford, Rossano Galan…

Par RAVEL MAURICE. In 1920 Maurice Ravel was asked by his publisher Durand to contribute to an issue of La Revue Musicale dedicated to Claude Debussy. A supplement included the first movement of Ravel’s Sonata as well as works contributed by Debussy’s friends Stravinsky, Satie, Dukas, Bartok and de Falla to name only a few. This 1st movement of Ravel’s Sonata, of which the autograph is lost, then …

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band builds upon the concepts in Ensemble Development for Intermediate Concert Band with 399 new exercises that are more technically and musically challenging, including over 70 chorales written by some of today's most renowned composers for concert band, including: Roland Barrett, Chris Bernotas, Andrew Boysen, Ralph Ford, Rossano Galan…

Par HAKIM NAJI. Written in harmonic style of the twentieth century, these Expressions are contrasted liturgical pieces: prelude, postlude, offertory & communion. The fifteen movements can be linked in a free order, allowing the organist to adapt the duration of his performance to the liturgical service. / Niveau : Facile à Intermédiaire / Répertoire / Orgue

for Festivals, Weddings, and All Occasions. Par . Professional quartets, advanced school ensembles, and string orchestras will enjoy the pieces included in Alfred's new chamber music series. The first book in the series includes highlights of classical repertoire perfectly set for a wedding, ensemble festival or any concert event. Whether it's a professional string quartet playing a gig, or a high…

The Western concert flute is an important solo and orchestra instrument in classical music. But the flute is as well used in folk, jazz, pop and rock music. This book wants to give you an easy introduction to flute playing. Everything the soon-to-be flutist needs to know is described in an easy-to-understand manner and can be acquired with the help of technical exercises. Of course, the necessary …

Par HARRIS PAUL. Improve your theory! Grades 1-5 are the latest additions to the bestselling 'Improve your …' series by Paul Harris. This theory workbook takes students through every aspect of music theory covered in the grade 3 ABRSM examination. Firmly rooted in Paul Harris's Simultaneous Learning approach, it will transform how music theory is taught and learnt, improving every aspect of musici…

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Study score format 22. 5 x 16. 5cm Bach ’s Christmas Oratorio, composed in 1734, narrates the story of the birth of Jesus in a cycle of six cantatas with a text probably by Christian Friedrich Henrici (known as Picander) who provided several libretti for Bach during his Leipzig period. Like the St. Matthew and St. John Passions, the Christmas Oratorio is narrated by an E…

Helmut Eisel is regarded as one of the best and most versatile klezmer clarinettists in Europe. There are only few musicians like him who are able to tell stories on their instrument, each of them born of the moment and addressed directly to their audience.'Talking Clarinet' for the first time contains some of Helmut Eisel's improvisations. Faithfully transcribed, they allow fascinating insights i…

Easy trios for beginners. Par RAE JAMES. James Rae's eminently successful tutor Introducing the Saxophone was the first of its kind providing the complete beginner with material in popular styles yet allowing for a sound musical development along traditional lines. Now, complementing the tutor, James Rae has produced these three volumes to introduce the beginner to ensemble playing. The parts are …

Wedding Music for Violin and Viola includes 14 favorites for weddings, recitals, parties and receptions. New adaptations of these arrangements allow each musician to share melodic, harmonic and accompanying elements. These duets are well suited for intermediate to advanced musicians and include bowings, fingerings, articulations and dynamics. Includes two separate 28-page pull-out parts for violin…