Par DE HAAN JAN. This substantial work by Jan de Haan explores the many tonal qualities of the brass band. Following a quiet opening theme based on Phrygian tonality the band bursts into life with a massive climax. Following a jolly second theme characterised by large interval jumps peace and quiet is again restored. Both themes are developed with many poignant solo figures until we reach a resoun…

Themes from one of America's foremost composers of movie music. Titles include: Theme from Close Encounters of the Third Kind * Duel of the Fates (from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace) * Theme from E.T. (The Extra Terrestrial) * Flight to Neverland (from Hook) * Hymn to the Fallen (from Saving Private Ryan) * The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme from The Empire Strikes Back) * Theme fro…

Use counterpoint to make your music more engaging and creative. Counterpoint - the relationship between musical voices - is among the core principles for writing music, and it has been central to the study of composition for many centuries. Whether you are a composer, arranger, film composer, orchestrator, music director, bandleader, or improvising musician, this book will help hone your craft, ga…

The third volume of the Heifetz Collection is a treasure trove of material for violinists, including many items that have never been published before. Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987) remains a landmark among violinists of the twentieth century, a performer who virtually redefined the limits of the possible for his chosen instrument. These transcriptions and arrangements, made to enrich his own repertoi…

Tryst, for chamber orchestra, was composed in 1989 and has since established itself both in the concert hall and as a ballet score. The composer explains the genesis of the work in the form of a love poem by William Soutar written in broad Scots, called The Tryst, which he set to a very simple melody. This melody has persistently appeared, in various guises, in many works composed since - the cong…

Early to Later Elementary Level. Par HUSSEY CHRISTOPHER. Many students today don\'t have access to an acoustic piano or they may prefer the ease of a portable electronic keyboard that also allows for a quieter practice environment in small homes or spaces. This comprehensive step-by-step course by Christopher Hussey adapts John Thompson\'s trusted teaching style to an electronic keyboard. It featu…

Par ROLLINS SONNY. The Sonny Rollins Omnibook celebrates the bebop legend that worked with Miles, Monk, MJQ, and many others. His solo work has earned him many accolades, including Grammy Awards, election into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an Edward MacDowell Medal, and the Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama. This collection features 50 of his best, including: Airegin - All the…

Par SEMLER-COLLERY. French composer, conductor and teacher, Jules Semler-Collery (1902-1988) was born to a musical father. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire where he won many prizes. Semler-Collery 's works have been successful, with many of his concertos being included in the Conservatoire's list of compulsory works. Rêverie Et Scherzo for Clarinet and Piano is no exception to the composer's …

Agustin Pio Barrios Ferreyra, a Paraguayan composer and guitarist, is nowadays known as the creator of the Mangorean or Indo-American school of the Guitar. ?The name, Mangoré, was adopted in honor of the great chieftain Mangoré, an important personage of the Paraguayan jungles?.Mangoré used for his works popular folkloristic themes of South America as well as sounds of nature (?the still waters of…

Par BRAHMS JOHANNES. This edition of Brahms' greatest, most ambitious vocal work is reprinted from the definitive edition of the composer's works, prepared by Breitkopf & Härtel of Leipzig. Inexpensive but sturdily constructed to provide years of pleasurable use, this full score combines all the musical parts in a clear, readable format, with wide margins, large noteheads, and many other helpful f…

Appearing in a practical and convenient landscape format, Pianorama is a collection of contemporary and classic hits, arranged by Hans-Günter Heumann with melody line, lyrics and chord symbols. With spiral-binding and songs on a double-page spread, this songbook is easy-to-use and a lot of fun.Featuring 100 hits including currently popular songs like Coldplay's A Sky Full Of Stars, Lady Gaga's App…

Written for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of. Par WILLIAMS JOHN. John Williams has written ceremonial music for many major events and ceremonies but of all these occasional pieces Summon the Heroes is the most elaborate and musically complex. It was composed for the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996 and performed at the opening ceremony. As with all of John Williams?s ceremonial compositions this …

Arrangeur: Matt Johnston. Par TELEMANN GEORG PHILIPP. Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767), is one of the most prolific composers of all time. He wrote a great amount of music for wind instruments, including many concerti and sonatas for flute, oboe and bassoon. The Sonata in F Major for bassoon and basso continuo, composed in four movements (Triste, Allegro, Andante, Vivace), was originally include…

Par BLEZZARD JUDITH. Judith Blezzard This book looks at English church music from a new standpoint. It examines the relationship between English church music and the various types of other music that have influenced its development, revealing a vigorous tradition of interplay with extraneous musical material that is seldom apparent from the ways in which music is presented for church use. The borr…

Fingerstyle Guitar Edition. Par ECKELS STEVEN ZDENEK. The arrangements in this book have been designed for use by the beginner and professional alike. The arrangements consist primarily of the melody, bass and chord symbols so that the professional will be able to easily sight read and embellish them during holiday performances. The beginner will find them straightforward and will be able to learn…