Haydn's Symphony Hob. I:89 belongs to a group of symphonies composed between the 'Paris? symphonies (Hob. I:82-87) and their 'London? counterparts (Hob. I: 93-104) - the last ones he wrote before his trips to England in 1791-92 and 1794-95. The Symphony in F major is dated 1787 in the autograph score. In this work Haydn borrowed two movements from an earlier piece, possibly owing to deadline press…

Especially designed for children, these chord cards include 50 of the most common chords for guitar, graded with the seven colours of a karate belt! Kids work through the chords with the help of full-colour photos and handy tips for each chord, and can monitor their progress with the various belt colours, just like karate. The White Belt chords are a piece of cake, but the Black Belt ones require …

Par GUILLOU JEAN. Jean Guillou, one of the most important organ composers of our time, studied with Marcel Dupré, Maurice Duruflé and Olivier Messiaen at the Paris Convervatoire. Following a several-year stay in Berlin (1958-63), he has been a titular organist at St. Eustache in Paris since 1963 and made appearances as a much sought-after concert organist and teacher of master classes. Written in…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Authentic Big Band swing style music for the concert band! You know this one will be a crowd pleaser, and SO much fun to play! Stephen Bulla works his magic with the great Jazz sounds of the 40s and 50s in such a way that your band will be able to put it together and make it happen. Lots of great jazz style articulation and harmonic considerations ensure that your students are d…

This essential collection of 100 piano études is divided into 15 units that survey the technical challenges at the early intermediate, intermediate, and late intermediate levels. The early units review technical issues that students experience at the elementary levels, such as five-finger patterns and articulations. The later units introduce more difficult technical challenges that prepare student…

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Bach would almost certainly have approved of this arrangement of his organ work (BWV 582) for string quartet by John Cooley, as it conveniently has four contrapuntal parts, and he was well known for making arrangements of his own works, according to instrumental resources at his disposal. Moreover, the parts mostly fit well within the ranges of violin, viola and cello, a…

Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. George Handel’s Lucrezia: O Numi eterni for soprano and continuo is one of Handel’s 100 Italian cantatas. The piece will challenge a vocalist with its varied recitatives and arias exploring a wide range of the voice. The libretto explores themes of vengeance and fear. / Vocal Music / Répertoire / Soprano et Piano

for Wind Orchestra, Studyscore. Par CESARINI FRANCO. Fascinated by the beauty of Chicago, Franco Cesarini has translated his emotions into music: this is how Symphony No. 3 ?Urban Landscapes? Op. 55, was born, a musical portrait of this metropolis overlooking Lake Michigan. The composition is divided into three movements: The Wrigley Building from Dawn to Noon, Blue Silhouette and Cloud Gates, wh…

Variations on a melody by Adriaen Valerius (1575-1625). Par SPARKE PHILIP. Dutch composer, artist and poet Adriaen Valerius is mostly remembered today for his collection of 79 songs for voice and lute or cittern, published posthumously in 1626. Philip Sparke has taken one melody from this collection that tells of the War of Independence with Spain. The beautiful slow melody is followed by a series…

This vibrant and rhythmic offering sparkles with joy! Perfect as a Christmas introit, the anthem features contrasting sections that ultimately come together as one. The optional brass and percussion will enhance the excitement of the piece. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Many anecdotes surround String Quartet op. 131: Beethoven is said to have considered it to be his finest quartet and of his late period works, the one dearest to his heart. It is also believed that the composer invested so much of himself in it: his ailing health, the social isolation brought about by his deafness and the suicide attempt of his nephew Karl. In addition it…

Fassung Ii. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. The St. John Passion ranks alongside the St. Matthew Passion, the Christmas Oratorio, the Magnificat and the B minor Mass as one of the great vocal works from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Leipzig years. In contrast to his other large-scale choral works, however, Bach never gave this work a definitive final form. Rather, for every performance he substantially revis…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. The breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains in autumn is legendary. James L. Hosay, one of today’s most lyrical composers, brings you a moving impression of that indescribable vista. At its peak, the flowing, glowing melodies are certain to lift every spirit and warm every heart. Bring out the musicianship in your group with this lush new composition. Nice little solos …