Character Etudes in 24 Keys. Par KEVEREN PHILLIP. Circles features 24 original character etudes by Phillip Keveren, representing all of the 12 major and minor keys. These brief solos range widely in emotion and each is absolutely delightful to play. The set was inspired by the calendar months from the viewpoint of someone living in the northern hemisphere (where Keveren grew up), therefore the C M…

Adventskantate. Par GRAF WOLFRAM. The first impression from playing through it: exciting! A composition for children’s choir that is demanding in every respect. Nicolai’s hymn is transformed by a modern, truly original musical language. [Musica Sacra 6/2000]/ Répertoire / Choeur d'Enfants à 2 Parties et Instruments (Flûte

John Legend (b. 1978) is a highly successful American singer-songwriter who is primarily influenced by soul music. In addition to his well-known original solo work, he is in high demand as a collaborator, having worked with artists such as Kayne West, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, and The Black Eyed Peas.In Best Of John Legend (Easy Piano), 14 of his best hits so far have been arranged in an easy, accessibl…

Par BOULEZ PIERRE. Pierre Boulez wrote two pieces for solo violin, called “Anthèmes” I and II. This is the first and shorter of the pair and was composed in 1991 for the Yehudi Menuhin Violin Competition. Taking inspiration from childhood memories of Catholic church services, Boulez created a piece of two distinct sonic worlds, in seven short parts, ending with a “col legno battuto”, characteristi…

Par CURNOW JAMES. This two-movement work has an overall rich and dark quality, brought about by the modal tonal centers. The broad, flowing 'Chorale' is based on an original tune by James Curnow and is written with wonderful variety in texture. The 'Caprice' creates an interesting contrast with its more lively, aggressive feel. / Niveau : 1 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

La musique de Hawaii est sûrement parmi les plus évocateur dans le monde. Utilisation de 20 chansons présentées comme des partitions et audio d'origine, ce livre très original explore les racines de la culture musicale d'Hawaï ainsi que ses profondes influences. L'histoire de la façon dont quelques minuscules îles du Pacifique a ouvert la voie musicale à travers le continent américain et au-delà e…

D-Dur. Par AHLE JOHANN RUDOLF / BARNER ANDREAS. Original in E major/ Répertoire / Choeur SATB

Jazz, Rags and Blues, Books 1 through 5 contain original solos for late elementary to early advanced-level pianists that reflect the various styles of the jazz idiom. An excellent way to introduce your students to this distinctive American contribution to 20th century music. The CD includes dynamic recordings of each song in the book. / Piano

Concert Repertoire for Practice and Performance. Par WATTERS AUGUST. Illustrations by Alex Timmerman New Solos for Classical Mandolin is a unique collection of original solo compositions for mandolin, designed for both practice and performance. Composed in a richly-textured style, this collection also provides a systematic study of several right-hand techniques drawn from the literature of classic…

Au cours de dix ans, le légendaire jeunes compositeurs de bande John O'Reilly et Mark Williams a composé et arrangé plus de 100 oeuvres de création qui sont en corrélation avec des pages spécifiques dans leur méthode de bande très réussie, Accent sur ??le rendement. Alfred Music est maintenant fière de faire ces arrangements disponibles dans un format de livre qui comprend 22 un régime complet de …

Par BIRTEL WOLFGANG. Wer kennt es nicht, das Lied „Guantanamera“? Auf eine Melodie des kubanischen Musikstils Guajira und einen Text des dortigen Nationalhelden José Martí zurückgehend, wurde sie von José Fernández Díaz in den 30er-Jahren als Refrain zu Improvisationen über aktuelle Tagesthemen benutzt. Pete Seeger griff das Martí-Original 1963 bei einem Konzert in der New Yorker Carnegie-Hall wie…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. The majestic hymn ‘Coronation’ is presented here in a setting that creates an atmosphere of dignity and praise. The music is written in a ‘classical’ style, interweaving original interludes with three complete verse settings. / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

The stunning follow-up to the original Avatar movie certainly did not disappoint! Featured in this well-crafted medley are sweeping new themes, dramatic action moments, and the distinctive chord progression that helps tie the soundtrack together. / Musique films - comédies musicales / Hal Leonard

Par HIMES WILLIAM. This rousing, jubilant overture mixes five original themes with the well-known doxology Old Hundredth, which is also known as Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow. The hymn is presented in short lyrical, energetic motif fragments, which combine until the complete hymn is presented in the form of a chorale prelude. This is a wonderful and truly uplifting concert work. / Nivea…

Series: Stefan Grossman's Early Masters of American Blues GuitarCategory: Guitar Method or SupplementFormat: Book and CDInstrument: GuitarThe Early Masters of American Blues series provides the unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan Grossman, noted roots-blues guitarist and musicologist, has compiled this fascinating collection of 16 songs, transcribed exactly as perfor…