Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Since most of the bands competing in the 4th Section of the Dutch National Championships have many young players, this piece is stylistically youthful especially in the opening and closing sections. An arpeggio pattern appears numerous times in all registers and is the basic musical element of the main melody, alternating with a second theme that has a slightly different mel…

Practising scales and arpeggios can seem like to be a compulsory exercise, if this is the case, then Groove Connection, is the answer for you.This tried and tested concept features exciting musical workouts for players of all levels. Start your lessons and practice by brushing aside monotony and getting into the Groove! This approach is rooted in the principles of music education. Composer Klaus D…

Par NICKERSON ROSS. Let Ross teach you over 100 essential banjo licks in this easy to understand, fun lesson. Banjo players at all levels will get lots of new licks and styles to work with from Ross's Essential Banjo Licks DVD. Ross Nickerson is one of North America's finest contemporary banjo players and his teaching abilities are tremendous! Students who are well versed in banjo studies are very…

Par MAIZELS YURI. This collection of etudes was written, compiled and edited by Russian oboist and pedagogue Yuri Maizels to provide the most efficient means possible for young players to learn the basics of oboe playing. The composers, Hinke (a German composer who taught and worked in St. Petersburg during the reign of the Tsars), Wiedemann, Garnier and Debondue are among the finest of writers an…

This collection of Easy String Quartets includes 5 pieces suitable for players Grade 1-3. The pieces cover a wide range of musical periods and European styles, from Baroque to Romantic, from Italy to Austria and England, to give young players a broad spectrum while acquainting them with the basics of playing chamber music. The compositions included are: Allegretto Op. 72 #3 (Mendelssohn), Allegro …

The Balkans - where Europe meets Asia...All the cultural diversity of the Balkans is reflected in its varied and colourful music. Hidan Mamudov's selection of pieces from the region, in arrangements for ensemble and separate play-along editions for solo instruments, will provide new experiences for middle-grade players and beyond?The pieces are selected from Turkey, Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria, Mac…

Par DOWLAND JOHN / MIZEN TONY (Arr.). John Dowland (1563 – 1626), a contemporary of both William Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I, was recognized as one of the greatest musicians of his time, writing songs, ensemble music and solos for the lute.Early music has long been part of the classic guitar repertoire and more recently, it has been adopted with enthusiasm by ukulele players. This book prese…

Par BUTTERWORTH HELEN. This second volume of Helen Butterworth\'s Gems series continues in the vein of the original collection, that of entrancing, original pieces designed for young violinists (with piano or CD accompaniment) in either a reading-based or Suzuki group lesson environment. Both volumes enable players of different levels to perform together; many of the pieces include parts for begin…

Intermediate-level arrangements of well-known Classical and Romantic works. Par AUTEURS DIVERS / BROOKER DAVID (Arr.). In his preface to 'Piano Trios on Stage”, the arranger, David Brooker, reminds us that, just as the string quartet, the piano trio has always been one of the pillars of chamber music. In the 19th and early 20th century, it was almost like the later invention of the gramophone reco…

Par CONNERY BRIAN. This is one your developing players can take to the bank! This piece is meticulously scored with beginners in mind. Young players who have mastered only the first twelve or fourteen pages of any popular band method book will be on solid ground. Avenues for cross-curricular study are also opened via THE GAMES DOWN UNDER. You'll want this one as a staple of your beginning band lib…

Par COHEN MARY. Dance Duets can be enjoyed by cello players of about grade 2-3 upwards. It is excellent concert material and offers a wide range of techniques including (easy) fast finger work, extensive pizzicato, leggiero bowing, long legato lines, double stopping- and even the occasional chance to stamp! The cello parts are of equal interest, taking players on a journey across Europe to South A…

Par BROWN CHRISTINE. Score and Parts Standard: Elementary Christine Brown is a highly respected teacher and composer for young people, and in her Chandos Suite for violin, cello and piano she marries her wealth of practical experience in coaching elementary players in the art of chamber music with her distinctively tuneful way of writing for the three instruments. A wistful Prelude precedes a myst…

Practising scales and arpeggios can seem like to be a compulsory exercise, if this is the case, then Groove Connection, is the answer for you.This tried and tested concept features exciting musical workouts for players of all levels. Start your lessons and practice by brushing aside monotony and getting into the Groove! This approach is rooted in the principles of music education. Composer Klaus D…

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Young bands love to play rhythmic music. Audiences love to tap their feet. Directors want to keep BOTH the young players and their listeners happy. What better way than a BARN DANCE to bring people together?! Carefully scoring gives first and second year players the thrill of performing energetic and joyful music. Let's step back to a simpler time. Put on your best overalls! It'…