Par MISKINIS VYTAUTAS. Vytautas Miškinis (b.1954) is a composer, choir conductor and educator. His output encompasses over 400 secular and around 150 sacred, works - in addition to over 100 folk song arrangements. His music is characterized by polyphonic and melodic material, as well as aleatoric and sonoristic effects. His works have become popular both in Lithuania and abroad./ Recueil / Choeur …

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. This piece is descriptive of day-to-day life and activities in Virginia’s splendidly beautiful Shenandoah Valley. An abundance of apple orchards and vineyards drapes the landscape in this heavenly habitat of rural America. The beautiful and popular folk song, Oh Shenandoah, is interwoven with original melodies in this warm and delightful homespun overture. / Niveau : 2.5 / Rép…

Chiemsee-Messe. Par HAYDN JOHANN MICHAEL. Among Haydn’s over thirty settings of the Latin Ordinary, the Missa in honorem Sanctae Ursula occupies an outstanding position, which, according to the autograph, was completed on 5 August 1793. This Mass has been referred to as the most “Mozartian” of all his masses. With its song-like melodic character, the unity of the motivic material and the harmonius…

Par MARTIN JUAN / CAMPBELL PATRICK. The acclaimed first volume of this exciting series gave extensive insights into basic techniques of flamenco Guitar playing and the two important rhythmic forms (palos) of Solea and Alegrias. This second volume continues on with an exploration of further essential rhythmic palos. The first of these, occupying the whole of the first DVD, is the Bulerias. Juan Mar…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). The Germans? love of the Christmas tree is immortalized in the song O Tannenbaum - translated as O Christmas Tree - set to an old folk tune. Many popular singers, including the great Nat ?King? Cole, have recorded their own versions either in German or, as in this arrangement, in English. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection …

11 essential jazz standards and 3 important ?workout? tracks for the student ready to make the transition from playing scales, chords and exercises to playing popular jazz standards. Excellent reference material that can be used as a resource for beginning improvisation . . . actual tunes instead of exercises! Features slower tempos and easier changes. Each selection includes it?s own specific tip…

Chiemsee-Messe. Par HAYDN JOHANN MICHAEL. Among Haydn’s over thirty settings of the Latin Ordinary, the Missa in honorem Sanctae Ursula occupies an outstanding position, which, according to the autograph, was completed on 5 August 1793. This Mass has been referred to as the most “Mozartian” of all his masses. With its song-like melodic character, the unity of the motivic material and the harmonius…

From La La Land. Par HURWITZ / PASEK / PAUL. City of Stars is the Oscar-winning song from the hugely popular musical film La La Land. This artist-approved choral version has been arranged for soprano, alto and combined men's voices with a straight-forward piano accompaniment. It forms part of the Faber Choral Singles series and is ideal for choirs of any ability./ Recueil / SATB et Piano

Bruce Springsteen's album, Magic, had already become popular by the time it hit shelves this September, due to fans eagerly awaiting its appearance. The high energy rock album features the favorite hit Long Walk Home, as well as a multitude of new hits. Nowhere; You'll Be Comin' Down; Livin' In The Future; Your Own Worst Enemy; Gypsy Biker; Girls In Their Summer Clothes; I'll Work For Your Love; M…

With Your Own Concert Band on CD. This book contains the lead wind and brass parts for 16 popular pieces from the concert band repertoire. The play-along CD contains concertband performances with the clarinet part missing from the recording. Includes: Earth Song (Michael Jackson), The Second Waltz(Shostakovich), Gabriel’s Oboe (Ennio Morricone). Abba Gold, CanYou Feel the Love Tonight (Elton John)…

Par MAHLER GUSTAV. Among the most popular of Mahler's symphonic works, the 7th symphony has neither a program nor a folk-song theme. It is a purely instrumental composition, both hopeful and romantic in feeling. The restrained mood and thematic economy of the symphony make it one of the least extravagant of the composer's works; it is also one of the most approachable. Now music lovers can study t…

Par BERNIE BEN / MURTHA PAUL (Arr.). This early jazz standard became the theme song for the famed Harlem Globetrotters, and has remained popular through the years. Paul's clever version for flexible instrumentation passes the melody between upper and lower parts and even includes a stop-time section that features the percussion./ Répertoire / 5-Part Flexible Concert Band et Percussion

Par MAROON 5 / SKELLY SEB (Arr.). This popular hit song by Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera has a tight groove that invites everyone to dance. Seb Skelly drew inspiration from the positive vibes of the tune to write an arrangement for brass quintet with an optional drum part, thus creating a gem that will appeal to both players and audiences alike./ Répertoire / Quintette de Cuivres Batteri…

For Violoncello et Pianoforte. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy’s works for violoncello and piano occupy a special place within the repertoire of cellists and chamber musicians. The lyrical Song without Words (Romance sans paroles) is among the most popular of all teaching pieces. Mendelssohn was inspired by his contacts with the leading cellists of his day to write for…

Though it sounds very much like a folk song, Lorena was actually composed in 1856. It became extremely popular during the Civil War, when it was a favorite of both Confederate and Union soldiers who longed to be reunited with their sweethearts. This setting is scored for SATB divisi a cappella and was first sung by the Yale Glee Club, Jeffrey Douma director. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella