Written to celebrate the 110th Anniversary of the Joliet Township High School Orchestras of Illinois, 'Stone and Steel' is a modern concert overture by Richard Meyer that treats the listener and performer to a myriad of styles and moods. The piece begins with a heavy, ponderous theme marked 'Molto pesante,' which depicts the limestone quarries that first earned Joliet the nickname 'City of Stone' …

The tradition of the Christmas tree in Western Europe dates back to a time long before any Christianization had taken place. During the severely cold winter nights so it was believed evil spirits tried to 'kill' nature. Needle-leaved trees were the only ones which kept their green colour throughout the year and therefore became symbols of immortality. These 'living' trees said to be the w…

This is a beginning fake book for players new to faking. By using a fake book, musicians learn to fake an accompaniment to a melody, playing chords as indicated. This book is designed for those players just acquiring this important musical skill. It includes 100 favorite songs that belong in all musicians' repertoire library, including standards, pop hits, Broadway and movie songs, folk favorites,…

This School of Organ Playing presupposes a certain technical facility on the piano. The pedal exercises at the beginning are rudimentary and should be practiced in all keys, gradually accelerating the tempo. The studies are graded according to their polyphony, beginning with simple two part exercises, followed by those in three and more parts. This acquaintance with the strict principles of po…

One of the greatest collections of acoustic guitar songs, all in one book! The Great Acoustic Guitar Chord Songbook contains over 100 classic favourites, all authentically arranged for Guitar with full lyrics and chord boxes! As well as offering superb value for money, this is an absolute must-have for any working or busking guitarist's collection. / Guitare

The Best Step-by-Step Guide to Start Playing. Par . Do-It-Yourself Alto Sax is a fun way to get started playing on your own. Using more than 120 well-known songs from the Beatles and Disney to Elvis and Adele, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes audio tracks for demonstration, plus video instruction by sax…

The Best Step-by-Step Guide to Start Playing. Par . Do-It-Yourself Trombone is a fun way to get started playing on your own. Using excerpts from over 160 well-known songs from the Beatles and Disney to Elvis and Taylor Swift, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes audio tracks for demonstration, plus video in…

Par GETZ STAN. 54 Getz songs transcribed for all Bb instruments exactly from his recorded solos. Includes: All the Things You Are - Autumn Leaves - Billie's Bounce (Bill's Bounce) - Blue Skies - Come Rain or Come Shine - Con Alma - Desafinado - Funkallero - Garota De Ipanema - I Remember You - Night and Day - A Night in Tunisia - One Note Samba (Samba De Uma Nota So) - Pennies from Heaven - Quiet …

A superb four-volume collection of over 180 solos for the intermediate level Pianist. Includes popular film and show tunes - themes and songs from top TV shows - and classical favourites from choral works, concertos, ballets, operas and symphonies. / Piano

Based on the Critical Edition- Orchestra material on hire. Par MAHLER GUSTAV. 'I was graced with a pleasant period, and I believe it is more personal than anything else I have done until now.' (Gustav Mahler, 1908, to Bruno Walter) Universal Edition continues its new study score standard. These completely redesigned scores offer an unparalleled insight into the music of the last hundred years. Gre…

Fifty Carols for Sopranos and Altos. Par WILLCOCKS DAVID / RUTTER JOHN. 50 chants pour les sopranos et altos (adapté pour les garçons, des filles, ou des choeurs de femmes). Il contient des dispositions essentiellement simple des chants les plus aimés, les autres moins connus, et quatre pièces originales de Britten (2), Rutter et Hadley. La plupart des cantiques de Noël sont présentés en deux vers…

Kevin Volans' String Quartet No. 9: Shiva Dances was commissioned by BBC Radio 3 and first performed by the Smith Quartet at the 2004 Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival.Kevin Volans (the composer) notes on the piece:In the past I have been interested in trying to go beyond historicism (1970s) beyond style(1980s) and beyond form (1990s) in my work. Looking back over the music of the twentiet…