Par LACHNER FRANZ. 2nd version: Arrangement for Soli SS and upper strings 2 Vl, Va, Vc, Cb] Among his compositions, Franz Lachner, the long-serving Music Director of the Court of Munich and Director of the Royal Choir, left behind a considerable number of sacred works, including two settings of the Stabat Mater. The first Stabat Mater, op. 154, from 1856 was limited to a purely vocal ensemble [CV …

This early-intermediate duet is a joyful dance that students will love. The melody and harmony are traded back and forth between partners, and varied articulations help identify the location of the melody. Written in A minor and 4/4 meter, there are a few accidentals, and several hand position changes. A D. S. al Coda lets the performers play the exciting middle section one more time. / Piano 4 Ma…

Featuring some of the world's greatest pieces of music, from a variety of different genres, the 'Top Ten' series contains music for everyone. Whether you're a beginner who wants to know the best classical pieces to learn or a more experienced player looking for the ultimate Piano songs to add to your repertoire, we have a 'Top Ten' for you! Each piece comes with interesting background notes to giv…

Songs by Women Composers. Par . Women composers and their lieder long eked out a shadowy existence in music research and practice, though ever since the early 19th century, the lied had become a central female compositional genre, softening gender-related restrictions and opening up new artistic spheres of action. It is true that names such as Clara Schumann and Fanny Hensel are now far more estab…

Par CULLUM JAMIE. Now pupils can learn to play jazz from Jamie Cullum himself through these six lessons on his most popular songs, discovering the secrets of his technique and style. Jamie hopes that his new book will help inspire pupils to take up the instrument. The book contains lesson plans for six of Jamie's favourite songs, and comes complete with a CD of backing tracks to play-along to. / N…

Par CORNICK MIKE. 'Ragtime Blues” first appeared in Mike Cornick's 'Piano Ragtime” (UE30413) which was published in 1997. This piece became very popular and featured on piano syllabuses in the UK and Australia. It encouraged Mike Cornick to write eight more pieces in similar styles. The result was an album of refreshing new compositions at a medium level of difficulty. Among them are two arrangeme…

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Douglas Court weaves his own unique kind of harmonic magic into his thrilling new holiday offering SOUNDS OF HOLIDAY CHEER. Animated rhythms and surprising turns engage the audience and announce the joyful season. Young bands can always count on Douglas Court to write music that is exciting but skill-level appropriate. Stylish modern harmonies and compelling syncopated forward m…

Par TORNQUIST CAROL. The Worship Essentials series offers a valuable resource for church pianists that includes collections with accessible piano arrangements specifically for preludes, offertories, and postludes. This book includes selections of traditional hymns appropriate for offertory music. / Hymnes et chorals / Recueil / Piano

Fifteen huge hits from the Broadway and The West End have been specially arranged for the Keyboard beginner, so that you can impress your friends and capture the magic of your favourite shows. Whether it's Phantom Of The Opera , The Sound Of Music , or The Rocky Horror Show , you'll have no problems getting your hands around the chords and melodies. Each song features complete lyrics, all the chor…

Classical guitarists---both students and professional performers---require the same high-quality editions that their pianist colleagues have come to expect from Alfred Music. Our Classical Guitar Masterworks Editions continue the Alfred Music tradition of providing carefully edited, beautifully presented music for practice and performance. This edition of J. S. Bach's masterpieces for solo violin,…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Playful moods abound in this light-hearted set of holidayvariations based on a traditional Irish carol. Four briefsections portray the colorful “ornaments” of the season. Exciting rhythmic motion, creative and surprising variations, lyrical interludes infused with rich harmonies, and a jovialwaltz-like final section all combine to make a splendid anddistinct offering for your ne…

The Complete Piano Etudes is the first ever publication of all 20 of renowned composer Philip Glass's beautifully simple pieces for solo Piano. With their deft rhythmic and dynamic changes, exciting harmonies and moving melodies, the Etudes are a joy to hear and play. Glass has composed 20 pieces that are at once relaxing and musically captivating, making this collection ideal for a committed fan…

Traditional Folksong. Par BULLA STEPHEN. This bright and joyous traditional Yiddish song will add a sparkle to your holiday concert! Glimmering counterpoint illuminates the cheerful melody that notes the beginning of the Festival of Lights. Easy woodwind trills and staccato background rhythms add life to the arrangement, making this a memorable experience for all! / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique légère…

Nobody Does It Better sung by Carly Simon came from the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me . Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager's song marked the first time a bond song had not shared its title with that of the film - since the tradition started. It stood as an excellent pop song in its own right and has endured as Carly Simon's longest-charting hit and the title of her greatest hits album. …

Premier Piano Course, Jazz, Rags and Blues 3 includes original pieces that reinforce concepts introduced in Lesson Book 3. Popular composer Martha Mier has composed all new music in a variety of styles, including ragtime, boogie, and jazz. The pieces in the book correlate page by page with the materials in Lesson Book 3. / Piano