The decade of the audio Compact Disc, the 1980s brought Dire Straits a megahit album with Brothers In Arms. Elsewhere musical talent was going in all sorts of directions- the Eurythmics had a late blooming success with Love Is A Stranger and Madonna was looking for success de scandale with her video for Like A Virgin . It was in the 1980s that Bowie's Ashes To Ashes arrived like an instant classic…

Par CURNOW JAMES. On June 2 1953 the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place following a ritual that has been used since 750 AD. Since Canterbury is the ancient religious centre of Great Britain the Archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the Church of England, has presided over the coronation ceremonies of rulers of England for many generations. Canterbury Coronation seeks to capture both the a…

Par TARKIAINEN OUTI. Tarkiainen writes: The Lustful Mother's Heart is a solo work that plumbs the depths of one of the most fundamental human instincts - the tie between a mother and her new-born child that, as day follows day, becomes less part of its mother's body. The work develops themes from my song cycle The Lustful Mother in which long solo viola passages strike to the very heart of down-to…

Par LE GENDRE DOMINIQUE. The piece opens with the strings swaying between two notes that are either right next to each other or 15 tones apart but the interplay of these two notes sets each instrument in sympathetic vibration with each other. A melodic line appears in the first violin and is continued by the double bass while the second violin and viola continue to play with the two-note motif, pu…

Par BURNAM EDNA-MAE. The iconic A Dozen a Day books have been in piano studios around the world since 1950. Written and illustrated by Edna Mae Burnam, a second-generation piano teacher, the books are universally recognized as one of the most practical technique series on the market. The series is made up of brief, accessible groups of warm-up exercises that provide excellent daily training for st…

A Logical Method for Enhancing Your Jazzabilities. Par BAUMGARTNER ERIC. Book 2 of a two-volume series that presents the fundamentals of jazz in a logical and accessible way, primarily through short progressive exercises. Ideal for classically-trained pianists in traditional lessons who may be a little cautious to learn jazz, as well as for players simply wishing to expand their existing 'jazzabil…

Concepts and Exercises to Develop a Band's Musical Potential - Trombone/Baritone/Bassoon. Par JAGOW SHELLEY. This method presents interpretative suggestions to enhance ensemble musicianship for band directors and students in the following nine areas: Rhythm Melody and Phrasing Dynamics and Balance Embellishments Articulations and Accents Style Tempo Releases Intonation Each area presents a variety…

Transcribed For Harpsichord By Gustav Leonhardt. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. “I think Bach would have forgiven me for embarking on these transcriptions. Whether he would have forgiven the way I did it is, of course, another matter. ” (Gustav Leonhardt) The harpsichordist, conductor and organist Gustav Leonhardt was considered a pioneer of historical performance practice. Between 1968 and 1978 he ma…

The main body of the piece stays true to the original composition, as true as possible that is, considering that is has been adapted for the guitar. With this arrangement comes a set of performance notes which offer conceptual and technical insights. / 2 Guitares

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Soaring themes intertwine with compelling rhythms and inventive harmonies to render an unforgettable musical experience through acclaimed composer James L. Hosay’s impressive new overture. This one may well be the “signature” piece for your band this year. Every section will be challenging and rewarding as you prepare this magnificent offering. The expressive Andante Cantabile …

A jazz waltz that swings at 170 BPM. A great hook melody by the great Mingus that grabs you, written solos for alto and trombone 1, and trumpet 1 range is to written G top space. All the ingredients you need for a fine chart. (3:30) / Ensemble De Jazz

Par PASS JOE. In this re-transcribed and edited book with online video, Pass demonstrates techniques that will benefit not only jazz guitarists but rock and blues players as well. Topics include chord melody, substitutions, leading tones, chromatic chords, voice movements, and many more special exercises. This is your chance to study with an absolute legend of jazz guitar! All the guitar tab from …

Proving that every underdog has his day, The Peanuts Movie ends the long wait for a new Peanuts feature - and their first-ever major motion picture release! Our matching songbook features eight pages of color art along with easy piano arrangements of 8 songs from the soundtrack. Includes: Charlie Brown in Love - Christmas Time Is Here - The Library - Linus and Lucy - Skating - Better When I'm Danc…

Par HARRIS PAUL. Improve your theory! Grades 1-5 are the latest additions to the bestselling 'Improve your …' series by Paul Harris. This theory workbook takes students through every aspect of music theory covered in the grade 2 ABRSM examination. Firmly rooted in Paul Harris's Simultaneous Learning approach, it will transform how music theory is taught and learnt, improving every aspect of musici…

In preparation for Carol Wincenc's landmark Naumburg Award Recital at New York's Lincoln Center, she asked composer Daniel Paget to create a work drawn from the world of wonderful Romanian folk music for nai, or panpipes. The result was Romania!, Fantasy for Flute and Piano, a duet suggestive of both the nai and the cimbalom (hammered dulcimer). The work is a brilliant tip-of-the-hat to Wincenc's …