Par CURNOW JAMES. Jubilation! Ring in the season with this inspired treatment of Mendelssohn’s Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. The harmonic textures and contrapuntal ideas are right on target for the grade level and the majestic setting will lift the spirits of all in attendance. Essential repeated sight rhythms and careful attention to articulations ensure that you will be able to prepare this for …

Par DVORAK ANTONIN. With its Bohemian echoes and thematic diversity, Symphony No. 8 enjoys a special status among lovers of Antonín Dvorák's music. For a long time, the performance material for this work has been notorious for its myriad mistakes. For his edition of Dvorák's 8th Symphony, editor Jonathan Del Mar was therefore faced with the task of making comprehensive corrections. He has taken i…

The books in Five-Star Solos give students and teachers a wide variety of pieces at graded levels. Different styles, colors, tempos, and moods are included in each book. Ballads, waltzes, Latin tunes, contemporary sounds, and 'showstoppers' all combine to make teaching both fun and exciting. Students will be rewarded with music that clearly sets them apart from the crowd. / Piano

Gerhard Graf-Martinez is a passionate flamenco guitarist and teacher. The wealth of his knowledge is captured in this two-volume work, which also reflects valuable experience gained from his activities as a tutor at national and international seminars and workshops. The audio downloads enclosed in volume 1 include all compositions and practice pieces for volume 1 and are not only a pure pleasure t…

These two extraordinary works of late Mozart, KV 594 and KV 608, were both composed to fulfill a commission for a memorial exhibit in Vienna, to be played in a 'mechanical clock organ.? The term 'fantasy? or 'fantasia? came to be affixed to these works later, and is more descriptive and less cumbersome than the term Mozart listed in his own catalogue, 'Ein Stüke für ein Orgelwerk in ein Uhr.? They…

Featuring 24 brief and elegantly arranged carols that can be played at a yearend recital, or sightread and sung by family and friends around the piano at Christmas, these familiar tunes are sure to put you into the holiday mood! These arrangements are mostly at the early intermediate level but do progress slightly in order of difficulty. Titles include: Angels We Have Heard on High · Away in a Man…

The Pavane for a Dead Princess is considered to be one of Ravel's most popular works. The solemn and stately court dance strutting along in an even pulse turns into a melancholic, yet not sombre dirge.This Pavane is dedicated to the Princess of Polignac. Trying to put a stop to rampant poetic interpretations of the composition's title, Ravel made a point of stating that ?When I phrased the title, …

Instrumental Play-Along. Par . Now instrumentalists can play-along with some of today's top hits! These songbooks feature solo instrumental arrangements with professionally-recorded demonstration and backing tracks so after a little bit of practice, you can sound like you're playing with the band! Songs include: Anti-Hero (Taylor Swift) · As It Was (Harry Styles) · Easy on Me (Adele) · Flowers (Mi…

The Contemporary Worship Classics series features six compatible books that can be used alone or in any combination. The arrangements are designed to aid the flow of live congregational worship, and the level is suitable for amateurs and pros alike. Section numbers and lyric cues are included in each book so musicians can play together easily. Use the downloadable audio tracks in lieu of a live ba…

Par . Both volumes of Easier Together - Recorders contain short and easy duos that can be performed by beginners either with their teachers or with more advanced learners. The pieces progress gradually from easier ones to more difficult works. This collection of recorder duos can also, with some supplementary material, be used as a recorder method. In these volumes, the musical experience of two-p…

Par SHEPPARD JOHN. Edited by David Chadd The music of John Sheppard, who was about ten years younger than Tallis, dates from the uncertain times of the Reformation and the reigns of Edward VI and Mary. Perhaps his most impressive work is to be found in his cantus firmus responds, which reflect the considerable musical importance that some choral foundations attached to Matins and Vespers on specia…

Jazz Play-Along Vol.50 . Par DAVIS MILES. A slice of Miles' career from 1957 to 1964 where he was at the apex of his popularity. An example of Miles' unparalleled influence as a trumpeter, composer, and band leader, his sidemen, Cannonball Adderly, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, David Liebman, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, and Wayne Shorter have all had compositions presented in this…

Par . ABRSM’s on-demand Music Theory exams give learners the best opportunity to demonstrate their musical knowledge and understanding, when and where they choose. Music Theory Practice Papers 2023 (Grades 1-5) are essential resources for candidates preparing for the online exams. They fully support the question types that candidates will see during their exam and reflect the new mark scheme (wher…

Par SEBESKY DON. An authoritative, easy-to-understand text covering all aspects of arranging. This beautifully bound edition contains a compact disc with examples performed by jazz greats such as George Benson, Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws and Don Sebesky's complete orchestra. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. / Méthode en anglais / Théorie / Théo…

13 songs guaranteed to get the fans fired up, including: Crazy Train · Don\'t Stop Believin\' · Eye of the Tiger · Havana · Seven Nation Army · Sweet Caroline · We Are the Champions · and more. Songs are arranged for instrumentalists and feature access to great demonstration and backing tracks so they can play along and sound like a pro! Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the bo…