7 European Salon Pieces. Par POPP WILHELM. In the 19th Century nationalist themes came into fashion. Composers drew on songs and dances from their native lands, working them into paraphrased adaptations, pot pourri arrangements and sets of variations or incorporating folk elements from various cultures in their compositions. Flautist Wilhelm Popp (1828-1902), who wrote music for his instrument at…

Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. This enchanting melody is from the fourth movement of Bach’s Cantata 140 which was composed in 1731 using the parable of the wise and foolish virgins as the text. The work is beautiful in its simplicity with only three melodic lines, demonstrating Bach’s counterpoint at its best. For greatest effect it is suggested that the trumpets and t…

8 Twentieth-Century Pieces. Having touched on the romantic era in 'To a Wild Rose' and the classical era in 'An die Musik', Kember moves forward to the twentieth-century with this thoughtfully chosen collection for string quartet. The Schott String Quartet Series With the first books in the series focusing on baroque, classical and romantic styles, The Schott String Quartet Series has expanded to…

Arr. Peter Kleine Schaars. The sisters Ruth, Anita and June Pointer from West Oakland in California learned how to sing in the sixties in church where their father was a minister. At the beginning of the 1970s they entered the music business, where they proved to have a mastery of many styles - including rhythm & blues, jazz, and country. However, the Pointer Sisters acquired international fame at…

With a four-speed on the floor, they'll be waitin' at the door - this is a rock 'n' roll powerhouse from the Broadway musical Grease that barrels all the way to the finish line! / Choeur (Unisson), Voix Hautes Et Voix Egales

Additional books to complement the tutor for adults and young people. Play the Piano! Levels 1 & 2, are now available providing specially arranged favourite pieces in keeping with the technical level attained by the end of each course book. Whilst still under Mike's guiding hand, here is the chance for players to explore and enjoy more beautiful music in a variety of styles, confident that the tec…

18 Relaxing Piano Pieces. Par MOSER JURGEN. 18 easy piano titles inspired by gemstones, healing stones and minerals. The result is a collection of soothing pieces that explore the mystical effect of each gem and bring their particular characteristics to the fore. / Niveau : 3 / Recueil / Piano

A second book of easy pieces for viola. Par BLACKWELL KATHY. for viola Viola Time Runners is the second book in the popular Viola Time series, which is enjoyed by students and teachers all over the world. It contains Kathy and David Blackwell's trademark attractive and engaging compositions that appeal to learners of all ages. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Recueil / Alto

Par SMITH MELANIE. This book is designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the cello at a level that is attainable and challenging, yet fun for young children. It is intended to build confidence and solidify the relationship between theory and playing. Children will enjoy the drawing and coloring activities in the book, while developing the fundamentals of cello theory at the …

Start singing and playing some of the most popular songs ever written! This brand new collection brings together a wide variety of great songs. From show classics through timeless popular hits to iconic jazz and soul numbers, all have one thing in common: every single one has become a standard. Some are atmospheric reminders of the past, others have been adapted by different artists over the years…

For Soprano, Concert, Tenor, And Baritone Uke. Par RICHTER AXEL. This book is for the intermediate and advanced level players. It displays all chords in six tunings for the different sizes of the ukulele. Of course, there are other books which show how to build chords, but when you are playing a new song, you need an 'almanac' for a quick look over all the possibilities to play a certain chord. Th…

Not to be confused with the same titled piece from the Nutcracker Suite, this tenor sax feature from Duke's later years has an open almost 'world music' groove that transitions to straight ahead swing. Contrasting traditional harmonic sections with vamp like textures, odd phrase lengths and his usual colorful orchestration, makes this one of Duke's great compositions. / Ensemble De Jazz

The fact that classical music and jazz are not mutually exclusive is proven by the new volume in the popular series by Uwe Korn: For the tune book, 10 classical themes have been carefully arranged for flute and piano and made into jazz pieces for two. Great fun to play. / Flûte Et Piano

Travel to the Great Lakes region of Africa with composer Brian Beck in his new work 'Furaha!? Meaning 'joy? in Swahili, 'Furaha!? captures the festivity of a people who love to dance and sing. Written in 5/4 time, this piece provides an opportunity to challenge musicians rhythmically in a way that is fun and engaging. (3:20) / Concert Band

Par SPARKE PHILIP. This is a little salute to the wonderful music of Duke Ellington, taking Mood Indigo as its model. Something Borrowed, Something Blue will allow the young band to approach this masterpiece?s laid-back style, using chords and harmonies that they may be hearing for the first time. The flexible instrumentation of this work makes it ideal for bands without the full quota of players.…