Arr. Douglas Court. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. Mendelssohn for band! Mendelssohn is known for the beauty of his melodic themes, and this one from the 'Italian' Symphony certainly fits that category. THEME from SYMPHONY #4 gives impressions of the people and landscapes of this beautiful country. A bucolic sense pervades the score and translates into a restful and uplifting musical experience.…

This outstanding collection of 90 carols offers a balanced mixture of accompanied and unaccompanied items which will appeal immediately to conductors, singers and audiences alike. Mostly for mixed voices, it includes 16 carols and a further 39 arrangements published here for the first time. From Gabrielli to Judith Weir, medieval melodies to spirituals, the range of styles covers a wide spectrum o…

Thirty-four well-loved gospel tunes especially arranged for intermediate and advanced mandolinists. These beautiful, meditative melodies have been played and cherished for generations. The music is written in standard notation, with accompaniment chords, tablature and performance notes on the techniques used in each arrangement. Includes access to online recordings of each piece for playing along …

A wonderful collection of pieces by some of the greatest and most pioneering composers for the Classical Guitar. Selected and arranged by Jerry Willard for performers of an early intermediate level, the anthology comes complete with a CD of professional performances so you can hear the pieces, and then play them yourself! / Guitare

Par PART ARVO. 'In principio' takes its words from the Gospel of John 1:1-14 and puts them into a five-movement form. This work, as in all of Pärt's music, is governed by a strict formal design, with the clarity of the musical structure corresponding to that of the Latin text. The first movement (vv. 1-5) and the fifth (v. 14) are limited to two opposing formal elements: a static, syllabically art…

Description This delightful collection of 99 rounds, canons and partsongs makes a great introduction to part-singing for groups of all ages. The wide-ranging selections are arranged by categories including English Pre-1700 (Secular), Pre-1700 (Sacred), Post-1700, From Around The World and Wordless Rounds. Compiled by the internationally renowned King's Singers. Songlist A Round Of Three Cou…

This edition is suitable for lessons and for preparing for entrance exams in the subsidiary subject of singing for school or church music as well as for concert performances. The pieces impart the specific techniques of gospel singing. / Voix Haute Et Piano

Henrik Wiese once again draws on his wealth of experience as a flutist and pedagogue: with his book “The Piccolo and Alto Flute Audition“, he has compiled a total of 207 audition excerpts in a carefully edited and clearly arranged compendium. In alphabetical order, it contains standard passages from orchestral works of various genres throughout music history, both common and less frequently reques…

With Online Audio. Par NIER SVEN. This guitar method focuses on playing engaging rhythmic themes entirely on open strings. What seems at first to be a simple task quickly becomes a real challenge, requiring a high level of accuracy and an excellent sense of rhythm. While the picking hand can only play what the other hand has prepared, nothing musical will happen unless you pluck the right string. …

With every chord a guitarist could ever need, you'll never have to buy another reference book again. This 468-page, comprehensive collection of over 3,100 chords features crystal-clear photographs, chord frames, and standard music notation. Chord fingerings are shown along with note names, and chords are listed both alphabetically and chromatically for easy reference. Chord construction, intervals…

Designed for those in the early stages of studying classical guitar, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in classical guitar playing. This handbook covers all the material needed for the Grade One examination, however, even if you do not intend to take an examination, given the handbook…

Playing some of the biggest pop hits of all time couldn't be easier with this selection of accessible and easy-to-read Piano arrangements. What better way could there be for you to boost your Piano confidence and techniques than by playing the songs you know and love! From sassy divas Christina Aguilera and Shania Twain to the rock n'roll stomp of Oasis and Franz Ferdinand, there's something to su…