Par LUCIA PACO DE. Paco de Lucía applied modern harmony to the flamenco guitar, exerting a huge influence on the flamenco world. He also advanced guitar technique and established the cajon, a boxlike Peruvian percussion instrument, as a mainstay in flamenco ensembles, further elaborating and solidifying the rhythmic foundation and influencing all facets of the flamenco art form, be it dance (baile…

Uses: Communion Maundy ThursdayScripture: Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25A musical tableau of the last supper paints the scene of this important moment from scripture. An undercurrent of rushing triplets in the accompaniment creates a harmonic foundation on which the memorable tune is laid. Rich harmonies carry the words of Christ as He delivers His blessing and speaks the words of the new covena…

Ipsa vivere was commissioned in celebration of Jameson Marvin’s 30th anniversary (2007-2008) as Director of Choral Activities at Harvard University by the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum Foundation on the occasion of the Collegium’s Australian Summer Tour 2007. It received its première in a performance on 3rd June 2007 by the Harvard-Radcliffe Collegium Musicum under the direction of Ke…

Contents include: Let the Whole Creation Cry; Come Thou Almighty King; A Mighty Fortress is Our God; Poor Wayfaring Stranger; On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand; Be Thou My Vision; Built on the Rock; Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow; Nearer My God To Thee; For All the Saints; Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah; Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart; How Firm a Foundation.

Kaija Saariaho's Sombre was commissioned jointly by The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation and Da Camera of Houston.The world premiere took place on 23 February 2012 at Rothko Chapel Houston USA given by the Da Camera Ensemble: Daniel Belcher Baritone; Camilla Hoitenga bass Flute; Bridget Kibbey Harp; Matthew Strauss Percussion and Paul Ellison Double Bass.Duration: 17 19 minutes.

For AATBarBarB unaccompanied arranged by Philip Lawson.This arrangement of Leon was commissioned by The King?s Singers and Seán Curran Company as part of a collaborative project.It was made possible by the NewEngland Foundation for the Arts' National Dance Project with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and additional funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.Commissioning…

Siimes for Wind Quintet by Finnish composer Outi Tarkiainen (2017). Programme note Siimes is my second wind quintet and is based on the saxophone concerto Saivo. The title of the work suggests an allegorical hiding place deep in the forest from where one can easily observe the surrounding reality. The first movement flows and swirls like diving under water at times changing direction and always …

Music meets message with refined artistry in this serene and comforting anthem filled with word painting. The lyric speaks of the various layers of peace found through faith and moves from the intimate and personal to the spreading of peace in a more global sense. The music cradles the text with a gentle touch and watercolor harmonies that surround the listener with the spirit of calm. Supported w…

Uses: Advent Scripture: Psalm 95:1 Romans 3:24 An early Shaker tune is a lively foundation to build an anthem for the season of Advent. Taking the dance-like character of this well-known tune and developing it the composer crafts a clarion call to preparation. The coming of the Light is presented with determined vocal writing and a vigorous piano support.

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Par PICKERING JOHN. Take your creativity to another level with this book! Rock music is, or should be, a form of personal expression. This text was written to encourage and develop the drummer's ability to create and develop his own ideas from a solid foundation. This is one in a series of books that deals with one of the most important aspects of rock drumming that of rhythmic improvisation. Topi…

Mel Bay’s Modern Piano Method is designed to introduce the student to the world of piano playing from a contemporary perspective. The book will teach basic music theory concepts as well as general piano skills and techniquesneeded for developing a solid pianistic foundation. Several different styles of music are introduced in the book to give the student a broader musical perspective. After comp…