Traditional Appalachian Fiddle Tunes from Surry County, NC. Par . The Round Peak area of Surry County, North Carolina consists of a number of small communities which border Mt. Airy, NC. The Round Peak musical style is synonymous with the old time music pairing of the fiddle with the African-derived banjo and was considered to be the defining ensemble sound for community dance music as played by t…

Leonard Cohen's masterful, enduring and poignant song Hallelujah has also been recorded by John Cale, Jeff Buckley, Bono, Rufus Wainwright, Kathryn Williams, K.D. Lang, Willie Nelson, Aled Jones, Michael McDonald, Katherine Jenkins, Alexandra Burke (Winner of 2008's 'X-Factor'), and a multitude of other artists. This classic anthem is arranged here for SSA choir and Piano accompaniment. / Chant Et…

Kantate Zum Epiphaniasfest. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. This six-movement cantata uses the hymn of the same name by Ahasverus Fritsch, first recorded in 1698 in the Darmstädter Liederbuch. This places it amongst those chorale cantatas which use a hymn from the repertoire associated with Pietism. As was customary, the hymn text is retained in the outer movements, whereas the text for the inner movem…

Troisième édition, révisée. Suggested Prerequisites: Volume 24, 1, 21.The Blues have had the very essence of the jazz sound since the 1920?s. A player who masters the sound and feel of the Blues will play other jazz tunes in a manner that will inspire the listener. The rhythm section on this recording really grooves and makes this set fun to play with. Contains 11 different Blues and is a natura…

Par CASABLANCAS BENET. The String Quartet no. 4, subtitled 'Dedication', was commissioned by the CNDM of Madrid to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Beethoven and was written for, and dedicated to, the Cuarteto Casals (2017). This one-movement work,lasting some 11 minutes, is based on a small motif from the op quartet. 130 as a tribute to the German master. The work, that explores the full range …

Par BULLA STEPHEN. CANZONE ANTICA translates as “ancient song”. The dark mystery of the Middle Ages, from plainsong and cowled robes to shrouded medieval architecture, permeates a misty atmosphere as your band roams the catacombs in this powerful composition. Steeped in ancient history and opening with a short basso ostinato, this is a unique and significant work. Stephen Bulla masterfully weaves …

Par BULLA STEPHEN. CANZONE ANTICA translates as “ancient song”. The dark mystery of the Middle Ages, from plainsong and cowled robes to shrouded medieval architecture, permeates a misty atmosphere as your band roams the catacombs in this powerful composition. Steeped in ancient history and opening with a short basso ostinato, this is a unique and significant work. Stephen Bulla masterfully weaves …

Dvorák, Antonín Concerto for Violin and Orchestra A minor op. 53 Edition no. BA 10422-90 ISMN 9790260107687 Editor Cividini, Iacopo Dvorák's Violin Concerto was composed between 1879 and 1882, with the active assistance of Joseph Joachim, and was issued by the publisher Fritz Simrock, Berlin in 1883. Its premiere took place in October of that same year with Franti'ek Ondrícek as soloist. This n…

One-Octave Scales and Chords. Intermediate students are ready to explore the challenges of one-octave scales and arpeggios. More than a simple reference to scale fingerings and key signatures, this book presents valuable patterns that engage the ear and give musical meaning to scale degrees. By transposing these patterns and common chord progressions, students gain deep understanding in all keys. …

The audio compact disc companion to the 152-page collection of 16 early- to late-intermediate sonatinas compiled by Lynn Freeman Olson and edited by Martha Hilley (item #505) that includes works by Haydn, Clementi, Diabelli, Kuhlau, Gurlitt and Bartók. With a helpful introduction that contains practice suggestions, this edition effectively guides students through the important elements of the sona…