Par SAUCEDO RICHARD. Filled with tuneful melodies and an energetic lilt throughout, Cloud Dancing is sure to have great appeal for students as well as audiences. There is a wealth of teachable elements as well; developing confidence in 3/4, use of simple mixed meters in the slow middle section, and brief solo opportunities for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, and Trumpet. Enjoyable as well as educationa…

Par HARRIS PAUL. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris has now been extended to offer a series of editions supporting the Trinity College London sight-reading criteria. The books, including this volume for Grade 1, have been specifically written to reflect Trinity's parameters for each grade and contain new material throughout. Designed to help …

Par HARRIS PAUL. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris has now been extended to offer a series of editions supporting the Trinity College London sight-reading criteria. The books, including this volume for Grade 2, have been specifically written to reflect Trinity's parameters for each grade and contain new material throughout. Designed to help …

(Trinity Edition). Par HARRIS PAUL. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris has now been extended to offer a series of editions supporting the Trinity College London sight-reading criteria. The books, including this volume for Grade 4, have been specifically written to reflect Trinity's parameters for each grade and contain new material throughout…

The three movements of North Dakota: The Peace Garden State capture the spirit of this northern state. In 'The Meandering Missouri,' an atmospheric piece in Dorian mode and 3/4 meter, the Missouri River is depicted by a gentle accompaniment and lingering melody, making the piece reminiscent of a 'Gymnopédie.' A contrasting middle section with unexpected harmonies and parallel-moving triads brings …

Snowy hilltops, timeless family traditions, and the warmth of a hearth---the atmosphere of a Smoky Mountain Christmas is captured in this arrangement of three traditional Appalachian carols arranged by Andrew Dabcyznski. The simple modal melodies of 'Star of the East' and 'Babe of Bethlehem' are passed throughout the orchestra, before concluding with the stirring spiritual 'Rise Up Shepherd and Fo…

for String Orchestra. Par GOLDBERG CLEO (Arr.). Shed a Sweet Light, arranged by Cleo Goldberg, celebrates songs from the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah: a time of light, dancing the Horah, eating Latkes (potato pancakes), playing Dreidel (spinning top), and singing happy songs. S_x001A_Vivon literally means spinning or dreidel, while Hanukkah, O Hanukkah is about the traditions of Hanukkah mention…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. An energetic addition to your Christmas concert, the Holly Variations merges 'Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly' (a duple-meter carol) with 'The Holly and the Ivy' (a triple-meter carol). This unlikely partnership sets the stage for some very interesting rhythmic effects as two strong and opposing meters struggle for dominance. As a striking opener or a 'contrast' piece, THE H…

Par KOWALCHYK GAYLE / ALEXANDER DENNIS. The fresh and appealing music contained in Performance Book 5 expands the rhythmic development of students by using sixteenth notes in compound meters. An eclectic mix of popular styles---from ballads to blues to lively showstoppers---is balanced with favorite repertoire from the Baroque and Classical periods. Performance tips help the student play musically…

Par DEL BORGO ELLIOT. Fiery flourishes and explosive rhythms combine to make this major new publication by Elliot del Borgo an exotic masterpiece. Five authentic Slavonic folk tunes -'Yelenta, ' 'Csardas, ' 'The Ferryman of Okhrida, ' 'Love's My Permit' and 'The Husser' - provide the material for this colorful and energetic symphonic statement. Contrasts abound! Infectious moods, both cheerful and…

Par BOONSHAFT PETER. Sound Artistry supports musical growth, enhancing technical and expressive skills. Backed by collaborative partners and specialist teachers, this comprehensive book features lessons suitable for intermediate to advanced players with a focus on instrument-specific exercises---perfect for use after any method book to bridge the gap to instrument-specific conservatory methods. It…

Par BOONSHAFT PETER. Sound Artistry supports musical growth, enhancing technical and expressive skills. Backed by collaborative partners and specialist teachers, this comprehensive book features lessons suitable for intermediate to advanced players with a focus on instrument-specific exercises---perfect for use after any method book to bridge the gap to instrument-specific conservatory methods. It…