Après deux albums teintés de funk et de disco, Prince Rogers Nelson devient dès 1980 le maître du Minneapolis Sound avec son troisième opus, le sulfureux et bien nommé « Dirty Mind ». Dès ses premiers disques pour Warner Bros. Records, celui qu'on surnommera bientôt le Kid de Minneapolis offre sa vie à une production musicale foisonnante et variée. Prince traverse alors les années 1980 avec une ir…

Par ARTHUR GEORGE. A serene setting for choir which features a simple step like melody with a beautifully flowing solo soprano line above. The musical setting uses two lullaby-like rhythmical ostinatos which run right throughout the work to shape the musical line. The music covers a wide dynamic range in a short space of time rising gently only to fall back down until it fades into nothing. …

Arr. Klaas Van Der Woude. Right from Toto’s foundation in 1977, the band grew into a living legend, not only because of international superhits, but also because of the ongoing urge of its members to develop their special musical style - a mix of rock and a more symphonic sound. This arrangement binds adaptations of Africa, Rosanna and Stop Loving You into a glorious whole, reminding us of those g…

The 9x12 book features 2,640 chords in all - five easy-to-play voicings of 44 chord qualities in each of the twelve musical keys. For each chord, there is a clearly illustrated chord frame, as well as an actual photo of the chord being played. The DVD features these same chord examples and photos, but also features a great-sounding audio example of the chord being played to facilitate learning. / …

Par KILLMAYER WILHELM. ‘Humour plays a role, and my pieces are also an attempt to entertain people.’ Words not often associated with contemporary music, but Wilhelm Killmayer wants to place fun and seriousness side by side. Different tonal spheres are found in the “Impromptu” and the jaunty “Scherzo lento” which uses tap tones for example. The “Chorale” that follows allows the music to drift seaml…

Inspire the beginner violinist! This title features 30 progressive pieces using just open strings, with incredible backing tracks in popular styles to motivate students to sound their best. Designed to provide absolute beginners with concert repertoire to be proud of, and opportunities to develop music-reading skills and technique. Includes backing tracks, demonstration audio, practice tips, and P…

This book was designed for use in a one or two semester heterogeneous college woodwind methods class or as a quick reference manual for school band and orchestra directors. It provides concise descriptions including instrument similarities and differences, breath support, reed adjustment and transposition. Includes:- Instrument assembly, embouchure, hand position and articulation- Carefully detail…

It's a casting call for the annual holiday revue and a host of familiar North Pole faces are lined up to audition, headshots and resumes in hand. Three Elves, a not-so-famous Reindeer, a stage-worthy Snowman, Mrs. C. herself, and regular kid Cameron make the first cut and are put to test by their never seen but consistently heard through a sound system director---Santa Claus! Fantastic Broadway-st…

Par NAULAIS JEROME. Embuscade (Ambuse) is a thrilling musical adventure represented through various contrasts and depths of sound. Every element develops around a main theme written in a jazz-rock style. The central section consists of a calm passage quickly followed by a polka-like section. Both passages seem to lie in ambush (Embuscade), ready to pounce in this exciting adventure. / Niveau : 3 …