Par SPARKE PHILIP. This piece was inspired by the composer watching his young son, Benny, playing ‘soldiers’ with his collection of teddy bears - how appropriate!But it made him think of the many character pieces which take the form of a ‘toy march’, the most notable examples being by Haydn, Tchaikovsky and Leon Jessel. Parade of the Clockwork Soldiers is in the form of a ‘patrol’ (starting and en…

Par WATERFIELD POLLY / BEACH L.. This is a celebration of music from the time the pioneers explored the vast reaches of North America. A presentation of eleven imaginative and idiomatic arrangements for elementary Viola (Grade 1-3) with Piano. Helpful background notes help players to understand the style and spirit of the music. The book is also compatible with the Cello and Violin editions, givin…

Par GREEN DAY. The album-matching songbook to Green Day 's much-anticipated eighth studio album, 21st Century Breakdown . A truly brilliant concept album, in the style of a punk rock opera, the album runs through the narrative of Christian and Gloria, a young couple working through the shattered promises of this century. The album is divided into three acts: Heroes and Cons, Charlatans and Saints,…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. This piece was inspired by the composer watching his young son, Benny, playing ‘soldiers’ with his collection of teddy bears - how appropriate!But it made him think of the many character pieces which take the form of a ‘toy march’, the most notable examples being by Haydn, Tchaikovsky and Leon Jessel. Parade of the Clockwork Soldiers is in the form of a ‘patrol’ (starting and en…

A Young Persons' Guide to the Brass Band. Par DE HAAN JACOB. Subtitled “A Young Person’s Guide to the Brass Band”, Go for Brass ! is a musical introduction to the sound, instrumental groups and the individual instruments of the brass band. Your players will love this work as they stand to highlight their particular section with snippets of the sparkling up-tempo dance style theme. An extremely ent…

Par JOLLIFFE EDMUND. An attractive Epiphany carol to words written by the composer, Follow The Star is based on a dynamic chorus in straight rock style, interleaved with verses that might be taken as solo passages for one or more singers in a unison and Piano performance. For the concluding return of the refrain the music rises a semitone to F sharp major to clinch the mood of celebration. Teacher…

Par RESPIGHI OTTORINO / STORY MICHAEL (Arr.). Completed in 1924 Respighi's masterwork consists of four contrasting movements. The final movement, 'The Pines of the Appian Way,' depicts the advancement of the Roman Legion as it gradually marches towards the listener. It is one of the most glorious and stunning orchestral crescendos in all of classical music. Perfectly arranged for young band by Mic…

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. This charming and humorous set of variations, originally for mandolin and keyboard, is arranged here for violin and piano by the distinguished performer Steven Isserlis. Originally composed in 1796 when Beethoven was twenty-six, it shows the young genius at his most elegant.The work is ideally suited to the violin which has the same tuning as the mandolin. It will make a …

Par CURNOW JAMES. Explore different settings of the Medieval Latin carol 'In Dulci Jubilo' via this solid arrangement by James Curnow. Opening with an exquisite 'Brass Choir' section a la Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) and progressing through a 'Woodwind Choir' section in the later J. S. Bach style, WITH SWEET JUBILATION is wonderful 'style study' material. The grace of the early masters and the c…

From the original Broadway opening in 1972 to the 2013 Tony for Best Musical Revival, the story of the young prince Pippin has delighted audiences around the world. Based on the recent revival, this five-minute medley captures all the joy, wonder, and excitement of the stage. / Choeur SSA

A playful way to learn the recorder. Par KASTELEIN JAAP. This carefully constructed recorder book has more to offer than just enjoyable tunes. After an initial explanation of musical notation, the young recorder player will progress step by step, and note for note, guided by short exercises. The fingerings for new notes are clearly indicated. Difficult rhythms do not occur in My First Recorder Boo…