This early-intermediate duet is a joyful dance that students will love. The melody and harmony are traded back and forth between partners, and varied articulations help identify the location of the melody. Written in A minor and 4/4 meter, there are a few accidentals, and several hand position changes. A D. S. al Coda lets the performers play the exciting middle section one more time. / Piano 4 Ma…

Par VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH. Of all his early chamber works, the 'Nocturne' is most clearly by the mature Vaughan Williams, almost anticipating the influence of Ravel which followed his lessons from the French composer in 1908. In the veiled beauty of its highly chromatic harmonies we hear already the tone-poet of the slow movement of 'A London Symphony', while in the fleet-footed 'Scherzo' there i…

Johannes Brahms:The Works for one Instrument and PianoJohannes Brahms' compositions for one instrument and piano have been standards in chamber music literature ever since their inception. These works were written with specific performers in mind and Brahms worked closely with them when refining the final texts. Nevertheless, we rarely approach the music taking into consideration the possibilities…

Ukulele, Bag and Book. Par . The perfect starting point for anyone wanting to play the ukulele, this pack includes a soprano size ukulele, a fitted gig bag and a tuition book. The ukulele has fast become one of the most popular instruments on theplanet. This model has improved string quality from its predecessor, so will stay in tune for longer. And with a sturdy, good-quality design at an afford…

How does a trip to sunny Spain sound? You can get there without leaving home with Sharon Aaronson's new solo, Costa del Sol. This late-intermediate solo is written in the key of A minor and 4/4 time. The syncopated rhythms capture the Spanish style and provide rhythmic interest throughout the piece. In A-B-A form, the allegro A section contrasts nicely with the adagietto B section that also featur…

Par . ?Showpieces? provide opportunities for pianists to display their skills and elicit the ?Wow!? response from an audience. The anticipation of acquiring virtuosity is highly motivating for piano students because there is a special thrill in experiencing the sound and feel of playing showpieces, as well as having the admiration of listeners! The music of Ovation, Books 1 and 2 was selected with…

Par IGUDESMAN ALEKSEY. VIOLAMANIA - the title says it all! Igudesman has gifted 11 of his viola-playing friends a personalised solo piece for their instrument and, in doing so, enriched the solo repertoire for violists everywhere. These challenging, unaccompanied pieces are ideal for concert, especially as encores. They are often humorous, but deserve to be taken seriously. Some are simple and m…

Oboe. Par . There's no better way to motivate your band than with some popular Disney music! This new collection from Essential Elements works with all ensembles, regardless of what method you're using, and features great songs your band members are sure to know. The arrangements work for the whole ensemble to play together, but also as solo works for each instrumentalist! The songs are carefully …

Trumpet. Par . There's no better way to motivate your band than with some popular Disney music! This new collection from Essential Elements works with all ensembles, regardless of what method you're using, and features great songs your band members are sure to know. The arrangements work for the whole ensemble to play together, but also as solo works for each instrumentalist! The songs are careful…

Twelve easy to intermediate songs. Par DICKBAUER KLAUS. Whether together with the professional Play Along MP3-CD or the available piano accompaniment, the collection of twelve original compositions by Klaus Dickbauer and Martin Gasselsberger grooves from the first to the last note. The solo pieces are within the easy to intermediate degrees of difficulty, and are stylistically based on jazz, world…

Par TCHAIKOVSKI PIOTR ILITCH. Tchaikovsky is best known for his purely instrumental compositions. However, we must not underestimate him as a composer of operas. Many of his operas such as ¬Pique Dame and Eugene Onegin are still performed regularly throughout the world. Eugene Onegin (also called Jevgeny Onegin), composed in 1877-1878, was not called an opera by Tchaikovsky himself, but “lyric sce…

Terry Riley, most commonly associated with the minimalist and experimental schools of music, draws influence from a vast number of sources, including jazz and Indian classical music. In turn, his influence on contemporary composers and music in general is enormous, and with this collection of his Piano Works, you can learn a selection of his fascinating, hypnotic and simply stunning compositions f…

Par SIBELIUS JEAN. The music of composer Jean Sibelius (1865 1957) is often credited with helping Finland form a national identity in its struggle for independence from Russia. Inspired by nature and Nordic mythology, his works include seven symphonies as well as tone poems and choral music. Symphony No. 6 in D Minor, Op. 104, is a 'poem within the framework of a symphony,' and Symphony No. 7 in C…

for piano solo. Par GREENWOOD JONNY. 88 (No.1) by Jonny Greenwood is a contemporary work for solo piano, suitable for advanced-level players, consisting of two movements, slow and fast. Only previously performed by a handful of selected pianists, this work is now being made available for general public performance for the first time. Jonny Greenwood is best known as the lead guitarist of the band …

An exceptional song of brotherhood skillfully arranged by Jay Althouse. Opens with an optional alto solo and builds with strong choral writing, closing with a soft, final statement of the title. Use it as an inspirational piece the year 'round, including graduation. If you liked 'Let There Be Peace On Earth,' you'll love HE AIN'T HEAVY, HE IS MY BROTHER. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)