Method for Alto Saxophone. Par KASTELEIN / MICHIEL OLDENKAMP. Edited by acclaimed educator Philip Sparke, these exciting method book/CD packs for beginners contain songs, music puzzles, games to increase your understanding of music, information about your instrument, and lots of fun pieces to play - either with the CD provided or with other students. Books include helpful diagrams and fun illustra…

This joyful Christmas carol from 15th century France may be sung in either the original French or in English. If a children's choir is used, it can sing the soprano part throughout. The words 'nouvelet? and 'noel? both come from the French root word meaning 'news? or 'newness? and this arrangement by Wayland Rogers is just that, fresh and new. / Voix (SATB), Flûte Et Piano

Overture for Concert Band. Par CURNOW JAMES. James Curnow presents an outstanding new overture for band. A wealth of enchanting musical ideas are masterfully developed and contrasted in this magnificent composition. What a delightful musical statement! The ever-optimistic spirit of the pioneers is beautifully represented throughout this bright and cheerful concert offering. It’s fun to play and an…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. A Tale as Yet Untold was commissioned by the Cory Band for the European Brass Band Championships in Linz, Austria, 2010, and their winning performance gave them a hattrick of victories at the competition. The theme of this impressive work, which is set in three movements, is one that recurs again and again throughout the music of Philip Sparke, the power of the human spirit to o…

Par . Exercises by the master 19th century pedagogues appear more frequently throughout this book than the previous levels. Many exercises are included that build the skills needed for hands-together playing, agility development, finger crossing skills (needed to play fulloctave scales), melodic and harmonic 6ths, as well as I chords, inverted IV and V7 chords for cadences. Also included are hand-…

Score and Parts. Par GLORIEUX FRANCOIS. François Glorieux was born in Belgium in 1932, and acclaimed throughout Europe, the USA, Latin America, Canada, Japan, China, the Middle East and Africa. He is one of the most widely accomplished and versatile musicians traveling the international circuit today: pianist composer conductor, commentator, entertainer, honorary professor of chamber music at the …

Non Nobis Domine / Nicht Unserm Namen, Herr. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. The Psalms inspired Mendelssohn throughout his working life, and, aside from a cappella settings, he left behind five great orchestral Psalms. / Psaumes / Date parution : 1995-01-01/ Répertoire / Solistes STBar, Choeur SSAATTBB, 2 Flûtes Traversi

Choralkantate. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX / LUTHER MARTIN. During Mendelssohns years of study with Zelter, the arrangement of chorales already played an important role, and he continued to be occupied with the protestant chorale throughout his symphonic and oratorical work. The break Bach’s works in connection with the reperformance of the St. Matthew Passion led to a series of cantatas based…

Par COHEN ETA. The Eta Cohen Violin Method - Book One is the complete guide for the beginner violinist, taking the student from the very beginning up to Grade 2 standard. This title is packed full of fun and engaging pieces, with clear photos throughout to illustrate each technique. Completely revised and updated, this new edition includes beautifully recorded audio containing demonstration tracks…

Fauré's breathtakingly beautiful 'Cantique de Jean Racine' is now available in a sumptuous arrangement for string orchestra, simply titled Cantique. The unifying triplet figure and profound harmonic development set the foundation for soaring melodic lines that are shared throughout in various parts. This is music from the heart that will rest calmly and peacefully on audience ears. A perfect choic…

Longmont, Colorado has a magnificent view of Longs Peak, one of Colorado's more prominent 14,000 ft. peaks. 'Westview Sketches' provides a musical vision of how this view would change with the seasons throughout the year. (3:25) / Concert Band

Three Cantatas with Recorder Edited by Barbara Sachs For soprano (d'-a''), two recorders and bc Augellin, vago e canoro Filli, tu sai s'io t'amo Mentre Clori la bella Augellin, vago e canoro, in D minor, has three da capo arias, all in triple metres, separated by recits. The recorders introduce or echo the voice in the first aria, and conclude the second aria which is without them, and …

An Orchestrator's Handbook. Par BRANT HENRY. Henry Brant's new guide to orchestration is, in fact, the result of his lifelong work as a conductor, composer, and teacher, its first page written in the 1940s, and its final page written in 2005. In observation of other orchestration texts throughout his life, Brant realized that many were incomplete, in that they gave instructions based on 'hoped-for…

The Absolute Beginners Irish Tenor Banjo book tells you everything you need to know about playing this unique instrument from the very first moment you pick it up. Featuring helpful and practical guides to everything from holding your Tenor Banjo to playing your first tunes, this book and accompanying download card will take you through your beginning stages and beyond.Beginning with a short histo…

Through the centuries, the Christmas season has inspired composers, poets, lyricists and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event.This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols and advent hymns for violin solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the violin. The author …