Par DAY SUSAN H.. On the Open Seas is an exciting new sea chantey by Susan H. Day. Written because sea-faring voyagers are always looking for their next adventure on the open seas! This piece is written in E minor, 4/4 time, and features a spirited, memorable melody, detache bowing, easy rhythms, accents, pizzicato, and fun for all! Bass and cello double, and viola rhythms double 2nd violin rhythm…

Par HARVEY JONATHAN. The text of this work is by Bishop J Cosin, based on Veni Creator Spiritus. The music is based on a pentatonic chord throughout, and reflects the floating rhythms of plainchant. The piece builds to a wonderful and ecstatic climax using a set of aleatoric overlapping vocal phrases. Commissioned by 1984 Southern Cathedrals Festivaland first performed at Winchester Cathedral in J…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Diamond Prelude was written to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United States Army Band (Pershing’s Own), andwas premiered at their 75th Anniversary Concert at the D. A. R. Constitution Hall in Washington, D. C. For 75 years the U. S. Army Band has proudly served the American people through their many performances throughout the world, as well asthousands of ceremonies a…

Par RUBIO PEDRO. The Clarinet First Steps collection is divided into four volumes, aimed at young clarinetists. This second book consists of three educational parts. The following sections appear throughout the parts to achievethe basic objectives of the art of Clarinet playing: Musical Language: Explanation of music contents in the exercises, melodies and duets. Technique And Repertoire: Include…

Enhancements to the 2nd Edition Level 2B Technique and Artistry Book include emphasis on pattern recognition, new teacher duets for several Artistry Magic pieces, and a new exercise to prepare students for playing chord changes. The four effective technique secrets are used as warm-ups throughout the book. / Piano

Par SCHLEE THOMAS DANIEL. A suite whose movements always deliver something other than what they seem to promise. But throughout, the two instruments and respectively their players act like two people in very specific situations: I.: The opening movement is reserved for the piano; the initially earnest, solitary cantilena intensifies creating expectation. Suddenly II.: the violin sounds. Its movin…

'?And Goodnight? is a grade 2 lyrical piece that would be a beautiful addition to any school music library. It was inspired by a Brahms lullaby- hints of it are heard throughout the piece and within the original melody. Ranges and rhythmic difficulties are modest which will allow for ample time in teaching the valuable musical concepts of phrasing, tuning, balance, dynamics, and most of all, expre…

Sleepsong is a rich, Celtic-inspired song for choirs looking to test their abilities with a new and exciting challenge. Released by Secret Garden in 2005, the song was written by Brendan Graham and Rolf Løvland who also penned the Westlife hit, You Raise Me Up . This beautiful and peaceful choral version has been arranged by Desmond Earley for six part chorus with Soprano solo. It was first perfor…

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 …

Par BEATLES THE. This updated second edition features the lyrics to almost 200 songs from the Fab Four's vast musical library, including a bonus section of cover songs. This must-own souvenir for all Beatles fans and songwriters is an amazing tribute to the most influential band in pop history. A complete discography is also included, with lots of great full-page photos throughout the book, and a …

In this elementary level piece, the left hand plays a mostly chordal accompaniment but also plays the melody part-way through, with a finger 2 crossover. The piece is written in C major but includes a few accidentals. There are varied dynamics throughout, specific phrase marks, and a line of 3/4 meter at the end. / Piano

This collection of sheet music by the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius features 24 of his most enjoyable and influential pieces, all newly-arranged especially for this volume. The tonal innovations and idiosyncratic compositional style of this hugely prolific composer truly does illustrate the genuine Joy Of Sibelius.The pieces by Sibelius included in this collection exhibit the influences tha…

Par POE LARA. Lara Poe's (b. 1993) energetic Divergence (2015-2016) for string quartet was conceived cyclically: the four movements explore drifting in and out of focus between different materials. A light ditty of the second movement diverges to the third movement's overtone derived chords. Duration: c. 25' This product includes a set of parts (violin I, violin II, viola, violoncello) and a s…

Here they come marching two by two---it's a robot brigade! This dramatic piece for beginning band uses only the first six notes students learn. It is full of meaningful teachable moments that include call-and-response, minor mode, dynamics, and much more. The low brass and low winds play a prominent role throughout and everyone in the band will stay engaged. Students will surely practice this one!…

Par STEENHUYSE-VANDEVELDE CHRISTA. Christa Steenhuyse-Vandevelde has been teaching for over 30 years with unbridled enthusiasm and unparalleled creativity. Throughout her career she inspired more than a thousand piano students, which she brought into contact with masters from the past and the present. Christa?s own compositions have a high romantic style with a flowing melody and a beautiful harmo…