Par VASKS PETERIS. The Latvian composer Peteris Vasks, who is known for his atmospheric pieces for string orchestra, “Cantabile”, “Musica dolorosa” and “Voices”, is concentrating increasingly on chamber music: his latest works are the “Partita” for cello and piano, the “Fifth String Quartet” and a piano quartet. Vasks has brought elements of ancient and folk traditions in Latvian music into his co…

Author of numerous folk music collections for Schott Music, Vicki Swan presents this collection of 54 traditional English folk tunes arranged for 1 or 2 flutes. A CD recording of the tunes is also included as well as downloadable German and French translations of all texts. Suitable for players of grades 3-8. / 1 Ou 2 Flûte(s) Traversière(s)

Anthem. Par PURCELL HENRY. The Anthem, in the post-Reformation church music of England was initially the term given to a choral work with an English biblical text. By the end of the 17th century it begins to take on Italian stylistic elements and becomes a cantata for solo voices, choir and orchestra. The anthem 'O sing unto the Lord' presented here, based on words of the 96th Psalm, is a particul…

Les oeuvres de musique de chambre sont parmi les plus réussis de Hindemith oeuvres instrumentales des années 1920. Mais le titre est trompeur: Les différents éléments ont fait concertantes caractéristiques solistes lieu de se soumettre aux traditions de musique de chambre.Musique de chambre n o 7 est centrée sur l'orgue. Ecrit pour l'expéditeur Frankfurter radiodiffuseur, le travail prit alors l'e…

Easy trios for beginners. Par RAE JAMES. James Rae's eminently successful tutor Introducing the Saxophone was the first of its kind providing the complete beginner with material in popular styles yet allowing for a sound musical development along traditional lines. Now, complementing the tutor, James Rae has produced these three volumes to introduce the beginner to ensemble playing. The parts are …

Par HOWARD PAUL. For music lovers who've always wanted to play guitar but have been put off by traditional guitar methods, these books get you playing right away without having to pick through heavy theory and music-reading lessons first. Every book in the For Beginners series progresses from the very basics of buying your first instrument through the fundamentals of playing your favorite style of…

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. Based on the African-American spiritual “Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit”, Feel the Spirit captures the essence of the traditional spiritual. These songs were created by African-Americans oppressed by slavery. A deeply religious people, the slaves would use singing as an expression of both their enthusiastic joy and profound sadness. Feel the Spirit enables you to play a great go…

Par DE HAAN JACOB. « Klezmer » est le nom donné à la musique inspirée par les traditions des communautés juives de langue yiddish installées en Europe de l’Est. La musique klezmer est une musique métissée d’influences balkanes, orientales et tziganes. Klezmania s’inscrit dans cette lignée. Jacob de Haan y développe un standard du répertoire : Hava Nagila. / Niveau : 2.5 / Musique klezmer / Recu…

Par SALLOUM TREVOR. Trevor Salloum: Afro-Cuban Rhythms combines two of the renowned author's popular previous editions. This Gig Savers book has been specially designed for the intermediate to advanced level percussionist who has some basic understanding of percussion notation. Part one is a collection of traditional rhythms ideal for a percussion ensemble or for the individual who wants to learn…

Series C. Par MONIUSZKO STANISLAW. The work of neoclassical character, in the traditional form of a suite combining transparency of texture with lightness of expression. As is typical for the genre, the parts of the cycle are juxtaposed based on contrast in character and pace. The piece begins with a rough and somewhat 'robbery' Allegro, followed by Moderato, which is a refined and at the same tim…

Kantate Zum 1. Advent. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. The opening chorus uses the first verse of the old plainsong hymn 'Veni redemptor gentium', which in the paraphrase by Martin Luther has become the most important Advent hymn of the Protestant Church. Bach introduces the traditional plainsong melody in the form of a French overture, here symbolizing the entry of the King of Heaven, thus creating an…

Par DE HAAN JACOB. Fresena is the original name for Friesland, a northern province of the Netherlands, with its own language and culture. In this simple mars, Jacob the Haan used two traditional Friesian folksongs. Together with his composition Fox from the North this mars was a part of the festival suite that Jacob de Haan once wrote by order of the council of Friesland. / Niveau : 0.5 / Réperto…

Par NELSON SHEILA MARY. Simple string quartet pieces arranged by Sheila Nelson to encourage ensemble playing from the earliest stages. Includes an attractive mixture of traditional melodies, classical material and original contemporary pieces. Scored for two violins, viola (optional third violin part included) and cello. String Quartet (Score & parts)./ Répertoire / 2 Violons, Alto ou Violon et Vi…

Par SZALONEK WITOLD. This work reveals the remarkable world of Szalonek?s imagination. Making use of the traditional form of the chaconne, he leaves the soloist ample possibilities for interpretation ? avec fantaisie ? particularly in terms of agogic shifts, and also in the way the narrative is led. In Chaconne-fantaisie, the soloist displays the whole spectrum of the violin?s sonoristic capac_x00…

A Caribbean Suite A suite based on traditional Caribbean tunes arranged for elementry string orchestra with piano accompaniment Com­po­si­teur: Colledge, Katherine Com­po­si­teur: Colledge, Hugh Ins­tru­men­ta­tion: cordes (violons et violoncelles, altos et contrebasses ad libitum) et piano Édi­tion: Partition et parties, with CD containing printable string parts Langue :…