Par AAGAARD-NILSEN TORSTEIN. This exciting concert band work is written in the form of a rhapsody based on folk tunes originating from the region where this young Norwegian composer was born. In addition to traditional harmonies the composer makes use of modal chords to create the appropriate atmosphere for this beautiful region of Norway. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert …

A new take on a well-known melody that charges into the traditional tune with a clever rhythmic transition, this captivating and creative arrangement will be fun to play. Includes 3 violin parts. (4:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

The 13 solos in this book feature a variety of tempos and moods-from cool swing to expressive lyricism to energetic toccatas (including a jazz toccata). This is a great collection for students who need a break from the traditional Baroque - Contemporary literature. Composers Melody Bober, Timothy Brown, Valerie Roth Roubos, Martín Cuéllar, Edwin McLean and Lee Evans have created pieces that will b…

Par HARVEY JONATHAN. Commissioned for the traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols in King's College Cambridge on Christmas Eve, 1994. Harvey uses words by Bishop Taylor in a beautiful melody sung by one choir, accompanied by a second wordless choir providing harmonic support. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

A Beginner's Guide to Blues Style, Theory, and Improv. Par SISKIND JEREMY. Learning the blues can be like learning the ABCs. Because it's accessible, expressive, and fun, the blues is the perfect place for a pianist to first encounter jazz and popular music. Featuring 26 original pieces by Jeremy Siskind, plus guided improv exercises and a little blues and theory, Blues Piano A-Z promises to sheph…

Par RIDEOUT BONNIE. Inspired by the Celtic circles of ancient Scotland, Bonnie paints a musical picture through time, joining the heavens and earth to the cycles of everyday life. Performed on Scottish fiddle with gold medal piper Eric Rigler on the Great Highland bagpipe, Scottish smallpipes and uilleann pipes. Also accompanied by guitar, Celtic harp, viola da gamba, hammered dulcimer, bass and b…

The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey and Hawkes catalogue of classical, contemporary and educational repertoire, highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton, alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall, Vera Gray and others. Carefully selected by Janet Way,…

45 Traditional Pieces. Par . 'French Folk Tunes for Accordion' ('Airs populaires pour accordéon') est un recueil d’arrangements de thèmes populaires pour accordéon solo, parmi lesquels on trouvera des formes et des styles variés tels que Polkas, Valses, Bourrées, et autres. L’accordéoniste chevronné Murray Granger donne des informations sur tous les styles, et fait part de ses indications concerna…

Par COHEN MARY. Winter soundscapes is a collection of seven evocative sound pictures, which conjure up the landscapes and feelings of a traditional hard winter. The pieces contrast one another, with relaxed fireside scenes next to relentless snowstorms, allowing young players to experiment with a number of styles and techniques. This is a great alternative to carols for December concerts and suita…

Ten Klezmer Duos Vol. 1 contains six traditional Klezmer compositions and four originals by Mike Curtis / 2 Clarinettes

Par GUNOD NATHANIEL. 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 sty…

Par SHERIDAN DICK. This alternate approach to ukulele tuning requires only the simple change of just one string and offers an expanded instrumental range and deeper resonant tone color as a result. It includes a carefully selected collection of 30 popular songs arranged to show the scope of low G tuning. Also featured is an introductory text with interesting tips, comments and insights, plus songs…

Par HOGESTEIN HENK. The Forester by Henk Hogestein tells the story of a forester who catches a poacher and is based on the cheery melody of the traditional jig 'the Lincolnshire Poacher'. In an unusual twist however, it is the poacher who triumphs over the forester with his jubilation being heard in the trio section of this march. / Niveau : 3 / Marche / Répertoire / Brass Band

At last the excitement of traditional folk fiddling can be experienced by your entire string orchestra! Written by two renowned educators, this fun and motivating collection of 16 cross-cultural fiddle tunes is presented in a unique format that makes it perfect for players of any level or age. Each tune includes a solo version, followed by a 3-part 'arrangement' for group performance. Chord symbol…

An Epic Tone Poem based on Taiwanese Traditional Melodies. Par YAGISAWA SATOSHI. Les oeuvres du compositeur japonais Satoshi Yagisawa sont interprétées bien au-delà des frontières de son pays natal. Il fut prié, en outre, d’écrire une nouvelle pièce fondée sur les chansons de chasse traditionnelles de la tribu des Truku, originaire de l’est de Taïwan en vue de promouvoir la culture taïwanaise à tr…