It is particularly in his choral music that Peteris Vasks reveals his strong attachment to his Latvian home country. Nature, customs and traditions and the idea of freedom are the central themes of the texts he sets to music, while carefully using modern techniques of choral singing as well. Alternating with traditional, even archaic singing, the music creates a multi-faceted, immediately effectiv…

Another addition to the hit series, making authentic folk music available in a flexible format suitable for teaching, busking and performance. Traditional music from Scandinavia - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden. Explore the rich variety of the Nordic tradition, from the Polish-influenced polska dances to a Norwegian Wedding Song. The Complete edition includes a violin part, keyboard acc…

Here is a book of tunes from the Elizabethan era - the great period of English song - set in tablature for the clawhammer banjo. At first glance, it is true, the songs of Shakespeare's day and the mountain banjo seem to be worlds apart. But the musical traditions are, in fact, related, as Elizabethan songs are the old world cousins of mountain tunes. As a result, Elizabethan tunes are a natural wa…

Piano Solos Of Traditional Irish Folk Music. Par VOSS RICHARD. Irish folk song ' est le terme générique qui désigne ballades, chansons rebel, chants de travail, berceuses, lamentations et chansons à boire. Beaucoup de chansons folk irlandais développé à partir des événements historiques et de la mythologie celtique et comprennent des airs, polkas, jeu de danse, longtemps dances, turluttes, diaposi…

Par MARTIN MATTHEW. Commissioned for the Choir of St Paul?s Cathedral, this superb festive choral work brings together the traditional French melody of Veni, veni Emmanuel with the Advent Antiphon O Oriens. The relatively accessible choral lines are underpinned by a wonderfully majestic organ accompaniment, which exhibits Matthew Martin?s genius for creating a new sound-world from the perfect bala…

Inspired by the traditional Sami 'yoik,? a very old vocal tradition among the Sami people of Scandinavia and Russia, this beautiful music was used in the Disney animated film Frozen. Now available in several voicings, all choirs can now enjoy these works that are infused with style and ethnic authenticity that will bring a wonderful and unique sound to your choral concert. / Choeur SA Et Piano

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Following in the footsteps of Ceremonial March, Mercury, Arsenal and Minerva, Helios is a concert march in the tradition of grand English marches. In the first passage several connected themes are developed in a combination of contrasting nuances. The melodic line of the trio is long and expressive; a characteristic found in all Jan Van der Roost’s marches. Helios represents…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Navigation Inn was originally written for brass band to celebrate one of the most famous events of the brass band calendar - the Whit Friday marches. The Navigation Inn is a pub which is a popular meeting place for bandsmen. This version for concert band is in the style of a traditional contest style march and will bring a great sense of tradition to all concerts. / Niveau : 5 …

Par HOLENKO JOHN. The Contra Dance Encyclopedia is a handbook for musicians who want to play for contra dances. Music from American fiddle tunes to the Irish tradition are presented in sets suitable for playing for dances (as well as sessions, concerts, and other gigs). There is also an extensive section of tunes grouped into Reels, Jigs, and Waltzes that can be used. Included is a short history o…

Five Variations on the 'Brugg Song'. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Kaleidoscope is a set of five variations of on the ‘Brugger Lied’ (Brugg Song) which is the traditional song of the town of Brugg. The lyrics tell of the geography, people and traditions of this charming and historic town, which is situated in the north of Switzerland, near to the German border, about halfway between Basel and Zurich. Each va…

Par SCHUMANN CAMILLO. Within the extensive ?uvre for organ left behind by Camillo Schumann, his 6 Organ Sonatas form an independent corpus. Although living and composing at a time when the music of Webern and Schönberg had long since abandoned the traditional paths of music, Camillo Schumann pursues in an astonishingly consistent manner in the tradition of the great Romantics, in particular that o…

A touching ballad of parting, benediction-like, in the tradition of an Irish blessing. Basic choral writing...use it to teach phrasing, diction, or virtually any choral technique. The ideal concert closer - could become your choir's traditional final number. Another winner from a top team of choral writers. / 2 Parties Mixtes

Les enfants semblent de nos jours veulent apprendre à jouer des instruments à unplus jeune âge et doivent être fournies et abondamment avec de courtes pièces facilespour maintenir leur intérêt avant et entre les examens. Ce livreoffre beaucoup de facilité des airs familiers qui sont amusantes à jouer et sont uneincitation à la pratique / Flûte Traversière / 28 pages / niveau : Facile / Partition