Following on the success of her two operatic works for children and teens - Douce et Barbe Bleue, Les Fables Enchantées, Little Thummie and Cendrillon (based on Perrault), as well as the adaptation of Maupassant's short story The Dumpling (2014) - Isabelle Aboulker once again hits the bull's eye with Myla And The Boat-Tree, a commission from the Villecroze Music Academy. In 2015, this musical tale…

A huge hit for Adele in 2011, Someone Like You has here been expertly arranged by Chris Hussey for choirs seeking a powerful centrepiece to their repertoire. Full of gripping emotion and resolve, this dignified tale of romantic reflection won Adele the 2012 Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance and now choirs too can reap the rewards of this show stopping signature tune. Arranged here for SSA with …

Anthony Braxton and the Meta-reality of Creative Music. Par LOCK GRAHAM. One of modern music's towering figures, composer and multi-instrumentalist Anthony Braxton has redefinedcritical concepts of jazz and the wider world of creative music. The Chicago native's works range from an early piece for 100 tubas to proposed compositions for orchestras on different planets. A modern classic, Forces inMo…

Book 2. Par FELLOWES E.H.. Edited by Edmund Fellowes CONTENTS ANONYMOUS: Willow Song (D - D) CAMPIAN, Thomas: Follow your saint (D - D); When to her lute Corinna sings (B - D) DOWLAND, John: Come again, sweet love doth now invite (C - D); Sleep wayward thoughts (E flat - C); Sorrow, stay (C - C) FORD, Thomas: Fair sweet cruel (D sharp - D) JONES, Robert: Now what is love (C - C) PILKINGTON, Franci…

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. We are often so focused on presenting the entire ensemble that it’s easy to forget we can also program solo feature pieces. There are so many reasons to do just that. It rewards that special player who has been working so hard. It sets an example for other players in the section. It provides a nice contrast regardless of what else is programmed. Be sure to put on the demonstra…

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As the possibilities of summer are gone and the chill of winter is on the horizon, people may reflect on what could have been and what lies ahead. This piece depicts these inward reflections as well as the joy of abundance found during this season. (2:45) / Concert Band

Par . Alfred's Greatest Hits series has overwhelmingly been accepted by students and teachers. This series combines just the right combination of hits from Broadway, Hollywood, television and recordings! As you might expect fromAlfred, this series offers a rare combination of great music arranged with care and creativity. Your adult students can savour the excitement of playing pop music and reap …

O dear Lord, three things I pray.' The famous words of the 13th century poet reverberate with contemporary urgency in this SAB setting by David Catherwood. 2-part writing dominates the simple choral texture. A gently rocking, unforgettable melody will charm singers of all ages throughout the year, especially during Lent and for stewardship services. / Choeur SAB

Spatzenmesse. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. An unusual feature of this Mass is its cyclic form, a compositional principle which Mozart first introduced in his masses in this 'Mass in C': in the Agnus Dei ('Dona nobis pacem') he reverted to the music of the Kyrie, thus giving the Mass overall musical unity. Another unusual feature of this work is its popular character. This is evident both in its ca…

Spatzenmesse. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. An unusual feature of this Mass is its cyclic form, a compositional principle which Mozart first introduced in his masses in this 'Mass in C': in the Agnus Dei ('Dona nobis pacem') he reverted to the music of the Kyrie, thus giving the Mass overall musical unity. Another unusual feature of this work is its popular character. This is evident both in its ca…

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…

Un DVD fascinant, présenté par Ukulele expert Bob Brozman, couvre une multitude de Strum, rouleaux, triplets et syncopés doigt-pick patrons dans des styles qui incluent l'hawaïen, de Blues et de Jazz. Comporte également Ukulele Hawaiian maître Ledward Kaapana enseigner ses propres arrangements et demostrating sa virtuosité idéogramme incroyable. / Ukulélé

Alfred's Ultimate Movie Instrumental Solos series arranged for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, violin, viola, cello, and optional piano accompaniment. All wind instrument arrangements are fully compatible, and can be successfully performed as ensembles or solos by students who have completed the first book of any standard band method. A fully orchestrated accomp…