The name of the ' Missa Sancti Nicolai? refers to the composition of the Mass for St. Nicholas Day in 1772. Every year on this day a Mass was held in honor of the Prince of Esterházy who shared his name-day with St. Nicholas.It is thought that Haydn wrote this composition specifically to thank the Prince for allowing him to return to Eisenstadt . Some years later, trumpet and timpani parts were ad…

Par PUGH DAVE. These studies were composed to assist teachers provide repertoire to their students that match exam board syllabus scale requirements. Many teachers found that the repertoire on exam board syllabus’ were not linked to the scales tested for that exam. These studies plug this gap for teachers, so scales and key signatures can be learnt and mastered through musical exercises, rather th…

Folk Strings is a collection of folk melodies from around the world arranged for strings. Unlike classical music, which normally has an authentic version, folk music often exists in many versions, with differences in the melody or lyrics. Sometimes several countries lay claim to a melody because a group of people moved to a new country and took their music with them. Most folk songs were sung and …

In this Concerto in C major the soloist is accompanied purely by a string orchestra, a scoring which can be mastered easily, even by amateur ensembles.Continuing Bärenreiter's collaboration with the Henle publishing company in the areas of large vocal compositions, operas and symphonic works, the edition of this violin concerto is based on the Henle Complete Edition of the 'Works of Joseph Haydn?.…

The Jazz Piano Chord Book, with over 1,700 jazz Piano chord voicings contained within, is an essential resource for jazz Pianists, whether they're newcomers to the style or established players who want to improve upon existing skills. The handy and compact layout of this convenient Chord Book allows you to quickly and easily find the chord you are looking for. Its layout of the almost innumerable…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Soaring themes intertwine with compelling rhythms and inventive harmonies to render an unforgettable musical experience through acclaimed composer James L. Hosay’s impressive new overture. This one may well be the “signature” piece for your band this year. Every section will be challenging and rewarding as you prepare this magnificent offering. The expressive Andante Cantabile …

This book is part of a String series arranged for Violin, Viola, and Cello. The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book features a specially designed piano accompaniment that can be easily played by a teacher or intermediate piano student, and a carefully crafted removable part, complete with bowings, articulations, and keys well sui…

This new collection of folk songs - 'Laula kultani' (Finnish for 'Sing, my sweetheart') - offers choirs attractive literature to expand their repertoires and to perform concerts for many different occasions. The creative choral director has many possibilities for performing this music: thus instruments can be added, or - if there are difficulties due to pronouncing a foreign language - a small ens…

Concert Repertoire for TB Choirs. Par . Heritage Music Press is very pleased to offer this wonderful resource for TB choirs. Finding quality repertoire that fits the needs of your choir can be challenging. It can be frustrating to find a piece you love only to discover that there are musical passages that feature more divisi than your group is comfortable with or pieces that don’t strike the right…

12 Pieces for Trinity College London Exams from 2023. Par . This book contains 12 newly selected pieces for Trinity Piano Grade 2 exams from 2023, carefully chosen, graded and edited by a panel of experts, along with informative performance notes to help students and teachers get the most out of the repertoire. It also includes the technical exercises required for the exam, which have been newly c…

Operette. Par BOHM RAINER. Rosalia, the youngest of the King’s five daughters, is a very bright but unruly child. One day, when she lets her fathers orb fall into the well while juggling, the scheming Prime Minister smells his chance, marble statues come to life, little frogs dance the Can-Can, and the King needs Aspirin again. Rosalia rescues the day when she picks up a huge slimy frog and throws…

Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right…