SAM-Klang. Par BRAHMS JOHANNES. The name SAM-Klang takes the three voice parts from the arrangements Soprano, Alto and Men and combines it with the Scandinavian and German words for ‘sound’ to create the portmanteau word ‘sound together’ or ‘harmony’. The SAM-Klang series offers basic and advanced choral repertoire arranged for soprano, alto and one male voice- part. In addition to new repertoire …

This advanced volume in the comprehensive method for fingerstyle guitar is perfect for experienced players who want to add greater variety, refinement, and creativity to their playing. Develops skillful tone production and dynamic control, and covers the free-stroke, rest-stroke, shifting, tremolo, planting, and inventive techniques used by contemporary fingerstyle masters like left-hand tapping, …

O Take My Hand, Dear Father. Par SILCHER FRIEDRICH. This celebrated song is based on a poem by Julie Hausmann (1826-1901), a Latvian teacher who was probably blind. The text draws on her personal experience and unshakeable faith in God, death and eternal life. The melody by Friedrich Silcher is written in a simple and delicate style but also draws on the grand romantic tradition of Wagner and Bruc…

Concert Pieces from the Clarinet Method. Par BAERMANN CARL. The clarinet method op. 63 by Carl Baermann from 1867 is still a standard work in classical clarinet education today. The thoroughly revised new edition aims at reviewing the educational concept, which is still valid today, for modern lessons, adjusting the music and texts, and sensibly complementing the teaching contents. The editor who …

7 European Salon Pieces. Par POPP WILHELM. In the 19th Century nationalist themes came into fashion. Composers drew on songs and dances from their native lands, working them into paraphrased adaptations, pot pourri arrangements and sets of variations or incorporating folk elements from various cultures in their compositions. Flautist Wilhelm Popp (1828-1902), who wrote music for his instrument at…

Arr. Roland Kernen. This fantastic medley will bring great joy to all those who remember these super hits. Some of your audience may like Bill Haley and some Michael Jackson, but they are all sure to sing-along when it comes to the Village People hit YMCA ! / Niveau : 3 / Pop and rock / Recueil / Brass Band

Additional books to complement the tutor for adults and young people. Play the Piano! Levels 1 & 2, are now available providing specially arranged favourite pieces in keeping with the technical level attained by the end of each course book. Whilst still under Mike's guiding hand, here is the chance for players to explore and enjoy more beautiful music in a variety of styles, confident that the tec…

Par EMMANUEL TOMMY. Grammy-nominated fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel has toured in Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States, bringing his music from the Australian outback to the rest of the world and creating legions of new fans in the process. None other than the incredible Chet Atkins has referred to him as 'One of the greatest guitarists in the world,' and Tommy is quick t…

Par DOWD CHARLES. The Title says it all! This book by Charles Dowd takes you through all the stages to become a great, funky Rock Drummer. Includes Drum notation for hundreds of excercises and drum patterns along with guidance, performance notesand general style tips from one of the world's greatest drummers. Suitable for self-taught beginners or drum students and anyone who wants to hone their ro…

Respected film composer Hans Zimmer's wordless tribute to those who lost their lives or were affected by the 2012 shooting in Aurora, Colorado. A stunning addition to the repertoire for advanced choirs. / Choeur SATB A Cappella

Par PART ARVO. Arvo Pärt wrote the prayer of peace 'Da pacem Domine' to fulfil a commission from Jordi Savall. He began to set this ninth-century Gregorian antiphon two days after the Madrid bombings on 11 March 2004 as his personal tribute to the victims. Since then Da pacem Domine has been performed every year in Spain to commemorate the victims of this terrorist attack. Even while originally co…

Par COHEN MARY. Bags of Classics for Cello is filled with favourite melodies from famous works of classical music, arranged for the grade 3-4 player who is developing position work and perhaps trying vibrato. Selected and arranged by leading string pedagogue Mary Cohen to lie well under the hand, it introduces a wide variety of styles and sound worlds, from Vivaldi and Purcell to Saint-Saens and H…

String Quartet No. 4. Par BARRY GERALD. The title of Barry’s fourth string quartet refers to a Kafka story of the same name about a trapeze artist who is happy only when aloft. This is striking music, full of fragility, beauty, outbursts and to finish, an unexpected hymn sung by the quartet./ Répertoire / Quatuor à Cordes

Debussy's new string quartet received a very cool reception at its première in Paris in December 1893, performed by the famous Quatuor Ysaÿe. The critics were upset by its unusual harmonies and orchestral sounds, and the musicians who were later presented with it considered it 'unplayable?. Nevertheless the work was able to establish itself in the years that followed and today belongs to the core …

Arr. James Curnow. Par FRESCOBALDI GIROLAMO. Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) was an Italian organist and composer, who became one of the most distinguished organists of the 17th century, serving in the cathedrals of Rome, Florence and in the Netherlands. This Toccata is an arrangement from one of his 68 organ works. / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Brass Band