This little tribute to William Ferris and the William Ferris Chorale consists of two sections, the first slow and the second quick. The text is simply the two words of the title, the Amen being the first section and (with minimal overlap) the Alleluia the second. In each part, the relevant word is gradually built up from its component syllables or sounds, and the second section is a gradual progre…

Anthem. Par PURCELL HENRY. The Anthem, in the post-Reformation church music of England was initially the term given to a choral work with an English biblical text. By the end of the 17th century it begins to take on Italian stylistic elements and becomes a cantata for solo voices, choir and orchestra. The anthem 'O sing unto the Lord' presented here, based on words of the 96th Psalm, is a particul…

Believe me if all those endearing young charms. Henk Hogestein has created a calm, yet uplifting arrangement of the famous Irish song Believe Me, if all these Endearing Young Charms. The melody displays the very best of Irish tradition with the words coming from a poem by Thomas Moore about love that goes above and beyond physical beauty. Irish Charms will make a wonderful inspirational interlude …

The struggle and suffering described in spirituals go hand in hand with an overwhelming sense of hope for a better life. Deep River is one of the most popular spirituals; its long-phrase melody calls for sustained breath control and a real sense of shape. Much contrast can be made between the first and second sections of the melody, and enjoy the more adventurous harmony around the words ‘where al…

Par LUSHER ELZA / CHRIS. Book 2 is the second piano tutor in the Dogs and Birds series. The Dogs and Birds approach, allows very young children to learn the piano, even before they know the alphabet. The music in Book 2 is suitable for children between the ages of 4 and 7. The method uses animal symbols to represent the musical notes, for example Cat is C and Dog is D. The animal names are monosyl…

Nine of the most popular covers by these YouTube superstars whose video mashups featuring creative piano and cello arrangements have brought them a worldwide audience. This collection features piano solo arrangements with an optional cello part for the songs: Bless the Broken Road - Fight Song - Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Line upon Line - Say Something - A Sky Full of Stars - Thinking Out Loud …

An incredible collection of 88 of the greatest jazz songs ever compiled into one volume. A Day In The Life Of A Fool (Manha De Carnaval) - A Foggy Day - A Sunday Kind Of Love - After You've Gone - Ain't Misbehavin' - All Of Me - All The Things You Are - Angel Eyes - Bernie's Tune - Birdland - Bluesette - Body And Soul - But Not For Me - Come Rain Or Come Shine - Cry Me A River - Do Nothin' Till Yo…

Par HOWELLS HERBERT. Before me, careless lying is a fine example of the contrapuntal art of Herbert Howells (1892–1983), inspired by the work of the great English composers of the Renaissance period, those of the madrigal school in particular, but in its passionate sensibility essentially twentieth century. The composer wrote this partsong on Christmas Day 1918, and dedicated it to his friend the …

Heartfelt words of faith and encouragement are paired with beautiful music to create this moving anthem. A strong and soaring piece that will inspire and encourage all who hear it. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Of Noblest Cities is intended for a choir of between 12 and about 40 voices, although it may also be given by just six singers, one to a part (SSATBB). The piece can be performed unaccompanied, if no suitable organ is available, simply by leaving approximately two crotchet beats of silence between the end of the last note of one verse and the beginning of the next. Underlying the melody is a simpl…

Cet ouvrage recense précisément 100 riffs de guitare. Mais pas n?importe quels riffs... des riffs dans l?esprit des plus grands tubes de la guitare, ces morceaux qui ont traversé les décennies, qui font partie de la culture «guitaristique», qu?il faut absolument connaître et savoir jouer. Chacun des 100 riffs de guitare présentés dans ces pages est agrémenté d'une explication pouvant être techniqu…

Published in 1648, Heinrich Schütz's 'Geistliche Chor-Music? is still regarded as one of his seminal works.A two-volume performance edition based on Werner Breig's revised new text was published in 2012 and 2013 (BA 5901/BA 5902).Now selected motets are being issued in separate volumes. They offer a modern notation and layout, retain the original keys and include an integrated figured bass realisa…

Par TOMPSETT BEN. Peter Sculthorpe's programme note reads as follows 'Lullaby is based upon one of the number of indigenous Australian melodies collected by Dr H. C. Lethbridge during the 1930s and is a lullaby for children victimised by war. It opens with several statements of indigenous melody, the words lovingly entreating children to embrace sleep, as night falls. This is followed by a short c…

Par HALL ALEX. This stately and sonorous grace was written for a celebration held at Oundle School of the civil partnership of two friends of the composer, who points out that as one studied at Oxford and the other at Cambridge, he chose a text with no association to any particular college! Though appropriate in purpose to any occasion where a communal meal is shared with a sense of thankfulness, …

This amazing collection transcribes nearly 150 of the best-known jazz solos (regardless of the instrument) exactly as recorded by icons of the trade, including: After You've Gone Airegin All The Things You Are Almost Like Being In Love Anthropology Autumn Leaves Back To The Land Before You Go Belem Bernie's Tune Bésame Mucho (Kiss Me Much) Billy Boy Birk's W…