Hymns of Beauty and Strength. Par BAY WILLIAM. This book in the Guitar Picking Tunes series presents 29 favorite hymns arranged for guitar solo. The material spans the centuries, but reflects a deep faith, including lyrically-beautiful hymns such as ?Just as I Am?, to the powerful ?Crown Him with Many Crowns?. These solos work well as preludes, offertories, communion hymns and even recessionals, o…

As part of Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series this comprehensive and thorough collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons contains invaluable tips and instruction implemented throughout the arrangements in this book. Not only are they presented in book form, but the accompanying CDs contain three full hours of instruction featuring note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase instruction. Selections …

Par PENNEQUIN J.G.. Morceau de Concert by J. G. Pennequin was composed in 1907. Initially written for Trumpet and Piano, this arrangement for Cornet and Piano is very melodic and quite challenging for the Cornet part. Quite fast, this very enjoyable work lasts 7 minutes and needs some advanced skills. The piece, starting by the Piano, shows a continuous exchange between the Cornet and the Piano. J…

from Peer Gynt Suite #1. Par GRIEG EDVARD. Paul Curnow's setting of Grieg's famous work, written specifically for young musicians, allows them to enjoy one of the most enduring pieces of orchestral literature! Dynamics, tempo control, the famous chromatic passages, are all part of the good stuff waiting for your band in this piece. Your audience and students are sure to enjoy this timeless classic…

Easy trios for beginners. Par RAE JAMES. James Rae's eminently successful tutor Introducing the Saxophone was the first of its kind providing the complete beginner with material in popular styles yet allowing for a sound musical development along traditional lines. Now, complementing the tutor, James Rae has produced these three volumes to introduce the beginner to ensemble playing. The parts are …

Like its companions Nos. 90 and 91, Haydn's Symphony #92 in G major was written in 1789. All three symphonies were commissioned in 1788 by Prince Kraft Ernst von Oettingen-Wallerstein, who was to be granted exclusive ownership. However, Haydn first sold the works to the Parisian Masonic lodge Société Olympique and was thus unable to fulfil his obligation to send the autograph scores to the prince.…

Par RAE JAMES. This book has been written to familiarise the clarinettist with the various rhythms and phrasings encountered in modern music. Each study deals with a particular aspect of rhythmic playing, ranging from Jazz and Rock to modern Classical interpretation. They are of short to moderate lenght in order to maximise concentration on style. They are compiled in order of difficulty. Early to…

Par JANACEK LEOS. One of Leos Janàcek 's last chamber music works was written in the autumn of 1926 at the suggestion of the pianist Otakar Hollmann (1894& 1967), an invalid from the First World War. Like his contemporary Paul Wittgenstein, Hollmann urged composers to write something for Piano left hand; he succeeded in winning over Bohuslav Martinu, Erwin Schulhoff and Janàcek to do this. Janàcek…

Also known as Valse Criollo, this is one of the most popular pieces written by the great South American guitarist/composer Antonio Lauro. / Guitare

Classical Treasures for the Sanctuary. Par . Brad Nix has compiled this treasure trove of music, written by the great composers, for use in worship services and recitals. Some arrangements pair a hymn with a well-known classical piece, while others provide the church pianist with an accessible version of a keyboard masterwork. Seasonal pieces are included as well, thereby making this a useful volu…

Par ZELENSKI WLADYSLAW. Wladyslaw Zelenski had the Six Character Pieces for piano, op. 17 ready around 1871, although it is quite possible that he composed them earlier, even in 1864. Such is indicated by the opus number. At that time he was giving opus numbers to works in chronological order of composition. This set is dedicated to Auguste Auspitz-Kolár, a pianist whom Zelenski could have met on …

With jazz being the most popular genre for the Tenor Saxophone, learning the art of improvisation is imperative. Therefore, Charlie Sourisse's Improvisation For Beginners And Advanced Players is an essential guide for progression. Sourisse and his musical partner, Pierrick Pédron saw the need for a comprehensive tool to aid jazz method progression and Improvisation For Beginners And Advanced Playe…

Arrangeur: Teil Buck. This volume consists of six rags composed by Scott Joplin, arranged for oboe, clarinet and bassoon (trio d'anches) by Teil Buck. The Maple Leaf Rag was first published in 1899 and as a result of its popularity, Joplin was from then on referred to as the 'King of Ragtime.' The Palm Leaf Rag was composed in 1903 while Joplin lived in St. Louis, Missouri and was composed at the …

The series Eighteenth Century Italian Music includes compositions of special historical and musical significance. Each edition is based on the original sources to offer performers works that satisfy clear critical and musicological criteria. This anthology includes ten sonatas carefully selected from among those written by ten of the most important eighteenthcentury Italian composers of violin mus…

Par ARNOLD MALCOLM. Written to celebrate the sixtieth birthday of the legendary oboist Leon Goossens, and first performed by him and the Carter Trio in 1958, this delightful 13-minute quartet is a fine showcase of Malcolm Arnold?s melodic gifts.  The work unfolds over three elegant movements, always engaging and directly communicative. / Ensemble Music / Répertoire / Hautbois, Violon, Alto et Vio…