Par DE HAAN JACOB. This composition in two parts is one of the first successful works Jacob de Haan published for brass band. Somewhat under the influence of Ted Huggen’s Choral and Rock Out which was an overwhelming success at the time, the still very young Jacob de Haan wrote this composition. The first part (Air) exists of a choral melody with baroque grace notes, supported by a pop rhythm in t…

Par BOULANGER NADIA. June 1914. Nadia Boulanger is at the height of her composing career, which she pursues alongside her other musical activities - concert performance and teaching - though only a few years later, she will deliberately give it up. Right now, however, she has gone to meet her sister Lili in Rome, where the two young musicians, united by a deep affection, will put their study trip …

With this newly-edited, complete edition of the essential book of practice exercises, The Virtuoso Pianist In Sixty Exercises is intended to help pianists acquire essential technical and practical skills. The music and text have been updated with a sleek, modern design and the Download Card features audio demonstrations of every exercise.When Charles Hanon first published these sixty exercises in …

Gian Carlo Menotti (1911--2007) is best remembered as an opera composer and founder of three international performing arts festivals. Menotti has left behind a lasting legacy of lyrical and accessible music. Poemetti: 12 Pieces for Children was first published in 1937. These descriptive pieces demonstrate Menotti's celebrated lyric gift as well as the careful craft that characterizes his work. Tak…

Par MIER MARTHA. These short, musical sketches written in a Romantic style by famed composer Martha Mier will encourage students to play with nuance and sensitivity. Titles: Elegant Waltz * Elizabeth's Ballad * An Evening in Paris * Graceful Ballet * Interlude * The Magic Garden * Song of Peace * Young at Heart * Prelude in D Major * Romance. / Instrumental Music, Miscellaneous, Piano Music / Rec…

Written for a wide variety of musicians, 15 Easy Jazz, Blues & Funk Etudes will appeal to both aspiring players and to more experienced musicians. For the younger player, particular care is given to range, rhythmic figures and overall playability. The more accomplished musician will appreciate the high level of musicality, the lyrical compositions and the opportunities to improvise. Either way, th…

New Liszt Edition III Vol. 1. Par LISZT FRANZ. Composed in 1834, Liszt's Grand duo is based on material from three pieces from the first book (op. 19b) of Mendelssohn's Songs without Words (no. 1 in E major, no. 6 in G minor, and no. 3 in A major). While Liszt made an almost literal transcription of the first piece, he gave the second and third pieces a much freer arrangement, in the style of conc…

Arr. Wil Van Der Beek. Par FUCIK JULIUS. Julius Fucik (1872-1916) was born in Prague, Czech Republic. He studied under Antonin Dvorák and at a young age played in military bands and later became bandmaster, a profession he practiced in various cities with many bands. In 1913 he settled in Berlin where he started his own music publishing house. As a composer Fucik is known for his light entertainin…

For Violin, Viola and Piano (Reduced from the orchestra version). Britten was so remarkably prolific as a young composer that many of the works from his teens were put aside to await revision or completion as he rushed on to the next piece. This was particularly the case around the time of his Opus 1 Sinfonietta , composed in the summer of 1932, his second year as a student at the Royal College Of…

Par HARRIS PAUL. It's never too early to encourage good sight-reading in young players. This book is designed to lay the foundations at the most fundamental level. The ABRSM sight-reading syllabus for Piano has been completely revised. This brand new edition of Paul Harris' Improve Your Sight-Reading! series, an international best-seller with over 350,000 copies sold, is published to support these…

An ecossaise, derived from the French word for 'Scottish,' was a dance that was very popular in Europe in the early nineteenth century. Beethoven was enamored with the music of the British Isles, and composed this work in 1810- though he withheld it from publication, it was published posthumously. Beethoven's humor and playfulness abound in this delightful arrangement for young players. (1:35) / C…

Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. Jim Palmer's arrangement of Music for the Royal Fireworks is an exciting two-movement work that is perfect for your young string orchestra. The movements work together or are effective played on their own. Terraced dynamics and authentic articulations will help your students gain an understanding of music from the Baroque era. A perfect opener or closer to any concert.…

Par CHAMBERLAIN LOUISE. Step It Up! is the fun way to move your piano playing onwards and upwards. Packed full of original jazzy pieces by Louise Chamberlain - with imaginative arrangements of well-known tunes, and duets too - this carefully graded volume is guaranteed to liven up your practice no end. So whether practising at home or performing to your friends, take you playing to another with St…