Aulos I to a certain degree continues Orbán's easy piano pieces for children, which he composed for Ágnes Lakos's piano tutor and which Editio Musica Budapest published in a separate volume entitled Enchanted Forest in 2011 (Z14742). Yet on this occasion the composer took on something which was both significantly different and more than his earlier pieces for children. On the one hand, he did not …

This distinguished setting of the McCrae text was originally published for mixed choirs soon after being named the first winner of the ACDA Brock Memorial composition contest. Aitken's new SSAA and TTBB voicings are just as inspiring as the original. / Choeur TTTBBB

Par ROSSINI GIOACHINO. La 'Petite Messe solennelle' est le plus beau travail ces dernières années de Rossini. Il a composé entre 1863 et 1864 à l'âge de 71 ans à titre de commission pour la comtesse Louise Pillet-Will pour la consécration de sa chapelle privée, où le travail a reçu sa première représentation en Mars 1864. Avec le 'Stabat mater', la masse est l'une des oeuvres sacrées mostimportant…

Par JOLLIFFE EDMUND. An attractive Epiphany carol to words written by the composer, Follow The Star is based on a dynamic chorus in straight rock style, interleaved with verses that might be taken as solo passages for one or more singers in a unison and Piano performance. For the concluding return of the refrain the music rises a semitone to F sharp major to clinch the mood of celebration. Teacher…

Gespräche mit Vera Baur. Par GERHAHER CHRISTIAN. Christian Gerhaher ist ein Phänomen. Vom Publikum gefeiert, von der Fachwelt umjubelt und in seinem Rang als Liedsänger oft mit Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau verglichen, bleibt er ein Zweifler, der sich und seine Kunst in Frage stellt. Vielleicht macht ihn dies zu jenem Ausnahmekünstler, der auch Philosophie und Medizin studierte und dessen warme, klare,…

Par PART ARVO. Following an initiative by Princess Caroline of Monaco/Hannover to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of his Highness, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, composer Arvo Pärt was commissioned to compose a work for choir and orchestra. The finished work, Cantique des degrés, received its premiere on 19 November 1999 during a special service in the Cathedral of Monte-Carlo in the …

Alfred's Teach Your Child to Play Ukulele, Book 1 is designed for parents who want to share the gift of music with their children before they begin formal study with a professional teacher. It is based on Alfred's Kid's Ukulele Course, a fun method that teaches students to play pieces on the ukulele right away. Families who are part of the homeschool movement especially will find the book useful. …

Par MARTIN MATTHEW. Commissioned by the American Guild of Organists, this festive anthem for mixed voices and organ is an ideal choice for choirs new to Matthew's music, as well as existing fans. Lively, rhythmic and compelling, this work is also remarkably approachable: the choral lines have been carefully crafted to offer maximum musical impact without being challenging, and the organ part under…

In 1803 Beethoven wrote his Third Symphony and, as is widely known, it was originally in honour of Napoleon Bonaparte. Yet it was published three years later with a dedication to Beethoven's patron Prince Lobkowitz as well as with the addition 'Sinfonia Eroica? in memory of a 'grand Uomo?. This presumably - reflecting the changed political situation - referred to the Prussian Prince Louis Ferdinan…

Par STEPHENSON JOSEPHINE. 'The Sestina is a fixed verse poetic form dating from the 12th century. It has a fascinating, very strict structure, consisting principally of six stanzas of six lines each, and requiring that the six line-ending words of the first stanza be re-used as end-words in each of the following stanzas in specific places, determined by an algorithm. In this musical Sestina, which…

Plus de 30 new wave et grands favoris bande de cheveux arrangés pour guitare facile, y compris: Call Me Crazy - - Centerfold Little Thing Called Love - 867-5309/Jenny - Every Breath You Take - I Love Rock 'N Roll - Jack et Diane - Money for Nothing - Panama - Sharp Dressed Man - Si je rester ou devrais-je aller - Stray Cat Strut Eté - - '69 de We're Not Gonna Take It - White Wedding - You Give Lov…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. Commissioned by Sospiri for their CD A Multitude of Voices, this evocative setting of Edward Thomas's 1916 poem showcases Alexander L'Estrange's unique choral voice at its best. Combining classic choral textures, flavours of jazz harmony and moments of rhythmic suspense, Alexander has crafted a beautiful, bitter-sweet work that perfectly complements the wistful nature of …

Par ARCHER DARRELL. The word gospel means ?good news,? so it is no surprise that many songs of faith are uplifting, rhythmic and exuberant. Such is the case with the fresh piano settings of the 9 well-known gospel songs in this collection. These country-style arrangements enable the pianist to offer upbeat music that sets hands to clapping and feet tapping.These creative settings are best suited t…

Over two-hundred licks, lines, and grooves in many rhythmic styles. This comprehensive supplement to any bass method will help students learn over 200 great bass licks, lines and grooves. Bass Licks illustrates how simple melodic patterns can become the springboard for group improvisation or the foundation of a song. All examples are included as audio tracks to download.