Par LAURIDSEN MORTEN. Four poems sharing a common motif of 'Night' provide the texts for my choral cycle Nocturnes, the American Choral Directors Association's commissioned work for its 2005 national convention. For Rilke's atmospheric 'Sa nuit d'ete,” several melodic themes are supported by dense, colorful harmonies in both the choral and piano parts, leading to a climactic section where all are …

Par NELSON MARK KAILANA. Want to play beautiful Hawaiian melodies on your 'ukulele? Now you can! Learn to Play Slack Key Style 'Ukulele is a comprehensive instruction into the art of playing great solo 'ukulele…slack key style. Slack Keyâ'Ho `aluâ'is a melodic, finger-picked guitar style created by Hawaiian paniolo in the mid-19th century, known as 'Hawaiian soul musicâ€�. It is only natural tha…

25 bluesy classics are presented in our patented E-Z Play® Today large notation with the note name in the note head. Includes: At Last - Basin Street Blues - Fever - Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You - I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good - Kansas City - Night Train - Route 66 - St. Louis Blues - Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) - and more. / Piano

Par DVORAK ANTONIN. Antonin Dvorák?s impressive Stabat Mater for soloists, chorus and orchestra is probably the best-known of the composer?s sacred works. Some painful experiences in 1875 his first daughter died, and in 1877 he lost two other children in quick succession may have led to Dvorák?s preoccupation with the suffering of the Mother of God, who stands weeping beneath the cross of her son.…

The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey and Hawkes catalogue of classical, contemporary and educational repertoire, highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton, alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall, Vera Gray and others.Carefully selected by Iain Farrin…

Par DVORAK ANTONIN. Antonin Dvorak?s symphonic poem Vodnik (The Water Goblin) was inspired by a poem penned by 19th century Czech poet Karel Jaromir Erben and consists of seven themes, representing characters in the poem. This flute choir arrangement by Linda Kirkpatrick includes four of the themes, opening with the theme of the title character, the water goblin, and closing with the theme represe…

A New Edition Revised and Edited by the Composer. Par VILLA-LOBOS HEITOR. An exciting assortment of Piano works that are musically and technically rewarding as study pieces, and appealing in recital. The music is on a level with that of the 18th and 19th century masters. This edition has been edited by the composer. Contents: ALMA BRASILEIRA - CHOROS NO.5 BACHIANAS BRASILEIRAS NO.4 - Suite 1. Prel…

Par SIMON PAUL. A Hazy Shade of Winter - America - At the Zoo - Baby Driver - Bookends - Bridge Over Troubled Water - Cecilia - El Condor Pasa - For Emily, When Ever I May Find Her - Homeward Bound - I Am A Rock - Kathy's Song - Keep the Customer Satisfied - Late In the Evening - Mrs Robinson - Old Friends - Scarborough Fair - So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright - Song for the Asking - The 59Th Street Bri…

Par MAW NICHOLAS. Morning Hymn, Pastoral Hymn and Evening Hymn: Extending the British choral tradition in a challenging, yet approachable way, Nicholas Maw's potent settings are a thrilling sing for competent choirs./ Recueil / Voix Mixtes

Enjoy a special selection of songs from the greatest female voices of music! Thirty-six classic songs from across the world have been assembled to celebrate the very best in female performance from the 1950s to the present day. Capture the poignant protest blues of Billy Holiday and Nina Simone, the sassy charm of Petula Clark and Nancy Sinatra, the powerful soul of Etta James and Aretha Franklin,…

America, the Beautiful. Par CURNOW JAMES. The perfect arrangement for your Beginning Band’s first patriotic performance! There are lots of opportunities for young players to solidify basic skills here. A few easy accidentals, articulations, dynamics, and phrasing can all be taught while rehearsing Sea to Shining Seay. There are many more uses for this arrangement than the typical concert setting, …