Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download

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Composed by Lyrics adopted by W. Whittingham and F. Rous and music by Jessie Seymour Irvine. Arranged by Daniel Yen. Christian,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 7 pages. Dreamusik Music Productions #5954897. Published by Dreamusik Music Productions (A0.886342).

Traditional hymn The Lord's My Shepherd in the language of Chinese-Mandarin for SATB Choir with Piano Accompaniment. Instrumental accompaniment track sold separated by the same arranger.

Bass Flute,Instrumental Solo,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download

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Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Children,Christmas,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and individual part. 11 pages. Jmsgu3 #3535033. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549777).

Duration: ca 1:00 Score: 5 pages, Solo part: 2 pages, piano part: 3 pages. Short but fascinating Chinese Dance from the Nutcracker Suite. Program this for a recital encore or Christmas pageant.

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Tchaikovsky is probably the most popular of the great composers in America. His music certainly appeals to musicians. Likewise, it appeals even to folks who don’t normally listen to serious music. This is probably because of his most noteworthy melodies. Above all, he writes with great emotion. This certainly makes a most noteworthy if not an unforgettable impact.

Education

First of all, He attended classes at the Russian Musical Society. Even more, He also attended the St. Petersburg Conservatory. There he studied music theory with Nikolai Zaremba. He also consequently studied composition with Anton Rubenstein. It seems like Rubenstein came under criticism from a group of Russian composers known as the Five.

The Five

The Five certainly rejected Western musical influences. They rather sought to use elements from Russian music. They furthermore wanted to use more exotic musical materials.

Western Techniques

More than other Russian composers, Tchaikovsky studied modern Western music. He certainly develops his music like the European masters. So, rather than repeating a motive, he moves to a new key. He then introduces a different theme in the new key. Hence, he maintained his independence from the Five. Even more, he became the first Russian composer of international stature.

Influences

Tchaikovsky was probably influenced in his ballet scoring by Léo Delibes. Richard Wagner influenced his symphonic writing. Tchaikovsky’s most famous works include the 1812 Overture, The Nutcracker Suite, and Swan Lake. Also famous are the Violin Concerto in D and the six symphonies. The greatest of the six symphonies may be No. 6, the Pathétique.

Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a

The Nutcracker Suite is a ballet that was performed for the first time in December 1892 in St. Petersburg. To begin with, the original ballet failed to attract a positive reception. However, the ballet suite became probably one of the most popular of all of Tchaikovsky’s works. The ballet suite became even more famous in the 1960s. It is now performed all over the world, particularly during the Christmas season.

C Instrument - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1182949

By Thea Wray. By Althea Wray. Arranged by Althea Wray. Children,Christian,Contemporary,Praise & Worship,Spiritual. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 5 pages. Water II Wine Publishing #782672. Published by Water II Wine Publishing (A0.1182949).

This song was written from my Reception Classes at my primary school to help them to celebrate Chinese New Year (Lunar) and learn about the animals that traditionally took place in the race. It is said the animals in the zodiac race were set off across the river by the Jade Emperor and only 12 finished the race. The cat came in 13th and was left out!