SKU: M2.MOS-91043 Hofkapellmeister und Komponist zwischen Renaissance und Barock. Composed by Siegfried Vogelsanger. Möseler Verlag #MOS 91043. Published by Möseler Verlag (M2.MOS-91043). ISBN 9783787730438.Die Lebenszeit von Michael Praetorius fallt in jene Jahrzehnte um 1600, die zu den spannendsten in der Musikgeschichte uberhaupt gehoren: Ende der Vokalpolyphonie und Beginn der generalbassgestutzten Barockmusik, Herausbildung der Mehrchorigkeit und des konzertierenden Stils, Entstehung von Monodie und Oper. Der stets neugierige und umtriebige Praetorius war nicht nur Augen- und Ohrenzeuge dieses gravierenden stilistischen Umbruchs, sondern auch der bedeutendste Musik-Enzyklopadist seiner Zeit. Neben dem autodidaktischen Studium aktueller Musikdrucke (Claudio Monteverdis Marienvesper etwa war ihm wohlbekannt), bezog Praetorius sein umfassendes Wissen aus zahlreichen Reisen im Auftrag oder im Gefolge des Wolfenbutteler Herzogs. Diese fuhrten ihn vor allem auch nach Prag, wo er am kaiserlichen Hof wichtige Kontakte zu fuhrenden Musikern knupfen konnte. So lernte Praetorius, obgleich er Norditalien nie besucht hat, den neuen italienischen Stil in allen Auspragungen kennen und stand ihm sehr aufgeschlossen gegenuber. Prag wurde sein Venedig, um es mit Siegfried Vogelsanger zu sagen. Das kompositorische Werk zeigt eindrucksvoll, wie eigenwertig und kunstvoll Praetorius mit dem stile nuovo umzugehen vermochte. Leider hat sich die Musikforschung mit Michael Praetorius nicht annahernd soviel befasst, wie mit seinem Zeitgenossen Heinrich Schutz. So blieben der musikhistorische Rang und vor allem die kompositorische Substanz des Wolfenbutteler Hofkapellmeisters bis heute unterbewertet. Um so verdienstvoller ist daher diese Monographie des in Wolfenbuttel ansassigen Praetorius-Forschers Siegfried Vogelsanger. Das unter Mitarbeit von Winfried Elsner aufschlussreich bebilderte Buch liefert bei einem uberschaubaren Gesamtumfang ein ausgezeichnetes Resumee des aktuellen Forschungsstandes und bietet somit die solide Basis fur weiterfuhrende Studien. Der in allgemeinverstandlicher Form abgefasste Text kann auf der Grundlage solider wissenschaftlicher Quellen sowohl dem Musikliebhaber als auch dem Musikstudierenden als reiches Kompendium dienen, sich uber Leben und Werk von Michael Praetorius zu informieren.

Brass Ensemble Horn,Trombone,Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.802691 Composed by Michael Praetorius. Arranged by Peet du Toit. Contemporary. Score and parts. 8 pages. Peet du Toit #6506801. Published by Peet du Toit (A0.802691). Michael Praetorius (probably 28 September 1571 – 15 February 1621) was a German composer, organist, and music theorist. He was one of the most versatile composers of his age, being particularly significant in the development of musical forms based on Protestant hymns.

Piano,Viola - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1487758 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Baroque,Renaissance. Score and part. 17 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #1064696. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1487758). These are eleven of the most well-known dances of the Renaissance set in five movements and selected from the famous collection entitled Terpsichore, published in 1612 by Michael Praetorius. They are sure to be a welcome addition to the elementary viola repertoire and the music is in the alto clef throughout. The highest note is the F above the alto staff and this appears in only one of the movements..By the time Michael Praetorius published his dance collection, he was one of the most famous musicians in Germany. The name is pronounced “terp-SI-cory” and rhymes with the word “hickory”. The original publication consisted of 312 dances in four, five and six parts. Although the dances were probably conceived for string ensemble, Praetorius was well aware that in practice they would be played by any instruments that happened to be available.These arrangements for viola (or violas) and keyboard are based on the original 1612 publication. The music sounds more authentic using a harpsichord rather than a piano, or the harpsichord sound of a digital keyboard. The keyboard part may be interpreted quite freely with ornamentation added as appropriate. During the Renaissance, it was common practice to combine separate dances to create something of more substantial duration. A similar practice is used in these arrangements which are as follows: 1. Three Gavottes; 2. Two Ballets; 3. Two Bourées; 4. Two Courantes and 5. Two Voltas.

Bassoon,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1487747 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Baroque,Renaissance. Score and part. 17 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #1064685. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1487747). These are eleven of the most well-known dances of the Renaissance set in five movements and selected from the famous collection entitled Terpsichore, published in 1612 by Michael Praetorius. They are sure to be a welcome addition to the elementary bassoon repertoire and make a pleasing performance item at a recital. The bassoon part is in the bass clef throughout and the highest note is usually the D above the bass staff. In a couple of pieces, the next note E is used.By the time Michael Praetorius published his dance collection, he was one of the most famous musicians in Germany. The name is pronounced “terp-SI-cory” and rhymes with the word “hickory”. The original publication consisted of 312 dances in four, five and six parts. Although the dances were probably conceived for string ensemble, Praetorius was well aware that in practice they would be played by any instruments that happened to be available.These arrangements for bassoon and keyboard are based on the original 1612 publication. The music sounds more authentic using a harpsichord rather than a piano, or the harpsichord sound of a digital keyboard. The keyboard part may be interpreted quite freely with ornamentation added as appropriate. During the Renaissance, it was common practice to combine separate dances to create something of more substantial duration. A similar practice is used in these arrangements which are as follows: 1. Three Gavottes; 2. Two Ballets; 3. Two Bourées; 4. Two Courantes and 5. Two Voltas.

Piano,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1486413 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Classical. 18 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #1063476. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1486413). These are eleven of the most well-known dances of the Renaissance set in five movements and selected from the famous collection entitled Terpsichore, published in 1612 by Michael Praetorius. They are sure to be a welcome addition to the elementary violin repertoire and most of them can be played in first position. By the time Michael Praetorius published his dance collection, he was one of the most famous musicians in Germany. The name is pronounced “terp-SI-cory” and rhymes with the word “hickory”. The original publication consisted of 312 dances in four, five and six parts. Although the dances were probably conceived for string ensemble, Praetorius was well aware that in practice they would be played by any instruments that happened to be available.These arrangements for violin and keyboard are based on the original 1612 publication. The music sounds more authentic using a harpsichord rather than a piano, or the harpsichord sound of a digital keyboard. The keyboard part may be interpreted quite freely with ornamentation added as appropriate. During the Renaissance, it was common practice to combine separate dances to create something of more substantial duration. A similar practice is used in these arrangements which are as follows: 1. Three Gavottes; 2. Two Ballets; 3. Two Bourées; 4. Two Courantes and 5. Two Voltas.

Oboe,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1485586 Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Early Music,Renaissance. Score and part. 17 pages. Colin Kirkpatrick Publications #1062647. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications (A0.1485586). These are eleven of the most well-known dances of the Renaissance, (in five movements) selected from the famous collection entitled Terpsichore, published in 1612 by Michael Praetorius. They are sure to be a welcome addition to the oboe player's repertoire. The notes of the oboe part have been kept well within the elementary range and the highest note is the B just above the treble staff.By the time Michael Praetorius published his dance collection, he was one of the most famous musicians in Germany. The name is pronounced terp-SI-cory and rhymes with the word “hickory”. The original publication consisted of 312 dances in four, five and six parts. Although the dances were probably conceived for string ensemble Praetorius was well aware that in practice, they would be played by any instruments that happened to be available.These arrangements for oboe and keyboard are based on the original 1612 publication. The music sounds more authentic using a harpsichord rather than a piano, or the harpsichord sound of a digital keyboard. The keyboard part may be interpreted quite freely with ornamentation added as appropriate. During the Renaissance, it was common practice to combine separate dances to create something of more substantial duration. A similar practice is used in these arrangements which are as follows: 1. Three Gavottes; 2. Two Ballets; 3. Two Bourées; 4. Two Courantes and 5. Two Voltas. These delightful dances are sure to add a sparkle to any oboe recital.

Concert Band - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1281657 Composed by Michael Praetorius. Arranged by Nicolás Ernesto Cortés Castillo. Christian,Christmas,Renaissance. Score and Parts. 29 pages. Nicolas Ernesto Cortes Castillo #872996. Published by Nicolas Ernesto Cortes Castillo (A0.1281657). Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen (Traditional German Christmas Carol) by Michael Praetorius, arranged for flexible concert band or orchestra. In B-flat Major. For flexible ensemble (5 voices), percussions (3) and timpani.Full score, score in C and parts included. Grade 3.

Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1447489 Composed by Michael Praetorius. Arranged by Alastair Lodge. Chamber,Early Music,Renaissance. 9 pages. Wold Meridian #1027270. Published by Wold Meridian (A0.1447489). Renaissance Dance music provides some of the most simple yet satisfying pieces to play in ensemble on a wide range of instruments.  They are suitable for recorders, modern strings, woodwinds or brass, or where available, reproductions of 16th century instruments, such as crumhorns, viols or shawms to name but a few.Also appearing in the publication Chording to the Consort,  this individual piece is presented in full score and with separate parts for each of the lines.  Wold Meridian editions of these pieces have been created to make performing them as accessible as possible.  Chords have been provided so that the piece can be performed with just the melody line and a simple accompaniment.  Each piece can be heard in a video on YouTube with illustrations and historical background information.  Even more helpful for players who are less experienced in reading harmony lines, there is a YouTube video link featuring each part, where it is heard initially on its own with the chords, on repeats with the melody line added and finally together with all the parts in the whole ensemble.  If you have not had the pleasure of playing in consort with other people, you could not do better than start with these Wold Meridian editions.You can hear the piece in a linked YouTube video at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McXB_IXsx2UAs a help for players who are not so familiar with playing harmony and inner linesLine 2  is featured at   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCv7cjtZ31oLine 3 is featured at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdGNiu-_vlw

Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1438261 Composed by Michael Praetorius. Arranged by Alastair Lodge. Chamber,Early Music,Renaissance. 10 pages. Wold Meridian #1018312. Published by Wold Meridian (A0.1438261). Renaissance Dance music provides some of the most simple yet satisfying pieces to play in ensemble on a wide range of instruments.  They are suitable for recorders, modern strings, woodwinds or brass, or where available, reproductions of 16th century instruments, such as crumhorns, viols or shawms to name but a few.Also appearing in the publication Chording to the Consort,  this individual piece is presented in full score and with separate parts for each of the lines.  Wold Meridian editions of these pieces have been created to make performing them as accessible as possible.  Chords have been provided so that the piece can be performed with just the melody line and a simple accompaniment.  Each piece can be heard in a video on YouTube with illustrations and historical background information.  Even more helpful for players who are less experienced in reading harmony lines, there is a YouTube video link featuring each part, where it is heard initially on its own with the chords, on repeats with the melody line added and finally together with all the parts in the whole ensemble.  If you have not had the pleasure of playing in consort with other people, you could not do better than start with these Wold Meridian editions.You can hear the piece in a linked YouTube video at   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhGJud0nOhcAs a help for players who are not so familiar with playing harmony and inner linesLine 2  is featured at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_-iQ-x6RYALine 3 is featured at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-2UlvLZSE8Line 4 is featured at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCqxxlhKD5I

Composed by Michael Praetorius (1571-1621). Arranged by Blue Yates. Renaissance, Standards. Score and parts. 2 pages. Blue Yates #4301015. Published by Blue Yates

Instrumental Duet Guitar,Instrumental Duet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.947675 Composed by Michael Praetorius. Arranged by Blue Yates. Renaissance,Standards. Score and parts. 1 pages. Blue Yates #4301009. Published by Blue Yates (A0.947675). Useful for students and teachers, this new arrangement works well as an ensemble piece for performance and study. Blue Yates arranges music for the independent Rekoba Editions imprint based in the UK. Please visit www.rekobaeditions.com for more details.

Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1394843 Composed by Michael Praetorius. Arranged by Alastair Lodge. Chamber,Early Music,Renaissance. 10 pages. Wold Meridian #978325. Published by Wold Meridian (A0.1394843). Renaissance Dance music provides some of the most simple yet satisfying pieces to play in ensemble on a wide range of instruments.  They are suitable for recorders, modern strings, woodwinds or brass, or where available, reproductions of 16th century instruments, such as crumhorns, viols or shawms to name but a few.Also appearing in the publication Chording to the Dance Masters,  this individual piece is presented in full score and with separate parts for each of the lines.Wold Meridian editions of these pieces have been created to make performing them as accessible as possible.  Chords have been provided so that the piece can be performed with just the harmony line and a simple accompaniment.You can hear the piece in a linked YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esfW52PRvVsAs a help for players who are not so familiar with playing harmony and inner linesLine 2  is featured at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPKhb3Qq4YQLine 3 is featured at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj9TM3-4qJoLine 4 is featured at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hvhU5LwjpQ

Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1407893 Composed by Michael Praetorius. Arranged by Alastair Lodge. Chamber,Early Music,Renaissance. 11 pages. Wold Meridian #990494. Published by Wold Meridian (A0.1407893). Renaissance Dance music provides some of the most simple yet satisfying pieces to play in ensemble on a wide range of instruments.  They are suitable for recorders, modern strings, woodwinds or brass, or where available, reproductions of 16th century instruments, such as crumhorns, viols or shawms to name but a few.Also appearing in the publication Chording to the Dance Masters,  this individual piece is presented in full score and with separate parts for each of the lines.  Wold Meridian editions of these pieces have been created to make performing them as accessible as possible.  Chords have been provided so that the piece can be performed with just the harmony line and a simple accompaniment.You can hear the piece in a linked YouTube video at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghxw9zDEusIAs a help for players who are not so familiar with playing harmony and inner linesLine 2  is featured at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88BHpLQ3ecgLine 3 is featured at  https://youtu.be/S48jPkPRSkALine 4 is featured at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8xgtZFCUU0Line 5 is featured at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqCQvXYr4l8