SKU: A0.1401553

The historical context of Scriabin's Prelude, Op. 51 No. 2 is rooted in the broader tradition of preludes as improvisatory pieces that precede performances on keyboard instruments. Scriabin's composition, part of his Quatre Morceaux (Four Pieces) Op. 51, published in 1906, reflects his innovative approach to piano music within the musical landscape of the early 20th century. This piece, along with others by Scriabin, demonstrates a blend of traditional influences and his quest to develop a distinctive and original style in his compositions.

 The meaning behind Scriabin's Prelude, Op. 51 No. 2 is characterized by its emotional depth and expressive qualities, reflecting the composer's unique musical language and style. This piece, along with others by Scriabin, delves into themes of fatigue, exhaustion, eternity, and millions of years, as described by the composer. In this prelude, Scriabin's use of dissonance, tonal centers, and harmonic language conveys a sense of obsessively seeking out pain or grief. The composition captures a range of emotions, from fatigue to a cry in the night, showcasing Scriabin's ability to evoke intense feelings through his music.

SKU: A0.851211

Waltz from Swan Lake

By Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Arranged for Beginners/Intermediate Guitar Quartet by Dan Jones

www.danjonesguitarist.com

In response to feedback from guitar teachers, a single download contains:

·      A full score in notes and TAB

·      A full score in notes only

·      All parts in notes and TAB

·      All parts in notes only

Swan Lake was completed by Tchaikovsky in 1876. Despite a lukewarm reception, the choreography and music have become some of the most recognised and iconic of the Romantic period. The beautiful waltz in this arrangement is very popular amongst players and audiences alike.

The arrangement is suitable for beginner or intermediate ensembles. The guitars 1 & 2 parts offer more challenges than guitars 3 and 4 as the intention is that the arrangement should provide a challenge for players of differing levels of experience, as found in most classes. Players with a couple of years of experience should encounter no real difficulty.

For a huge range of music for guitar, both solo and in ensemble, for all levels of players from beginners to professionals, please visit www.danjonesguitarist.com

SKU: FX.FX072865

Pall Mall, a pretty street in London where it is good to stroll... and where you can meet a young musician who plays this easy air. - Pascal PROUST ; A perfect Piece for exams or auditions - for students for 4 years onwards ; Instruments: 1 C Trumpetor 1 Bb Trumpet/Cornet 1 Piano.

SKU: A0.747538

Music and Strings
John Bass offers a professional string music arranging service based in the UK. He studied at Royal Academy of Music in London and is an active professional string player with years of experience producing string quartet, string trio and string duo arrangements. His arrangements are extremely popular, particularly with professional groups who play for weddings and events.

SKU: A0.1250916

Three selections based on Christ lag in Todesbanden (Christ lay in death's bonds) (from Cantata No.   4, BMV   4) - Johann Sebastian Bach - Flute Quintet - Advanced/Intermediate - Digital Download.

Cantata No.   4, BMV   4, Christ lag in Todesbanden (also spelled Todes Banden) (Christ lay in death's bonds) is a cantata for Easter written by Johann Sebastian Bach and is his earliest surviving Church Cantata. It was probably written in 1707 when he was 22 years old. It is a Chorale Cantata, a style in which both the text and music are based on a hymn. In this instance, the source was Martin Luther's hymn of the same name which became a main Easter hymn in German Lutheranism.
Regis Bookshar has transcribed and arranged three selections based on this hymn tune, two from Bach's Cantata No.   4, BMV   4, and also his Chorale Prelude, BMV 625. They may be played individually or as a trilogy and each movement is more complex than the previous one. The first selection in this trilogy is the Chorale, Christ lag in Todesbanden, the final chorus from his Cantata No.   4, a straightforward four-part chorale setting of the hymn (Regis has also added a fifth part). This is followed by Bach's Chorale Prelude, BMV 625, a piece from his Orgelbuchlein (Little Organ Book), a collection of 46 Preludes for organ, written almost exclusivley during the 1708-1717 period, while Bach was court organist at Weimar. For the final selection, Regis has placed the polyphonic and imitative chorus, Es war ein wunderlicher Krieg, da Tod und Leben rungen (It was a strange battle, that death and life waged), which Bach had placed in the middle of hs Cantata No.   4.
This arrangement is for a Flute Quintet. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (30 pages).
I hope you will enjoy playing these selections and please search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar. There are numerous selections in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. I think you will be pleased with what you may find.

SKU: A0.999551

Here's an easy 8-part arrangement for a flute/clarinet ensemble for young flute and clarinet players with around 1-3 years of experience. A great little project to encourage the upper wind members of your Band program.
Parts: Flute 1,2,3, Alto flute, Bb clarinet 1,2,3, Bass Clarinet

Teachers, I'd love to hear from you if you find this arrangement useful for your students.

SKU: A0.941283

This is a pop-jazz fingerstyle arrangement by an artist with 59 years experience doing this. It employs open-string chords as much as possible and has clearly defined melody, bass, and chords or counterpoint. It appears in both standard notation and tablature.