Par SPEARS GREGORY. The Tower and the Garden is a setting of three poems for choir and string quartet. The texts juxtapose the dangers of technological hubris (the tower) and the need for a place of refuge (the garden) in a world threatened by war and ecological disaster. Each text suggest ways in which Catholic thought and imagery might challenge the status quo. The first text, poem 80 from the …

Who wouldn’t enjoy playing one of the wind instruments in the music of Earth Wind & Fire (Phoenix Horns) Tower Of Power Kool & the Gang Blood Sweat & Tears Michael Jackson (Jerry Hey Bill Reichenbach) or James Brown (Horny Horns)? This volume introduces the player to cutting-edge Funk & Soul Power wind accompaniments and really makes the six pieces in this edition take off!That’…

Watch with amazement as renowned drummer Chris Coleman plays with precision and power. This DVD features Chris Coleman’s ABC practising method in addition to numerous skilful exercises. A bass and drum segment demonstrating how to lock with a bass player or ‘keep it in the pocket’ Plus an in-depth interview with Chris Coleman and his breathtaking solo performance! Hear the live band pe…

Approved and endorsed by the band these authentic editions of Tower of Power's biggest hits feature scores and parts transcribed exactly as played by the band. They include parts for a ten-piece band with optional parts for alto sax and trombone so band directors can match their own instrumentation.Both lead and background vocal parts are also included as are rhythm parts in two formats: a mast…

The life an music of Legendary Bassist James Jamerson-Bassist James Jamerson was the embodiment of the Motown spirit and groove - the invisible entity whose playing inspired thousands and made it impossible for anyone to sit still while listening to a Motown record. His tumultuouslife and musical brilliance are explored in depth through hundreds of interviews 49 note-for-note transcribed musical …

This method features 50 funk grooves for all Bass players willing to have fun while practicing their instrument for hours. To make the approach of these 50 funk grooves easier a preliminary chapter is entirely dedicated to the playing techniques (plucking of course but also slap palm mute ghost notes shakes double stops pull-offs hammer-ons slides...) as well as to the style rhythmic spec…

Cette méthode rassemble 50 grooves funk à destination de tous les bassistes qui trouveront là matière à se divertir et travailler leur instrument de longues heures durant. Pour aborder sereinement ces 50 grooves de basse funk un chapitrepréliminaire est entièrement consacré aux techniques de jeu (aux doigts bien sûr mais aussi en slap avec palm mute notes mortes shake double stops pull-off…

60 Of The Funkiest Keyboard Riffs Known To Mankind by Andrew Gordon consists of 60 riffs in a funky style. The first 30 riffs are designed to be played using a Clavinet sound while the second 30 riffs are designed to be played by an Organ sound. These 60 riffs cover a multitude of musical styles including Rhythm and Blues Soul Disco Jazz Latin Blues Rock Gospel and Hip-Hop. Musicians and ba…

In this DVD Dave Garibaldi shows you how to become your own drummer and how to create your own signature sound. One of the greatest funk drummers of all time Dave performs four great tunes with a six-piece band and then breaks down his drum part in each tune section by section. Styles covered include Latin funk hip-hop and jazz. He also demonstrates the drum grooves from seven classic Tower …

Includes the Lessons - Breaking the Code DVD: Expanding on the information in his award-winning Code of Funk world-renowned drummer David Garibaldi demonstrates and dissects the patterns he used for such Tower of Power classics as Page One Pocketful of Soul Back in the Day East Side and The Oakland Stroke. Multiple camera angles clearly show his feet hands and kit putting the viewer one-on…

Featuring the trumpet section, the gorgeous R and B ballad 'You're Still a Young Man' offers a nice change of pace as Part 2 of our Tower of Power show. (2:15) / Marching Band