Ring for Joy!

Morton Gould's Dialogues for Piano and String Orchestra. This work was commissioned by the Little Orchestra Society of New York. The first performance took place on November 3 1958 by the LittleOrchestra Society with Thomas Scherman as musical director and Morton Gould on Piano.Born in Richmond Hill New York on 10 December 1913 Morton Gould was recognised early on as a child prodigy with theability to improvise and compose. At the age of six he had his first composition published. He studied at the Institute of Musical Art (now the Juilliard School) but his most important teachers were Abby Whiteside (Piano) andVincent Jones (composition).Gould enjoyed an illustrious career. In addition to gaining a Pulitzer Prize for 'Stringmusic' he was Musical America's 1994 Composer-of-the-Year and recieved a Kennedy Center Honor inrecognition of lifetime contributions to American culture.A long-time member of the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers Gould was elected president of ASCAP in 1986 a post he held until 1994.In 1986 he was elected to the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. He also served on the board of the American Symphony Orchestra League and on the National Endowment for the Arts music panel.

12 beliebte klassische Stücke für 3-4 Violinen-Well-known melodies in easy Arrangements are ideally suited for joyful music-making in a group. The arrangements allow students of different performance levels to make music together. Most pieces and parts can be played in first position. The third and fourth parts can also be played with viola or cello. Not only kids will have fun with this booklet!

Hal Leonard is pleased to introduce the first in a new series of publications by renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin long known for his commitment to music education. Leonard's arrangements feature a piano soloist with youthorchestra accompaniment each in a non-traditional creative way that brings a new and fresh approach to your Christmas repertoire. Let your students enjoy the musical touch of one of our most esteemed orchestra conductors in thislovely collection of familiar carols including Carol of the Kings; Silent Night; The Twelve Days of Christmas; Veni veni Emmanuel; Moonlight Carol; The First Noel; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Oh Come All Ye Faithful;Pat-a-Fum; and Deck the Halls with Joy. (Grade 2)Also available for $5.95 each:04490776 Violin 104490777 Violin 204490778 Violin 3 (Vla TC)04490779 Viola04490780Cello04490781 Bass04490782 Piano ($8.95)04490783 Percussion

A new medley that includes several contrasting carols from the rich German musical heritage. Includes: Gloria Bells Never Sounded Sweeter O Christmas Tree Ring Little Bells and O How Joyfully.

An inventive and accessible pizzicato work for the good beginner bassist looking for something a little different. The three contrasting movements remain in the orchestral register with space for optional improvisation in the third piece. Ideal for any bassist who enjoyed Jazz Sonatine No.1 (RM097 Pizzicato Pieces Book 1) and enjoys playing in a jazzy and rhythmic style. A simple drum beat could be added for extra effect or simply enjoy the great music written with a minimum of fuss or effort. Effective in performance and certainly 'cool'. A great piece for study or recital and a pizzicato work which offers much for performer and audience alike. Enjoy....ABRSM Grade 4 (1st mvt) / Trinity-Guildhall Grade 5 (2nd mvt)2nd movement has been selected for Level 5 and 3rd movement for Level 6 by MTB Exams (www.mtbexams.com)

Par COHEN MARY / SPEARING ROBERT. Masterful duo Mary Cohen and Robert Spearing team up once again in this wonderful collection of original pieces for established beginner string quartet. Quartetstart Level 2 is full of stimulating and enjoyable repertoire which has been carefully devised for string players of around ABRSM Grade 2?3. Building on the skills and ideas first introduced in Quartetstart Level 1, this truly original collection explores a wide range of musical styles as well as many interesting string effects (including simple harmonics, collegno, pizzicato and tremolo). Containing invaluable rehearsal tips throughout, these imaginative pieces will give string players the opportunity to discover the joys of ensemble playing right from the early stages of learning. A violin 3 alternative to the viola part is provided. / Ensemble Music, Methods

This is the Full Score for composer Patrick Hawes' beautiful work The Angel Of Mons featuring all six movements. This work is arranged for solo Soprano SATB Chorus Harp and Strings and was composed in memory of the British soldiers who supposedly witnessed an apparition of an angel during World War I. The premiere of The Angel Of Mons was on 23rd August 2014 in St Michael and All Angels Church Edenham Lincolnshire and conducted by Patrick Hawes himself on the exact centenary of the apparition of the angel. The inspiration comes from a mythical story around the Battle of Monsduring World War One where a group of soldiers supposedly received divine help from 'angels'. The story arose from a fictional short story by a writer that came to be known as fact despite the author's desperate pleas otherwise. The work lasts approximately 25 minutes and therefore would make for a hugely enjoyable concert especially a World War I memorial concert.  The Vocal Score can also be purchased separately  here.

Par MARLOW JANET. The Joy of Flute and Guitar collection is geared for the flute and six string guitarist to enhance the repertoire for this combination for students and professional performers in ensemble. The works include: Greensleeves (Anonymous 16th c.) - Mozart's Spring Etude in Bb Major (Fernando Sor and Janet Marlow) - Minuet and Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Christoph Gluck) - Sonata in F Major (Georg Philipp Telemann) - Sonata in C Major BMV 1033 (Johann Sebastian Bach) - Berceuse Op. 16 (Gabriel Faure). / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Classic - Ensemble / Recueil / Guitare Classique