Score and five parts (Flute Oboe Clarinet Bassoon Horn).Moderate level of difficulty.Night on Bald Mountain depicts a witches’ sabbath on St. John’s Day the night between 23 and 24 June. Its sections present the infernal noise of ghostly voices the chattering and quarrelling of witches the appearance of ghosts the dance of witches and demons the appearance of Satan the adoration and Black Mass and finally the pealing bells of the village church announcing the break of day and thus the end of the witches’ sabbath.Whether intentionally or not Mussorgsky actually finished the work on the eve of St. John’s Day (23 June1867) after spending twelve days on its composition. Technically speaking Joachim Linckelmann’s exciting version for Wind Quintet is the arrangement of an arrangement as Mussorgsky’s symphonic poem is almost invariably heard in the familiar version by Rimsky-Korsakov.

Conducteur et parties Saxophone Quartet (SATB) The Three Songs (Trois Chansons) dating from 1914/15 were arranged for four a cappella voices by Ravel immediately after he had written the music of these pieces. The lyrics were penned by the composer himself. The songs represent Ravel’s sole contribution to choral literature. The first song consists of three sections and tells the story of Nicolette, who sets out to pick flowers in the fields. Just like Little Red Ridinghood, she meets a wolf who asks her if she is on her way to her grandmother’s house (M.1-13). Fleeing from him, she meets a page who wonderswhether she would like to have him as her “lover true”. She dismisses his proposition though she finds it hard to do so (M. 14-39). In the third section, she encounters a plump, unhandsome man (lento!). He speaks to her:”Stay, stay, my Nicolette, all this gold I give to thee”, and - “VIVO” - Nicolette takes refuge in his arms. (M.40 to end). The Three Lovely Birds from Paradise are sky-blue, white as fallen snow and bright red - just like the colors of the Tricolore, the national flag of France - which has been interpreted in many reviews as a sign of an increasingly nationalistic attitude becoming apparent in the war year of 1914. This song mourns the loss of the beloved one who went to war. The Ronde is also made up of three sections. The old women are the first to sing (M.1-28). They warn the young maidens against entering the forest since it is inhabited by all kinds of dangerous (male) beasts. Then (M. 29 – 56) the old men warn the young lads against going into the woods because of the numerous (female) demons living there. The irony of the story is to be found in the final answer of the young people (as of M. 57), who conclude: “We will not go into the woods since the old folks have frightened off all the beasts, anyway.”

A Study in Contemporary Music for the Drums-The genre fusion as the name implies is a blend of many styles and influences. This book and CD utilize four tunes as a basis to show how this fusion-blending process can occur and expose you to major trends that exist. You aregiven unique step-by-step approaches to developing ?fused? feels that are not just superficial pasting-together of styles but truly new grooves of your making. In addition there are many agility exercises to help youreach a high level of musicianship. Each of the style-evolutions and exercises is fully notated in the book and performed on the CD. These lessons culminate in a tune that incorporates what you have learned. The CD contains ademonstration performance of the tune followed by a version of the tune without the drums for you to play-along. The book provides a drum chart and lead sheet.

Zweite Ausgabe-The Hal Leonard Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play acoustic or electric guitar. It is based on years of teaching guitar students of all ages and it also reflects some of the best guitar teaching ideas from around the world.Book 2 includes:Am Dm A E F and B7 ChordsPower ChordsFingerstyle GuitarSyncopations Dotted Rhythms and TripletsCarter Style SolosBass RunsPentatonic ScalesImprovisingTablature92 Great Songs Riffs and ExamplesNotes in First and Second PositionCD Includes 57 full-band tracks fordemonstration or play along

Volume II CD Three-Available on 3 separate CDs or combined in a pak here are complete performance/accompaniment recordings for all of the songs included in the SECOND volume of Get America Singing ... Again from MENC. With both demonstrationvocals and accompaniment tracks these recordings can be used in a variety of ways and will provide sing-along fun for all ages! Volume 2 CD 3 includes: Camptown Races The Erie Canal Five Hundred Miles Getting to Know You Guantanamera Kum Ba Yah Make New Friends The Midnight Special Precious Lord Take My Hand Side by Side Water Is Wide We Shall Overcome Where Have All the Flowers Gone? You Are the Sunshine of My Life Yankee Doodle.Available: Volume II CD One Volume II CD Two Volume II CD Three Volume II 3-CD Set. For all ages!

The story of Alexander The Great in six new songs with narration written for schools and youth choirs. Suitable for Junior mixed Lower Secondary and Girls' Choirs. The songs convey contrasting sentiments and reflect thedifferent aspects of Alexander's life and career. This can be performed as a song cycle with or without the linking narrative. The (Teacher's Book) contains the piano score with vocal line the accompanying CD which includes ademonstration of the songs along with a non-vocal version for rehearsing production notes and a map of Alexander's route. The lyrics narration and choir parts are included in the separate (Pupil's Book). You will require alicense to perform this work at your school/youth theatre; please click here for more information and our application form.

The Berklee Modern Method For Guitar series by Bill Leavitt now features audio recordings including solos duos and trios as well as selective studies. The accompaniments (including demonstrationtracks as well as 'play-alongs') are perfect for teachers and students. These guides are all you need to master your instrument. This edition of the first volume in the series comes without a CD and contains the sheet musicand playing advice only.

This great collection presents a varied selection of pieces flexibly scored in one two or sometimes three easy parts. Suitable for choirs of all types each arrangement comes with helpful tips from advice on vocal technique to developing good choral practice. There are ideas to enhance your performance beyond the music and excersises based on the pieces to help improve your singing both individually and as a choir. This title comes with SoundCheck an interactive practice tool. With automatic score following looping and tempo controls you can practise music your way. Also included are piano accompaniments and melodydemonstrations to stream or download as well as a digital version of your book to use on any device.

Glee is for everybody including you! Show them what you can do with 10 great songs from the sensational TV hit show.You get top line arrangements and fingering guide - plus the accompanying CDs give youdemonstration tracks and professional backing tracks for each song to make the most of your talent.Get into the act at William McKinley High with this Glee playalong collection!

Pat Metheny is one of the most critically acclaimed commercially successful and musically significant artists of the last 50 years. He has not only revolutionized his instrument but also changed the face of jazz itself.In 2007 composer arranger and performer Richard Niles wrote and produced a three-part series of in-depth interviews for the BBC titled Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life. This book is comprised of these never-before-printed interviews and discussions with Metheny whom Niles has known and worked with since 1974. In this series of intimate in-depth interviews Methenyreveals why he was driven toward music with astratospheric drive and dedicationuncovers the inner workings of his creative mind showing step by step how he set and achieved each of his own demanding goalsdescribes his methodology as a guitarist improviser and composerdemonstrates his concepts and methodologies on the guitar. Niles has transcribed these unique musical performances for the book.Some of Metheny's closest colleagues including Lyle Mays Gary Burton Jack DeJohnette John Patitucci Metheny's brother Mike and the late Michael Brecker have contributed to the book which also includes numerous photographs and a discography.

Denmark Revisited - Danish choral works for mixed voices a cappella.The University Choir Lille MUKO and soprano Else Torp conducted by Jesper Grove Jørgensen.For many years now there has been a broad international interest in performing Danish choral works not least from the 20th century but often the Danish lyrics have been a hindrance in realising this goal outside Denmark. With this in mind we have thought it important to make Danish choral music more available through the release of selected works in which the Danish text is translated into English. With the present choice we have endeavoured to present works which fullydemonstrate the wide range and originality of Danish choral music: the particular lyrical Danish tone of Svend S. Schultz and Jørgen Jersild; the original simplicity of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen; the characteristically Danish late romanticism of P.E. Lange-Müller and Rued Langgaard; and the music of composers with their own particular musical idiom such as Vagn Holmboe Bernhard Lewkovitch and Bo Holten. We have also tried to choose works with lyrics by writers that are specifically Danish in origin including Hans Christian Andersen Johannes V. Jensen and Tove Ditlevsen. We hope that this release will help to spread knowledge and understanding of Danish choral music outside Denmark.(Jesper Grove Jørgensen)ContentP. E. Lange-Müller: 3 Madonna SongsRued Langgaard: 3 Rosengaard SongsSvend S. Schultz: Denmark RevisitedVagn Holmboe: Songs Towards the Deep of Spring op. 85Jørgen Jersild: Three Danish Love SongsBernhard Lewkovitch: 3 Motets op. 11Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen: 6 Simple Danish SongsBo Holten: Rain and Rush and Rosebush

Written for diatonic and chromatic Harmonica this is one of the hottest-selling blues harp books available. As usual Phil Duncan's instructions are thorough and easy to understand. One of the best books in thispopular Harmonica style.The blues technique of playing 'cross-harp' is clearly presented. Chords and melody bending tones and vibrato are but a few skills that are taught. No previous musical knowledge is necessary.Includes access to online audio and video.In the companion video the blues technique of playing 'cross-harp' is clearly presented. Chords and melody bending tonesand vibrato are but a few skills that aredemonstrated. The online video follows the book helping to ensure accuracy proper interpretation and ease of learning.No previous musical knowledge is necessary. Includes access to online audio in stereo play-alongformat.

A fantastic collection of sacred and popular Christmas classics arranged for easy Piano. This beautifully illustrated book of Christmas pieces is guaranteed to provide you with great enjoyment.The accompanying CD containsdemonstrations of the pieces presented in this book as well as backing tracks to play-along to.

Volume II CD One-Available on 3 separate CDs or combined in a pak here are complete performance/accompaniment recordings for all of the songs included in the SECOND volume of Get America Singing ... Again from MENC. With both demonstrationvocals and accompaniment tracks these recordings can be used in a variety of ways and will provide sing-along fun for all ages! Volume 2 CD 1 includes: All Through the Night Both Sides Now Clementine Follow the Drinkin'Gourd Goodnight Irene I Love the Mountains It's a Small World Jamaica Farewell My Favorite Things Peace Like a River The Red River Valley Try to Remember What a Wonderful World When the Saints Go Marching In You've Gota Friend. Available: Volume II CD One (09970701) Volume II CD Two (09970702) Volume II CD Three (09970703) Volume II 3-CD Set (09970704). For all ages!