In recent times there has been a surge of interest in the uniquely beautiful song forms of Roma (or 'gypsy?) music. Its variety, richness and influence have won international admiration, even as the Romani people themselves have so often been the victims of misunderstanding, prejudice and repression. The Romani people emerged in Eastern Europe almost a thousand years ago and can trace their origins to the Indian sub-continent. Their itinerant culture and wide global dispersal have led to a unique richness of musical style which, in part due to the rise in interest in World Music, is now being more widely appreciated. Whether performed in one of several Eastern European tongues or in the Romani's own language, the 21 songs featured here reflect the haunting, diverse voices of a unique ethnic culture. The songs are presented both in print-with melody lines, chord boxes and lyrics in their original language and English-and in classic recordings by the original artists on the accompanying CD. Donald Cohen, guitarist, folklorist and college history and music professor, has spent his life studying, researching and collecting music from Europe and the Americas. He is also the author of Fado Português, Songs from the Soul of Portugal and Tango Voices: Songs from the Soul of Buenos Aires and Beyond . / Mélodie/Accords/Paroles

Fifty Christmas Carols-Carols For Choirs: Book Five includes 50 superb carols to celebrate 50 years of the famous Carols for Choirs series.Fresh arrangements from Bob Chilcott and David Blackwell as well as original compositions including many specially written for this collection.A wide range of composers are featured including Alan Bullard Bob Chilcott Gabriel Jackson Philip Ledger Jaakko Mantyjarvi Mathew Martin Cecilia McDowall Francis Pott John Rutter Carl Rutti and David Willcocks.A balanced mix of accompanied and unaccompanied items including the order of service for a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.Thevolumes of Carols for Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol singers around the world. Like its predecessors Carols for Choirs 5 presents a wide range of carols to suit every occasion from classic tunes superbly arranged to the best original compositions. The collection showcases the very best established and new names in choral composition today both in the UK and world-wide.

He first showed us the details of his refined technique in 'Live in Concert - Inside My Drums' (2004). Then he revealed double Bass Drum secrets (and much more) in 'The Infallible Reason of My Freak Drumming' (2010). It wasvoted third-best educational DVD of 2011 by the American magazine Modern Drummer widely considered the Drum bible of the world. Now it is time for Aquiles Priester considered one of the best heavy metal drummers in theworld for over a decade to reveal some more of his secrets on video. Over 100 secrets are revealed in this DVD.Aquiles Priester's Top 100 Drum Fills begins with a selection of fills he recorded for variousprojects he took part of such as Hangar Angra and Freakeys. Other fills were created during the actual recordings and have also been included. The final result includes 150 fills 100 of which were chosen for this DVD. Another 25were included as bonuses such as themes with Hangar Tony MacAlpine and Midas Fate.All of the fills were recorded at slower tempos than the original versions to facilitate the accompaniment and provide a clear presentationof Aquiles' technique. The video was recorded using Full HD and GoPro cameras-the last word in video technology.

Kids 'Rock the World' for a Better Environment-Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! A lot has changed since 1989 when the popular “Assignment: Earth” hit the stage! We now have cellphones (and what to do with old ones) the internet (for a wide range of information on theenvironment) and hybrid and alternative fueled vehicles. Are we keeping up with the times? What are we doing to make our world a better place to live? UPDATE: EARTH is a 30-minute musical review about our ongoing quest to betterthe world's environment. It features 7 original pop/rock songs with simple dialogue and characters flexible enough to perform with one class or the entire student body. Kick-off the Fall with Update: Earth to set an environmentaltheme that will last throughout the year or perform it in the Spring in conjunction with Arbor Day. The Teacher Edition comes complete with piano/vocal arrangements script and John Jacobson's choreography and staging tips.Publications printed on recycled paper. Available: Teacher Edition Singer Edition 5-Pak Preview CD (with vocals) Performance/Accompaniment CD. Performance Time: Approx. 30 minutes. For Gr. 3-8.

A comprehensive musicianship String method.About The Book:Unique chapter layout provides a goal-orientated format organised by school quarter.4 full-page assessments include:- Critical Listening- Playing By Ear- Theory and Terminology- Composing Arranging and Improvisation- Performance- Advanced Bow StudiesWealth of classical and world music.8 arrangements and original compositions for String Orchestra.Duets rounds and a solo with Piano accompaniment.Play-along accompaniments feature demo and performance tracks with professionalmusicians.Featured in SmartMusic.Correlates with science and world history.Fully integrated with the National Standards for Music Education.Video tutorials with master teachers and students. About The Accompaniment Tracks:Each track includes a demo version with professional musicians followed by accompaniment only.Outstanding accompaniments explore a wide variety of musical styles to make practice exciting and fun.Play classical and world melodies with characteristic accompaniments that include:Full OrchestraRockLatinJazzFunkCountryElectronicWorld MusicMedia Options:DVD Features:Video tutorialsAccompaniments for the entire bookAbility to transfer MP3 files to a computer or portable deviceOnline Features:Stream or download all accompaniments at no chargeStream all video tutorials at no charge

Book 1-A comprehensive musicianship String method.About The Book:Unique chapter layout provides a goal-orientated format organised by school quarter.4 full-page assessments include:- Critical Listening- Playing By Ear- Theory and Terminology- Composing Arranging and Improvisation- Performance- Advanced Bow StudiesWealth of classical and world music.8 arrangements and original compositions for String Orchestra.Duets rounds and a solo with Piano accompaniment.Play-along accompaniments feature demo and performance tracks with professionalmusicians.Featured in SmartMusic.Correlates with science and world history.Fully integrated with the National Standards for Music Education.Video tutorials with master teachers and students. About The Accompaniment Tracks:Each track includes a demo version with professional musicians followed by accompaniment only.Outstanding accompaniments explore a wide variety of musical styles to make practice exciting and fun.Play classical and world melodies with characteristic accompaniments that include:Full OrchestraRockLatinJazzFunkCountryElectronicWorld MusicMedia Options:DVD Features:Video tutorialsAccompaniments for the entire bookAbility to transfer MP3 files to a computer or portable deviceOnline Features:Stream or download all accompaniments at no chargeStream all video tutorials at no charge

Kids 'Rock the World' for a Better Environment-Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! A lot has changed since 1989 when the popular Assignment: Earth hit the stage! We now have cellphones (and what to do with old ones) the internet (for a wide range of information on theenvironment) and hybrid and alternative fueled vehicles. Are we keeping up with the times? What are we doing to make our world a better place to live? Update: Earth is a 30-minute musical review about our ongoing quest tobetter the world's environment. It features 7 original pop/rock songs with simple dialogue and characters flexible enough to perform with one class or the entire student body. Kick-off the Fall with Update: Earth to set anenvironmental theme that will last throughout the year or perform it in the Spring in conjunction with Arbor Day. The Teacher Edition comes complete with piano/vocal arrangements script and John Jacobson's choreography andstaging tips. Publications printed on recycled paper. Available: Teacher Edition Singer Edition 5-Pak Preview CD (with vocals) Performance/Accompaniment CD. Performance Time: Approx. 30 minutes. For Gr. 3-8.

A comprehensive musicianship String method.About The Book:Unique chapter layout provides a goal-orientated format organised by school quarter.4 full-page assessments include:- Critical Listening- Playing By Ear- Theory and Terminology- Composing Arranging and Improvisation- Performance- Advanced Bow StudiesWealth of classical and world music.8 arrangements and original compositions for String Orchestra.Duets rounds and a solo with Piano accompaniment.Play-along accompaniments feature demo and performance tracks with professionalmusicians.Featured in SmartMusic.Correlates with science and world history.Fully integrated with the National Standards for Music Education.Video tutorials with master teachers and students. About The Accompaniment Tracks:Each track includes a demo version with professional musicians followed by accompaniment only.Outstanding accompaniments explore a wide variety of musical styles to make practice exciting and fun.Play classical and world melodies with characteristic accompaniments that include:Full OrchestraRockLatinJazzFunkCountryElectronicWorld MusicMedia Options:DVD Features:Video tutorialsAccompaniments for the entire bookAbility to transfer MP3 files to a computer or portable deviceOnline Features:Stream or download all accompaniments at no chargeStream all video tutorials at no charge

Complete Performance Resource with Audio CD and Downloadable Extras-Raising the curtain on Christopher Norton’s Micromusicals exciting and accessible musicals for schools based on popular classroom teaching topics from the creator of the internationally-acclaimed Microjazz series. Designed for children aged 7-11 each production lasts around 30 minutes and can be learned rehearsed and performed in as little as 2 days. Stage a class act with this comprehensive and flexible resource:* Straightforward and catchy songs with complete demonstration and backing tracks on an accompanying CD * Voice and piano scores with guitar chords * Photocopiable lyric sheets * Cast list (with number on lines per role) plus succinct costume anddirection suggestions * Comprehensive props checklist * Wide-ranging cross-curricular teaching and classroom activity ideasDownloadable extra resources include:* a wide range of flexible easy band and orchestral parts which can be played in conjunction with the backing tracks or as part of an independent live orchestral or band * flexible prop designs illustrations and banners * PDF lyric sheets and scripts * Powerpoint files containing full script and song lyrics * sound effect audio files * a customisable poster to publicise performances Performance licences available online.Romeo & Juliet - Shakespeare’s tragedy about two ‘star-crossed lovers’ - is an English literary masterpiece studied at Key Stage 2 and 3 as part of the National Curriculum in England as well as at schools and colleges elsewhere in the UK and around the world. In this new Micromusical adaption the abridged story is told through poetry and song.TestimonialsThe micro-musicals have enriched our curriculum and have enabled the topics taught in class to come alive. Through the micro-musicals the children have gained a deeper and broader understanding of the curriculum and have developed a bank of rich language which has supported their writing outcomes. The micro-musicals have provided an excellent opportunity to teach music through all areas of the curriculum and we have been able to use music as a platform to learn history science geography and literature. They have been a good value for money and a valuable resource.-Bronwen Chalmers Head Teacher Davies Lane Primary School

The volumes of Carols For Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol-singers around the world. Each volume presents a wide range of carols to suit every occasion from well-known tunes superbly arranged to the best original compositions. 100 Choirs for Carols includes: 74 of the most popular items from Carols for Choirs 1 2 and 3 in one volume 26 pieces new to the series including familiar 'classics' recent carols and traditional favourites in new arrangements Carols and hymns for Advent Christmas Epiphany and Easter A wide range of styles to suit sacred and secularuses A balanced selection of accompanied and unaccompanied tunes The order of service for a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 100 Carols For Choirs is a superb collection of Carols as edited by David Willcocks and John Rutter.

The volumes of Carols For Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol-singers around the world. Each volume presents a wide range of carols to suit every occasion from well-known tunes superbly arranged to the best original compositions. 100 Choirs for Carols includes: 74 of the most popular items from Carols for Choirs 1 2 and 3 in one volume 26 pieces new to the series including familiar 'classics' recent carols and traditional favourites in new arrangements Carols and hymns for Advent Christmas Epiphany and Easter A wide range of styles to suit sacred and secularuses A balanced selection of accompanied and unaccompanied tunes The order of service for a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 100 Carols For Choirs is a superb collection of Carols as edited by David Willcocks and John Rutter.

Collection-Christopher Norton is well-known throughout the world for his compositions for piano particularly the Microjazz series published by Boosey & Hawkes and Connections for Piano published by 80 Days Publishing. His music is popular with piano students as well as professional performers because he writes well for the piano has a subtle blend of jazz pop and classical influences and has a distinctive style of writing that appeals to a wide range of audiences. 'This book presents a selection from my six books of Preludes for solo piano beautifully arranged for lever harp by Savourna Stevenson. The range of styles is wide and the expressive and flexible nature of thelever harp brings a fresh and exciting dimension to the pieces. There are country pieces jazz pieces and a Vietnamese piece - something I hope for everyone!'

Level 2-Designed by renowned vocalist/instructor Breck Alan this program builds on the techniques learned in Pop to Rock Level 1. With this three-part learning system that includes DVD Audio CD and 24/7 online lesson support men andwomen will learn to sing in their upper range with a wide range of tonal possibilities. Learn challenging voice techniques that focus on comfort and power with wide-ranging exercises that are immediately applicable to yoursinging. Learn to develop key vocal techniques like direction and anchoring of resonance reflex oriented breath support and Breck's famous warm-up routines.Each Rock House product includes free lifetime membership toRock House's online lesson support system. Enhance your learning experience links with instructors download backing tracks access message boards and much more. You'll connect with a community of musicians around the worldlearning to play music using The Rock House Method.

Claude T. Smith drew upon his years of experience working with bands all over the world to develop this creative ensemble techniques method that gives all you need to warm-up your group and systematically improve your ensemble.This powerful resource includes:Over 150 studies built around 32 technical exercisesVaried metersAll major and minor band keysCarefully notated articulations and dynamic nuancesLong-toneversion of the focus major and minor scale at the beginning of each exercise13 chorales in the full range of keysA wide variety of stylesAnd of course each exercise is full of the creativity of oneof the world's most respected composers.