SKU: ST.H488
ISBN 9790220224560.
Thou gh much to be feared, dragons by definition are rarely encountered, living at the furthest corners of the known world, or further even than that. As Bilbo Baggins discovered, to go in search of one can be an epic journey; and though Christopher Maxim, composer of the popular Toccata Nuptiale for organ, does not reveal whether Smaug, or Fafner, or the dragon slain by Saint George, is the particular beast in view, Here be Dragons! has the dramatic atmosphere of an adventure to remote and mythical places. Darkly chromatic roulades for clarinet, perhaps the creature's fiery breath, set the scene for an exciting duet on a gripping theme that stalks through the music in a variety of menacing variations, including a dragonish fugue. In the energetic arpeggios and trills that embellish the tune there is much for players of around Grade 8 standard to relish, in a showpiece that will undoubtedly lend enchantment to any concert. The world premiere can be enjoyed on YouTube.
SKU: HL.14043723
ISBN 9781783059522.
This is an updated edition of Francis Poulenc 's 1962 work Sonata For Oboe And Piano , edited by Millan Sachania . Featuring the full score and a separate Oboe part, this exclusive edition also includes a download card, giving you instant online access to demonstration and accompaniment tracks. Originally completed in 1962, Poulenc 's Sonata For Oboe And Piano had been brewing in his mind for at least five years. The last of Poulenc 's trio of sonatas for woodwind instruments, he tragically passed away before it could be definitively engraved, leaving behind a work with a number of ambiguous notational marks that resulted in an incomplete first edition, publishedposthumously. A number of revisions have taken place, but this, expertly edited by Millan Sachania , aims to provide a playable, legible, precise and authoritative score that reflect closest Poulenc 's intentions. This new edition revises many minor details, including Piano chords, tied notes, the correction of various bars throughout as well as his crescendos during the third movement. At all points, Sachania has aimed to reproduce an authoritative and accurate score that is at once playable and a reflection of what Poulenc himself may have intended. This is a most exciting prospect considering the reputation that this work has garnered as a piece of profound poignancy. Dedicated to Sergey Prokofiev, it has been said that the mournful final movement, Deploration , is something of an obituary. What makes this edition of Sonata For Clarinet And Piano really special is the unique download card that provides exclusive online access to demonstration and accompaniment audio tracks. Professionally-recorded by renowned oboist Christopher Cowie and pianist Huw Watkins, the demonstration track allows you to hear exactly how the piece as a whole should sound, before the independent Piano-only track lets you take the place of the Oboe in your very own performance. This is a unique opportunity for oboists to learn from an authoritative.
SKU: LP.765762176225
ISBN 7-65762-17622-5. UPC: 765762176225.
Trans port your choir and congregation to a snowy night of miracles under the light of the moon and the love of God. Arranged for simple piano and cello by Chris Wills, this anthem was written by Allie Lapointe and Jason Webb with lyrics and music that paint the scene with beauty. Listen closely and you'll even hear the reassuring refrain of Whiter Than Snow Accompaniment video available.
SKU: LP.765762142329
UPC: 765762142329.
Vibra nt and exuberant, Spirit Welcome is the perfect opening song for any worship service. Arranged for solo vocals with moderately difficult choral parts by Daniel Semsen, your choir and/or praise team will love singing this exciting new praise and worship tune.
SKU: KN.43483S
UPC: 822795434835.
Commi ssioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2012 Illinois All State Jazz Ensemble, this is Chris Madsen's first chart for Doug Doug Beach Music. A great change of pace for medium advanced groups, it features a wonderful jazz waltz feel and solo opportunities for alto, tenor, trumpet, guitar, and/or vibes. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. Duration 7:39. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.43483
SKU: HL.8754659
UPC: 884088648749. 5x5 inches.
From a hauntingly beautiful introductory section to the crisp, bright sounds of a Baroque ensemble that evoke the imagery of Christmas bells, angels singing and freshly fallen snow, this Celtic song will bring a refreshing change of pace to your winter programs! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Instrument Parts available as a digital download (flt, bells, chimes, timp, syn). Duration: ca. 3:30.
SKU: BR.EOS-8063-26
ISBN 9790004789810. 8.5 x 11.5 inches.
The Ode was admirably set by Mr. Henry Purcell, and performed twice with universal applause. (The Gentlemen's Journal, 1692)The popularity of Purcell's setting is apparent from the many sources that survive and from the printed extracts which appeared almost immediately after its first performance. The primary source for this edition is the largely autograph manuscript in the Bodleian Library. Rather to reduce the orthography to a norm, the capitalization of the vocal text favours Purcell's preferences.(Christop her Hogwood) Vokalensemble Stuttgart und den Kammerchor des Kopernikus-Gymnasiums Wasseralfingen. Fur diese beiden ganz unterschiedlichen Chorformationen hat Martin Smolka 2012 auch gezielt seine Partitur angelegt. Biografisch ist das Agnus Dei eine Art kleines Requiem fur seinen kurz zuvor verstorbenen Vater. Das liturgische Agnus Dei rahmt den deutschen Text Eh das Madchen entschlief ... der bei Auffuhrungen in anderen Landern durch eine Ubersetzung ersetzt werden soll.Der SWR-Redakteur Hans-Peter Jahn schreibt dazu im Programmheft: Die fur Smolka typischen minimalistischen Taktzellen schaffen eine archaische Sinnlichkeit. Eine einfache und zugleich streng gebaute Vokalmusik mit Tiefenwirkung.Nac h der Urauffuhrung war die Esslinger Zeitung hellauf begeistert: Smolka ist ein Meister der Stimmbehandlung und der chorischen Klanggestaltung. Im Zentrum des Stucks gerat die Musik zum Stillstand: im leisen gleichmassigen Summen uber dem plotzlich fortissimo ein tschechisches Kinderlied erklingt eines das der Vater seinen Kindern haufig vorgesungen hat. Das alles war sehr beruhrend. Und eigentlich noch mehr als das. My father PhDr. Jaroslav Smolka (1933-2011) was a leading Czech musicologist author of books Czech Cantata and Oratorium Fuga in Czech Music Smetana's Orchestra Music Smetana's Vocal Music monography of Jan Dismas Zelenka and many others. He was a legendary teacher of Music History at Prague Music Academy critic recording producer composer; for almost 50 years he was an important and highly respected personality of Prague musical life.My father devoted a lot of time and energy to musical education and activities of my sister and me using often quite original methods such as teaching of intervals and counterpoint through Bartok's Microcosmos ear training filling all imaginable moments of everyday life or lessons of harmony analysis starting with Overture to Tristan and Musorgsky's Catacombs. The Martinu song Wondering Maiden was his solo number in our home vocal productions which he used to sing with amazing devotion while his huge voice was audible in several neighboring streets.My Agnus Dei is closely bound to all this history e.g. by using canon and preferring beauty of dissonant seconds like Bartok or quoting Martinu and his refined neoclassical harmony. Father would be probably a bit critical about the minimalistic monotony of the main body of the piece. Nevertheless firstly he would improvise a short lecture of history of Agnus Dei in Requiem in Czech Music naming by heart many dates and all examples of changes of order of the traditional text by composers. Examples would be sung probably.(Martin Smolka).
SKU: GI.G-9679
ISBN 9781622774104.
Lear n to improvise with this groundbreaking, state-of-the-art book and companion audio recordings! With Developing Musicianship through Improvisation, you will learn to improvise as readily as you would join in a conversation. Using the tunes in Developing Musicianship through Improvisation, you will learn a vocabulary of tonal patterns, melodic phrases, rhythm patterns, and rhythm phrases for a wide range of music, including classical, jazz, and folk styles. You will also read and write music, connecting your improvisation to meaningful experiences with notation. Each unit has six components: (1) Repertoire, (2) Patterns and Progressions, (3) Improvising Melodic Phrases, (4) Learning to Improvise—Seven Skills, (5) Reading and Writing, and (6) Learning Solos. Book 1-B includes Greensleeves, My Country 'tis of Thee, La Folia, Rule of the Octave, seven Bach chorales, and several partimenti—centuri es-old chord progressions used for learning harmony, counterpoint, improvisation, and composition that musicians still perform today. Regardless of your musical background, you can play tunes and learn harmony by ear—skills at the heart of improvisation. This intuitive and engaging approach to Developing Musicianship through Improvisation is a major advancement in music teaching and learning. Book includes access to MP3 downloads. SONGS INCLUDED: Book 1 repertoire (2 CDs)—Long, Long Ago - Mary Ann - Joshua - Simple Gifts - Down by the Riverside Book 2 repertoire (2 CDs)—When the Saints Go Marching In - Amazing Grace - Motherless Child Book 3 repertoire (2 CDs)—Blues (Saint Louis Blues and More Blues) - Transformation (Rhythm Changes) - Red Wings (Familiar Harmonic Progression) Book 1B repertoire (MP3 Downloads)—Greensl eeves - My Country 'tis of Thee - La Folia - Rule of the Octave - Seven Bach Chorales.
SKU: KJ.WB139
The Puckish Poltergeist, a programmatic work based on the pranks of a devious poltergeist, contrasts the terrifying and the comical. Through the use of rapid meter changes, simultaneous duple and triple rhythmic patterns, and contrasting textural scoring, the composer vividly conjures to mind frightened castle dwellers as they run from varied assortments of flying furniture and kitchen utensils, and the slightly bent puck, as he plays his little 'pranks.' Composed in the spring of 1991, The Pucking Poltergeist was premiered in Chicago at the 45th Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Clinic by the VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band under the direction of Roger Rocco. It subsequently received a performance by the United States Military Band at West Point Acadamy. In February of 1993, it was featured as one of five works selected for the Symposium XVII for New Band Music at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.
SKU: BT.DHP-1196167-130
The songs of Leonard Cohen are difficult to categorize. His songs are sometimes more like poems to music. ‘Hallelujah’ is probably the most widely known Cohen composition and has been covered many times, most notably by Jeff Buckley. This is a beautiful addition to the brass band repertoire and is suitable for young bands working on phrasing, intonation and musicality. De liedjes van Leonard Cohen zijn moeilijk onder één noemer te brengen. Soms zijn het eerder gedichten op muziek. ‘Hallelujah’ is misschien wel de bekendste compositie van Cohen. Het nummer is door vele artiesten gecoverd, bijvoorbeeld door Jeff Buckley, in een versie die veel mensen zullen kennen. Deze prachtige toevoeging aan het brassbandrepertoire is met name geschikt voor jonge bands die werken aan frasering, intonatie en muzikaliteit. Die Songs von Leonard Cohen sind schwer einzuordnen. Manchmal sind seine Lieder eher wie Gedichte zur Musik. Hallelujah“ ist wahrscheinlich die bekannteste Komposition von Cohen, von der es zahlreiche Coverversionen gibt. Eine besondere Interpretation bietet die von Jeff Buckley. Diese Bearbeitung ist eine schöne Ergänzung zum Repertoire für Brass Band und eignet sich für junge Orchester, die an Phrasierung, Intonation und Musikalität arbeiten. Les chansons de Leonard Cohen sont difficiles catégoriser, car elles font souvent penser des poèmes mis en musique. « Hallelujah », l’une des compositions les plus connues de Cohen, a été reprise par de nombreux artistes, notamment Jeff Buckley. Le répertoire pour brass bands bénéficiera de cette très belle pièce, qui convient aux jeunes musiciens travaillant le phrasé, l’intonation et la musicalité.
SKU: BT.DHP-1196167-030
SKU: HL.1496062
UPC: 196288218418.
A one-minute introit for SATB choir unaccompanied. Commissioned by Christopher Titko for the Chancel Choir of Trinity United Methodist Church, Tallahassee, Florida. Text from Psalm 122: 1. I was glad when they said unto me,“Let us go into the house of The Lord.Alleluia”.
SKU: BT.LCM9790570121281
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This publication is part of a progressive series of handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking LCM examinations in Piano. However, given each handbook's wide content of musical repertoire andassociatededucational material, the series provides a solid foundation of musical education for any Piano student, of any age, whether they are intending to take an exam or not.
