In Sonata 7 in D major Balicourt opens with a suave intricately rhythmic Adagio. The following Presto with its delightful interplay between flute and bass including both octave doubling and stretto imitation is the most skittish movement to emerge from the composer’s pen. The finale is a ‘sandwich’ movement in which a Minuetto encloses a duple-metre Cantabile in D minor. Although the minuet could be said to exemplify one of those ‘easy’ movements referred to in Balicourt’s prospectus for subscribers its complex prescribed ornamentation requires sensitive handling. Sonata 8 in E minor is strategically placed as the final work inthe set being one of the longest as well as the most conservative; adopting the traditional four-movement configuration it continually harks back to the grand Handelian style. An eloquent Andante ushers in a Presto containing many slightly academic contrapuntal touches and much chromaticism. The subsequent Largo is only five bars long: its plain melodic line in minims and crotchets is the skeleton around which the flautist is expected to weave an elaborate embroidery. For the finale Balicourt introduces in effect a new version in triple metre of the second movement. The fact that all four movements are in E minor heightens the sense of unity which is expressed very concretely through their sharing of some thematic material.

Rogier's Laboravi in gemitu meo is a deeply expressive setting of Psalm 6 verse 6. Featuring imitative entries word-painting undulating parallel phrases and oscillating harmonies the music of this motet perfectly reflects the anguish and poignancy of the text. Edited by Sally DunkleySally Dunkley's interest in 16th-century vocal music was established during her years as a student at Oxford University where she sang with the pioneering group the Clerkes of Oxenford and studied with its director David Wulstan. Since then her career as a professional consort singer has developed hand-in-hand with continuing in-depth study of themusic as editor writer researcher and teacher. The experience of working with several of the leading British groups in this area--she is a founding member of The Sixteen and sang over a thousand concerts with The Tallis Scholars--has afforded her unique insights into questions of performance practice. She has been involved in the preparation of practical scholarly editions over several decades and is increasingly engaged in sharing her experience through workshops and summer schools.

How long should I practice' Which pieces should I study' How can I develop a singing tone' All violinists ponder these questions striving to make the most of their practice and performances. This enlightening and encouraging book holds the answers offering a series of interviews with the most celebrated Violin teachers and performers of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.Twenty-four famous violinists reveal the secrets to their success sharing the lessons of their artistry and experience. In addition to aesthetic and technical aspects of playing they discuss their personal conceptions of Violin mastery. Eugene Ysaye reminisces about his studies withVieuxtemps and Wieniawski and Leopold Auer emphasizes the importance of fostering students' individual talents. Maud Powell describes her pioneering role as a female orchestral musician and Jascha Heifetz voices his views on technical mastery and temperament. Hints and advice from other masters include tips on efficient practice improving bow technique and refining intonation. A rare find in the musical literature this book is essential reading for every serious violinist.Reprint of the Frederick A. Stokes 1919 edition.

Par RAE JAMES. This work was written for and dedicated to the clarinettist Mark Walton OAM by way of a thank you for all his fine recordings and performances of my music. It was premiered in London by Mark and his accompanist David Miller OAM, on June 29th 2014 in the Princess Alexandra Hall at Royal Over-Seas League, Mayfair in a concert entitled ‘Clarinet Hidden Treasures from England’ which was organised to launch Mark’s CD of the same name. The two-disc album, as its title suggests, contains works for clarinet and piano in a variety of styles by English composers including Mike Cornick, Jonathan FeBland, Paul Harris, Paul Harvey, Joseph Horovitz, Gordon Jacob, Christopher Norton and Sid Phillips. This sheet music album includes two pieces: Cloudy Bay is in the north east of New Zealand’s South Island, brought to world fame by the fine Sauvignon Blanc wine sharing the same name. This movement is very dreamy and reflective in nature and was inspired by Mark’s exquisite, silky sound. Beatin’ about the Bush! is a celebration of Mark’s highly successful pioneering outreach programme of workshops bringing music to young musicians in the Outback of Australia and beyond. This is a lively movement in 3/8 time designed to display both performers’ dexterity, humour and musicianship./ Répertoire / Clarinette et Piano

Songs and Activities for Learning Across the Curriculum-What you learn through music you don't forget! School Fact Raps uses this most effective tool to teach facts across the curriculum in a way that is enjoyable and fun! Learn about polygon and decagon simile and metaphor herbivore and carnivore the continents character development on sharing and taking responsibility for protecting our world how to sit at a computer the basics of music (of course) and much more! Your students will soon besinging through their standardized tests with flying colors and perhaps a little choreography to boot!In addition to reproducible raps with choreography the Teacher Edition also includes helpful teacher tips to make thelearning process for effective additional fun facts and extension activities in a variety of subject areas and some programming and staging ideas. The separate CD recording provides performance recordings to help students learnthe songs and hip accompaniment tracks to showcase your students once they have mastered the raps! Score BIG points with administrators classroom teachers and parents! Available separately: Teacher Edition (with reproduciblesinger pages) Performance/Accompaniment CD Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD). Suggested for grades 3-5.

Contents: 1. A Round Of Greeting.2. Sharing It With Me.3. Heres To America.4. Try Again.5. Keeping Christmas.6. A Valentine Wish.7. The Winters A Drag Rag (HMC433).8. You Never Stop Learning.9. One Day At A Time.10. Lets Make Music (HMC409).11. Two Roads.12. Were On Our Way.

Whether you're explaining how to cook food or make great music, there are two approaches that can be taken to writing a cookbook. One way is to give the reader a bunch of recipes and explain 'here's how to make the dish'. Another way is to teach them how to cook, by sharing with them techniques for mixing flavors and the knowledge of when, where and how to apply heat. With ideas on how to add your own touches, it is easy to make the dish - or the tune - your own.The Clawhammer Cookbook takes the second of these paths. Michael Bremer doesn't tell the reader how to play the songs, he teaches ways to approach, arrange and personalise any tune - helping them to develop their own unique style.The Clawhammer Cookbook features old-time music, as well as pieces in a few other musical styles. This book comes complete with a CD, containing demos of all the songs and examples, to aid in the learning process. / Banjo

Manners and Classroom Procedure Songs-Rather than say it why not sing it! School Rules is packed with attention grabbers songs about good behavior manners lesson openers and closers self esteem procedures sharing being a good student and much more– 46 songs in all! For added value the music pages are reproducible with melody line and chord symbols and each song offers helpful teaching tips and a host of cross-curricular activities. So tell the elementary classroomteachers in your school! They'll find these songs helpful too! A performance/accompaniment CD is also available separately or in a Classroom Kit with the Teacher book. There are helpful demonstration tracks to help learn thesongs and accompaniment tracks when teacher and students want to showcase their own voices! Suggested for Grades K-4.

With three fabulous volumes of Instruments in Praise already perennial favorites this Christmas collection is sure to be a hit! Lloyd Larson has taken some of the great Christmas carols and songs of the church – suchas “Away in a Manger ” “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and “We Three Kings ” to name a few – and arranged them for solo instruments and piano. The parallel voicings make this collectionavailable to all instrumentalists who enjoy sharing their gifts in worship.

My Companion by Elaine Hagenberg for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied.This is a tender setting of a text by American poet Edith Franklin Wyatt that speaks of companionship and the joys of sharing it as we travel along the road of life. Hagenberg employs her characteristically rich harmonic language to create a piece with great depth and immediacy.

Par BARKER WARREN. Ponder for a moment the lengths to which people have gone, the trials they have endured, and the risks they have taken while fighting to gain or preserve their freedom. After all, without freedom, what do you have?The opening of IN PRAISE OF FREEDOM introduces a sense of patriotism and independence. The Brass, Woodwinds, and Percussion take turns sharing the 'spotlight' throughout this uplifting piece. A final fanfare praises the progress of the relentless development of freedom for all mankind. / Niveau : 4 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

With three fabulous volumes of Instruments in Praise already perennial favorites this Christmas collection is sure to be a hit! Lloyd Larson has taken some of the great Christmas carols and songs of the church – suchas “Away in a Manger ” “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and “We Three Kings ” to name a few – and arranged them for solo instruments and piano. The parallel voicings make this collectionavailable to all instrumentalists who enjoy sharing their gifts in worship.

With three fabulous volumes of Instruments in Praise already perennial favorites this Christmas collection is sure to be a hit! Lloyd Larson has taken some of the great Christmas carols and songs of the church – suchas “Away in a Manger ” “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and “We Three Kings ” to name a few – and arranged them for solo instruments and piano. The parallel voicings make this collectionavailable to all instrumentalists who enjoy sharing their gifts in worship.

Par BREWSTER DAVID. This breakthrough guide for guitarists will unlock some of the mystery behind playing over chords and progressions. Working through this material and these concepts will help any guitarist learn how to play the right notes, at the right time - all the time. Each chapter centers on a different chord type and progression and includes various soloing concepts, phrasing options, and melodic approaches to playing over chords in both major and minor keys. This includes playing over basic major and minor chords and eventually moves into 7th chords and their extensions. After the basic premise is introduced and various targeting concepts are explored, there's a section covering how to apply intervals melodically, in addition to sharing the Pentatonic Highway targeted soloing approach, which will help you navigate the fretboard using the famous Pentatonic-based shifting concept. This method encourages the use of looping and loop pedals, which will make practicing this material much easier on your own. Additionally, you can have other guitarists or musicians perform the static chords and progressions behind you as you practice these concepts and ideas. If you're searching for a method that will help you understand the options that are available when soloing and playing over individual chords and progressions - Target Tones is the key to helping you unlock these commonly misunderstood areas of melodic soloing and improvisation. Includes access to musical audio examples online./ Etude / Guitare