Music for Three, Volume 2 - String Trio or Wind Trio (2 Violins & Cello Set of 3 Parts)

The volume of trios for advanced players mainly offers a selection from works of the most prominent and most popular composers (Bach, Händel, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven). Of special interest are extracts of Beethoven's variations composed on the famous theme of Mozart's Don Giovanni, Fughetta by Robert Schumann and Dream by the less well-known composer Benjamin Godard. / Quatuor A Cordes

Dans le volume des quatuors facile, en plus de mouvements indépendants un certain nombre de travaux peut être trouvé qui peut être effectuée en même temps aux suites de la forme. Ainsi, de petits mouvements qui peuvent également être utilisés séparément cycles peuvent être formés qui peuvent animer un petit concert domestique, une manifestation de l'instrument ou le programme d'un spectacle pour une occasion festive. outre des séquences de danses Renaissance, arrangements de chorals de Bach, des oeuvres chorales et danses classiques, le contenu varié comprend aussi des mouvements romantiques appropriés pour agréable musique de décision nationale. volumes de cette nouvelle série contient des duos, trios et quatuors, de leur degré de difficulté allant de facile à travers intermédiaire à avancé. Chaque pièce est une transcription ou un arrangement, puisque dans l'édition des volumes notre principale préoccupation était d'offrir une collection de compositions intéressantes et utiles, comme librement variables que possible en ce qui concerne l'instrumentation, pour les élèves des écoles de musique et aussi pour les adultes qui font de la musique pour leur propre plaisir. L'étendue et la hauteur des pièces permettent les travaux devant être réalisés sur n'importe quelle combinaison des instruments donnés nécessaire ou possible. / Ensemble Mixte

The latest volume of the popular series extends the repertoire of beginner and intermediate cello students with excellent transcriptions of works by music historys three great Bs. Árpád Pejtsik, the editor of the series, has transcribed for three cellos the Trio Sonata in G Major for Flute, Violin and Continuo by Bach, a witty bagatelle by Beethoven and two works originally written for the piano (Sarabande, Gavotte) by Brahms in his youth. While at least intermediate instrumental skills are required due to the use of higher positions when playing the top parts, the bottom parts can be performed by beginner cellists. Interpretation is helped by the fingering and bowing being provided by the editor. / 3 Violoncelles

These String trio arrangements of some of Bach's many 'inventions' (published by SJ Music in two volumes) will bring pleasure to all who play them. The 2nd Violin part as an alternative to the Viola part makes them accessible with or without a Viola player on hand.

Historical information about Händel's Water Music Suites is limited, but certainly these works were intended for two, possibly three, parties given by King George I on the Thames River, London, between 1715 and 1736. Händel and his orchestra played on a barge. Since then the some twenty-two separate original pieces have been organized into three Suites and nicknamed 'Water Music?, each having a separate key and likely corresponding to these river parties. This transcription of Water Music Suite II for saxophone quartet has two purposes: to make this music available to saxophonists for performance and education, and to provide in one volume the entire Suite II. The exception to the latter, because of the limits of endurance, is the exclusion of the short Adagio, a brief interlude between the fi rst two movements. Included though are the Allegro, Hornpipe, Minuet, Lentement, and Bourree. These works were originally meant for an outdoor performance, and one of the original intentions of the saxophone was to play in French military bands, also an open-air purpose. The original scoring of brass, woodwind, and string instruments (but no continuo) transcribe well for saxophones. Matching the ranges of instruments of the original to the saxophone quartet was a primary objective. In addition, this arrangement strives to disperse melodic material to all four saxophones so as to make the arrangement pleasing to all the members of the quartet while providing variety to an audience. Any dynamic, articulation, and tempo markings are to be taken only as suggestions so as to allow interpretation by the performers. The musical study and performance of all styles while using examples of composition and performance that represent excellence is necessary for saxophonists who wish to be well-rounded musicians. For the above reasons saxophonists are urged to listen to recordings of the original orchestration in order to learn and imitate proper interpretation of Baroque style. There are currently a number of excellent recordings of Handel's Suites on period instruments, such as (but not limited to) those by conductors John Eliot Gardiner, Christopher Hogwood, and the ensemble Tafelmusik. The Lewis-Clark State College Saxophone Quartet has for many years enjoyed performing Suite II for concerts, ceremonies and social settings, and I thank Advance Music for the opportunity to bring these great works to the profession. / 4 Saxophones (SATBar)

Contemporary String Quartet Repertoire For Flourishing Ensembles-The Explore series is part of three progressive collections of contemporary string quartet repertoire from leading composers to encourage and facilitate the development of ensemble playing. Compiled and edited by Liz Partridge each volume contains graded works commissioned especially for this series designed for quartets formed of players of similar ability. Featuring a mixture of musical styles and genres each piece contains different elements and techniques to consolidate and enhance the players’ skills as soloists and as ensemble members. An accompanying CD provides demonstration recordings of all included pieces. Minus-one tracks are available to downloadonline to allow for individual practice between rehearsals. Explore Series: Contemporary string quartet repertoire for flourishing ensembles. Music for players of grade 4-5 standard with some ensemble playing experience. Featuring expanded key selections more complex rhythms and simple introductions to extended techniques.