SKU: HL.124967
ISBN 9781401324667. UPC: 884088986100. 6.0x8.5x1.036 inches. Joanne Lipman and Melanie Kupchynsky.
If you're lucky, somewhere in your past is that one person who changed your life forever. The one who pushed you to dream bigger and to reach higher, and who set you straight on what matters in life. For Joanne Lipman and Melanie Kupchynsky, that person was a public-school music teacher, Jerry Kupchynsky, known as Mr. K - a Ukrainian-born taskmaster who yelled and stomped and screamed, and who drove his students harder than anyone had ever driven them before. Through sheer force of will, he made them better than they had any right to be. Strings Attached tells the inspiring, poignant, and powerful story of this remarkable man, whose life seemed to conspire against him at every turn and yet who was able to transform his own heartache into triumph for his students. Lyrically recounted by two former students - acclaimed journalist Joanne Lipman and Mr. K's daughter, Chicago Symphony Orchestra violinist Melanie Kupchynsky - Strings Attached takes you on a journey that spans from his days as a forced Nazi laborer and his later home life as a husband to an invalid wife, to his heart-breaking search for his missing daughter, Melanie's sister. This is an unforgettable tale - a captivating narrative that is as absorbing as fiction - about the power of a great teacher, but also about the legacy that remains long after the last note has faded into silence: lessons in resilience, excellence, and tough love.
SKU: CF.BF120
ISBN 9781491149836. UPC: 680160907335. 9 x 12 inches.
Continuing on the success of the popular Compatible series,Compatible Duets for Strings, Volume II contains 29 duets in avariety of styles (classical, folk music, new original pieces) thatcan be played with any combination of two string instruments.Students can develop their chamber ensemble skills whileplaying with their friends, no matter what string instrumentthey play. Ranging from grade levels 2–3, Compatible Duetsfor Strings, Volume II is perfect for orchestra directors to buyfor use in the classroom, and its flexibility makes it a musthavefor any string player.Having students play in small chamber music groups is a very beneficial exercise to improvethe student’s overall musicianship. The simplest form of chamber music is the duet. It is anopportunity for the student to play with a teacher or to play with another student of similarabilities. Aspects of playing such as tone quality, intonation, technique and ensemble skillscan be developed during the process of studying duets.These duets are different in that they have many different performance options since all ofthe books in this series are compatible. As former long time music educators we alwayshad student that wanted to come to the music room during lunch or after school and theyjust wanted to play with their friends. That was not possible since there is very little duetmaterial available that is compatible with all of the string instruments. This book and thefirst volume in the series takes care of that. A student can now grab their friend no matterwhat instrument they play and have hours of fun playing duets together. Most importantthey will learn something in the process.The duets have been generally placed in the book in order of difficulty and cover a rangeof keys that are appropriate for this ability level. Special care was given to making surethat both of the duet parts were on a similar ability level and that each line was givenan opportunity to play a lead role at some point during the arrangement. Also, most ofthe musical markings are attached to both systems and the point size of the music wasconsidered for ease of reading.It is our hope that this collection will help to stimulate and enhance the musicianship of theperformers. It was a pleasure for me to have the opportunity to put together this collection.We hope it is a useful tool for you for years to come.
SKU: CF.BF121
ISBN 9781491149843. UPC: 680160907342. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: CF.BF119
ISBN 9781491149829. UPC: 680160907328. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: CF.BF118
ISBN 9781491149812. UPC: 680160907311. 9 x 12 inches.
SKU: KN.8108
UPC: 822795081084.
This five-part rondo showcases the high, middle and low registers of the orchestra in contrasting passages. A mix of majestic and lyrical themes adds to the overall appeal. If the optional percussion part for snare and bass drums is used, care should be taken to ensure that the string parts are clearly heard at all times. Duration 2:20. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: JK.09192
Proverbs 8:4; Psalm 51:18.
A beautiful instrumental arrangement for violin and cello duet with piano accompaniment, originally from Wolford's 'With Strings Attached' series (#01163). All parts included.Hymn Tune: John Wyeth Arranger: Darwin WolfordReference: Proverbs 8:4; Psalm 51:18.
SKU: HL.14024975
ISBN 9788759854297. English.
A delightful and quirky composition by Andy Pape composed in 1992. Talking Drums II is played using two African Talking Drums, where the drum is held under one arm which squeezes the strings attached to the skin and thereby changes the pitch of the drum. With spoken/shouted parts for each drummer, this is a high energy conversation between two percussionists!
SKU: KN.08108S