Format : Sheet music + CD
In Recital with Classical Themes Volume One Book 1 is devoted to providing the early elementary student with level-appropriate arrangements of famous classical themes. Following the strict pedagogical guidelines set forth in the In Recital series students are given a solid introduction and the necessary exposure to build a strong foundation and appreciation for timeless classical themes. Students will also gain much enjoyment and insight from 'About the Pieces and Composers' and from the complete performance CD included for each piece in the book.
SKU: CY.CC3136
ISBN 9790530111055. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
This fine work has sat dormant for many years and has now come to light thanks to the efforts of Charlie Vernon, Bass Trombonist of the Chicago Symphony, who performed this virtuoso work as a young performer. The concerto is in the standard three movement form: Fast, slow, fast. This publication is a reduction from the original orchestral version (to be released at some point in the future). Here is a description of the Concerto by the composer, John W. Ware. I started on the trombone concerto in my junior year studying composition at Indiana University. While working on it, I learned of an opportunity to make it sort of a thesis piece (though students didn't write a thesis in composition while an undergrad). The original version was for trombone with string orchestra, and it was performed by the IU String Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Arthur Corra, with Robert Priez, trombone, as part of my senior composition recital. I thought the performance was quite good (Priez played extraordinarily well), and the piece received a newspaper review in the Indiana Daily Student, in which the reviewer wrote that the work was almost too exciting. I thought at the time that he had given me and my music a fine compliment. I made a piano version of the accompaniment, shortening and tightening the first movement, for performances in 1966; I made a second revision in 1967 for a performance by E. J. Eaton, trombonist at the University of Tennessee at Martin, arriving at the form in which the work exists now. The first movement is in fairly normal sonata-allegro form, in the key of A minor. It alternates between assertive and more thoughtful moods. There is no introduction; the soloist enters immediately and dominates much of the movement. The main theme is--by some manipulation--a source for most of the other themes, and all of the themes are used in close proximity to each other, including contrapuntal combinations, especially near the end. Originally the movement included a lengthy fugato, now much shortened and including a stretto that builds and subsides before a cadenza leading to a coda based on both the principal and secondary themes. Key relations in this movement, as in the other two, are quite free and often chromatic, with frequent third-relations; but returns to the tonic at the end are emphatic. The writing is challenging for both soloist and accompanist; the piece is substantial, requiring technique and stamina. The second movement is in F minor and is also built on both contrast and close relationships between the main and secondary themes. The main theme is heard in the piano part before the soloist enters. The mood is more lyric than in the first movement, but with dramatic episodes also. In this movement are some definite derivations from themes in the first movement. The ending is a sort of lengthened shadow of the opening. The finale returns to A minor, with themes slightly related to polonaise rhythms, but with strong echoes of first-movement themes. Here, too, dramatic and lyric episodes alternate, with dotted rhythms frequently propelling the music forward. The introduction is a brief and simple preparation for the solo entry. Later in the movement, a very brief, slightly slower section is soon overtaken by the original tempo. Toward the end, there is a second cadenza, again leading to a swift and energetic coda. The work is about 20 minutes in length and is appropriate for advanced performers.
SKU: HL.645931
ISBN 9781629060958. UPC: 008148017638. 9.0x12.0 inches. Hungarian, French. Compiled and edited by Wesley Schaum.
These collections integrate method, theory, technic and note reading with appealing materials for recital and repertoire. Level 1 includes: Allegro * Angel Fair with Golden Hair * Can Can * Concerto Theme * DAnce of the Hours * Enchantment * Flowers That Bloom in the Spring * Heavenly Aida * In the Hall of the Mountain King * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring * Melody * Minuet (Bach) * Musette * O Solo Mio * Passepied * Scheherazade * Seventh Symphony Theme * Sleeping Beauty Waltz * Sonata No. 6 * There Stands a Little Man * Vienna Life Waltz.
SKU: HL.645933
ISBN 9781629060972. UPC: 008148017652. 9.0x12.0x0.121 inches. Compiled and edited by Wesley Schaum.
These collections integrate method, theory, technic and note reading with appealing materials for recital and repertoire. Level 3 includes: Brother Come and Dance with Me * Dance of the Clowns * Dance of the Comedians * Evening Star * Fifth Symphony Theme (Tchaikovsky) * Finlandia * Fourth Symphony Theme (Mendelssohn) * The Lark * A Little Night Music * Musetta's Waltz * My Heart Ever Faithful * Quartet Theme (Borodin) * Sans Souci Polka * Short Etude * Song of Joy * The Swan * Third Symphony Theme (Brahms).
SKU: HL.645930
ISBN 9781629060941. UPC: 008148017621. 9.0x12.0 inches. English, German. Compiled and edited by Wesley Schaum.
These collections integrate method, theory, technic and note reading with appealing materials for recital and repertoire. The Primer edition includes: Bridal Chorus * Danse Macabre * Emperor Waltz * Fifth Symphony (Beethoven) * First Symphony (Brahms) * German Dance * Gigue * Giselle * Happy Farmer * Heavens Are Telling * Humoresque * Lullaby * Minuet (Bach) * Morning * New World Symphony * Rigoletto * Swan Lake * Symphony No. 6 * Turkish March * Vesti La Guibba * Waltz, Op. 127 No. 5 (Schubert).
SKU: HL.645932
ISBN 9781629060965. UPC: 008148017645. 9.0x12.0 inches. Hungarian, English, German. Compiled and edited by Wesley Schaum.
These collections integrate method, theory, technic and note reading with appealing materials for recital and repertoire. The Level 2 edition includes: Carnival Theme * Cradle Song * Csardas * Fur Elise * Gypsy * Tambourine * Hallelujah Chorus * Minuet (Grieg) * The Moldau * One Fine Day * Pachelbel's Canon * Pilgrim's Chorus * Pomp & Circumstance * Sheep May Safely Graze * Symphony No. 40 * Toreador Song * Trumphal March * Waltz (Brahms) * William Tell March.
SKU: FJ.FJH2279
ISBN 9781619282469. UPC: 241444395646. English.
The new concepts in this grade are reinforced with outstanding repertoire for recitals and fun! Styles include blues, folk, patriotic tunes, classical themes, and terrific original solos. Concise, targeted Practice Steps encourage students to focus on the specific keyboard patterns, hand shifts and expressive goals in each piece.
SKU: PR.114401720
UPC: 680160004850.
A melodic, tonal-modal suite based on folk themes. Varying colors and moods make it an accessible recital piece which performers as well as audience will enjoy. In 4 sections. PRELUDE FANTASY ON AN ENGLISH TUNE BALLAD, SQUARE DANCE. Some odd meters and metric changes. C. 10 min. For adv. secondary, college,conservatory, recital, professional, amateur. Easy-med. to Medium.