Symphonies - Book 1 (1-5)

John Thompson?s Easiest Piano Course-Featuring 11 easy arrangements for 1 piano 4 hands this book is a fun and engaging introduction to piano duets that perfectly complements Books 2?4 of John Thompson?s Easiest Piano Course. Children will love learning classical favourites such as In the Hall of the Mountain King Ode to Joy and The Swan within the rewarding and interactive context of duet playing. First Published in 1954 John Thompson?s Easiest Piano Course is one of the most-loved and best-selling piano methods in the world. John Thompson?s timeless approach to learning has been trusted by generations of teachers to start millions of students on their musical journey.

This glorious volume contains the first five symphonies by Czech composer Gustav Mahler. These have been wonderfully arranged for Horn by Olaf Klamand. This book forms part of the Orchester Studien series which brings together fantastic repertoire pieces that also function as a valuable training resource this is a superb addition to any Horn player. Mahler was the late Romantic period’s great thinker using his tone poems and character pieces worked and reworked he infuses sentiment and passion into his work.

III. The Web-The Book of Urizen is Jacob de Haan his first Symphony for concert band solo soprano and a male narrator in which sound collages of expressions are used. The piece is inspired by the compelling visionary poem of the samename (which the poet illustrated himself) by the Englishman William Blake (1757-1827). The Vision first movement and The Creation second movement of The Book of Urizen are available by following editionnumber: DHP 1043551. The Web the third movement of The Book of Urizen is available by the following edition number: DHP 1125252. Download the audio samples here: track 4 track 5 track 6

24 Easy Pieces From 5 Centuries Using Half To 3Rd Position. The 'Easy Concert Pieces' series presents a varied selection of easy concert pieces for double bass and piano from the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods through to the modern era. To facilitate choosing individual pieces for performance and auditions at music schools, competitions or examinations these pieces have been ordered according to level of musical and technical difficulty. Book 1 (ED 22551) contains pieces in half and first position. Pieces in each position and some using position changes are presented from each era. Simple techniques such as portato, staccato and legato bowing are introduced along with pizzicato, using rudimentary dynamics ranging from piano to forte, crescendo and decrescendo and simple phrasing. The pieces selected here are varied in character with memorable tunes, a few different time signatures and simple rhythms. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Contrebasse et Piano

The Oxford Book of Organ Music by Women Composers presents a comprehensive survey of historical organ pieces by women composers alongside six newly commissioned works. The music is stylistically varied and encompasses secular and sacred repertoire from a range of periods. In addition to original organ repertoire, the collection also contains several organ transcriptions in new arrangements for the instrument. ? 42 pieces for manuals and pedals, in a variety of musical forms, suitable for use at church services or as recital repertoire ? Original music for the instrument, spanning the sixteenth century to the present day, including compositions by Amy Beach, Clementine de Bourges, Nadia Boulanger, Jeanne Demessieux, Cecilia McDowall, Clara Schumann, and Ethyl Smyth, plus commissions from Kristina Arakelyan, Miriam Carpinetti, Ghislaine Reece-Trapp, Isabelle Ryder, Amy Summers, and Rebecca Groom te Velde ? Standalone miniatures, movements from organ sonatas and symphonies, transcriptions of piano, harpsichord, and flute pieces, and an orchestral opera overture ? A variety of difficulty levels, from ABRSM Grades 2-3 through to Diploma standard, with a graded index provided

Favorite Classical Themes - Book 1 is the first book of a series for Soprano Recorder. It features twenty famous themes regrouped and arranged for the instrument by Rose-Marie Janzen. Using a range not too high this book can be used by any young player or teacher and features tunes more or less difficult that correspond to different level of difficulty. It includes: 1. Te Deum extract by Marc-Antoine Charpentier 2. Les Saisons “Printemps” (Spring) by Antonio Vivaldi 3. Tambourin extract by Jean-Philippe Rameau 4. L’harmonieuxforgeron theme and variation by George-Frédéric Handel 5. Passion selon Saint Matthieu choral by J. S. Bach 6. ”Jesus que ma joie demeure” ritournelle by J. S. Bach 7. Quatuor “L’empereur” theme of the 2nd movement by Joseph Haydn 8. Une petite musique de nuit minuet theme by Mozart 9. La chasse du jeune Henri extract by E. N. Mehul 10. Concerto de Violon Rondo theme by Beethoven 11. Neuvième Symphonie Hymne à la joie by Beethoven 12. La truite by Schubert 13. Marche Nuptiale extract by Félix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy 14. Le gai laboureur by Schumann 15. Faust “Paresseuse fille…” by Charles Gounod 16. Berceuse by Johannes Brahms 17. L’Arlesienne “Marche des Rois” by Georges Bizet 18. Carmen “Avec la garde montante” by Georges Bizet 19. Symphonie “du nouveau monde” Largo theme by Antonin Dvorak 20. Le lac des cygnes Lake theme by Tchaïkovsky

This comprehensive approach to basic guitar skills includes varied repertoire, theory, detailed instruction about seating and hand position, standard music notation, an introduction to tablature, basic improvisation, and teaches both the pickstyle and fingerstyle techniques. Great for college non-music majors, continuing education classes, music dealer in-store programs, and group guitar classes at the middle and high school levels. Book 1 contains 16 units, each with a variety of repertoire, exercises, and timed tests at the end. Unit 16 provides instructions for playing 11 hit songs. Students can cut out flashcards provided at the back of the book to use for home study. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. / Guitare

Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, Solo Time for Strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to start playing melodies as soon as possible, and is appropriate for class or individual instruction. The solos assist in a progressive technical development from 'twinkle, twinkle' in Book 1 to music by Vivaldi in Book 5. / Alto

Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, Solo Time for Strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to start playing melodies as soon as possible, and is appropriate for class or individual instruction. The solos assist in a progressive technical development from 'twinkle, twinkle' in Book 1 to music by Vivaldi in Book 5. / Violoncelle

Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, Solo Time for Strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to start playing melodies as soon as possible, and is appropriate for class or individual instruction. The solos assist in a progressive technical development from 'twinkle, twinkle' in Book 1 to music by Vivaldi in Book 5. / Piano

Over the years many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. This collection brings together best-loved grade 5 pieces including Pleyel’s Sonatina in B flat Fauré’s Sicilienne and Wedgwood’s Survivor.Containing fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces alongside contemporary favourites all pieces have been rigorously researched by violin expert Jessica O’Leary. A CD of performance and accompaniment tracks is included as are useful practice tips. This book includes pieces from current and pastTrinity and ABRSM syllabuses.Jessica O’Leary has a successful career as a teacher professional violinist ABRSM examiner and seminar presenter. She has toured and recorded extensively as a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and has performed with Madonna Led Zeppelin the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House. She teaches violin and viola and directs string ensembles at St Paul’s Girls’ School Eltham College and Junior Guildhall London.

Pianoworks Duets 2 is the perfect resource for developing pianists to explore duet-playing. They'll develop balance playing in time and sight-reading while learning attractive and accessible arrangements in a huge variety of styles and genres including 'Spring' from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons Joplin's exuberant rag 'The Easy Winners' and the traditional Scottish song 'Afton Water'. In addition the collection contains several new and original gems by Alan Bullard the co-author of this celebrated series. 21 duets with parts of equal standard compiled and arranged for beginner to intermediate pianists (approx.Grades 3-5) Wide range of styles including Classical Romantic jazz folk and contemporary CD contains backing tracks of each part to allow solo practice Useful tips on style and technique and background information on every piece Perfect companion to Pianoworks Book 2 and Pianoworks Collection 2

Composed by Joseph Bonnet  Douze Pièces Op.7 is a set of Organ studies for upper intermediate players. An index at the beginning gives an English translation of the terms used in the book. It features: 1. Dédicace 2. Étude de concert 3. Clair de lune 4. Stella matutina 5. Songe d’enfant 6. Chant de Printemps 7. Prélude au Salve Regina 8. Romance sans Paroles 9. Pastorale 10. Deuxième légende 11. Elfes 12. Caprice héroïque Joseph Jongen was a Belgian organist composer andprofessor of harmony and counterpoint. He won the Belgian Prix de Rome and composed numerous pieces including music chamber works symphonies concertos and songs. His most famous piece is the Symphonie Concertante (1926).