As Winds Dance

SKU: CF.CPS235

ISBN 9781491158081. UPC: 680160916689. 9 x 12 inches.

The adancea is a bright, lively Gigue (or Jig, dotted quarter note = 78), a dance form derived from the German Geige. After the introduction, the opening theme is stated at m. 9 (winds and trumpet) and re-appears at m. 25 (low brass) along with its variations at m. 33. The ritardando at m. 41 leads to the Ayre (Concert Db) at m. 44, with an opening alto saxophone solo which slowly expands to full ensemble at m. 59. Ayre presents the conductor with a great deal of latitude in regards to interpretation (ritardando, rallentando, etc.). The opening theme returns at m. 75 and to its conclusion at m. 94.
The dance is a bright, lively Gigue (or Jig, dotted quarter note = 78), a dance form derived from the German Geige. After the introduction, the opening theme is stated at m. 9 (winds and trumpet) and re-appears at m. 25 (low brass) along with its variations at m. 33. The ritardando at m. 41 leads to the Ayre (Concert Db) at m. 44, with an opening alto saxophone solo which slowly expands to full ensemble at m. 59. Ayre presents the conductor with a great deal of latitude in regards to interpretation (ritardando, rallentando, etc.). The opening theme returns at m. 75 and to its conclusion at m. 94.
The “dance” is a bright, lively Gigue (or Jig, dotted quarter note = 78),a dance form derived from the German Geige. After the introduction, the opening theme is stated at m. 9 (winds and trumpet) and re-appears at m. 25 (low brass) along with its variations at m. 33. The ritardando at m. 41 leads to the Ayre (Concert Db) at m. 44, with an opening alto saxophone solo which slowly expands to full ensemble at m. 59. Ayre presents the conductor with a great deal of latitude in regards to interpretation (ritardando, rallentando, etc.). The opening theme returns at m. 75 and to its conclusion at m. 94.

SKU: AP.12-057157078X

ISBN 9780571570782. English.

Danceries Set II was commissioned by Keith Allen and Birmingham Symphonic Winds, supported by PRS for Music Foundation and the RVW Trust. The world première of this work was given by Birmingham Symphonic Winds, conducted by Keith Allen, at the CBSO Centre, Birmingham in 2011. This second set of Danceries continues the format established in Danceries (Set I), namely in using material taken from Playford's Dancing Master, a collection of folk and popular tunes published in the seventeenth century, to form the basis of an extended dance suite. In this set, the melodies have been more abstracted and project only a distant echo of their original forms, but as before, each movement is self-contained, colorful, and direct---with its own distinct mood. Arranged for brass band.

SKU: HL.49045997

ISBN 9781540033918. UPC: 888680787004. 9.5x12.0x0.681 inches.

Wind Dances is in seven short contrasting movements, each containing dance-like rhythms, both slow and fast. Having two sons who both play the clarinet, I've heard many a woodwind quintet, so I've been wanting to write for the medium for quite a while. In this instance, I also added my own instrument, the piano.The work opens with a fast movement containing driving rhythms in the winds, which are then answered by the piano. The second movement features colorful effects in the winds and piano (slap tongue, air sounds, muted tones) leading to a long extended lyrical line, gradually orchestrated to involve all the winds. The third movement is a dynamic scherzo, with a separate middle section similar to a traditional Trio section. The slowly unfolding fourth movement is the longest of the piece and anchors the middle of the work. The fifth movement is a kind of echo of the third movement, though this time the dynamic scherzo is high and light, rather than low and dark. The sixth movement is related to the second movement, and is basically a solo cadenza for the clarinet, with a few accompanimental gestures in the piano. The seventh and final movement reprises material from the first movement, this time with new and driving dance-like gestures added.- Pierre Jalbert.

SKU: M7.VHR-3419

ISBN 9783864341854.

With humour and seriousness, with vibrancy, much feeling and with the occasional wink of the eye, this volume of piano music opens up to us life in all its musical colour. The little pieces contrast the beauty of nature with the hustle and bustle of city life, they tell of adventures with pirates and wild horses, whisk us away to the sea and invite us to dance and to dream The 41 character pieces will go very nicely hand in hand with piano tutor books and will help pupils in the early years to appreciate the joys of playing the piano.

SKU: FJ.BB205AP

UPC: 674398213214. English.

Contents include: March Ceremonial; El rey de Fransia; Wallaby Walkabout; An Irish Ballade (Star of the County Down); Patriotic Salute: Old Joe Clark; Korobochka!; Holiday Sleigh Ride; Birus Kakatua; Armenian Anthem; V'la le bon vent; Noel Francais!; Blow, Ye Winds, Blow; A Scandinavian Folk Tale; The Chicken Dance.