Miguel Alcdzar was born in Mexico City on April 26 1942. He followed a professional career which involved activities in the fields of performance, pedagogy, musicology and composition. He gave the first performances of the Concertino by Blas Galindo, with the composer himself conducting the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, the Concierto of Manuel Ponce, in its original version, the Concerto …

Mary Cohen's Superseries grade 1-2. Par COHEN MARY. An irresistible collection of tunes for beginner violinists (UK grades 1-2). Written and arranged by the UK's leading string pedagogue Mary Cohen, creator of a wide range of imaginative teaching publications including 'Superstart' Here are over 40 tunes in styles children will love including nursery rhymes (London Bridge), rounds (Frère Jacques),…

Nelson-Messe. Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. The 'Missa' in D minor, published here, the third of Haydn's six late masses, was written during the summer of 1798 between the two late oratorios. According to the dates given on Haydn's autograph score he completed the composition in less than eight weeks. The score bears no particular title, but in Haydn's manuscript thematic catalogue of his works he referr…

FOR FOUR hORNS. Par KOCSAR MIKLOS. The noted Hungarian composer Miklós Kocsár (b. 1933) composed his Echoes series consisting of four pieces during the 1980s and 1990s. Written for one, two, three, and four horns respectively, each work effectively exploits the rich palette of sounds from horn ensembles of different sizes./ Répertoire / 4 Cors

Written by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, I Have a Dream is the only Abba song to feature vocals from outside the four-piece group - Anni-Frid Lyngstad is joined in the final chorus by a children's choir in the original recording. The song was also included in the blockbuster Abba musical, Mamma Mia! .Arranged for SATB choir, this version of the pop classic is an upbeat piece perfect for group…

Par BARBOUR. This volume traces the development of equal-temperament and the scientific search for the perfect scale, from Pythagoras to Bach and beyond. Each chapter is devoted to a specific principal theory, critically evaluating the contributions of well and lesser-known students of the issue. Written by internationally respected authority J. Murray Barbour, the book requires minimal background…

Par SCHOONENBEEK KEES. The first movement of this work, an Allegretto, begins with a fanfare-like opening. After a number of other melody lines, a reprise of the beginning follows, which ends in a cadenza for the soloist. Movement two, titled Rituel, is characterized by interplay between the soloist and the band within a stately melody. In the final movement, the theme of the first movement’s open…

Par SHELDON ROBERT. Robert Sheldon's Megawatt Rock will light up your next concert. This high-energy rock-style piece with its rhythmic drive and power chords is sure to amp up the spirit in the performance level of the students. Using only the first seven notes that most beginning band students learn, it is written in Mixolydian mode, with the key signature including the added flat. The rhythms, …

Par MC CARTNEY PAUL. Six songs written specially for Linda McCartney in arrangements for string quartet. Paul McCartney's unmistakable melodic and rhythmic style come to the fore in these beautiful pieces. They are presented here in skilful arrangements by Michael Thomas, Robert Pansera and the Loma Mar Quartet. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Répertoire / Quatuor à Cordes

This collection, arranged for string quartet or string orchestra, is written for educational or professional use, or just to have fun playing selections from the classic Gershwin® work. It's great for concerts, recitals, receptions, parties, and other special occasions. Titles are: Summertime * It Ain't Necessarily So * Bess, You Is My Woman * I Got Plenty of Nuttin' * A Woman Is a Sometime Thing …