Female composers have made their way in the face of prejudice and opposition. For a long time the prejudice prevailed that women lack the requisite creative talent to compose great music. It is indeed true that women have been less active in the field of musical composition than their male contemporaries, but reasons for this are found in the social circumstances of the recent past:/ Recueil / Pia…

Singin' In The Rain was already a classic before it featured in the famous 1952 Gene Kelly film musical - Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown wrote it in the 1920s when many artists recorded it, but more notably Cliff Edwards enjoyed success from his recording in 1929. Now forever associated with Kelly's puddle-splashing routine and more recently reprised in stage adaptations, Singin' In The Rain re…

Par RAE JAMES. Studies in classical, jazz, rock and latin styles Following the success of the recently published volume for saxophone - including its selection for the new Associated Board examinations (grades 1 - 5), this version for clarinet will provide players from grade 1 to intermediate level with their own style 'workouts'. 40 original studies are grouped together in four sections - Classic…

Mozart's 'Missa in C major? (K. 220), nicknamed the 'Sparrow Mass? for its frequently recurring characteristic motifs in the violins, has retained a firm place in the choral repertoire to the present day. Now it has been arranged for female choir and is appearing as part of the recently started 'Bärenreiter Female Choir? series.Heribert Breuer has judiciously transferred the tenor and bass solos t…

In recent years, Oklahoma has seen a great increase in the development of wind energy. This development in sustainable energy sources and the winds that flow across the great state serve as the inspiration for this composition. The piece begins by depicting the great open spaces that stretch for miles across the Oklahoma landscape. Small gusts of wind (represented by scalar and arpeggiated passage…

nach Hans Neusiedler (1536). Par SCHAFER ROBERT MURRAY. This very recognisable and well known piece is often featured on television and in film. Gradually becoming more emotional and culminating in a powerful final. Also available as a piano for two hands: ED 22491. Originally taken from the Orff Schulwerk, Gassenhauer has been featured in several major films including Badlands (1973), Monster (2…

Stephen Sondheims masterful Broadway musical struck a resounding chord with a new audience thanks to the recent movie adaptation and all-star cast. This impressive and well-paced medley for band includes Into the Woods, Giants in the Sky, Children Will Listen, Last Midnight, and No One Is Alone. / Concert Band

Zingaresca A czardas-influenced work which is full of the fire and passion of the typical Gipsy idiom. Zingaresca offers much for the advanced bassist and would be ideal for conservatoire or university students who are confident playing throughout the solo range of the instrument. A slow and lyrical introduction leads into a rhythmic and lively czardas these with opportunities to demonstrate bot…

Guest Spot Today's Biggest Hits, for Flute.This collection of songs will have your audience tapping their feet and singing along as you play hits such as Big When I Was Little, Walks Like Rihanna, Let Her Go and many more.Why not strut your stuff as you play along to recent artists like Olly Murs, with easy play-along tracks for Alto Saxophone. / Flûte

Par RAE JAMES. James Rae is the man who put fun into woodwind and brass teaching. His many compositions, especially in the jazz and blues idioms, have often featured on examination syllabuses. Recent years have seen his publications of easy flexible ensembles for younger players and now he turns his attention to the wind band. In his new series “The Concert Band Collection”, he has written excit…