In 1922 Maurice Ravel heard the young Hungarian violin virtuoso and niece of Joseph Joachim, Jelly D'Aranyi, in concert in London. Following the performance, Ravel spent the remainder of the evening requesting D'Aranyi to play numerous gypsy tunes on her violin, probing her on the technical limits of the instrument. The result of this encounter is Ravel's virtuoso classic 'Tzigane?. Written origin…

Ravel, Maurice Tzigane Concert rhapsody for violin and piano In 1922 Maurice Ravel heard the young Hungarian violin virtuoso and niece of Joseph Joachim, Jelly D'Aranyi, in concert in London. Following the performance, Ravel spent the remainder of the evening requesting D'Aranyi to play numerous gypsy tunes on her violin, probing her on the technical limits of the instrument. The result of this e…

THE OPERA FROM LETS MAKE AN OPERA. AN ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE INSTRUMENTATION : SOLOISTS, CHOIR, STRING QUARTET, PIANO (4-HÄNDIG) AND PERCUSSION VERSION : VOCAL/PIANO SCORE DESCRIPTION : THIS OPERA IS THE FINAL SECTION OF THE ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE CALLED LETS MAKE AN OPERA. THE FIRST SECTION OF THIS IS IN THE FORM OF A PLAY AND ILLUSTRATES THE PREPARATION AND REHEARSAL OF AN OP…

Par TOMS GRAYDON A.. EEEEEEEK! It’s a whimsical excursion into the realm of the mechanical mice! It’s a rodent round-up! It’s a veritable vortex of vagabond voles! Are we to be vexed by vociferous vermin? Let’s find out while we have some fun!Your young band will love playing this one, as well as using their instruments in a creative but non-standard way. The effect of the little clicking critters…

Par ARNOLD HUGH. This chart is great for young bands but also perfect for professional dance bands. The optional instruments are skillfully used to add color and interest. Solos for trumpet and alto. Advance Music is proud to present our new Groovin Easy Series. We've taken 10 tunes from two popular Advance Music publications (Reading Key Jazz Rhythms and The Ramon Ricker Improvisation Series) and…

Part of an instrumental series that provides both young and not-so-young players with well-known songs and tunes as duets. / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Recueil / Saxophone Alto et Piano

Par RICKER RAMON. 'Suspended Animation' is a contemporary straight-eighth feel with sections that can be opened up for any player to solo. The entire composition is built on only two suspended chords, and is written in a manner that makes it easy for young bands to quickly get into the piece. With only two chords to worry about, much of the anxiety of wrong notes is eliminated and the student can …

Arr. Elliot Del Borgo. Par CURNOW / DOUGLAS COURT / STEPHEN BULLA / PAUL CURN. De Haske is pleased to introduce a new way for you to maximize your teaching materials, efficiently handle your library tasks and save money - all at the same time! THE YOUNG BAND CHRISTMAS COLLECTION is a compilation of some of our best Christmas Young Band selections published in a book format. Imagine being able to p…