Par CURNOW JAMES. Commissioned by the Glenbard East High School Music Department of Lombard, Illinois in grateful appreciation for the 34 year teaching career of Ross Kellan and his tireless commitment to excellence in music education, where he led by example each and every day. A scintillating opener! The joyful spirit will light up your concert hall like fireworks as you set your next performanc…

Inspired by the illness experienced in the 1920s by scientists exploring the tomb of the boy-pharaoh Tutankhamun, Mike Story's work musically traces the history from the discovery of the tomb through the mysterious curse. Expertly scored, this delightful work will capture your students' imagination. Both intense and enjoyable, this work is highly recommended.

Instrumentalists will delight in this collection, which features thematic interpretations of 28 selections from Howard Shore's brilliant scores to The Hobbit motion picture trilogy. Shore masterfully expands upon the musical palette of Middle-earth, blending familiar motifs from the Lord of the Rings trilogy with an exciting array of memorable new themes. This beautifully produced folio features a…

This moving piece embodies all the simplicity of Russian Orthodox music, yet displays the sweeping beauty of Rachmaninov's lyricism. Conductors will appreciate the opportunity to teach extended phrases and legato style. 'Vespers' is the sunset evening prayer of the Orthodox Church, and during the canonical hours of an all-night vigil, the 'Ave Maria' would be sung at midnight, hence the 12 chime n…

16 middle-grade solos for classical guitar. Par COLES PAUL. These 16 solos for classical guitar have been inspired by the rich and vivid rhythmic influences of Spanish and Latin American music. The pieces have been written in accessible keys for the guitar. They are compact and melodic in structure and are composed in a variety of time signatures and guitar tunings, all adding to the diversity and…

Twelve arrangements for solo jazz piano of standard jazz tunes. These arrangements are fun to play, musically suitable for performance, and support the Berklee piano curriculum and other activities (e.g., auditions). They are organized by performance level, with examples from Levels 1 through 4, so this collection will support every pianist's journey through Berklee and other jazz piano programs. …

This is the show closer that will bring down the house. The main groove is a funky boogaloo at 103 BPM plus a band chant, a swing section, and a gospel feel. Flexible solo space with written solos provided for trombone 1, alto, tenor, and trumpet 2, and lead trumpet range is to high C. Hey, there's something for everyone! (6:05) / Ensemble De Jazz

This step-by step guide will help you develop the skills essential for a stylistic performance. The hands-on instruction presents information on patterns, grooves, rhythms, keyboard instrumentation, and much more. Gospel stylings are discussed in detail, as is the role of the keyboard both as a solo instrument and in the context of an instrumental ensemble. You'll learn how to play intros, how to …

The idea behind this book is to provide the progressive guitarist with a comprehensive overview of chordal structures on the guitar fingerboard. Starting with triads, then working through 7th and 9th chords and further extensions, chord substitution relationships and practical examples over standard chord progression, the book presents a chordal concept based on logic rather than just memorized sh…

The Sonata is one of Erkin's works which the casual listener may fail to attribute to a particular geography at a first hearing. He will however become absorbed by a unique sense of identity, surprising harmonies and rhythms which integrate with such sincerity and authenticity in the flow of the music. At a more attentive hearing, one can discover features of ancient Anatolian music which Erkin al…