Par SCHOONENBEEK KEES. Balkan Dreams was inspired by Kees Schoonenbeek’s love of the gypsy music originating from Hungary and Romania. Although this is not authentic gypsy music it echoes the compelling and melancholic music heard by the composer, full of dreams and promises. This piece will add a little exotic touch to your concert. / Niveau : 3 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band o…

Drumset 101 is a contemporary approach to playing the drums by veteran authors Dave Black and Steve Houghton. Inside, aspiring drummers will find in-depth, easy-to-understand introductions to such topics as groove patterns, snare drum and bass drum independence, and drum fills in context. The book contains written charts for every tune, and a play-along CD with 40 multi-stylistic tracks that can b…

Already a hit! The theme is based on the music of Astor Piazzolla, but the style is unmistakably Sammut. This work will be featured on Sammut's upcoming CD and requires a 5.0 octave instrument. / Marimba

Composed between 1920 and 1921, this set of Histoires is a suite of four short movements by Jacques Ibert selected out of the ten initial ones, for Flute and Piano. This publication was commissioned by the Alphonse Leduc editors and increased Jacques Ibert's popularity. This four pieces are as followed :3. Le vieux mendiant (The old beggar)4. 'A Giddy girl?6. Le palais abandonné (The abandoned pal…

In Joel Rothman's Jazz Drum Book hundreds of Bass Drum variations are weaved around Snare Drum patterns. Students will develop practical facility in the area of Snare-Bass coordination against a jazz ride beat.This book is suitable for intermediate to advanced level players. / Batterie

Par GLAZOUNOV ALEXANDER / DABCZYNSKI ANDREW (Arr.). Both the bleak Russian midwinter landscape and the joyful celebration of a fall harvest festival are conveyed in this string arrangement by Andrew H. Dabczynski, of Autumn and Winter from Alexander Glazunov's ballet The Seasons. The expressive contrasts in this motivating set will make it a favorite of all. Optional parts for more advanced studen…

Curnow Music Press proudly presents a way to enrich your quality of playing material whilst helping you administer your library efficiently and save money! THE YOUNG BAND COLLECTION is a compilation of some of our best pieces for youth band, published as individual part books. You?ll find pieces by James Curnow, James Hosay, Mike Hannickel, Brian Connery, Paul Curnow and Douglas Court. These works…

Par DE HAAN JACOB. This musical fantasy depicts the history of the Dutch fortified town of Elburg. The work begins with an atmospheric medieval picture of the Convent of St Agnes, the nunnery that was built in the first half of the 15th century. We hear the sound of the convent bells together with an upward motif, which will reappear later in the work. Next, the rest of Elburg is featured, includi…

Par CARTER SYDNEY. Reprinted in 2000 this collection contains Sydney's poetry collections Nothing Fixed or Final; Love More or Less previously published separately together with The Feel of Wood as well as a previously unpublished poem. 107 poems by this prolific writer. Some will recognise the Housman influence in them. All can enjoy their language. ISBN 0 85249 287 1/ Recueil / Poèmes

Par GOODALL HOWARD. This is the bass part for The Lord is My Shepherd (Psalm 23),  available as a special print-on-demand copy. This piece is best known as the theme tune to the award-winning BBC TV series The Vicar of Dibley starring Dawn French. Goodall's setting of Psalm 23 is warm and melodious and has been, and will continue to be, popular with choirs everywhere. Alternative accompaniment…