The essential introduction to playing jazz. Par BENNETT NED. How To Play Jazz Saxophone is a fun and engaging introduction to jazz from composer and saxophonist Ned Bennett. Discover the exciting world of jazz, from its roots in ragtime to blues, bebop and beyond! Ideal for established beginners (approximately Grade 3 standard), this book teaches methods of improvisation, how to play in swing tim…

This collection, in two volumes, offers seven well-known carols in fresh and sophisticated a cappella settings. Volume 2 includes excellent arrangements at a mature high school level and beyond that can be selected individually or as a group by choirs in school and church alike: Away in a Manger- The Holly and the Ivy- Coventry Carol- The First Nowell. / Choeur Mixte (SSAATTBB) A Cappella

This songbook is a comprehensive keyboard anthology of songs from the American progressive metal band, formed in 1985.Learning To Live; Metropolis Par. 1; Wait For Sleep; 6:00; Scarred; Scene Two: I. Overture 1928; Scene Three: I. Through My Words; Scene Three: II. Fatal Tragedy; Scene Four: Beyond This Life; Scene Nine: Finally Free; The Great Debate; Selections From Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulen…

Par SCHRADIECK HENRY. Henry Schradieck chose the modest designation 'studies' for his exercises. Their musical substance, however, goes far beyond that of a study. They are character pieces which get their captivating musical expression particularly from the harmonic progression and expressive melodic lines while the rhythm remains relatively consistent to maximize the effect of practising. The pi…

Ed. Critica A. Borin. Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Casa Ricordi Milano in partnership with Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venezia (Istituto Antonio Vivaldi). Critical edition by Alessandro Borin. The six Concerts op. VI for violin, strings and continuo by Antonio Vivaldi were published in Amsterdam by Roger in 1719. Although the contribution of Vivaldi was probably modest – even to assume that the collection wa…

This early-intermediate sightreading book presents carefully crafted variations of 3A Lesson Book pieces. The student gains confidence with the familiar and challenge in perceiving the new.Sighteading goes 'beyond the notes? to recognition of musical patterns: the Alberti Bass accompaniment, chunking rhythm patterns in 3/8 and 68 time, the triplet in various time signatures, and expanded intervals…

This movement is the beginning of a Mass called Sunrise, and, according to its composer, it is to 'be performed with the sense of floating in space.? A fine challenge for accomplished high school choirs and beyond! The setting uses the Latin Kyrie Eleison text. Duration: ca. 5:35. / Choeur Mixte SSAATTBB A Cappella

Par CRUMB GEORGE. Like Book I of George Crumb\'s final large-scale keyboard cycle, Metamorphoses, Book II: Ten Fantasy-Pieces (After Celebrated Paintings) comprises ten movements for solo piano, each inspired by one of the composer\'s favorite works of visual art. His efforts to render these paintings in sound lead Crumb to reach beyond the conventional resources of the instrument once more: the i…

Par DONIZETTI GAETANO. Fulvio Caldini presents a lovely little solo for oboe and piano (or harp?) in a first edition. It is possible that this virtuoso piece had been conceived as part of a sonata. Although the completion of the fragmentary accompaniment goes far beyond the usual duties of an editor, Caldini has mastered this task with knowledgeability and an unerring sense of style. / Répertoire …

Par BLACKWELL DAVID / MARSHALL KAREN. The Foundation Pianist is a set of two books for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, the books include daily exercises, sight-reading, repertoire and musical time travel. This series not only develops s…