Par MAW NICHOLAS. The first performance of the opera Sophie's Choice was given at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on 7 December 2002, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, directed by Trevor Nunn. The Concert Suite from Sophie's Choice was written for the Peabody Institute. The first performance was given by the Peabody Symphony Orchestra with mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Healy, conducted by Hajime Teri …

Par . The Piano Player: Christmas Time presents 25 of the best-loved carols and Christmas songs, specially arranged for intermediate piano solo, with lyrics for singing along. Contents include Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Away in a Manger, Do They Know It?s Christmas' and Little Donkey. The striking cover features Edward Bawden?s colour linocut The Titfield Thunderbolt, 1952, and a doub…

Par THOME FRANCIS. For Bb Cornet or Bb Trumpet with Piano accompaniment, Fantasy was composed by Francis Thomé. Written for the Paris Conservatoire contest in 1902, this piece is very musical and quite challenging and would fit upper intermediate players. This piece can sound quite dramatic but is very melodious too and can be considered as an important addition to the repertoire for Trumpet and C…

Folk Strings is a collection of folk melodies from around the world arranged for strings. Unlike classical music, which normally has an authentic version, folk music often exists in many versions, with differences in the melody or lyrics. Sometimes several countries lay claim to a melody because a group of people moved to a new country and took their music with them. Most folk songs were sung and …

Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos series contains 153 progressive piano pieces published across six volumes by Editio Musica Budapest. The series, which was written between 1926 and 1939, starts with very easy beginner etudes and progresses to difficult advanced technical displays, and remains an essential part of modern piano lessons and education. All six volumes are available exclusively from Faber Mus…

One of Sousa's most popular marches of the 130 he composed was written in 1890 and commissioned by the Washington, D.C. high school now called Central High School. Scored right in the pocket for your young or developing band, this rendition presents the perfect opportunity to teach marcato and march style while performing this historically significant work so important to concert band genre. (2:00…

Cohen Mary (Editor). Par COHEN MARY. Concert Repertoire for Violin combines imaginative arrangements with original pieces, all of which have been carefully selected and written for players of Grade 4-7 standard. The pieces are varied and fun and will help players to improve technically as they move towards tackling the more advanced repertoire. Air From Suite In D BWV 1068 (JS Bach) Badinerie From…

Par MOZART / WALTER D.. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 's (1756-1791) Serenade In C Minor was written by the composer in 1782-83. The work remains widely performed by Wind Octets, making it one of the most significant, substantial works in the wind ensemble repertoire. David Walter 's transcription of Serenade In C Minor, also known as Serenade No. 12, is for Wind Quintet, making the popular work even mo…

Par CURNOW PAUL. Have your Drummers been patiently (or impatiently) standing at the back of the band while you rehearsed that expressive piece? Reward their equanimity with this fiery and percussive addition to Paul Curnow’s impressive and growing catalogue of works for Concert Band. This enticing new composition lies well within the command of a solid Grade 2 band while bringing the smoldering en…

Par VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH. Two pieces for Violin and Piano. These two brief and lyrical pieces were first published in 1923, but it is probable that they were written before 1914. Dedicated to Dorothy Longman. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Répertoire / Violon et Piano