Par SERRAO PAOLO. Paolo Serrao (Filadelfia, Catanzaro province, 11 April 1830 - Naples, 17 March 1907) probably learned the first musical rudiments, especially the piano technique, from an uncle priest whose name he bore, showing a remarkable talent when, only eight years old, he performed one of Daniel Steibelt's Concerts for piano and orchestra during an evening given in honour of the tenor Bocc…

Media Type : Book Level : Intermediate Musical Genre : Jazz Series : Complete Number of pages : 144 A comprehensive study text for students beginning a serious study of jazz. The first part of the book begins by teaching elements of jazz phrasing, articulation, vibrato and interpretation of rhythms through exercises and original pieces. Next, the book encourages improvisational skills through bo…

Arr. Peter Kleine Schaars. The sisters Ruth, Anita and June Pointer from West Oakland in California learned how to sing in the sixties in church where their father was a minister. At the beginning of the 1970s they entered the music business, where they proved to have a mastery of many styles - including rhythm & blues, jazz, and country. However, the Pointer Sisters acquired international fame at…

Mary McDonald has created a new song which captures the excitement of that first Easter Day. This medium-tempo ballad has a gently contemporary feel, which will be easily learned and highly appealing for choir and congregations alike. / Choeur (SATB)

These two extraordinary works of late Mozart, KV 594 and KV 608, were both composed to fulfill a commission for a memorial exhibit in Vienna, to be played in a 'mechanical clock organ.? The term 'fantasy? or 'fantasia? came to be affixed to these works later, and is more descriptive and less cumbersome than the term Mozart listed in his own catalogue, 'Ein Stüke für ein Orgelwerk in ein Uhr.? They…

The Piano Solos series features original performance repertoire from fourteen different composers. These inviting compositions provide ample reinforcement of skills and concepts learned in the corresponding-level Piano Lessons books. The outstanding variety of musical styles makes every solo an important piece in its own right - exciting to both performer and listener. Fully orchestrated accom…

Arr. Peter Kleine Schaars. The sisters Ruth, Anita and June Pointer from West Oakland in California learned how to sing in the sixties in church where their father was a minister. At the beginning of the 1970s they entered the music business, where they proved to have a mastery of many styles - including rhythm & blues, jazz, and country. However, the Pointer Sisters acquired international fame at…

Based on teacher requests, master arranger Dan Coates has created a brand-new piano library geared towards the piano student. Each edition of the Dan Coates Popular Piano Library contains appropriately leveled arrangements, phrasing, pedaling, and fingering. Students and teachers can enjoy and explore the motivating world of popular music together while reinforcing concepts learned in their lesson…

Incorporating the beloved children's song 'Jesus Loves Me,' this anthem reflects a child-like faith with beautiful simplicity. Easily learned and prepared, this Besig/Price creation is useful for anytime during the church year. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Piano Voicing Method for All Musicians by Phil DeGreg - Book/CD set Large 248 page spiral-bound book and CD. A practical and systematic method that teaches how to practice jazz piano voicings so that they become automatic and intuitive. The method progresses step by step from 2-voice to 7-voice chord structures with fourths and upper-structure triads. Each chapter presents essential harmonic pro…