A must have for all pianists seeking a creative approach to developing left and right hand coordination. The exercises and solos (based on the chord changes to well-known standards) are rhythmic, colorful, and fun to play. The chapters cover six specific areas of left hand development and left/right hand integration, with practical application from standard jazz tunes in the form of musical solo …

This work highlights the sounds of instruments that, through the ages, have related the spirit of humankind to the rhythms of life, the heartbeat of the earth, and the motion of history. The piece begins with a magical snare drum rhythm, which intensifies with added bass drum, cymbals, tam-tam, and timpani. The music progresses to a climactic, foot-stomping celebration of the drum! This piece is s…

Par CURNOW JAMES. The title, SILVER RIBBON CHANTEYS, comes from the fascinating history of Ohio and the collections of great old folk songs that came into existence because of the Ohio-Erie Canal. There are three distinctly different movements, each featuring one historic canal folk song. The diverse folksongs call for a wide range of playing styles and make a well-balanced and interesting combina…

Par TOMS GRAYDON A.. This lighthearted piece is ideal for the Grade 1 band. Repeated notes in a sequential melody, simple counterpoint between the Woodwinds and Trumpets, interesting use of common Auxiliary Percussion instruments, a limited palette of rhythms and easy Low Brass/ Low Woodwind parts all combine so that you can program HAPPY SUMMER SONG with confidence. Whether you have a full comple…

Cette publication revolutionnaire propose des transcriptions authentiques dans les tonalites originales de 19 classiques issus des enregistrements de la grande Lady Day. Elle comprend une biographie et une discographie, ainsi que ces standards au format voix avec accompagnement au piano : All of Me - Billie's Blues (I Love My Man) - Body and Soul - Crazy He Calls Me - Easy Living - Fine and Mellow…

Originally composed in 2011 for Anne Akiko Meyersa and her daughter Natalie, it was later orchestrated for Marin Alsop's 20th season at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, and has been transcribed for band. This original version is accessible to musicians and audiences, yet extremely sensitive with its dramatic sonorities, the music is both soothing and subtle even as the tonality is stre…

Waltzes, Polkas and Marches by Strauss and Others. For a New Year's concert with a small ensemble: lively polkas, hearty marches and fast waltzes are included in this volume. Wolfgang Birtel has written more than 20 wonderful and rousing arrangements for violin and piano of well-known and lesser-known pieces. In addition to important composers such as Strauss father and Strauss son, the collection…

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par RYAN PAUL. Paul et Barry Ryan étaient jumeaux, nés le 24 octobre 1948, fils de la chanteuse pop des années 1950 Marion Ryan. Formés pour la célébrité, ils ont commencé à chanter en duo avant l’âge de quinze ans. En 1965 ils ont signé un contrat d’enregistrement avec Decca qui a commercialisé leur image soignée d’icônes de la mode. Leur premier single Don’t Bring Me Your Hea…

Mary Kay Beall's heartfelt text is artfully set by veteran Claude L. Bass, creating a singable anthem which delivers a strong message of hope. The optional C-Instrument obbligato will add color and texture to the presentation. / Choeur (SATB)

Par APPERMONT BERT. La musique de cet hymne s’inspire des scènes impressionnantes de films chevaleresques tels que First Knight (Lancelot, le premier chevalier) et Braveheart, où de vaillants chefs et leurs puissantes armées se livrent à de courageux combats. Une mélodie majestueuse exprime leur héroïsme sur le champ de bataille, ainsi qu’une victoire glorieuse sur les forces du mal. / Niveau : Fa…