Composer and violinist János Lavotta (1764-1820), as a member - together with János Bihari and Antal Csermák - of the ''virtuoso trio'' who played a great role in the history of Hungarian music, was one of the pioneers of verbunkos music. Although his violin duos op. 49 must have also been used for playing music at home, they show the composer's clear educational intent, since the fourteen consecu…

Par WEDGWOOD PAM / LUMSDEN C.. If you thought dinosaurs were creatures of the past, you'd better think again! Velociraptors, Iguanadons and pterodactyls are brought back to life in Jurassic Blue, a colourful collection of pieces with a jazzy twist. Following on from Jackaroo this book begins with a revision of the first finger and then moves on to second, third and fourth fingers. Each piece intro…

Par WEDGWOOD PAM / LUMSDEN C.. Jackaroo teaches fundamental string technique using only open strings and first finger, each piece introduces a new rhythmic or technical point, with useful suggestion boxes for the teacher. The addition of words and lively accompaniments by Pam Wedgwood mean that each piece can be sung through first. There's even the chance to draw your own imaginary animals too, in…

Solos for Young Violinists is a graded series that contains works ranging from elementary to advanced levels representing an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violinists -- a valuable listening resource for teachers and students of all ages. The piano tracks, recorded on the second half of each CD, give the violinist the opportunity to practice with accompaniments. This series of recor…

'When Gabriel Fauré was appointed Director of the Paris Conservatoire in 1905, one of his most pressing concerns - and first achievements - was a complete reform of the teaching of singing. He was determined to introduce mandatory study of art song, along with 'exercises developing vocal suppleness, articulation, and voice placement and production, which are the basis of singing teaching'. To this…

Par MOORE PHILIP. Philip Moore's Lo! God is here! was commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of St Paul's Cathedral for the Cathedral's Tercentenary Celebrations. It is within the technical grasp of most amateur choirs, and could be programmed in a concert and throughout the liturgical year. The work beautifully juxtaposes accompanied plainsong with homophonic writing. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Feu…

The five-volume ABRSM Songbook series offers singers and teachers an unrivalled choice of repertoire that will provide the bedrock for many years of vocal study. The series features over 100 art songs from Grades 15 of ABRSM's Singing syllabus and CDs of piano accompaniments to all the art songs as well as recordings of the text to every song. / Voix / Partition + Cd

Folksongs especially arranged for a child's solo voice (including a unchanged boy's treble voice), with a limited range, designed to encourage lyric singing, and easy piano accompaniments. / Voix

Arch Gwyn (Arranger). Par ARCH GWYN. Gwyn Arch presents some hot and spicy choral arrangements of five classics of Latin America, written specially for SSA chorus and guaranteed to thrill and delight at any occasion! The pieces include Sloop John B , Guantanamera and, of course, Jobim's much-loved Girl From Ipanema . Full Piano accompaniments are included where required. Add a funky dash of sunshi…