13 Well-Known Melodies In Easy Arrangements. The music chosen for 'Curtain up!' ranges from the early classical period to the 20th century and includes arrangements of works by Vanhal, Leopold and Wolfgang A. Mozart, Weber, Diabelli, Mendelssohn Bartholdy through to Tchaikovsky, Ravel and Rachmaninoff. Two lively compositions by Maria Holzeis-Augustin are also included. All arrangements are suitab…

Par SCHUBERT FRANZ. Schubert's much-loved masterpiece is a mainstay of the classical choral repertoire. Prepared from the composer's autograph manuscript, Brian Newbould's authoritative new performing edition takes account of invaluable additional source material in Schubert's hand, discovered recently and held in the Monastery Library at Klosterneuburg./ Répertoire / Chorale

Eight of the world's best-loved duets for women are brought together for the first time in one publication. Representing a wide range of styles and composers, these selections from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods are presented with historical information, IPA pronunciation guides, and suggestions for performance. Edited and arranged by Patrick M. Liebergen, this truly valuable collect…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. Recognized by many as one of the all-time most beautiful melodies, Greensleeves has long been associated with the Christmas season. The bold and powerful introduction gradually melts away to a tender Woodwind statement of the timeless theme. You’ll find a whole new way to look at this Christmas classic as it gradually builds with intriguing harmonies. Rich and rewarding, this w…

This collection presents a celebration of Lecuona's contributions to Latin American culture. 13 of his classics are arranged by noted Miami-based pianist and professor Paul Posnak. / Voix Et Piano

Somethin' Stupid was a smash hit duet for Frank and Nancy Sinatra in 1967, and again for Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman in 2001. This inspired, Rhumba flavoured take on the classic track adds some spicy, Latin heat to the original's floating, jazzy vibes. Arranged by Patrick Gazard for SAB choruses with piano accompaniment, this lively choral pop encourages choristers to pick up their maracas a…

Features new piano solos for the mid-elementary pianist from Nancy and Randall Faber, some with optional teacher duet parts. These pieces present a broad range of styles to enhance the young musician's awareness of classical, jazz, folk, and impressionistic sounds. Repeated listening and play-along with the CD will familiarize students with diverse musical textures and sonorities, including a pian…

Boogies, Jazz and Blues contains a repertoire specially devised to complement Denes Agay's piano tutor series. The pieces have been carefully chosen and sequenced to reflect the incremental skills covered throughout the complete four-book tutor series. Boogies, Jazz and Blues introduces children to a rewarding selection of music that will inspire them to get the most out of this famous learning me…

Par VINE CARL. Described by its composer as 'a fantasia', Carl Vine's dramatic String Quartet #5 (2007) contains six clear sections but like much of his music is cast in one continuous movement. There is some repetition and development of material throughout the 22-minute work (which has been recorded by the Goldner String Quartet on ABC Classics) but this is less important to its structure than t…

Par MUSE. Play guitar with Muse on five of their greatest hits including Stockholm Syndrome , New Born and Sunburn . The accompanying CD has two specially recorded soundalike backing tracks of each song, one a full demo with guitar showing you how the song should sound and the other without guitar for you to play along with. The book includes the music, chords and lyrics and the guitar part can be…