Par GOODALL HOWARD. Faber New Choral Works introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles. The Lord Is My Shepherd is best known as the theme tune from the BBC series The Vicar O…

Par WEILL KURT. 10 songs from three of Kurt Weill's most famous stage works are presented in easy arrangements for trumpet and piano. Players of any age will welcome the chance to play these famous tunes. The CD provides invaluable listening material and an alternative accompaniment in the absence of a pianist. Includes: The Ballad of Mack the Knife, Polly's Song (The Threepenny Opera), Alabama So…

Most voice teachers and singers still prefer the pianistic, wonderfully gratifying arrangements of this early Italian material made by Alessandro Parisotti in the 1880s. This new edition, newly researched and engraved, includes the original Schirmer '24? plus four additional songs: Sento nel core (A. Scarlatti), O leggiadri occhi belli (anonymous), Intorno all'idol mio (Cesti), Delizie contente, c…

This early elementary solo will spark the imaginations of young students. Included are lyrics that list all the fun and scary things that are a part of Halloween. Using a D minor 5-finger pattern, the opening and closing sections are played staccato, but the middle section is legato, providing a contrast in articulation. There is also great dynamic variety, and a short coda at the end that uses th…

Par HENSON KEATON. The Tallowmere Annual is a unique collection of words, sound, and ink paintings by musician and artist Keaton Henson. This hardback, special limited edition, mixed-media book tells the fragmented story of a town that never existed, Tallowmere, seemingly empty, showing only outlines of living things, words once spoken, and the sounds of distant mourning. The first of its kind, th…

Late-intermediate students will love to play this duet in a fast 4/4 meter that flies back and forth over the keys, first in D minor and then in D major. The melody and the accompaniment alternate between primo and secondo, and phrases featuring staccato and legato are frequently traded back and forth. Some syncopation and accents add rhythmic variety. This duet is sure to be a favorite with stude…

Avast, mates! There's buried treasure on the island shore! This fun piece is great for recitals. Includes lyrics and teacher accompaniment. / Piano

An arpeggiated accompaniment and a smooth melodic line give this intermediate piece in 4/4 meter its tender mood. Repeated patterns make it accessible, and contrasting dynamics keep it interesting. Rubato throughout provides students with the opportunity for individual interpretation. Although written in the key of G major, the piece has many accidentals throughout, which helps students develop at…

The Take the Lead series provides all players with well-known songs and tunes as quartets. Parts have been arranged to ensure that playing any one of them is interesting and musically satisfying and the professionally recorded backing CD provides a complete demonstration performance as well as an authentic accompaniment. / Instrumental Music / Recueil / Flûte Traversière et Piano

Book 4. Par BRADLEY DOROTHY / TOBIN RAYMOND. To cover keys to three sharps or flats, more detailed melodies with free keyboard movement, very simple part-writing, L. H. detail, melody and small accompaniment in same hand, phrasing, touch variants, a little pedalling. 16-24 bars. / Niveau : Facile / Etude / Piano