'Originally written for a suite called Silver Poetry, a Suite on Australian Images, for German flautist Christiane Meininger, whose specially designed flute bears that name ('Poesie in Silber?), this short piece was composed on the day I went for a walk in Russell Falls in Tasmania, and I encountered the small pink breasted robin, a rare tiny and very pretty bird. It had such a charming aura about…

Par O'REILLY JOHN / WILLIAMS MARK. Make home practice more enjoyable and develop skills much quicker with the motivational Accent On Achievement: E Flat Alto Saxophone Book 1. Accent On Achievement: E Flat Alto Saxophone Book 1 is a comprehensive band method that develops creativity and musicianship. This expertly written book includes exciting original works as well as extended arrangements of cl…

Par FOSTER STEPHEN. One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Philip Sparke’s sumptuous arrangement of this Stephen Foster classic will make a perfect item to bring a few minutes of peace and calm tranquillity to any concert. The lush harmonies, so characteristic of Philip Sparke’s arranging, are augmented with exquisite solo figures for cornet and flugel horn. Once you have played this you wi…

Par HUESGEN TIM. Written as a sequel to Huesgen's highly regarded work, Trilogy, Eventide is similar in style and harmonic language. Using a mixture of jazz and pop harmonies combined with interesting rhythmic interplay between hands, this is a significant 3-movement addition to the literature - as enjoyable to listen to as it is challenging to perform./ Répertoire / Vibraphone

Par LOEB DAVID. This collection of pieces by David Loeb, written for piccolo alone, derive from melodies of the Sephardic tradition, an oral tradition remarkably well preserved despite dispersion and fragmentation of the Spanish Jewish community more than five centuries ago. The melodies display a remarkably hybrid aspect, with elements of Jewish, Islamic, Central European and indigenous Spanish m…

Book 6. Par LAWSON PETER. Written by Peter Lawson, this book covers the ground for the Grade 6 level: everything likely to be found in the sight-reading section of the solo Piano examinations held by the Associated Board and similar examining bodies./ Etude / Piano

Par HARRIS PAUL. This revolutionary new series presents Paul Harris's Simultaneous Learning approach to teaching music. Co-written with Richard Crozier, this book gives guidance on how to tackle the nine pieces in the ABRSM publication Piano Exam Pieces Grade 1 2015 and 2016 with the most holistic approach. Every piece is looked at in detail, the crucial 'ingredients' are listed and a series of ac…

Par BUBLE MICHAEL. Choir Rocks! Haven't Met You Yet by Michael Bublé from his album Crazy Love, is arranged for upper voices with piano accompaniment by Ben Parry.  Choir Rocks! Series offers flexible arrangements of contemporary pop hits. All pieces are written for soprano and alto, with an optional third part of limited range for baritone or low alto with straightforward piano accompaniments pe…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Stephen Bullas highly descriptive work was written to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, which took place between the 19th February and 26th March 1945. Casualties on both the American and Japanese sides were horrendously high before the famous image of the raising of the flag on top of Mount Suribachi signalled the end of one of the most significant and…

Par BRYARS GAVIN. String Quartet No. 2 was written in 1990 commissioned by the Huddersfield Festival and the Balanescu Quartet. 'This second quartet is a more relaxed, easy-going piece than the first/ Répertoire / Quatuor à Cordes