Arrangeur: Peter Spitzer. The Easy Classics books were written to provide beginning to intermediate instrumentalists with an enjoyable introduction to some of the greatest classic melodies. The flute, clarinet, alto sax and trumpet parts are fully compatible with this tenor sax edition. They may be played in any combination, with or without piano accompaniment. Selections include: Ode to Joy: Slee…

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Renowned for its celebrated slow movement, Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 is one of his most popular works. Written in 1812, at the peak of his power, it demonstrates the mastery of a mature artist in complete control of his craft. Reprinted here from the authoritative Litolff edition, this work appears in full score, with bar-numbered movements and ample margins at th…

Born in South Africa, but now an Irish citizen, Kevin Volans' musical idiom has been shaped by an unusually diverse range of experiences, including studies with Stockhausen in Cologne, field trips to South Africa to study traditional music, his own involvement with the New Simplicity movement, his collection of contemporary art and African textiles, friendships with composers like Morton Feldman a…

Par DUBUGNON RICHARD. Caprice No.5 ‘Zürcher Art’ is the fifth work in a series of short orchestral concert openers by Richard Dubugnon. Written as a set of variations on a single theme, the 12-minute work was commissioned by Tonhalle-Gesellschaft Zürich AG, Sinfonieorchester Basel and Fondation du Septembee Musical Montruex-Vevey. It is dedicated to Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Tonhalle Or…

Par GORDON ANDREW D.. As playing funk styles is a passion of Andrew's, he has written this instructional book '100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R and B Grooves” based on the influences of the great Funk, Soul and R and B artists such as: James Brown, Herbie Hancock, The Crusaders, Average White Band, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Parliament, Ramsey Lewis, Booker T and The MG's, MFSB, Billy P…

In late 1791 Mozart wrote his famous work the Concerto for ?Bassettklarinette? and Orchestra K.622, known today as his Clarinet Concerto. The challenging virtuoso piece was written for Anton Stadler, and themusic follows the three-part structure of Allegro, Adagio and a Rondo finale.This work was first published in 1801 and by no less than three publishers. It is one of the most important works in…

Par GRIEG EDVARD. This stringset Suite from Peer Gynt contains a score and 16 parts. It is appropriate for an intermediate level player and explores a varied programme of 4 movements. Peer Gynt, Op. 23, is the incidental music to Henrik Ibsen's 1867 play of the same name, written by the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg in 1875. It premiered along with the play on 24 February 1876. Later, in 1888 an…

Par COHEN MARY / SPEARING ROBERT. Quartetstart Level 1 is a break-through for string quartet teaching! Combining the multitudinous talents of Mary Cohen ? whose acclaimed Superseries materials have transformed modern string teaching methods ? and composer Robert Spearing, Quartetstart Level 1 provides a first-class collection of original pieces written specially for string players of around ABRSM …

for violin and piano. Par CASKEN JOHN. 'Après un silence' was originally written as a work for violin and piano. The piano part was subsequently orchestrated in such a way that the work may be performed with a chamber orchestra or with an ensemble of the same forces using strings. 'The violin's opening interval of a rising sixth is the gem from which everything is developed into one extended movem…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. MOON SONG, SUN DANCE was scored originally for flugel horn and brass band. The transcription for piano accompaniment has been written by the composer. The work is in two contrasting movements, which can be performed separately or together. / Niveau : Avancé - Très Difficile / Recueil / Bugle et Piano