Composed in 1910/11, Bartók's Allegro barbaro is one of his best-known and most popular works for piano. The composer himself enjoyed performing it in concerts, and recorded it several times. The recording from 1929, which he referred to as the 'authentic recording?, contains very interesting divergences from the printed version as far as articulation, tempo and even the number of ostinato measure…

Sixteen of the best show hits specially arranged for all electronic keyboards by Kenneth Baker, complete with lyrics, fingering and chord symbols. Each song includes a suggested voice registration, rhythm and tempo. Includes The Music Of The Night , No Matter What , Big Spender plus many more. / Clavier

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. We are often so focused on presenting the entire ensemble that it’s easy to forget we can also program solo feature pieces. There are so many reasons to do just that. It rewards that special player who has been working so hard. It sets an example for other players in the section. It provides a nice contrast regardless of what else is programmed. Be sure to put on the demonstra…

Par RAE JAMES. Here are some great new duets for young saxophonists by James Rae in his own inimitable style? or perhaps that should be styles, since, like many of his collections, this covers swing, jazz, blues, rock and much more. ?Easy Jazzy Saxophone Duets 2? includes some very topical references with ?Lockdown Blues? and ?Stickin? Together? but the mood is lifted with pieces like ?Just Rockin…

Par RUEFF JANINE. Composed by Jeanine Rueff, Chanson Et Passepied for Saxophone is a piece for advanced players written in two parts. The first part, ?Chanson? (Song) is a lyrical part written in Andantino Tempo, starting with a very simple yet beautiful melody, and organised in the format of a Question/Answer. It is then followed by a second melody with the same organisation and by the first melo…

Arr. Wil Van Der Beek. Par TCHAIKOVSKI PIOTR ILITCH. Tchaikovsky is best known for his purely instrumental compositions. However, we must not underestimate him as a composer of operas. Many of his operas such as ¬Pique Dame and Eugene Onegin are still performed regularly throughout the world. Eugene Onegin (also called Jevgeny Onegin), composed in 1877-1878, was not called an opera by Tchaikovsky …

Arr. Roland Kernen. Par WILLIAMS JOHN. This passionate and uplifting theme comes from one of Steven Spielberg?s most successful films Jurassic Park. As with many of Spielberg?s films the music has been supplied by John Williams and plays an extremely important role in creating the film?s atmosphere. The melody and orchestration makes this theme ideal for the sound of the brass band and this arrang…

Six easy arrangements for piano solo from Tchaikovsky's famous ballet. The late-elementary to early-intermediate level will encourage students to play many, if not all of the selections in the book during the holiday season. Includes: Arabian Dance (Coffee) · Chinese Dance (Tea) · Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy · March · Russian Dance (Trepak) · Waltz of the Flowers. / Piano

The number one method for young ukulele players. Starting Ukulele has been created with young players in mind. All tunes have fantastic professionally recorded CD backing tracks. As you gradually become familiar with different techniques, you'll progress from strumming simple chords to performing proper tunes. The book includes full-colour photographs and diagrams to make learning fast and fu…

Arrangeur: P.A. Chiti. This volume offers a sampling of fourteen great vocal works from the Romantic era for Medium and Low voice that have long been out of the common consciousness but not been entirely forgotten! Rossini and Donizetti among others, wrote songs for everybody from prima donnas to amateurs, each with an impressive sensitivity and depth. Editor and mezzo-soprano, Patricia Atkins Chi…