This Orchestral score and instrumental parts have been arranged by Frank Naylor for school and amateur Orchestras. This set includes a conductor’s score and instrumental parts as well as Piano accompaniment elementary Violin Alto and Tenor Saxophone and 3rd Violin. With the composition of the Thunder and Lightning Polka Johann Strauss completed the elevation of the polka from an Eastern Eur…

Will Todd's Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria. The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus, 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd's characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmansh…

William Mathias was born in Whitland Dyfed. He studied at the University College of Wales and subsequently at the Royal Academy of Music. From 1970-1988 he was Head of the Music Department at the University College of North Wales Bangor. Mathias musical language embraced both instrumental and vocal forms with equal success and he addressed a large and varied audience both in Britain and abroad…

A private conga masterclass Just For You!Giovanni Hidalgo has been described by some artists as touched by the hand of God. Hidalgo has played a major role in shaping the way the world accepts and embraces hand drumming. With legendary percussionists Tito Puente Armando Peraza Patato and teh late Jose Mangual Sr. topping the list of hist most respected fans his natural talent has brought new r…

These choruses are from the composer's three-act opera Tess which is based on Thomas Hardy's novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles. All three are from Act II which begins on a dairy farm on a May morning in late 19thcentury England.I. Winter is WhiteAngel Clare a budding gentleman farmer sings this song with his Harp for a gathering at the dairy. (the text is adapted from the Hardy poem 'The Seasons…

Par HAUSCHKA. Featuring songs by the renowned composer and master of the prepared Piano Volker Bertelmann, AKA Hauschka, Solo Pieces is a wonderful compilation of some of his most beautifully engrossing and hypnoticcompositions, as well as some fantastic illustrations and writings. A unique figure in the contemporary classical world, Hauschka\'s works defy categorisation while remaining uniquely …

Selections from the writings of John Paynter on music in education-For many John Paynter has been the most significant figure in music education in Britain and beyond over the past 50 years. He remains widely influential through his work and his many publications some of which are hard to locate.This collection of seminal writings selected in collaboration with a range of music educators bring…

The community we share in the body of Christ is expressed with great sensitivity in this new sacred song. In This Room works as a warm and inviting call to worship. As an anthem it embraces the entire congregation with compassionand mutual respect. A timely choice! Supports: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Throne (1988) for Clarinet in Bb and Piano was composed by Poul Ruders on a commission from the Swedish clarinetist Håkon Rosenberg. Structurally it is organized in an arch form. Although it begins in the piano of the work can be considered as one long clarinet solo where the piano’s role is that of extending and mirroring the clarinet both in register and motif. As such the piano is trea…

Where Charity and Love Are God Is There-A sacred sanctuary of sound describes this choral experience. The gentle crush of clustered harmonies creates a shimmering ambience that embraces the listener with divine beauty. A sparse but effective piano part rings with purity leading the piece forward with an almost fragile web of sound. A timely admonition for all believers!