Amusing sea-faring lyrics are combined with a recognizable chantey tune to create a nautical knockout for developing men's choirs. Perfect pedagogy for young male voices. Accompaniment included on PianoTrax 2 CD (00-31290). / Choeur TB

Par KUHLAU FRIEDRICH. A set of variations on The Last Rose of Summer by Friedrich Kuhlau, arranged for flute quartet by Cassie Lear. Kuhlau first composed this work for flute and piano in 1829. The Irish poet Thomas Moore wrote the poem 'The Last Rose of Summer' in 1805, using the traditional tune 'The Young Man's Dream,' first transcribed by Edward Bunting in 1792. The tune has since been used by…

Par HYUNG-KI JOO RICHARD. Hyung-ki Joo, a phenomenal piano talent, is often seen touring with violinist Alexsey Igudesman, while composing, arranging, recording, and generally promoting the performance and enjoyment of classical music. Surprisingly, Lullaby for Leo represents his first published piece, 'one of the most personal pieces I've ever written,' according to the composer. A sleepless baby…

This original concert overture is manageable by young musicians, yet it has elements that are relevant to much more challenging literature. Written in a standard overture form, the catchy melodies and rhythms will be sure to delight audiences while keeping the players fully engaged. A brief lyrical interlude adds variety and a moment of repose before returning to the more energized main theme. Thi…

Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' are amongst the most beautiful and widely-known Baroque master pieces. Each of the four violin concertos is preceded by a sonnet which characterises the season depicted in the concerto. The poems are thought to be by Vivaldi himself. With explanatory texts and fully coloured illustrations, the edition is aimed at young and adult pianists. The easily pl…

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par HENRY VIII. The English king, Henry VIII (1491-1547), is mainly remembered for disposing of his wives on a regular basis and breaking with the Catholic Church when the Pope Clement VII refused to grant him a divorce so he could marry Anne Boleyn. As a young man he was a gifted athlete, dancer and composer, writing many songs, poems and consort pieces (though not Greensleeve…

Fun songs and lessons for young children to play including traditional and modern favourites.All the pieces in this book are written in duet form, with one part for the student and the other to be played by a teacher, parent or more advanced student. / Clavier

Par DE HAAN / ANDRE WAIGNEIN. A series of carefully crafted trios for use with or without the Look, Listen and Learn method book. Playing in trios develops ensemble playing and listening skills and these books provide fresh and original material for young musicians. Book two is suitable for use alongside Volume 2 of the Method book. / Niveau : Facile / Méthode / Trombone

Fantasy on Irish [Scottish] Themes (1852). Par JOACHIM JOSEPH. Joseph Joachim's 'Fantasies on Hungarian and Irish [Scottish] Themes” was his first virtuoso music for the violin with orchestral accompaniment. Joachim was intent on creating popular works, not least at the urging of his family, but they also bore witness to his urbanity: the young Jewish-Hungarian musician spent many summers in Engla…

Vesperpsalm. Par HASSE JOHANN ADOLF. The Laudate pueri was composed between 1735 and 1749 for the Ospedale degl’Incurabili in Venice. Since the Ospedale was an institution for the musical training of gifted girls and young women, the vocal parts are scored for female voices. As Director of Music at the Saxon-Polish Court of Dresden, Hasse was also responsible for church music, and therefore he arr…