For Soprano, Cello and Piano. Par WERNICK RICHARD. A new 14 1/2 minute chamber works written by Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Wernick for Andre Emelianoff, who premiered it last December with Margaret Chalker and John Van Buskirk. The text, from the 2nd-century mystic Shimon bar Yochai, is in both English and Hebrew. 2 copies needed for performance. For college, conservatory, professional, librari…

Par MARTIN JUAN / CAMPBELL PATRICK. The acclaimed first volume of this exciting series gave extensive insights into basic techniques of flamenco Guitar playing and the two important rhythmic forms (palos) of Solea and Alegrias. This second volume continues on with an exploration of further essential rhythmic palos. The first of these, occupying the whole of the first DVD, is the Bulerias. Juan Mar…

Franz Schubert's scherzos were right at the beginning of a development that, in the course of the 19th century, resulted in the separation of the scherzo from the sonata and its emancipation as an independent piano piece. These traces become apparent in the three pieces compiled in this volume: the two popular Scherzos in B flat major and D flat major (D 593) and the Scherzo in D major (D 570) whi…

In the summer of 1913 Satie once more poked fun at himself and the world of music with a set of parodic piano pieces on various marine animals, giving it the grotesque title 'Embryons desséchés? (Dessicated Embryos)(BA 10811). The atmospheric cycle 'Avant-dernières Pensées? (Next-to-last Thoughts) (BA 10849) of 1915, with its underlaid words, likewise belongs to Satie's 'story pieces'. The notatio…

Par AVIDAN LOUKE PHYLLIS. Flute 101: Mastering the Basics est une ressource pédagogique complète et unique qui, dans un livre, prend l'étudiant par le biais d'introduction, début, et le programme intermédiaire. La leçon innovante plans actuels, dans une séquence claire et logique, duos de chansons et des activités créatives pour développer le tonus, la technique et la musicalité. L'ensemble pionni…

Par BRALEY BERNARD. Edited by Bernard Braley Bernard Braley's fascinating anthology begins with the Biblical premise, from Micah, that we are required to offer our work itself as living worship and living prayer. To this is added Teilhard de Chardin's modern insight that in the work of spirit, conducted through an individual's profession or vocation, lies 'the very bonework of society'. A wealth o…

Composed in 1990 for solo Clarinet, Timpani, Percussion and Strings, John Tavener's The Repentant Thief was inspired by the biblical story of the two criminals who were crucified alongside Jesus at Golgotha.This work contrasts dance-like material with melancholy laments, bound together by a refrain with a recitative-like character, recalling Greek folk and Orthodox traditions.This edition is for C…

A complete beginner's guide to the Ukulele, devised to get just about anyone playing this fun instrument straight away, and complete with a CD of supporting examples.Written by acclaimed master Lil' Rev, this easy-to-follow tutorial is packed with fun songs in a host of different styles for you to learn and play. The lessons include:Types of UkuleleTuningMusic readingMelody playingChordsStrummingS…

15 Selections from the Easy Jazz Ensemble Series. From Hal Leonard's long-standing series for Easy Jazz Ensemble, here is a marvelous collection of 15 outstanding arrangements. From well-known jazz standards to rock classics, this is quality and variety at a great value! Includes: All Blues, All of Me, Beyond the Sea, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Freddie Freeloader, Green Onions, Hey Jude, In a Senti…