Designed for those in the intermediate stages of studying violin, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in violin playing. This handbook covers all the material needed for the Grade Four examination, however, even if you do not intend to take an examination, the handbook's appealing conte…

Arise, My Soul, Arise. Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. This powerful treatment of Arise, My Soul, Arise will fully engage every section of the band as you prepare for the soul-stirring performance. Forceful Percussion writing combined with exciting Brasses and Woodwinds lift the audience to a higher plane as this moving work progresses by stages from sublime to jubilant. This handsomely crafted arrangement i…

For Pentecost or any time during the year, this new anthem offering is spirited while maintaining a sense of mystery and wonder. Some imitative interplay among voices leads to a hushed 'alleluia' conclusion. / Choeur (SATB)

Par NG YING YING / O'SULLIVAN FARRELL MARGARET. Book 1 introduces the child to the keyboard, staves, clefs, simple time signatures, note values and rests. Reading encompasses notes to a 5th above and a 5th below Middle C. The notes A and E are introduced first, played by a braced 3rd finger of each hand. This encourages free movement of the whole arm from the shoulder, and develops a natural, bala…

Written for the inauguration ceremony of Yale University's 23rd President, this is especially appropriate for a convocation, commencement, or any academic ceremony. 'Who is wise? is answered in the first section of music: 'One who learns from all.? / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella

Par KANDER JOHN / BEALE CHARLES (Arr.). This is a vibrant and accessible arrangement of All I care about, from the Broadway hit Chicago! With opportunities for whistling, staging and lyrics full of double meanings, this will add a bit of spice to your concert programme. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity o…

Par EMMANUEL TOMMY. Mel Bay Publications presents a collection of arrangements and original compositions from Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel's 2005 CD, Endless Road. Not for the faint of heart, this outstanding collection of intermediate to advanced solos includes two pop standards ('Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and 'Mona Lisa”) plus thirteen of Tommy's incredible compositions. You'll gain ins…

Urtext edition. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Bach composed his oratorio for the Feast of the Ascension in Leipzig in 1735. Though this work has the duration of a cantata, the choice of text places it among the oratorios. It combines the biblical account of the Ascension with chorales and free madrigal poems. As in other works which were composed during this same year (e.g. the 'Christmas Oratorio?),…