Par VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH. Quartet in C Minor is in four movements with a total duration of about 25 minutes. The opening Allegro is Dvorák-ish in its lyricism, though there is a darker, more brooding atmosphere towards the close. It is tempting to detect a hint of folk-song in the theme of the Andantino, played by the Viola, but that may be stretching hindsight too far. The movement has a wistfu…

Fingerstyle Guitar Edition. Par ECKELS STEVEN ZDENEK. The arrangements in this book have been designed for use by the beginner and professional alike. The arrangements consist primarily of the melody, bass and chord symbols so that the professional will be able to easily sight read and embellish them during holiday performances. The beginner will find them straightforward and will be able to learn…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. WWII history told in a bold, daring and impassionedmasterpiece of patriotic band literature! George C. Marshallwas without question one of the most profoundly influentialleaders of the 20th century. His strong and compassionatemilitary leadership and post-war policy guidance shapedthe world we live in today. This powerful musical expression with optional narrationtraverses many…

This comprehensive introduction to Afro-Caribbean and Brazilian drumming styles is derived from the courses developed at the famed Drummers Collective in New York City. Each style section contains a biography of the faculty member who teaches the style, explanations and information on the style and its derivatives, historical references and background, notated examples, performance tips, discograp…

The Royal Swedish Court commissioned this piece for the celebration of the Mass on Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary (March 17, 2013). The music depicts Mary's sorrow as the mother of a child that belongs not to her, but to all mankind.'My music is my own and I have never tried to be original. That has always been my motto and I have only tried to use music to express all the feelings which …

A generous volume of orchestral excerpts and extracts for practice, compiled by Trevor Wye and Patricia Morris. This is a methodical approach to piccolo technique, designed to help the flautist transfer the playing techniques of the flute to the piccolo. / Flûte Traversière

Improve your bass guitar technique and musicality by studying the music of the masters. Classical Favorites for Electric Bass is a collection of solos and duets featuring the music of Bach, Beethoven, Haydn, Dragonetti and other composers of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods. Some of these pieces are well-known and others are a bit off the beaten path, but each composition encourages tec…