Weihnachtskantate. Par ZECHNER JOHANN GEORG. As the basis for his „Oratorio per il Natale“ Zechner used 4 Verses of the hymn „Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist“ by Johann Rist. He also used some verses by another author. The reason for the reworking of Rist's text was undoubtedly Zechner's idea of writing a dramatic compositon after the model of the Italian cantata, rather than a succession of v…

Par DUPARC HENRI. We know Henri Duparc for only a small number of art songs he composed between 1868 and 1884, but his musical legacy is a rare one. Settings of works by Baudelaire, Leconte de Lisle, are masterworks of sensuous beauty, rich in emotion, artfully conveying the poetic atmosphere of their texts. Included in this one volume are all Sixteen songs and one duet, reprinted from authoritati…

Par HARRIS PAUL. Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians on any instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that can cause sight-reading problems, taking the young recorder player up to grade three level. Step-by-step it helps the player to build up a complete picture of each piece, first through rhythmic and me…

A bumper collection of 30 all-time favourite audition songs. Whether you're entering a competition, performing at a festival or getting that all-important stage part, the choices in this collection provide a range of pop hits that will show off your voice like never before! Awe the judges and impress the crowds with these great arrangements, presented for any Voice with Piano and Guitar accompanim…

Par RODGERS SARAH. Choral settings of ‘Lift up your heads, O ye gates’ from Psalm 24 are numerous, from that of the sixteenth-century Geneva Psalter of Claude Goudimel to the present day. Unsurprisingly so, as the text has many appropriate liturgical applications. In this jubilant setting, The King of Glory, Sarah Rodgers has provided church choirs of all abilities with a truly celebratory anthem …

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Recognize each of the winter celebrations in one piece of music. Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas are all represented in this very easy beginning band arrangement. If your group is ready to graduate from unison method book lines, they are ready for this arrangement. Beginning band director/composer Mike Hannickel has made sure that this piece will be accessible to any first yea…

Easy Classical Themes contains a repertoire specially devised to complement Denes Agay's piano tutor series. The pieces have been carefully chosen and sequenced to reflect the incremental skills covered throughout the complete four-book tutor series. Easy Classical Themes introduces children to a rewarding selection of music that will inspire them to get the most out of this famous learning method…

This album has been specially designed for students who are at Elementary Level on John Thompson's Adult Piano Course.Christmas Piano Solos contains 12 festive favourites arranged for solo Piano. Songs include: Blue Christmas, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), Christmas Time Is Here, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Do You Hear What I Hear, Feliz Navidad, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, I'll Be…

A book of 20 solo piano pieces to supplement Lesson Book 1 of this definitive beginner method by leading piano educator H-G Heumann. The choice of repertoire includes pieces from the classical period to the present day, charming arrangements of folk tunes, children's songs, and jazz and pop melodies. Perfect for first concerts! Visit www.piano-junior.com to find out more.What is Piano Junior?Piano…