A capricious, lyrical, and nostalgic work, it is often considered to be Vaughan Williams' most successful work in this form. The first movement is pastoral in feeling. The second movement begins with a minuet, light and staccato in nature with a middle section featuring a musette's characteristic long-held drone played by the oboe with the melody in the strings. The third movement is a scherzo and…

Par CURNOW JAMES. The suite format and descriptive nature of snapshots allows Grade 2. 5 bands to handle a relatively large sized piece and have the fun of exploring myriad moods and styles. There are valuable geographical and historical considerations for cross-curricular teaching, and the sheer “enjoyability” of this one is undeniable. In Movement 1, early explorers witness the grandeur and expa…

The skill and thrill of auto racing is captured musically in this piece via its infectious groove and exciting syncopations. Written in one continuous movement, its sections will help you imagine sitting behind the wheel of a powerful and agile racing machine over the course of a breathtaking speed contest. Students performing this piece will enjoy discovering that the palindromic nature of the pi…

This collection of 36 solos, etudes and technique studies was written especially for the developing intermediate guitarist. A variety of musical styles and genres are presented, along with a colorful assortment of flatpicking techniques and melodies. In addition to their appealing sound and being fun to play, many of these pieces are suitable for performance in recitals or concerts. Every effort h…

Par PASTORE CARMINE. A Grade 1 rock anthem! It’s a perfect way to keep your beginners motivated while you drill them on that new concept called “eighth notes. ” Lots of repetition of simple eighth note figures will help your young band players enter the fascinating world of the divided beat with ease. This solid minor key rock-type piece will also help to keep your audience attentive by letting th…

Barker Noelle (Compiler). Par BARKER NOELLE. Compiled by Noelle Barker CONTENTS BUSH, Geoffrey: The end of love (C - F) DOWLAND, John: Come away, come sweet love (F sharp - F) HATTON, John Liptrot: The Hag (A - F) HOLST, Gustav: Betelgeuse (B - F) IRELAND, John: My true love hath my heart (D - F sharp) PARRY, Hubert: Dirge in the woods (B - E) PINTO, George Frederick: Invocation to nature (D - F) …

Spaur-Messe. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. The relatively unspectacular nature of the 'Spaur Mass' may be one of the reasons for the fact that writers on music generally refer to it only as a peripheral work, a little sister of Mozart's 'important' church works. With regard to scoring, the 'Spaur Mass' belongs to the category of the 'missa solemnis', but its brevity and its stylistic character belo…

Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. Bumblebee! Rounds and Warm-ups for Choirs is more than just a wonderful collection of 130 choir exercises including 50 rounds. Michael Griffin, who has taught and consulted throughout the world, shares timeless wisdom to help you get your choir into shape. 'Will prove useful for almost everyone” -Rhinegold Music Teacher Magazine. 'This is a great resource to add to one's libra…

Par SAKAI ITARU. Lorsque la pleine lune inonde la mer de sa lumière mystérieuse, il est difficile d’imaginer que cette étendue si calme subit largement l’influence de l’attraction gravitationnelle de la Lune. La mer ne cesse de bouger sous l’effet de la Lune. Nous connaissons tous les mouvements de flux et de reflux de la mer. Les hauteurs de marée varient considérablement en fonction de la topogr…

Par SATIE ERIK. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Throughout his life, Erik Satie was so surrounded with the creative and modern atmosphere that permeated La Belle Epoque (The Beautiful Era), that he himself became a symbol of the age. These six short pieces from the composer's early years …