Arr. James L. Hosay. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Two timeless Christmas favorites by J. S. Bach are gloriously arranged for the Concert Band and ready for your interpretation. BREAK FORTH, O BEAUTEOUS, HEAVENLY LIGHT and JESU, JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING comprise the two contrasting movements (a Chorale and a Ballad). You know how valuable chorale style playing can be for the band’s tone quality, breath …

Description Eta Cohen 's world famous Violin method broke new ground when it was first released. Providing an incremental approach to learning the instrument, it only introducing one concept at a time and reinforced each new concept with an accompanying exercise and highly enjoyable pieces. The careful organisation of the method meant that it was a great equaliser because any child could make…

Par PURCELL HENRY. Henry Purcell’s epitaph in the Westminster Abbey reads “Here lyes Henry Purcell Esqre, who left this Lyfe and is gone to that Blessed Place where only his Harmony can be exceeded. ” Purcell’s setting of this melody composed by Frenchman Louis Bourgeois has been skillfully arranged for concert band by James Curnow. Delightfully characteristic Baroque counterpoint and harmonies fo…

Described by Peter James as one of Tomkins' most striking works Dear Lord Of Life is a setting of an anonymous devotional text. The style is distinctly madrigalian with several sudden shifts of tonality changes of texture and decorative passages. This work for unaccompanied SSAATB choir will sit as easily in a concert programme as in a service.

Funk and its infectious style, remains a popular part of the music we listen to today. Timeless recordings from such artists as James Brown, The Commodores, Stevie Wonder, The Meters, The Crusaders, Brecker Brothers, The Average White Band, Sly and the Family Stone, Tower of Power, Prince, The Blackbyrds, Manu Dibango, Maceo Parker, Junior Walker and the All Stars, and many more, continue to enjoy…

James Rae’s “Jazz Ensemble” series was first published in the 1980s and quickly proved very popular. There were six separate titles in the series written for a flexible mixed ensemble, with parts provided for C, Bb, Eb, Bass, Easy Bass and Drums with a supporting piano part in the score. It was and still is ideal for the practical part of GCSE studies, catering as it does for almost any imaginable…

Par LAURIDSEN MORTEN. Nocturnes addresses aspects of the common theme of 'Night'. Morten Lauridsen 's setting of Rilke's impassioned and atmospheric Sa Nuit D'été is rich with dense, colourful harmonies, while Soneto De La Noche is quiet, serene and folk-like, reflecting the eloquence with which the poet, Pablo Neruda, speaks of everlasting, eternal love. Sure On This Shining Night is a lyrical, b…

Uses: Thanksgiving GeneralScripture: James 1:17; Psalm 85:12This Thanksgiving or general use anthem will be welcomed in choir folders and hearts everywhere. A pleasing 6/8 meter and a memorable thememake the piece easily accessible while sensitive word painting in the choral parts give ensembles a chance to focus on enunciation and expression. Includes flute and cello parts.

for piano quartet. Par DAVIES PETER MAXWELL. The two nocturnes were composed immediately after major surgery, against a deadline, and, despite the music sounding unlike anything I have written before, I decided to keep them exactly as they turned out. 2010 is a Chopin year, and I made this pair of nocturnes into a little tribute, after playing through and listening to most of his output. Never bef…

Learn To Play-Metallica’s eponymously titled fifth studio album more commonly known as 'The Black Album' is the heavy metal giant’s best-selling album to date and it’s no surprise. The Black Album produced five singles that are among the band’s best-known songs including Enter Sandman Sad But True Nothing Else Matters Wherever I May Roam and The Unforgiven.The album m…