With his cantata 'Meine Seel erhebt den Herren? which Bach composed for the Visitation of Mary (2 July), he created a Magnificat setting of a different kind: The German text source is a combination of biblical text and a free interpretation, the basis being the Marian hymn of praise from the Gospel according to Luke. The 9th psalm tone acts as the chorale melody and becomes a recurring musical the…

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 good progress al…

Par SORENSON HEATHER. Commissioned in honor of those lost during COVID, Heather Sorenson's Requiem was written to bring hope and healing to all who have experienced loss. This work was designed not only to live well in the concert hall, but also to transition into the church sanctuary. You can expect to hear the composer's trademark cinematic moments, soaring choral melodies, and impressionistic c…

Become the featured soloist on twenty specially recorded arrangements of some fantastic hit songs from past and present! Part of the hugely successful Take The Lead series, this bumper edition gives you the opportunity to learn songs as diverse as Angels by Robbie Williams and Gershwin\'s Fascinating Rhythm , arranged as accessible Trumpet solos with Guitar chord symbols. The music is complete wit…

Par ANDRASCHEK SIEGMUND. The title of the piece speaks for itself.The composition 'Tango” lends itself to being performed within the framework of young soloists' competitions and can, in general, also be used in exams. For professional musicians, it might be the ideal complement to the second set of their recital programme. The arrangement at hand is suitable for many different instruments./ Réper…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Merry-Go-Round is a mini concerto for band in which each section takes a turn as soloist. On a merry-go-round the viewpoint is constantly changing, this being portrayed by different instrumental groups playing variations on the main theme, continually coming to the fore. This attractive work will bring all the excitement of the fairground to your concert. / Niveau : 3 / Musiqu…

And Other Songs in 3/4 Time. 89 golden oldies for ukulele soloists, small groups and orchestras are presented in standard notation and tablature with large chord diagrams and symbols for ukulele in this collection. These fabulous favorites draw from rich, varied and ever-popular sources, including the classical, cowboy, folk, Gaslight Era, Irish, novelty, patriotic, regional and international, and…

This beautiful folk melody will capture the hearts of students and audiences. Originally scored for large orchestra, this string arrangement captures the essential qualities often heard in the English style of chamber music for strings from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Holst's melody, with its simple pentatonic folksong theme, receives the kind of mystical transformation we o…

(Optional Feature for Amateur Cowbell Soloist). / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par CURNOW JAMES. Through variations in tempo and tone, the Symphonic Variants bring forth the sonority of the euphonium and the skills of the soloist. The work begins with an allegro con espressivo statement of the theme and alternates with adagio and allegro con spirito variations. Lento, presto, and pesante treatments add further interest to the composition. / Niveau : 5 / Répertoire / Concert…