Par BOULEZ PIERRE. Composed by Pierre Boulez, 2nd Sonata For Piano is a piece for Piano in four distinct movements. Really modern and dissonant, this piece, played in its totality, lasts approximatively 32 minutes. - 1st movement: Really fast & 7'30 - 2nd movement: Slow & 11' - 3rd movement: Moderate speed & 2'30 - 4th movement: Rapid & 11' This piece is difficult and requires a good music theory …

This book brings together studies that focus on saxophone-specific technical difficulties, such as register changes, dexterity in the low register, and coordination of the ring and little fingers. Similar to Buddhist meditation mantras, the exercises are repeated gradually increasing the difficulty level. An ideal reference for advanced saxophonists that can be used in lessons or as concert prepar…

This is the full score of Aheym for String Quartet, composed by Bryce Dessner, best known as the guitarist of The National, but also an acclaimed composer in his own right.Composed in 2009 for the Kronos Quartet for their performance in Brooklyn's Prospect Park for the Celebrate Brooklyn! festival, Aheym (meaning 'homeward' in Yiddish) was directly inspired by his grandmother's migration to Americ…

This early-intermediate solo is a delight to play and to hear! Written in A minor and 3/4 meter, this piece includes multiple changes between A minor and E major chords. Patterns are simple, easy to remember, and repeat throughout the piece in different registers. Dynamic contrasts create echo effects, and a D. S. al Coda allows the student to play the exciting middle section a second time. / Pian…

Par ROSSARI GUSTAVO. Rossari Gustavo (Milan, 27th December 1827- 30th November 1881) was a horn player, composer and Italian band conductor. On the 5th of November 1839 he was admitted to the Conservatory of Milan where he studied hunting horn with the renowned maestro Agostino Bellolli. In 1849 Rossari finishes his studies and then he takes his Maestro?s place in teaching horn, trumpetand trombon…

A powerful concert work featuring a strong piano accompaniment and driving, repetitive rhythms. Features an 'echo' section, and a closing soprano/tenor descant. Uncomplicated voice-writing with much repetition makes for easy learning, a Jay Althouse trademark. Effective dynamic changes. Original, English text has no sacred references and is well-suited for school concerts. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Jazztastic is a progressive, play as-you-learn guide to jazz improvisation and soloing. This book includes: Popular jazz standards Playalong with professional jazz musicians Professional tips on chord changes Advice on improvising melodies Harmony explained Plenty of practice tips Ideas for further listening Background information to the pieces / Méthode en anglais / Recueil / Piano

This inspirational resource for jazz and fusion musicians expands the possibilities of creative expression. Using the Yellowjackets tune 'Run for Your Life,' Jimmy walks through a study of Rhythm Changes and then branches out into the types of alterations and possibilities that have kept his playing fresh for over 47 years. Even the most seasoned jazz musician will find new ways of creating distin…

Par PANUFNIK ROXANNA. When the London International Festival of Early Music came to me with a commission to write a solo harpsichord piece for Jane Chapman, they asked me to relate the new piece to Byrd, as it’s the 400th anniversary of his death, this year. Jane introduced me to Byrd’s arrangement of Dowland’s wonderful Pavana Lachrymae (‘Pavan of tears’) – a piece of many layers but simple and e…

Par JOLAS BETSY. 'Almost half a century after 'B for sonata', here is another musical evocation of my intriguing trip to Bali. Yannis Xenakis and Toru Takemitsu were there, among others, and we were walking around in the dark one evening when a Topeng appeared to us, in full action: Balinese musical theatre with one actor successively playing several legendary characters by means of mask changes c…