Score-This 1975 work was commissioned by the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American bicentennial celebrations. It was premiered by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra conducted by Aldo Ceccato on April 1 1976. Mostly themusic is based on original themes by Gould although there are a few references to actual traditional spirituals highly transformed by the composer. His intention wa…

Bob Dylan called Smokey Robinson America's greatest living poet and his legacy as one of the giants of Motown is clearly evident in this 1967 hit.Available separately: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak (includes parts for Trumpet I and II Tenor Sax Trombone Guitar Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Par COOMBS STEPHEN. This is the first of two volumes of music from the big country. Following the success of 'French Romantic Repertoire' and 'Russian Romantic Repertoire', Stephen Coombs has once again selected music from a diverse range of styles and composers, this time from America. They are presented in this volume designed to stretch pianists and delight audiences the world over. / Niveau : …

A progressive repertoire series designed to motivate students while allowing them to progress evenly and smoothly from the earliest classics toward intermediate literature. These pieces are from the standard classical literature, chosen to appeal both to teacher and student. Each volume comes with a corresponding CD. PIanist Kim O'Reilly Newman holds a Master of Music degree from the University o…

Keb' Mo' expertly accompanies his distinctively soulful songs with folk/blues fingerpicking swampy slide licks contemporary pop chords and a touch of jazz. The seven arrangements he teaches on this DVD are simple enough for early intermediate Guitarists but provide enough twists and turns to interest advanced musicians as well. With his easy-going humor and deep musical knowledge Keb' Mo' ma…

An American Method. Par MAIR MARILYNN. The Complete Mandolinist is the most comprehensive American mandolin method to be published in nearly a century. Written by Marilynn Mair, internationally acclaimed mandolinist, recording artist and teacher for over two decades, this book presents a logical approach to mandolin technique that builds on the pioneering efforts of America's mandolin teachers of …

Davey Graham is a perfectionist. Since 1961 when he recorded the quite remarkable - and largely unnoticed - 3/4 AD with Alexis Koerner he has restricted his record output and almost everything he has recorded has been of a high standard. So when he agrees that this is one of the finest records he has made it really has to be one of the finest Guitar records of recent years.Throughout his caree…

Dale Warland Choral Series-California composer Dale Trumbore is quickly becoming one of America's leading young composers. Commissioned by Brandon Elliott and the Choral Arts Initiative the music begins softly with soft and energeticexcitement and ends serenely following the powerful statement 'I am the instrument of God' as the choir whispers 'I am music'.

Nineteen songs of heartland America from one of its musical heroes John Cougar Mellencamp.Authentic Guitar transcriptions with notes tablature strum patterns tunings chords and lyrics.

Fish Flew Like Birds is a great piece of entertaining band music based on Gospel and Blues music which are two of America’s most influential contributions to the world’s musical palette.