Par NORMAN ANDREW. Sonnets is a collection of miniatures for cello and piano. To me, these micro-pieces are sonnets not in the rigorously formalized Elizabethan or Petrarchan senses of the word. Rather, they grow from the term's older, freer roots in the Italian word sonetto, meaning 'little song' or 'little sound.' Each of my five little songs takes as its title and point of inspiration a fragmen…

Par KASABIAN. Effortlessly combining the magic of the early-nineties baggy scene with the work of contemporary producers such as DJ Shadow, Kasabian's 2004 debut album is filled with tunes that are as much at home on the dance floor as they are in the mosh. Every song from the album has been carefully transcribed here in Guitar tab, including the singles Processed Beats and Reason Is Treason . / N…

Variations on a melody by Adriaen Valerius (1575-1625). Par SPARKE PHILIP. Dutch composer, artist and poet Adriaen Valerius is mostly remembered today for his collection of 79 songs for voice and lute or cittern, published posthumously in 1626. Philip Sparke has taken one melody from this collection that tells of the War of Independence with Spain. The beautiful slow melody is followed by a series…

Contest March. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Philip Sparke wrote this march for the famous brass band contest held ever year on Whit Friday in Oldham and Saddleworth. Given the competition’s long history (over 120 years), he consciously composed this piece in a very traditional march form. The title, The Conqueror, refers to Alexander the Great’s nickname as well as being something every band aspires to be! …

Par ADAMS SALLY. The Best of Flute is a major collection of the best loved pieces and studies selected by the major examination boards, from current favourites to forgotten gems. These books include the pieces which have captured the imaginations of teachers and students over the years. Technically tried and tested, all the pieces have been rigorously researched by Flute expertSally Adams. A CD of…

Description This collection of 20 fingerstyle studies for the ukelele is written for uke players looking to expand their prowess on the instrument. The studies cover a vast array of styles and genres as wide-ranging as blues, jazz, minimalism and serialism, showcasing the versatility of the instrument. Each study is designed to be fundamentally pedagogical while simultaneously written with perf…

For Children's Choir and Piano . Par PART ARVO. ‘I went to nursery school every day until the end of secondary school!’ Arvo Pärt says and pauses, staring slyly at his listener. ‘My mother worked at a nursery school in Rakvere, and I always went to visit her after my lessons.’ There, the future composer often sat at the piano and played or improvised for his little friends. Arvo Pärt is a composer…

The latest hit by the American rock group Fall Out Boy! With over 2,000,000 digital downloads and known by all, this alternative rock hit provides intense contrast and rich musical material that translates seamlessly to the marching band idiom. / Marching Band (score parties)

A tremendously fun arrangement of a South African greeting song that exclaims, 'Bless you in the name of the father!? The use of a soloist and Percussion brings this setting to life. A perfect closer for your concert, festival or honour choir! / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Percussions

The Easy Funk Play-Along series for wind and brass instruments now also contains parts for the rhythm section. Now it is possible to provide live accompaniment to a varied wind ensemble consisting of flutes, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets and/or trombones (4 parts in each tune book with CD) on piano/keyboards, guitar, electric bass and percussion - ideal for school and music school ensembles.The …