Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Since most of the bands competing in the 4th Section of the Dutch National Championships have many young players, this piece is stylistically youthful especially in the opening and closing sections. An arpeggio pattern appears numerous times in all registers and is the basic musical element of the main melody, alternating with a second theme that has a slightly different mel…

Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. Messiah occupies a unique position in Handel ’s work. Even if it does not represent the absolute zenith – several other oratorios could challenge it in this respect – its strongly universal character and directness of expression, which appeal to men of all creeds, make it the most renowned work in the whole of the composer’s monumental output. That this oratorio is unq…

for voices and instruments. Par BRYARS GAVIN. Laude were short mediaeval devotional songs to the Virgin Mary, and Gavin Bryars has kept to the pure, lyrical style of the originals. Following the successful publication of Bryars’ first and second volume of laude, which singers around the world have added to their repertoire, this third volume for various combinations of soprano, tenor, viola, cello…

This is the follow-up book to The Swinging Beginning and continues to provide interesting material for the elementary standard musician for use in lessons and at home. Includes works in various styles including afro and latin. / Trombone (clé de fa), Baryton / Euphonium / Saxhorn (Ut clé de fa), Trombone (clé de sol), Baryton / Euphonium / Saxhorn (Sib clé de sol) / niveau : Elémentaire / Partitio…

Par BOULANGER LILI. The brevity of Lili Boulanger's life (1893-1918) does not obsecure its substantial achievements. With the cantata 'Faust et Helene' (1913) she became the first woman to win the Prix De Rome, and several large projects, including 'D'un Matin De Printemps' and its companion piece 'D'un Soir Triste', both in various scorings, followed during the last five years of her life. 'D'un …

Par OKPEBHOLO SHAWN E.. Shawn Okpebholo?s Heritage, in the Edition Peters Concert Band Series, evokes moods, events and sounds (including West African drumming and indigenous melodies) from an ethnomusicological research visit the composer undertook to Nigeria. One of the primary musical themes of the work is an adaptation of a song that comes from the Esan people, a small ethnic group in the sout…

three classic Welsh melodies. Par LUSHER ELZA / CHRIS. This is a repertoire book containing 23 simple piano arrangements of well-known and well-loved nursery rhymes and famous melodies. The music uses the Dogs and Birds approach, which allows very young children to learn the piano, even before they know the alphabet. The music is suitable for children between the ages of 3 and 7. The method uses a…

Par ROMITI ATTILO. There isn?t any systematic biography about Attilio Romiti (Urbino, 29th April 1818 ?1899); by means of various sources we can outline a first profile that will have to be accompanied by further details: Romiti was a highly esteemed musician, composer, teacher and trombone player? is articulated in several movements among which stands out a Theme with variations and a dance movem…

Par NAULAIS JEROME. Embuscade (Ambuse) is a thrilling musical adventure represented through various contrasts and depths of sound. Every element develops around a main theme written in a jazz-rock style. The central section consists of a calm passage quickly followed by a polka-like section. Both passages seem to lie in ambush (Embuscade), ready to pounce in this exciting adventure. / Niveau : 3 …

100 Ultimate Blues Riffs for Flute is written by internationally acclaimed author and instructor Andrew D. Gordon. This product is an exhaustive guide to the various phrases or ; riffs that make up Blues flute playing, both from a rhythmic and soloing standpoint. This book is ideal for most levels of musicianship, from the beginner/intermediate student who is interested in understanding and playin…