Par DUTILLEUX HENRI. Henri Dutilleux (1916-2013) was greatly influenced by his contemporaries, Ravel, Debussy and Roussel, yet implemented his own, unique style. His Cello Concerto, Tout Un Monde Lontain is considered to be one of the most important 20th century additions to the instrument's repertoire. This Dutilleux Concerto comprises five movements which run seamlessly in to one-another, each i…

Arr. James L. Hosay. Par STEFFE W.. The mainly unison, easy chorus parts in BATTLE HYMN 2000 mean you CAN prepare James Hosay's imaginative and inspiring version of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' for performance, even though opportunities for combined chorus and band rehearsals are hard to find. In fact, the dress rehearsal may be all you need to put on the finishing touches. It makes a spine-t…

Par BEATLES THE. The singles of The Beatles took the blueprint set by Elvis, Little Richard and the original rock n' rollers and used it to create a sensation that is still as strong and vital as ever. Their 7' records flew up the charts, often occupying several places in the top ten simultaneously! Now highly sought-after collectors' items, The Beatles singles are a document to their ever-changin…

This version of David of the White Rock (Dafydd Y Garreg Wen) is for Voice SATB Unaccompanied and has words in both English and Welsh and rehearsal Piano line. The tune remains in the Soprano Voice with traditional and effective harmonization.Tradition has it that David Owain was a famous Welsh harpist of the 18th century who, on his deathbed, composed this lovely tune. Words were added a century …

Joni Mitchell's music includes some of the most distinctive protest songs of the 1960s. Blessed with a voice that is instantly heart-warming, gentle and poignant, Joni's performances grew to reflect her life and surroundings in a delicate but always direct manner. With hits including Both Sides Now and the evergreen Big Yellow Taxi her voice remains, alongside those of Paul Simon and Bob Dylan, a …

Par BRUCE JACK. In the late \'60s, co-leading the immortal rock trio Cream with Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce became the most famous bass player in rock music. Today, 40 years later, his prestige and influence remains unchanged. This book contains 13 of his best known compositions and performances, including 11 Cream classics and 2 of his favorites from his solo career all fully transcribed in full not…

Par COUPERIN FRANCOIS / GILBERT. The second volume of Couperin 's Pieces for Harpsichord does not contain a date of publication, however, it is thought to have been composed during 1716-1717, due to the address which the composer gave on his other Harpsichord compositions. Yet, the compilation remains a favourite. François Couperin (1668-1733) is often nicknamed 'Couperin the Great' to distinguish…

Requiem. Par SUPPE FRANZ VON. Franz Suppè wrote his Requiem not as a humanistic or pantheistic lament for the dead, but as a work created on the basis of firm Christian and Catholic faith. The fact that Suppè succeeded in writing a Requiem which remains within the theological-liturgical bounds without sacrificing the values of an autonomous work of art is perhaps the greatest - although hitherto u…

Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. In late 1791 Mozart wrote his famous work the Concerto for “Bassettklarinette” and Orchestra K. 622, known today as his Clarinet Concerto. The challenging virtuoso piece was written for Anton Stadler, and the music follows the three-part structure of Allegro, Adagio and a Rondo finale. This work was first published in 1801 and by no less than three publishers. It is on…

Singin' In The Rain was already a classic before it featured in the famous 1952 Gene Kelly film musical - Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown wrote it in the 1920s when many artists recorded it, but more notably Cliff Edwards enjoyed success from his recording in 1929. Now forever associated with Kelly's puddle-splashing routine and more recently reprised in stage adaptations, Singin' In The Rain re…