'What's important in music that's based on a poem - on the emotion inspired by a poem - is the music and power of emotion it harbours within itself?. These words, written in 1949 by poet Pierre Reverdy, would make a deep impression on composer Betsy Jolas. She'd just sent the writer her Six mélodies for mezzo-soprano and piano composed on poems from his masterwork Plupart du temps. The songs were …

Par VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH. Vaughan Williams arrived in Paris in 12th December 1907 so that he could have lessons with Maurice Ravel. This is the first of his works to demonstrate the effects of these lessons which, as he wrote to Michael Calvocoressi after his return to London, 'helped me and taught me more than I imagined was possible'. Although works written not long after his Paris sojourn sho…

Eight joyful Christmas tunes arranged as equal-level elementary piano duets: Believe · C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S · Do You Hear What I Hear · Frosty the Snow Man · Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) · I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus · The Most Wonderful Day of the Year · Nuttin' for Christmas. / Piano 4 Mains

Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. What better way for choirs to celebrate Beethoven's 250th birthday than with this entertaining medley of some of his greatest hits (Für Elise, Moonlight Sonata, Pathétique Sonata, and Fifth and Ninth Symphonies), cleverly arranged by Jim Clements? The internationally-renowned British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of sing…

Description Margaret Hamilton. This unique collection of songs from South Africa contains 35 songs of the people, performed in churches, workplaces and at gatherings. This book provides the first opportunity for churches, schools and colleges to perform these wonderful songs of liberation and Christian praise. Transcribed and introduced, including performance notes, by Maggie Hamilton and writt…

Mozart's 'Rondo alla Turca' is the basis for this innovative twist on 'Jingle Bells!' Your audience will love catching the rapid text as the familiar and sequential melody is volleyed through the choir. Pierpont's rarely-heard third verse is a hoot. 'Oh, what fun it is!' / Choeur SAB

17 masterful arrangements for ANY performance setting: recital hall, virtual site, or intimate living space! The pieces also perfectly complement Eric Baumgartner's Jazz Piano Basics method. Songs include: All Through the Night · Blue Skies · Danny Boy · Funeral Song for a Marionette · 'S Wonderful · Spinning Song 2.0 · What'll I Do? · When the Saints Go Marching In · and more! / Piano / The Will…

Description Ukulele From The Beginning - Songbook 2 is a great collection of favourite songs chosen specially for primary school-age children starting to learn the instrument. The songs are very simple, using only chords taught in Ukulele from the Beginning Book 2 , and each song is displayed with the chord diagrams and suggestions for appropriate strumming or fingerpicking patterns at the t…

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Young bands love to play rhythmic music. Audiences love to tap their feet. Directors want to keep BOTH the young players and their listeners happy. What better way than a BARN DANCE to bring people together?! Carefully scoring gives first and second year players the thrill of performing energetic and joyful music. Let's step back to a simpler time. Put on your best overalls! It'…

Cette méthode rassemble 50 walkings à destination de tous les bassistes, et notamment les amoureux du Jazz, qui trouveront là matière à se faire plaisir sans limites ! Au programme donc, pas moins de 50 walkings sur des grilles d'accords inspirées des plus grands standards de Jazz : Autumn leaves, Someday my prince will come, Giant steps, Blues for Alice, Anthropology, Blue bossa, Stella by starli…