Scott, Daniel (Arranger) - Hornby, Megan (Editor). Tired of the same old exam pieces? Need a little light relief? Then here's the answer to your problems. Play it Again is a lively collection of favourite tunes, both new and old, expertly arranged for easy viola with upbeat, but playable, piano accompaniments. All viola parts are written in first position so they are perfect for the absolute begin…

Traditional Scottish Air. Par SOMMERVILLE TOM. Langue: English, Format: DIN A4/ Répertoire / Choeur de Femmes (SAA)

and other classic Irish melodies. Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. If you are looking for straightforward and rewarding repertoire for your beginner choir, then you need look no further than Choral Basics the perfect series for singers of all ages. The Simple 3-part choral arrangements for soprano, alto and a combined part for men's voices make the series perfect for choirs with a dearth of males or whos…

Eastern European Folk Tunes for Piano is a collection of 25 arrangements for solo piano, of traditional eastern European tunes and songs. Author of Argentinian Tango and Folk Tunes for Accordion, Pete Rosser provides notes on all of the styles covered. The volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Pete. German and French translations of all texts are available as pdf…

Like many composers who found themselves in exile during the war years, Castelnuovo-Tedesco composed in a very neoclassical and neoromantic style, reviving more traditional or antiquated ideas of melody, tonality and texture. His collection of Shakespeare Songs feature settings of verse from across the full range of the Bard's plays, and have proved to be great critical successes still widely perf…

Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. Following his ' Jugendmesse ” from 1749, church music played only a secondary role in Haydn's creative output. It was not until 1766 with the ' Cäcilienmesse ” and again in 1768-69 with the 'Great Organ Mass”, that Haydn returned to this genre of composition. This Mass in E-flat major belongs to the same period as the 'Sturm-und- Drang ” symphonies. Some of the remarkable f…

Singers will cherish these powerful solo arrangements by Mark Hayes, Jay Althouse, Philip Kern, Greg Gilpin, and other fine Alfred arrangers. Including favorite traditional spirituals like Deep River, Sit Down Servant, Witness, and Down in the Valley to Pray, this inspirational collection is essential to every solo singer's library. Fresh contemporary arrangements that sing and play well, availabl…

Robert W. Smith has chosen three castles and several colorful characters known for legendary deeds from Irish history and folklore to put to music. The use of tinwhistle, the Irish drum bodran and hints of traditional Irish melodies add ethnic authenticity and fascination to the performance of this work. As we have come to expect from this highly inventive composer, the arena of sounds is expanded…

Unlock the secrets of improvising in traditional American fiddle styles with this Grammy-nominated stage and studio master. In only ten years as a professional musician, Jim Van Cleve has made quite a name for himself in bluegrass and acoustic music. He's spent time with Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, saw his debut solo CD nominated for a Grammy and toured all over the world with Mountain Heart. He…

Par COURT DOUGLAS. Imaginative thematic interplay threads its way throughout this dynamic new concert piece. Your Grade 2 ensemble will enjoy finding several traditional armed forces songs hiding in the fabric of this piece as neatly as if Betsy Ross herself had stitched them together. The parade-like atmosphere is uplifting and energizing. The stars and stripes fly high with Yankee Doodle Salute!…