Par ADLER-MCKEAN JACK. This book on the tuba is a companion for composers and players alike, deepening their understanding of this somewhat neglected family of instruments. It gives tuba players an opportunity to master and employ new performance techniques on their instrument, particularly in contemporary music. Jack Adler-McKean offers helpful instruction in various tuning mechanisms, resonance…

Par ARMAN HOWARD. Howard Arman, director of the Bavarian Radio Choir, has been actively engaged with international Christmas carols through various Christmas-related CD productions of his choir in the past years. This has resulted in a number of original arrangements for four- to eight-part mixed choir a cappella, shedding new light on well-known classics such as O du fröhliche [O, you joyful], St…

Book C of My First Piano Adventure continues the staff-reading adventure with the introduction of skips (3rds). Students first explore skips aurally and kinesthetically across the full range of the keyboard. A delightful variety of songs follow which carefully and comfortably guide the child toward line-line and space-space staff recognition. The new CD for Book C offers a unique listening experie…

Par JOHANNSEN KAY. 'The Great Wall? developed out of an improvisation, a homage to the Great Wall of China. Two motifs dominate in the work, which requires a three-manual organ: a two-measure ostinato in the pedal, and an oriental-sounding melody found on the manuals, in the basic shape and in the variations. The music leads seamlessly from an atmospheric picture into a rhythmically-driven crescen…

27 pieces on the quiet sideInstrument : pianoNombre de Pages : 56Did you know that Bruckner wrote for the piano' Or that Liszt wrote some pieces that are not fiendishly difficult' Contemplations is selection of fascinating pieces for intermediate-level pianists. The music is drawn from a wide range of periods and styles, creating intriguing juxtapositions of pieces by well-known and lesser-known c…

from Pete's Dragon. Par KASHA AL. The recent live action remake of the Disney film Pete's Dragon introduced a new generation to this wonderful story and song. This setting features legato vocal lines that build into an expansive concert work with full harmonies and dynamic range. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / ShowTrax CD

Duos für klassische Gitarre 2. Solo guitar arrangements of classical works are often so complex that they exceed the capabilities of most guitarists. Fabian Payr’s Duets for Classical Guitar avoids this pitfall by sharing the original work between two guitars. In so doing, famous compositions—from stylistically varied periods and for a range of original instrumentations—are in some cases accessibl…

Par GREGSON EDWARD. The Euphonium Concerto was commissioned by the Euphonium Foundation UK and was written for, and dedicated to, David Childs. This three-movement work, lasting some 22 minutes, is a truly symphonic work in both its structure and scale. Its three movements, subtitled Dialogues, Song without Words, and A Celtic Bacchanal, explore the full range of the technical, musical, and emotio…

This collection of Easy String Quartets includes 5 pieces suitable for players Grade 1-3. The pieces cover a wide range of musical periods and European styles, from Baroque to Romantic, from Italy to Austria and England, to give young players a broad spectrum while acquainting them with the basics of playing chamber music. The compositions included are: Allegretto Op. 72 #3 (Mendelssohn), Allegro …

Par BENNETT NED. This book contains ten pieces that reflect the diverse Jazz styles used by professional jazz musicians over the past fifty years or so. Each piece has been written specifically for the clarinet making best use of the range, timbre and agility of the instrument. / Pédagogie / Recueil / Clarinette et Piano