The three-movement Quo vadis by Erik Bergman is a typical example of his recent coloristic-improvisatory style. It is a dialogue-like duo in which the instruments speak both in turn and together. Their voices grow in a wedge of volume — from silence to passionate outbursts and from the middle to the outer registers. Each rejoinder is usually dominated by a particular mode of playing and figure …

In this groundbreaking book prize-winning Pianist and noted educator William Westney helps readers discover their own path to the natural transcendent fulfillment of making music. Drawing on experience psychological insight and wisdom ancient and modern Westney shows how to trust yourself and set your own musicality free. He offers healthy alternatives for lifelong learning and suggests signi…

Shawnee Press is proud to present this Joyce Eilers arrangement of an American folk tune. Her reputation for writing and arranging quality material for young voices is well known and this piece is another excellent example of herwork. All the Pretty Little Horses is a lovely traditional lullaby with new edited lyrics for a more positive message. Arranged for three-part mixed voices the hauntin…

Par DE HAAN JACOB. Utopia is the name of a book written by the English author Thomas More and was published in 1516. The title is a word thought up by More himself, after the Greek language, meaning 'Nowhereland' and leading to the invention of the words utopian scheme and utopian. Utopia pictured an ideal state on an island far from the inhabited world. This idea was the basis of the composition.…

A superb collection of thirty exercise and studies for both Keyboard Instruments and Ensembles this book helps develop a practical musician’s skill at confronting music with polyrhythmic structures for example a division of 7 against 4. When polyrhythmic structure is perceived and executed it creates striking effects with nuances and intricacies within the rhythm.

Par LAURINDO ALMEIDA. This collection of 16 guitar duets offers professionals, teachers or students a wide variety of styles from the Baroque to the Post-Romantic periods. Some of this music is unique to the guitar repertoire. For example, the six Serenades introduce some of the most popular music of the late 19th century by Georges Bizet, Franz Drdla, Enrico Toselli, Moritz Moszkowski, Ricardo Dr…

Don and Nancy's regal Easter Celebration! is another superb example of what's made their music so popular for so long. With stately elegance it will be learned easily offers nice harmonies with some soprano divisi includes several short a cappella lines which sound full and exciting contains a soprano descant and will sound great with either piano or organ accompaniment and even better with the…

for Oboe and String Quartet-Frederick Fox (1931-2011) acquired both his master's degree in music (1957) and doctoral degree in music composition (1959) from Indiana University then began an odyssey that carried him to various teaching and foundation posts around the United States. Fox notes that his music continued to break down the diatonic structure to make it more chromatic but that he doesn'…

The Techniques of Singing-In The Techniques Of Singing the US-born contemporary bass baritone singer Nicholas Isherwood discusses the Vocal techniques required to master the music of today.Music from the 20th and 21st centuries demands a notably larger spectrum of abilities than traditional Vocal literature. In this book Isherwood describes these techniques with numerous examples giving practice…

John Rutter's Magnificat is a joyous celebration of the Virgin Mary inspired by feast-day festivities in countries such as Spain Mexico and Puerto Rico. Following the example set by Bach the Magnificat text is extended incorporating the fifteenth-century English poem 'Of a Rose' the prayers 'Sancta Maria' and the 'Sanctus' (set to the Gregorian chant of the Missa cum jubilo). The full score…

Studies in Counterpoint, Tonal Organization and Piano Playing. By Paul Hindemith. Schott. Size 9x12 inches. 60 pages. Published by Schott.

(Something New Every Lesson) Written by John Thompson. Instructional book for piano. With introductory text, instructional text, instructional photos, illustrations, easy piano notation, fingerings and lyrics (on some songs). 79 pages. Published by Willis Music Company.

In All Major and Minor Keys. Composed by J. B. Albert. Edited by Julie DeRoche. Book. With Standard notation. 32 pages. Carl Fischer Music #O99X. Published by Carl Fischer Music

(for mixed choir (SATB) or soloists, organ or string orchestra). Composed by Arvo Part (1935-). For SATB choir, organ. Choral part(s). 53 pages. Universal Edition #UE036064. Published by Universal Edition

An Integrated Approach to Musical Literacy. Hinshaw Music. Softcover Audio Online. 48 pages. Hinshaw Music Inc. #HMB270. Published by Hinshaw Music Inc.

Piano Solo. Composed by Leos Jan�¡cek. Edited by Jir�­ Zahr�¡dka. Henle Music Folios. Softcover. 24 pages. G. Henle #HN1247. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481247).

By Richard F. Grunow, Edwin E. Gordon, Christopher D. Azzara. Band Method. Instructional. Book Only. Text language: English. 336 pages. Published by GIA Publications

Soprano or Tenor. By N. Vaccai. Arranged by J. Paton. Vocal Method. Size 7.5x10.7 inches. 48 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

(Edition without fingering). By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Rudolf Steglich. Piano. Henle Music Folios. Book only. 60 pages

By Frank Ticheli. Concert band. Suitable for advanced middle school, high school, community and college bands. Level: Grade 3. Conductor score and set of parts. Duration 4:30. Published by Manhattan Beach Music.

Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Edited by Murray Perahia, Norbert Gertsch. Henle Music Folios. Classical. Softcover. 32 pages. G. Henle #HN1124. Published by G. Henle (HL.51481124).

(Exercises for the Instrumental Conductor). Arranged by Robert Spradling. Carl Fischer Band Books Series. Student Book. 96 pages. Published by Carl Fischer

By Helen Marlais with Kevin Olson. For Piano. The FJH Pianist's Curriculum. Level: Early Elementary. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

(A Comprehensive Guide to some of the best Blues Riffs. Featuring Blues, Rock, Rhythm and Blues and Gospel Styles.) Written by Andrew D. Gordon. For Bb instrument. Includes instructional book and examples CD. With introductory text, standard notation and chord names. Instructiona…

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory - Complete (Book/CDs). (Complete). Reference Textbooks; Textbook - General; Theory. Essentials of Music Theory. General Theory. Instructional book (spiral bound) and 2 example CDs. Introductory text, instructional text, musical examples and glo…

(in the Style of Gaëtano Pugnani Viola and Piano). By Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962). Edited by Giuseppe Pascucci. String. Softcover. 16 pages

By The Super Groovers. For Bb instruments. Jazz. Book/audio CD. 48 pages. Published by A.D.G. Productions.