Farewell to philosophy. Par BRYARS GAVIN. I have a great fondness for the lower string instruments: I am a bass player, my mother is a cellist, as are both my daughters; my own ensemble includes two violas, a cello and a bass, and for the instrumentation of my opera Medea I omit the entire violin section from the orchestra. As I have written a number of works for solo instrument or voice with or…

For Narrator, Men's Chorus and Orchestra. Par SCHOENBERG ARNOLD. Shortly after the war, Schoenberg composed in his 99-bar monumental work depicting the suffering and oppression of an entire people. The story written by the composer himself describes the terror of the Nazi regime by example of a typical scene in the Warsaw Ghetto. In the concluding part of the men's choir, Schoenberg draws on the J…

A Complete Course-This series designed by renowned guitarist John McCarthy starts with the basics by teaching you the parts of the Guitar proper hand positioning tuning how to read chord charts essential chords in song structures lead patterns and exercises. Next learn multi-position lead patterns blues scales and key lead techniques. John Guides you to the next level with challenging adva…

Recorded by the Beatles in 1966 this popular hit remains a prime example of their unique sound and creativity. Michael's driving arrangement is suitable for the field or stands and captures the energy and excitement of the original.

'It is, aside from two passages, one of Beethoven's easiest - but as far as the performance of individual passages and its whole spirit is concerned, requires every kind of care?, thus wrote a contemporary critic. And it is for this reason that Beethoven's Sonata op. 90 is extremely popular today, both with piano students and also with professional pianists. It provides enough challenges: for exam…

Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course is a fun method that teaches you to play songs on the guitar right away. Each lesson on every colorful page is explained in plain language that's easy to understand, and accompanying audio that you can stream or download online is included so you can hear what each example should sound like. Plus, you get to learn from three irresistible guitar experts---a clever, clas…

19 Bände im Versand-Schuber. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Awarded with the German Music Edition Prize 'Best Edition' 2008. Johann Sebastian Bach: Sämtliche Kantaten, Motetten, Choräle und Geistliche Lieder. The complete cantatas, chorales and motets in study editions in 19 volumes. This special edition exclusively offers the authoritative text of the New Bach Edition meeting Bärenreiter Urtext stand…

A comprehensive guide to some of the best Blues Riffs for Alto Saxophone and E Flat instruments. This book is ideal for most levels of musicianship, from the beginner/intermediate student who is interested in understanding andplaying the blues, to the more advanced players that need new ideas to help stimulate their creativity. An accompanying CD is included with every example. / Saxophone / Adg …

Out of all his symphonies Symphony No.1 symphony took Brahms the longest to write. This was on the one hand due to the composer's meticulous and extremely self-critical working method and on the other hand due to Beethoven's overwhelming example which held him back. 14 years passed until this serious and complex work was completed. But it was worth the effort: none of his other works contain …

Schumann’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A Minor Op. 54 is fine example of Romanticism and has a dynamic mood like much of his work. There is a sober atmosphere though dignified melody runs throughout but overall a unified and structured piece that broke away from the trend for virtuosic displays. Completed in 1845 when he appended two movements to the revised Fantasie; it is one of a…

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.