Par CASTELNUOVO-TEDESCO MARIO. Born into a family that had lived in Florence since the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968) entertained only a distant relationship with the music he heard at synagogue. It was only when he discovered Schelemo, a rhapsody for cello and orchestra written in 1916 by Ernest Bloch, that he began to understand what ' Jewish mus…

Igor Stravinsky liked to use different stylistic devices or embedded them in his personal musical language: Be it that he took a Gallop by Jacques Offenbach or composed Circus Polka for a Young Elephant or a ragtime. After the outbreak of the Second World War and his final move to the USA in 1939, he was in particular influenced by jazz music. In 1940 the composer wrote a Tango for piano which he …

The music of small forms and of chamber-music instrumentations was to become the focus of the French composer Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924). In 1874, after many years spent in the provinces, the teacher of Camille Saint-Saëns took the position of organist in Paris; later he not only worked as a church musician but also as a teacher. In the summer of 1887 Fauré wrote his Pavane opus 50, originally inte…

Par COHEN MARY. Superduets Book 2 provides a wonderful new repertoire of original and entertaining duets for beginner violinists. It is designed to build on techniques that have been learned in Supeduets Book 1 and can be started as soon as players have mastered octave scale in D and G. Consolidating skills such as rhythmic confidence and aural perception, and exploring a wide range of techniques,…

And Sinfonia Concertante Miniature Score. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. These three charming instrumental pieces, composed by Mozart in the 1770s and 1780s, were among a number of serenades he wrote during this period to provide an evening's entertainment at weddings, birthdays, and home concerts for his friends and patrons. Reproduced here from an authoritative edition, with bar numbered movements…

Par ESPLO HAAKON. Pineapple Punch, a lively, fun and lively piece of music with challenges for all instrumental groups. You have a great opportunity to work with both rhythm, articulation and understanding of style. Pineapple Punch is entertaining and suitable for any concert. The piece has a light Latin touch and is fun to play for the musicians. The first voices provide a challenge, while the lo…

Par PUTZ MARCO. Four Sketches for Band consists of four short movements, with varied character, which depict the atmosphere of an old fashion fairground. The melodies are delightfully entertaining yet have a simple rhythmic structure. The instrumentation of this composition is perfect for bands without a full contingent of players. Each movement of this composition can be used as stand-alone conce…

Par DOBSON SIMON. Firefly was composed by award-winning composer Simon Dobson (b.1981) to provide an entertaining uptempo concert work for community and youth bands. Composed in funk-rock style, and is based on the groove beat with which it opens. Dobson says, 'Firefly was written as a break from my more serious music and as a 'hat tip' to the various types of beat orientated music I listen to.” I…

C Edition. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 816 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Composed by Janita Baker. For dulcimer. Squareback saddle stitch. Beginning-Intermediate. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

(7 Crowd-Pleasing Arrangements for One Piano, Four Hands). Arranged by Mary K. Sallee. For Piano. Book; Duet or Duo; Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands). Novelty; Recital. Intermediate; Late Intermediate. 56 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

(C Edition) For voice and C instrument. Format: fakebook. With vocal melody, lyrics and chord names. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 856 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Composed by Edward Elgar (1857-1934). Arranged by Andrew Glover. Spotlight Series. Score and parts. Duration 0:3:11. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.012-4492-00).

For C instrument and voice. Format: fakebook (spiral bound). With chord names, vocal melody and lyrics. Jazz. Series: Hal Leonard Fake Books. 448 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

(20 Scott Joplin Favorites) By Scott Joplin (1868-1917), arranged by Jerry Silverman. Duet songbook for instrument solo or duet (flute, recorder, oboe, violin, mandolin, harmonica). 62 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

(Etudes and Solos for Timpani). By Kirk J. Gay. Arranged by Kirk J. Gay. For Timpani (1 players). This edition: Timpani Etudes and Solos Collection. Books. Timpani lessons seeming a little sluggish? Pauken solos need some revving up? Pedal to the Kettle goes under the hood to add…

By David Huntsinger. Arranged by Bonnie Huntsinger. For SSA choir, piano (with optional orchestration). Christmas. Octavo. Published by Crystal Sea Music Publishing

Bb Edition. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 816 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

101 Popular Songs for Brass and Reed Instruments * Piano Accompaniment composed by Various. Arranged by Jonathon Robbins. For piano accompaniment. This edition: Paperback. Collection. Popular. Book. Text Language: English. 240 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

(An entertainment based on the book by Kenneth Grahame). Composed by John Rutter (1945-). For narrator, SATB choir and chamber orchestra. Mixed Voices. Condensed score. Duration 32 minutes. Published by Oxford University Press

Bb Edition. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 448 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Performed by Billy Joel. For alto saxophone. Format: instrument solo songbook. With solo melody. Soft rock and pop rock. 32 pages. 9x12 inches.

Santorella Singles for Flute and Piano composed by Various. Arranged by Jonathon Robbins. For flute solo and piano accompaniment. This edition: Paperback. Solo with Accompaniment. Classical. Score and solo part. Text Language: English. 48 pages. Published by Santorella Publicatio…