Composer's NoteNarcissus wanders through the forest observing enjoying ... unselfconscious but self-absorbed.He sees as pool of water and then as he approaches notices his reflection in the water. He is intrigued and then jumps back in fright. Once more he approaches ... it is still there. Narcissus steps away from the pool to consider this phenomenon. Several times he approaches the figure is…

Par ELLIOTT KENNETH. Edited by Kenneth Elliott. A transcription of the ms. Panmure 10 in the National Library of Scotland, known as 'Duncan Burnett's Book' c. 1610. 10 keyboard pieces by William Kinloch, Duncan Burnett and others, together with a short selection of Scots airs for cittern and for violin. CONTENTS ANONYMOUS (Almayne; Coranto; Galliard; Green grows the rushes (Violin); Ile of Rea (Ci…

Premiered in Vienna in February 1892 under the direction of Hans Richter Massenet's Werther has proven an enduring work one of the composer's most tightly constructed and dramatically urgent. The libretto was fashioned bywriters Georges Hartmann Edouard Blau and Paul Millet after Goethe's 'Sorrows of Young Werther'. Charlotte the eldest daughter of a baliff is engaged to Albert. In his ab…

Many useful diagrams and exercises in this essential guide to playing brushes with accompanying CD's with play-along tracks. This includes: Full-size stroke diagrams Exercises for alternative brushes Added strokes and new instruction Swing Bebop Funk RandB patterns for brushes: every pattern is performed on the CDs with play-along tracks

21 songs in English for progressing singers supplementing the song choices in Easy Songs for Beginning Singers and The First Book of Solos series. Contents: Barbara Allen (Quilter) · The Bay of Biscay (Davy) · Blackbirds and Thrushes (Sharp) · The Coasts of High Barbary (Sharp) · Come Let's Be Merry (Wilson) · The Duke of Bedford (Sharp) · Farewell Nancy (Sharp) · Gentle Annie (Foster) …

This beginner's guide for anyone learning to play the Cajon takes you through the basics of the instrument and its techniques with dozens of exercises and over 30 grooves from many genres including rock, Latin, blues, jazz, flamenco, funk, and more. There are also more advanced techniques in the final chapter that include how to change the pitch with your foot, playing with brushes, and playing ro…

Well-known for his creative flexibility and musicianship John Riley has worked with such jazz mainstays as Stan Getz Dizzy Gillepsie or Miles Davis. This method icludes solos patterns tips and exercises in time playing comping soloing and brushes. Also included are Jazz essentials and charts. The CD included features exercise examples and play along tunes with Bob Mintzer (tenor saxophone)…

A folk mass based on the rhythms and traditions of Hispanic America for mixed Chorus and Soloists with Percussion Guitar and Piano or Harpsichord accompaniment. Approximate duration 16 minutes. Percussion includes (3 players): 2 Tenor Drums; 2 Tom-Toms; Triangle; Jingles (cascabeles); Small Gong; Temple Blocks; Snare Drum with Brushes.

The legendary Peter Erskine reveals the techniques and secrets behind his success in this unique Book and DVD set!. An eye-opening look into the mind of one of the world's greatest drummers adds depth to every drummer's playing! Features include drumset basics, the grip, chart reading and interpretation, over 300 beats to practice, warm-up exercises, and complete charts to play along with the DVD.…