Par SNEDECOR PHIL. Many years ago, on a suggestion from Marine Band tubist John Cradler, I wrote a quirky collection of tunes set in the lower register of the tuba That book, published in 1991, 'mimics to be popular beyond my wildest dreams with players of all age levels and ability. Its success exposed a void in studies with actual music in the extreme lower part of the tuba range, a part of the …

With Piano Pieces In C Minor Woo 52 And 53. Par BEETHOVEN LUDWIG VAN. Beethoven's Sonata Op. 10/1 was composed over a long period between 1795 and 1798 in which the composer could not decide for quite some time whether to go for four or three movements. Beethoven considered two piano pieces in C minor (WoO 52 and 53) as potential third movements before the finale until he eventually decided in fav…

from vol. 1-13. Par BENTZON NIELS VIGGO. All I do is write down what comes. Sometimes a huge amount comes, at other times nothing at all. I?m not in control.' That is how Niels Viggo Bentzon described his own process of composing when I once asked him how he had planned and composed this enormous work. 'They are almost frozen improvisations, and when I?ve written it down, I don?t do very much more…

Composer's Program Note Repertoire operas occationally have orchestral suites: Bits and pieces of overture interlude etc. tied upin a bouquet of 'schönste Tränen'. Contemporary opera usually wither after the first season so the focusis on getting people to come and have a sniff before it's too late. Consequently it seemed obvious to meto start making orchestral excerpts from my operas that are …

Par GRUNDMAN JORGE. This work is called White Sonata because it is played on the piano only on the white keys (C major - A minor). The subtitle refers to the child in all of us, regardless of age, who never wanted to grow up, but was forced to do so. With reference to the title of Peter Pan, the theme has to do with the shattered innocence of children who are subjected to abuse and decide to take …

Setting a popular text paraphrased from the Song of Solomon Rise up my love is an uplifting anthem ideal for Easter services although the text's beautiful springtime imagery would also make a lovely feature in any concert programme.The work contains expressive word painting with moments of intensity alongside phrases of utter stillness. There are opportunities for soloists and the flexible sc…

Comprehensive Ukulele Method-Playing the ukulele is an enjoyable easy and inexpensive way to get involved in music. It provides a way to learn musical concepts and skills that can apply to any instrument you decide to study. Moreover it will give you agreat opportunity to share the joy of making music with other people. This book will help to provide you with the basic skills and musical backgr…

Oper In Drei Bildern-This masterpiece composed by Erich Wolfgang Korngold when he was only 23 was one of the great stage successes of the 1920s and 30s before being removed from theatre schedules by the National Socialists. Rediscovered in the 1970s it has enjoyed continuing popularity ever since. The libretto was compiled by the composer?s father the music critic Julius Korngold writing unde…

Letter from Sado is an exciting new piece for young band based on a Japanese haiku of the same name. Sado refers to Sado Island in Japan in which various artists religious and military leaders were sent in exile many years ago. The island hashistorically had a strong community of taiko drummers and as such the piece incorporates optional homemade taiko drums. Blackshaw writes: ?To capture the i…

Par RAMEAU JEAN-PHILIPPE. Amongst Rameau?s stage works which have come down to us in two main versions, such as ?Dardanus? (1739, 1744), ?Platée? (1745, 1749) and ?Zoroastre? (1749, 1756), none fell into oblivion for as long a period as ?Castor et Pollux?. After the work had been premiered in 1737, not until 1754 did Rameau decide to revise it. He asked his librettist ?Gentil-Bernard? to add an ac…

Par . The famous Arban duets are now available in a complete edition - and you decide which part you want to play. This is a must for any serious trumpeter, a vital part of the development of a mature performer. Includes a high-quality printed music score, including both primo and secondo parts, and a compact disc featuring each piece in split-channel stereo: by lowering either the left or right c…

Straight Talk from Successful Music Pros-The Best Jobs in the Music Industry is an essential career guide for those who love music and are exploring different areas of the music industry beyond the obvious performer route. Michael Redman boils down the jobrequirements skill sets potential revenue longevity benefits and challenges of a variety of music careers both direct and indirect spannin…

Mickey's Magical Christmas is another wonderful animated feature from Disney starring everyone's favourite characters; from Pluto to Chip 'n' Dale and Goofy to Donald Duck. Having been snowed in at Mickey’s House the gang decide to hold a Christmas party. In typical Disney tradition this isn’t so easy and the usual riotous hilarity ensues. Gradually however they begin to understand the true…

Welcome is a work composed by Edward Gregson arranged for Upper Voices and Piano. It was originally composed for boys' voices Organ Brass and Percussion in 1996 but ten years later Gregson created a new version especially for the Kinder Children's Choir of the High Peak. This latter version appears here and lasts around 4 minutes. The text of Welcome consists of the word 'Welcome' repeated…

A Holiday Musical That Will Keep You Awake!-Grab your pj's and pillows - the cousins are coming for a holiday sleepover! But when sleepiness begins to take over the toys decide it's time to 'liven' things up. Join the merriment with dancing dolls disco bears marchingsoldiers somersaulting rag dolls and a special visit from the jolly red fella himself! Discover that it's never too late to star…