New! 9 demo/play-a-long tracks. Essential companion : volume 24. The culmination of Jamey?s 25 years as one of the world?s leading jazz exponents. Volume 1 has unlocked the mysteries of jazz improvisation for a whole generation of musicians who previously had nowhere to turn for competent rhythm sections and accurate instruction. Now, Volume 1 has all new, updated information presented in a new ma…

A dynamic concert opener or closer cast almost entirely in the Phrygian mode. The half steps that make this scale mode so unique are celebrated both in a melodic and harmonic sense, with aggressive low brass figures, crisp and rhythmic percussion, and winding passages in the woodwind. (2:50) / Concert Band

Originally written for piano, this work translates well for young bands. Written in 3/4, but intended to be performed in a bouncy 'one,' its light texture, melodic contour, and playful nature will be an outstanding addition to any contest or festival program. (3:00) / Concert Band

24 Favourite Pieces Arranged For The Moderately Advanced Guitarist. Par COLES PAUL. 'From Folk to Classical 2” is a mouth-watering collection of 24 arrangements for classical guitar by Paul Coles. The classical pieces include many favourites, including a few you would not expect to hear on the guitar, such as 'Habanera” from 'Carmen” and Saint-Saën's famous 'Swan” but they really work! Tradition…

Inspired by the bedroom community to New York City, this vibrant overture musically reflects the juxtaposition of the tranquility of nature in this quiet suburb with the busyness of modern-day life in the city. Set in ABCA form, the composition opens with a trickling melodic line depicting the beginning of the brook itself building to the energetic main theme. Musically exploring that dichotomy, t…

This exciting original work for developing band was conceptualized as a contest / festival selection. It is high energy and vigorous, and will make your ensemble sound like professionals. Written in triple meter, this work provides an opportunity to learn and teach key modality, articulations, phrasing, dynamics---and the complex structure of combining the melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic materials…

Par FARKAS FERENC. The musical material for these pieces was taken from the 17th century Kulcsar Melodiarium (Sarospatak, 1770), Novak Melodiarium (Sarospatak) and Patak Melodiarium (1798). Both the Latin and the Hungarian versions of these short character pieces were set to music. The cycle provides a good picture of the lives of the maturing students.The tunes reflect the many bonds that tied 18…

Stand: November 1993. B. Hauptfächer/ Recueil / Clarinette

Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos series contains 153 progressive piano pieces published across six volumes by Editio Musica Budapest. The series, which was written between 1926 and 1939, starts with very easy beginner etudes and progresses to difficult advanced technical displays, and remains an essential part of modern piano lessons and education. All six volumes are available exclusively from Faber Mus…