Arranged by Henry Aaron This wonderful collection of Woodwind Quintet Encores was originally arranged for the Chicago Symphony Woodwind Quintet whose members included: RalphJohnson Robert Mayer Jerome Stowall Philip Farkas and Wilbur Simpson. Serveral of these selections were recorded by the Chicago Symphony Woodwind Quintet album entitled 'ENCORE!' (Audiophile AP17). Absolutely perfect forcon…

Story Of Jazz As Told By The Men Who Made It. Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. ? Charlie Parker What is jazz' The rhythm ? the feeling. ? Coleman Hawkins The best sound usually comes the first time you do something. If it's spontaneous, it's going to be rough, not clean, but it's going to have the spirit which is the es…

Ravinia Festival with the Lincoln Trio and on Notable Women a Cedille Records CD release. Piano Trio version premiered by Lincoln Trio Chicago Composer's Consortium at the Music Institute of Chicago.

Nico Muhly's Step Team for 9 players. Full score.'Stepping is a form of almost militaristic dancing involving the entire body as well as the voice. The routines are highly choreographed and precise but maintain an expressive freedom that comes out of the energy required to pull off the moves. In writing this piece for the Chicago Symphony MusicNOW I wanted to avoid too much delicate pointillisti…

Par STRAUSS RICHARD. 'Concerto pour hautbois de 1945, suscité par un soldat américain (hautboïste de Chicago)', notait Strauss. Et, de fait, le 'hautboïste' et soldat d'occupation John de Lancie avait bien demandé au compositeur en mai 1945 s'il n'avait donc jamais pensé à écrire un concerto pour hautbois. La réaction de Strauss fut négative, mais il se mit néanmoins bientôt au travail. Dès octobr…

First to be published in the series was The Art of French Horn Playing by Philip Farkas, now Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Music at Indiana University. In 1956, when Summy-Birchard published Farkas's book, he was a solo horn player for the Chicago Symphony and had held similar positions with other orchestras, including the Boston Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, and Kansas City Conservatory, D…

This collection features 17 piano solo arrangements of favorite Elfman movie and TV themes including: 1. Alice's Theme (from ALICE IN WONDERLAND - A Film by Tim Burton) [Danny Elfman]2. Ana And Christian (from FIFTY SHADES OF GREY) [Danny Elfman]3. Batman Returns (Selena Transforms) [Danny Elfman]4. Batman Theme [Danny Elfman]5. Beetlejuice (Main Theme) (from the movie BEETLEJUICE) [Danny Elfman]6…

Performances include those by Jayn Rosenfeld Stephen Gosling at Merkin Hall NYC. Washington Square Contemporary Music Society: SCINational Conference Syracuse University: Rapture Kelly Covert flute: Catholic College Chicago IL: Catherine Ramiraz Lake ShoreChamber Music Chicago

This wonderful collection of Woodwind Quintet Encores was originally arranged for the Chicago Symphony Woodwind Quintet whose members included: Ralph Johnson Robert Mayer Jerome Stowall Philip Farkas and Wilbur Simpson. Several of these selections were recorded by the Chicago Symphony Woodwind Quintet album entitled 'ENCORE!' Audiophile AP17). Absolutely perfect for concert or contest. Includ…

ShowTrax CD-Celebrating 100 Years of Disney Magic. Create a magical musical experience in your next concert with this delightful medley celebrating Walt Disney's wonderful musical legacy. Born in 1901 in Chicago Walt Disney transformed the world of entertainment and established himself as a genuine part of Americana.