Pianists all know the benefits of playing the Two-Part Inventions of J.S. Bach. Now, world-respected jazz pianist and composer Bill Cunliffe has written his own inventions that will benefit every player's understanding and performance of jazz. These great-sounding etudes explore the specific harmonic, melodic, and technical challenges faced by jazz keyboardists, including the ii-V and ii-V-I progr…

Trascrizione Per Sestetto D'Archi Di Claus-D. Ludwig (2018). Par PENDERECKI KRZYSZTOF. The original work providing the basis of this arrangement is the Ciaccona for string orchestra dating from 2005 written on the occasion of the death of Pope Johannes Paul II. The composer incorporated the piece into his large-scale oratorio work Polish Requiem as an instrumental interlude. During the following y…

Francis Sarah (Editor). Par FRANCIS SARAH. The Unbeaten Tracks series has made a profound mark on the music world with its volumes of specially commissioned pieces for intermediate-level players. The eight pieces in this volume are written in a kaleidoscopic mix of styles by some of today's most talented composers and are undoubtedly destined to become standard repertoire. There are also small 'Bi…

First scholarly-critical editionThe single-movement String Quartet #2 by Josef Suk (1874-1935) was written at the height of his compositional powers. Completed in Krecovice in May 1911, this demanding work, with its complex harmonies and motivic structure, seemed avant-garde for its day: the Berlin premiere of November 1912 was accompanied by protests from the audience.Now Zdenek Nouza has edited …

Par BULLA STEPHEN. This solo for trumpet showcases both the fanfare-like qualities as well as the warmer, melodic sound of the instrument. The music is written in the A-B-A form in one continuous movement. A brief cadenza for the soloist provides an opportunity for expressive technique, following a lyrical middle section. / Niveau : 3 / Répertoire / Trompette et Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN /CIRONE ANTHONY J. Although many of the greatest composers from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods did not write for marimba, their works are still available and are perfectly suited for this instrument. Many of these works were written for violin and contain bowings and fingerings that assist in the stylistic interpretation for violin but do not apply to marimb…

Par CERHA FRIEDRICH. Cerha (b. 1926) has had a long, varied, and distinguished career as composer, conductor, educator, and more. Having written many orchestral and chamber works, along with a number of works for solo instruments, Cerha has turned his attention to the king of instruments with a new set of inventions and preludes for organ./ Répertoire / Orgue

Par BULLA STEPHEN. The majestic hymn ‘Coronation’ is presented here in a setting that creates an atmosphere of dignity and praise. The music is written in a ‘classical’ style, interweaving original interludes with three complete verse settings. / Niveau : 4 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

If you're looking for a comprehensive collection of the best Baroque guitar repertoire, this is it! This one-of-a-kind collection includes selections by Johann Sebastian Bach, Robert de Visée, Ernst Gottlieb Baron, Santiago de Murcia, Antonio Vivaldi, Sylvius Leopold Weiss and more. Each piece is written in standard notation (no tab) and includes essential right- and left-hand fingerings. / Date p…

Travel back in time with this C major solo written by Scott Price to depict a knight fresh from victory. The left hand must remain flexible as it crosses over the right hand throughout the piece to play blocked fifths. The right-hand melody features eighth notes. Add the damper pedal, and you have a recipe for a successful student favorite. / Piano