Variations on a melody by Adriaen Valerius (1575-1625). Par SPARKE PHILIP. Dutch artist and poet Adriaen Valerius (c. 1575-1625) is mostly remembered today for his collection of 79 songs for voice and lute or cittern published posthumously in 1626. The melody used for this set of variations is Merck toch hoe sterck, whose words tell about the War of Independence with Spain. The melody originally d…

Nine Great Songs from the Biggest Bands of the 21st Century. A collection of songs by the hottest bands of recent years, all presented in full guitar tab with a CD of backing tracks that sound just like the bands themselves!. From the power-disco of Bloc Party and Arctic Monkeys, to the ramshackle pop perfection of The Magic Numbers and Elbow, this is a veritable 'who's who' of guitar bands for th…

Fantasy Suite. Par HOSAY JAMES L.. This challenging and uniquely rewarding composition will be of special interest to the director who seeks “something different”. The pre-Columbian Mayan civilization is in many ways a great mystery to modern scholars. Their amazingly advanced mastery of mathematics, geometry and astronomy was remarkable indeed. But one of the most interesting aspects of ancient M…

Arrangement: Marsh Lin. Par MARSH LIN. If you are looking for straightforward and rewarding repertoire for your beginner choir, then you need look no further than Choral Basics the perfect series for singers of all ages. The Simple 3-part choral arrangements for soprano, alto and a combined part for men's voices make the series perfect for choirs with a dearth of males or whose male singers have u…

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par JOHN GAUNTLETT HENRY. Sparkling and majestic brass playing introduce this wonderful arrangement of the classic carol! Each of the four verses are treated differently, creating beautiful textures and a multi-faceted setting of the familiar tune. This fresh new arrangement for developing bands is a great choice for both church and school! / Niveau : 3 / Hymnes et chorals /…

Par CURNOW JAMES. On June 2 1953 the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place following a ritual that has been used since 750 AD. Since Canterbury is the ancient religious centre of Great Britain the Archbishop of Canterbury, the head of the Church of England, has presided over the coronation ceremonies of rulers of England for many generations. Canterbury Coronation seeks to capture both the a…

A compendium of classic solos for the Violin. This expansive volume contains the great masterpieces of the world's foremost composers. Over 50 favourite Violin solos with full Piano accompaniment and a separate matching solo part for the violinist. Carefully selected to provide a lifetime of playing pleasure for every performer. / Violon

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. The breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains in autumn is legendary. James L. Hosay, one of today’s most lyrical composers, brings you a moving impression of that indescribable vista. At its peak, the flowing, glowing melodies are certain to lift every spirit and warm every heart. Bring out the musicianship in your group with this lush new composition. Nice little solos …

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par PARRY CHARLES HUBERT. Everyone will instantly recognize this great patriotic hymn that is often thought of as the second English national anthem. This fanfare band arrangement by Philip Sparke is sure to be used over and over again at your band’s performances. Your audience will not be able to help themselves from joining in with this rousing song everytime you use it as th…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. The Four Noble Truths are the most basic expression of the teaching of Buddha and therefore still form the guidelines for Buddhists to this day. The four truths are Dukkha, which describes times of major stress in our lives - birth, aging, desire and death; Samudaya which describes those parts of our life that induce stress, feeling, craving, desire; Nirodha which tells us how t…