Par BARTOK BELA. This version of Béla Bartók’s “Allegro Barbaro” is the latest of several challenging arrangements for guitar of twentieth century masterpieces. The piece was written by Bartók as a reply to a critic who had accused him of “musical barbarity” and it pulls no punches in its opposition to the late romantic musical styles of the time (1911). Huge technical and musical challenges have …

This straightforward setting of the eighth chapter of the Song of Solomon, which features two people's professions of love for each other, was written for the wedding of friends of the composer in 2005. It is a gentle and lyrical love song employing simple yet effective harmonic writing, very approachable for mixed voice choirs looking to expand their contemporary repertoire. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)…

Break out of the bluegrass mode and expand your horizons with this collection of 20 famous classical melodies arranged for three-finger style 5-string banjo. Each piece is written in banjo tab and includes rhythm notation, chord symbols and right hand fingerings. Works include: Air on the G String (Bach) - Ave Maria (Schubert) - Ave Maria (Gounod) - Canon in D (Pachelbel) - Fur Elise (Beethoven) -…

Par BAY MEL. Mel Bay's own method for the classic guitar, featuring a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of music and reading guitar notation, plus graded studies and pieces. This book presents classic guitar technique in a manner that anyone can easily follow. Musical and technical concepts are introduced gradually as needed throughout the text and driven home with ample musical illustrations…

27 Original Pieces On Hymns. Par GROOM TE VELDE REBECCA. New settings for organ of all the major hymn tunes for the season Fresh, imaginative new pieces, written by a range of experienced organ composers based in the US and the UK, and displaying a great variety of styles and approaches Practical, concise settings for all parts of the church service - preludes, postludes, fanfares, communion setti…

'I See Fire,' written and performed by Ed Sheeran, is the first commercially released selection from the original motion picture soundtrack of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. This officially licensed Easy Piano sheet conjures the fear of a mighty foe, and the strength in knowing you face the danger with your comrades. / Piano

Anton Bruckner (1824-1896). Par BRUCKNER ANTON. Anton Bruckner (b. 4.9.1824, Ansfelden, d. 11.10.1896, Vienna) didn’t have it easy. Throughout his life, the Austrian composer was plagued by self-doubt. Anton Bruckner came from a simple, rural background. After the death of his father, he was accepted as a choirboy at the monastery of Sankt Florian in 1837. After several years as a school assistant…

Great performers have proven that the trumpet can be successfully used for playing not only classic music, but also symphonic or chamber music from the classical, romantic or modern period just as well as any other musical instrument. No longer is contemporary repertoire considered unfit for the trumpet. Every sincere instrumentalist needs a regular study program. A daily practice of technical exe…

Par ARTHUR GEORGE. I Sing of a Maiden is a Middle English lyric Poem in whose setting George Arthur creates a great spatial and harmonic effect. With Susanni, Arthur has written a cheerful and spritely setting of this old German song that begins with a trumpet-like fanfare. Balulalow is a very gentle and tranquil setting in which the text is shared among all four parts, all of which are at some po…

Appearing on their classic 1966 album, Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme , Simon and Garfunkel's The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) is one of the duo's most best loved and covered songs. Originally written by Paul Simon, this SSA arrangement with piano accompaniment is a light yet engaging piece, perfect for both beginner choirs and more experienced ensembles. / Choeur SSA