Witness was first released in an a cappella setting for 8-part mixed voices and within months had sold over 30 000 copies. The following year it topped 50 000 and continued to climb. Today it remains a top seller and an industry standard. Veteran arranger Dick Bolks has masterfully revoiced and edited Mr. Halloran's setting into a solid SATB edition with optional accompaniment. Suddenly one of t…

The Guitar Amp Handbook: Understanding Tube Amplifiers and Getting Great Sounds, Updated Edition brings fresh information to the table to help guitarists understand everything about what makes their amps tick and how to use them to sound better than ever. It builds on the popular original edition of the book, first published in 2005.Central to the book's success is the way it walks musicians throu…

This exciting work by one of today's most highly regarded music scholars brings new light to the more than two dozen works by Ralph Vaughan Williams for military band brass band and wind ensemble. Vaughan Williams' unique relationship with fellow composer Gustav Holst is examined as well as his relationships with personnel at the Royal Military School of Music the BBC and the Salvation Army. T…

From James Burton to Albert Lee, Brent Mason and beyond, the real sound of country guitar is one of the most sought after among today's players. Whether you're a pro eager to add to you stylistic and technical abilities, or a newcomer who's drawn to that clean, twangy guitar sound, Hot Country has something for everyone. As well as more than 150 licks, solos and backing tracks, all written out and…

Like many composers who found themselves in exile during the war years Castelnuovo-Tedesco composed in a very neoclassical and neoromantic style reviving more traditional or antiquated ideas of melody tonality and texture. Hiscollection of Shakespeare Songs feature settings of verse from across the full range of the Bard's plays and have proved to be great critical successes still widely perfo…

The emotional impact of John Lennon's classic is most timely in today's world. An expressive setting. Available: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

Learn the nuances of music notation, and create professional looking scores. This reference presents a comprehensive look at contemporary music notation. You will learn the meaning and stylistic practices for many types of notation that are currently in common use, from traditional staffs to lead sheets to guitar tablature. It discusses hundreds of notation symbols, as well as general guidelines f…

Pink's powerful song tells the story of a lost generation--its themes mirroring the pain of the many people who feel abandoned and unheard in today's society. At a time when musicians and audiences are searching for music lifting up social justice this is a great example and a wonderful selection for your singers. Passion and connection are easy to find in this powerful pop/rock anthem.

This handy resource was created to assist guitarists in learning to play today's most commonly used scales. It's a fast and fun way to gain instant access to 120 scale patterns through easy-reference diagrams. It also features a useful section on scale theory.

13 songs recorded by today's top CCM artists. Songs include: Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song) £ Emmanuel £ Welcome to Our World £ While You Were Sleeping £ and more.