Par DAVIS OLIVER. 'For many years the violinist Kerenza Peacock and I have been discussing the concept of a piece about trees. One day I received in the post from her a book by Annie Davidson entitled, ‘How to be More Tree’. This brilliant book became the inspiration for the Arboretum Suite. The first tree I decided to write about was Aspen. I read that Aspen trees work together sharing water and …

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Commissioned by the Japan Band Clinic Committee of Yamaha for the Nemu Band Directors Clinic in Nemu no Sato, May 18-20, 1997. The surprising title of this work is an indication of its content. By combining the somewhat similar names ‘Nemu no Sato’ and ‘Susato’ into a new word, Jan Van der Roost has produced a significant and interesting subject. The Yamaha corporation has e…

Par PERRIN ROLAND. Imagine turning on the radio, hearing a good song and being able to write the whole thing down ? tune, chords, bassline and drums. That is what you will learn with this course. Real Ear Training is the ultimate book for learning to hear, write down and understand melodies, chords, basslines, rhythms and drum kit grooves. No instrument is required and only basic music notation kn…

A Collection Of Essential Contemporary Works. Cette nouvelle importante série met à l' honneur les plus grands trésors de l'opéra américain, avec des airs célèbres et d'autres moins connus, le 'Rake's progress' de Stravinsky , Nixon in China de John Adam, Trouble in Tahiti de Bernstein et d'autres grands opéras de Dominic Argento, Ned Rorem et Carlisle Floyd. Avec accompagnement de CD. Pour les c…

Valdy has been part of the fabric of Canadian pop and folk music for over 30 years. A man with a thousand friends, from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island to Texas to New Zealand, he's a singer, guitarist and songwriter who catches the small but telling moments that make up life. Valdy has sold almost half a million copies of his 13 albums, has two Juno Awards (Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Enter…

Volume 2: Etudes Progressives op. 32. Par SAMIE. Progressive studies is the second volume of the series Sixty Studies for Violin, written by Auguste Samie and edited by G. Catherine. Containing twenty studies, this volume should help upper beginners / intermediate violinists to play with the first and third positions more naturally. An increasing difficulty can be perceived in term of rhythm and t…

Beethoven's fifth and final piano concerto is at the same time the culmination of his efforts in this genre and a reflection of all his artistic skill and expertise. The surviving manuscripts provide a clear insight into his working methods and his intentions regarding the work's performance.The editor, Jonathan Del Mar, has closely scrutinised the autograph solo piano part and reproduced Beethove…

Ten hit songs for alto saxophone in melody line arrangement by Paul Honey, with specially recorded backing tracks. Hear full performance versions of the songs on Tracks 2-11, whilst Tracks 12-21 the Saxophone part is omitted for solo performance. This series provides excellent teaching material and is ideal for enthusiastic students wishing to broaden their repertoire. / Saxophone

Richard Reed Parry's Quartet For Heart And Breath is an innovative and original piece based on the performers' own bodily rhythms. This sheet music is for String Quartet (Violin/Violin/Viola/Cello).Richard Reed Parry is familiar to millions as the lead singer of rock band Arcade Fire, yet his foray into classical music is equally worthy of attention. Quartet For Heart And Breath is an experiment i…