for clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano and percussion. Par PTASZYNSKA MARTA. Composition was written in 2008 on a commission from the University of Chicago for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Olivier Messiaen's birth. This tree movement work attempts to refer to Messiaen's work, in particular to the beautiful sonorities of the Quatour pour la fin du temps. From ancient time the rain…

The eclectic and versatile Mexican acoustic Guitar duo have taken the world by storm with their fiery blend of a rock and heavy metal sensibility, a Flamenco flavour and a near-telepathic virtuoso partnership on duelling classical Guitars. This songbook features standard notation and TAB for six of their best songs, as well as professionally-recorded demonstration and backing tracks, so you truly …

Par VINITSKY ALEXANDER. These 21 original pieces for classical guitar feature bright melodies, convenient fingering, and exquisite harmonies. They are composed so that their performance gives an impression of two or three instruments sounding simultaneously. The collection contains 12 12-bar blues, all in different keys, at an intermediate level - a difficult etude in blues form - and six jazz pre…

Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. This clear and well organised text is suitable for students of arranging and composition, and for classically trained musicians wishing to further grasp the simple logic of jazz harmony. Essential understandings: - Triad structures and inversions - How to select chords - chord symbols - Simple but effective voicing formulae - The circle of 4th progressions, - Extensions to the…

A dynamic trio of familiar Latin texts composed expressly for school choirs by Jerry Estes. It's intended to be performed as a group, but each piece can be performed alone, so it's an economical choice for choirs on a tight budget. The 3-Part Mixed edition has a limited men's range and is ideal for middle school and junior high choirs. / 3 Parties Mixtes

Par TELEMANN GEORG PHILIPP. Overture and Conclusion for 2 Flutes, Strings & Basso continuo in E minor TWV 55:e1 Tafelmusik I If Telemann was regarded by his contemporaries as one of the greatest of all composers, his star, faced with the overwhelming presence of Bach and Handel, paled in the course of the 19th century to the verge of contempt. This assessment changed radically during the course of…

Make the silence talk'La Muette knew how to make the silence talk like no one', writes Djavann in his book (La Muette, © Flammarion 2008). Those words deeply touched me for they express one of the most beautiful metaphors in music. Through the lines of discourse, beyond words, I was listening to the silence of 'La Muette'. A rare and intense listening which joins the same internal listening I use …

Par HARRIS PAUL. A workbook for examinations including over 60 practice tests for Associated Board exams, supporting the new syllabus requirements from 2012. The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help…

Par SODERMAN JOHANN AUGUST. These Spritual Songs are extremely atmospheris and rewarding from a vocal point of view. Söderman's vocal style is characterised by imitation, fugal movements and harmonically warm sonorities with free, courageously dissonant suspensions./ Répertoire / Choeur Mixte

American composer Celius Dougherty (1902-1986) is best remembered for his art songs. Gracious and witty, they show a love of words, with texts ranging from the most elite English and American poets to a dictionary entry ('Love in the Dictionary?). With a deep understanding of the voice and the piano, Dougherty created a body of song literature that lives on in a steady flow of student and professi…