Kantate Zum 2. Osterfesttag. Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. The composition of this parody was begun in 1718 and completed with the final version in 1731. The original work [the basis of the parody] was 'Der Himmel lacht auf Anhalts Ruhm und Glück', which was a cantata for the birthday of Count Leopold von Anhalt-Köthen [1718, BWV 66a], with a text by Christian Friedrich Hunold, alias Menantes./ Réper…

Jazz pianists have been trained to use one-octave, 'thumb-under? fingerings, based on the Western classical tradition. But this system falls short when dealing with the wider intervals of the pentatonic scales. So pianist, composer and educator Marius 'Butch? Nordal has come up with a system of 'positional playing? that will allow the pianist new vistas of freedom and ease of playing on these cruc…

Par HANNICKEL MIKE. Sometimes though, it’s hard to find performance literature that lets us continue teaching the basics while we prepare the beginning band for a concert. We need easy performance music that helps make basic techniques come alive for the students. Composed by a full-time “young band” director, Abaco Beach Vacation is designed to do just that. There are a lot of great suggestions i…

Par HOGESTEIN HENK. Le compositeur néerlandais Henk Hogestein s’est inspiré d’une flânerie à travers un salon d’art floral pour composer cette marche élégante. Le premier thème, écrit dans une tonalité mineure, reflète à la fois le mysticisme et la sensualité des senteurs et le mystère de la profondeur des couleurs des fleurs orientales. L’art floral décoratif est mis en relief dans le second thèm…

Par GARROP STACY. Dramatic and declaratory, THE TRUMPETS AT JERICHO is a 5 1/2-minute fantasy inspired by the famous biblical story, including captions in the music as the drama unfolds. The Israelites cross the Jordan River in pursuit of the conquest of Canaan, with Jericho as the first city in their path. They circled the city's walls once a day for six days, led by blaring trumpets. THE TRUMPET…

Cette collection utile, inventive de solos sacrées est une ressource précieuse pour les chanteurs classiques à la recherche de matériel de service religieux, ou les chants sont également appropriés pour un récital traditionnel. La collection comprend des paramètres de type art-chanson de chants traditionnels, plus de matériel classique plus conventionnel. Contenu : Ah, Jésus Saint - Amazing Grace …

Par BULLA STEPHEN. This rhapsody for concert band describes programmaticallythe period of history when knights fought bravely in suits ofshining armour. The tournament was a time of fierce joustingfor the favour of royalty as well as a duel of mortal combat. The music portrays this battle by showcasing the variousinstrumental sections, each fighting for attention with ‘calland response’ patterns. …