Par MATRE ORJAN. Ørjan Matre’s Trompeten, Nachts und Untergang is a 26-minute work for solo trumpet and choir (SSAATTBB). It is based on texts by the Austrian poet Georg Trakl and describes distant trumpet sounds, decaying castle ruins and icy lakes, in the spirit of German Romanticism. Trompeten, Nachts und Untergang (Trumpets, Night and Downfall) was premiered by Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing H…

The exceptional guitarist Thomas Fellow (European Guitar Quartet, Friend 'n Fellow, Hands On Strings) has dedicated a musical tribute to the fascinating figure of MEDUSA from Greek mythology.The result is a wild concert piece with folk sounds and surprising changes of time, describing intensively the convoluted, literally drop-dead impressive character of Medusa.'Medusa' is the first volume of the…

The exceptional guitarist Thomas Fellow (European Guitar Quartet, Friend 'n Fellow, Hands On Strings) has dedicated a musical tribute to the fascinating figure of MEDUSA from Greek mythology.The result is a wild concert piece with folk sounds and surprising changes of time, describing intensively the intricate, literally drop-dead impressive character of Medusa.'Medusa' is the first volume of the …

Wendy Stevens' Sneezes, Snorts And Sniffles is a light-hearted, fun introduction to learning the Piano, created with younger students in mind.Featuring hilarious lyrics, combined with singable melodies and interspersed with fun 'extra-musical' sounds, Sneezes, Snorts And Sniffles will have younger students begging to play - and to practice.This songbook includes the tunes A-Choo!, The Gasping Song…

Lindberg's writing in this concerto has been compared to that of the Sibelius violin concerto. According to the Boston Globe, the composer 'shows that it is possible to wed lyricism and virtuosic display with bracingly fresh sounds and musical ideas of substance?. Since the premiere in 2006 by Lisa Batiashvili the work has established itself in the repertoire, with over 50 performances to date. / …

Description Open tunings have been used by many country blues guitarists. From the alternating bass styles of Furry Lewis and Mississippi John Hurt to the evocative and haunting sounds of Skip James to the ragtime blues of Blind Blake. In this series we discuss some of the finest guitar arrangements played in open tunings. For the intermediate guitarist. Notation and tablature with three compac…

Par FABER NANCY / FABER RANDALL. The 2nd Edition Level 2A Performance Book offers an array of colorful elementary pieces that reinforce the concepts presented in the Lesson Book. The selections range from arrangements of classical compositions to American folk songs and imaginative originals. Students and teachers will enjoy the wide variety of sounds and musical textures in this collection. / Dat…

Ce livre est fondé sur le principe des Microjazz, une série de morceaux de style populaire classés par niveau de difficulté croissante. Il contient une sélection de pièces d'un grand intérêt rythmique qui tiennent compte des possibilités et du caractère propre de l'instrument soliste.Il est essentiel de s'entraîner au rythme - on ne peut assez répéter combien il est important de bien sentir où son…

Take swing rhythm and mix it with jazzy sounds, and you have just the recipe for a piano solo that is sure to please. The left hand features blocked intervals under a slightly chromatic melody in the right hand. Moving around the keyboard adds to the fun, creating a piece that late-elementary students of any age will enjoy. / Piano

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Philip Sparke was so inspired and moved by his first visit to New York, that he had to capture the moment in one of his compositions. At first a general picture of New York is presented as all the sights and sounds are taken it. Eventually the composer finds himself in Manhattan. Walking along a street, music can be heard wafting from one of the jazz-clubs. This musical represen…