After hearing Castèréde 's Sonatine for Trombone and Piano , the realisation that his music remains in the shadows of his French contemporaries is one that is hard to fathom. Should you be a fan of Messiaen , then Castèréde 's Sonatine is one for you. Having won prizes in Piano, chamber music, harmony, composition, analysis and aesthetics in music whilst studying at Paris Conservatoire, it is not …

'Gospel train is comin',' so get on board for a delightful musical ride with this fun-to-sing number from Don Besig and Nancy Price. Two traditional spirituals, Get On Board, Little Children and This Train combine to create a great 2-part piece. Includes a speech choir section ('Clickety clack, clickety clack, hear that train comin' down the track.'). P.S. The SoundTrax CD is a winner! / 2 Parties…

'Half-Past Two' is a rock piece for young band intended to reinforce and deepen the students' understanding of dotted quarter/eighth note rhythms, providing a vehicle for this concept that is fun and memorable for both students and audiences. The title is both an homage to time-inspired rock songs ('25 or 6 to 4,' 'Rock Around the Clock,' 'Midnight Hour,' etc. . . .) and a nod to the concept being…

From Rio to Red Square, Mike Mower?s Musical Postcards features ten captivating pieces in different musical styles from around the world. Experience the thrill of Puerto Rican salsa, the magic of an Irish reel, the romance of French café music, and much more ?Available in editions for alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet and violin, each book contains melody lines with chord symbols to aid imp…

Par LANCASTER E. L. / KOWALCHYK GAYLE. The Ensemble Books contain eight 4-part ensembles, carefully coordinated with material in the Lesson Books. Part 1 is a selected favorite from the Fun Book or the Recital Book. Parts 2, 3 and 4 use the same concepts and hand positions at the same level of difficulty. Includes suggested electronic sounds for those ensembles using electronic instruments. / Méth…

Par VOGEL JOHANN CHRISTOPH. Adaptation de l’œuvre de Métastase par Philippe Desriaux, le livret de Démophon n’est pas une simple traduction du texte d’origine, mais plutôt une paraphrase qui en garde le sens poétique. Il comporte plusieurs remaniements comme la suppression de personnages secondaires, le changement du nom du prince (qui se nommait Osmide chez Métastase). Desriaux a également ajouté…

Arch Gwyn (Arranger). Par ARCH GWYN. These exciting gospel arrangements by Gwyn Arch are directed at the young or developing choir. The pieces are also fun and straightforward, allowing young singers to experiment with different styles. They have been specially chosen to enable successful programme planning and a manageable piano accompaniment is also provided. An optional third line is included a…

This superb introduction to solo Jazz Piano has been designed to help even relative beginners play in a variety of real jazz styles as soon as possible. As well as swing, Easijazz covers Latin and rock styles of Jazz Piano. WIth helpful demonstrations on the accompanying CD, this unique book ofers an enjoyable varied introduction to the special skills that solo Jazz Piano demands.Begins with five-…

Description A New Tune A Day: Pop Performance Pieces For Alto Saxophone provides an inspiring collection of pop songs, clearly presented with playalong CD for the advanced beginner. These pieces have been chosen and arranged to build a repertoire of pop songs for performance and for fun, and include classic hits from The Beatles and Michael Jackson through to contemporary songs by Coldplay, R…

Par DE HAAN JACOB. Jacob de Haan has composed a very interesting concert work with Pastorale Symphonique. Through music the composer reflects on one of today’s most important concerns, the adverse effect on the environment caused by man. The work consists of two main themes; one symbolises unspoiled nature and the second the negative influences of man on nature. A constant interaction between both…