Easy String Quartets Book 2 is the second volume in this highly popular collection of classics. Each piece has been easily arranged for String Quartet by Watson Forbes , and is designed to give developing string players the chance to rehearse and perform in ensemble as early as possible. Each work is well known and relatively straightforward, enabling the musicians to obtain a sense of achievement…

The Boosey and Hawkes Concerts for Choirs series is an innovative approach to concert planning for choirs. Each volume contains a wealth of material to help the choral director assemble a concert programme - all from one volume. The anthology draws on the vast Boosey and Hawkes archive and also includes many specially-composed or newly-arranged pieces.'Christmas in Blue' is a collection of familia…

Par BAY MEL. With the thoroughness of a book by Mel Bay, this method presents mandolin technique and note-reading in a progressive, step-by-step fashion. Given the diverse applications of this versatile instrument, this method was carefully written to build the musicianship and technique needed to play both classical and contemporary mandolin styles. Music theory concepts and additional playing te…

Par SILVERMAN JERRY. In this meticulously researched anthology, Jerry Silverman uses the popular music of the World War I (1912-1919) to provide a thorough overview of the political and social milieu of the times as well as a sense of the futility of war. Extensive historical notes and period photographs enhance this collection of 59 songs chosen for their musical value as much as for their histor…

Yet Another 365 More Great Songs for Better Living. Par . Strum a different song every day! Compiled and arranged by Jim Beloff, this latest addition to the Daily Ukulele songbook series features yet another 365 great songs (with no duplication with previous editions!) arranged for ukulele with melody, lyrics, and ukulele chord grids in uke-friendly keys. Perfect for groups of one to one hundred! …

An incredible collection of 36 famous bass solos and lines from 18 masters written in bass clef, including Jimmy Blanton, Milt Hinton, Oscar Pettiford, Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Sam Jones, Richard Davis, Stanley Clarke, and Michael Moore over the changes of great standards, including Body and Soul, Sophisticated Lady, Stardust, But Not For Me, All The Things You Are, April In Paris, Stella, Like S…

Ukulele Favorites From The Roaring Twenties. Par WHITCOMB IAN. This collection for ukulele brings back many favorite songs and ballads from the Roaring Twenties, plus several songs taken from the notebooks of Al Brown, an itinerant performer active in the period. These songs were featured in the motion pictures The Cat's Meow and Last Call. The music is presented in lead sheet form with melody lin…

The New Decade Series provides great synopses of the musical decades, including the most iconic songs from each era presented for Piano, Vocal and Guitar. Songs of the 2010s includes hits from Adele, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and many more! 1. All About That Bass [Meghan Trainor] 2. All Of Me [John Legend] 3. Bad Guy [Billie Eilish] 4. Budapest [George Ezra] 5. Call Me Maybe [Carly R…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. This significant work for Grade 4 band has much to offer. The piquant harmonies of Movement 1, the introspective mood of Movement 2, and the Hoedown-like romp of Movement 3 unite to form provocative musical images. Stephen Bulla explores unique terrain in a place that seems at once antique and modern, while cradling the listener in rich, innovative harmonies. Have this be the si…

Par PART ARVO. Fratres (original setting for violin and piano) was commissioned by the Salzburg Festival and premiered on August 17th, 1980 at that very place (violin: Gidon Kremer, piano: Elena Kremer). Composed in Pärt's very own 'Tintinnabuli'-style, this piece allows many different settings because it is not bound to a specific tone color. 'The highest virtue of music, for me, lies outside of …