St. Michael. Par BOURGEOIS LOUIS. The French composer Louis Bourgeois lived from c. 1510 to 1560. Bourgeois was cantor in Geneva and, commissioned by John Calvin, he composed melodies for metrical (rhyming) versions of the psalms. After completing about a hundred one-part psalms, he made some four-part arrangements, which were denounced and even resulted in his imprisonment for a day. Later, Bourg…

Par SPARKE PHILIP. South Down Pictures was commissioned by Millenium Brass 2000, an organisation comprising three brass bands from the county of Sussex, England. The bands (Patcham Silver, Hangleton and Brighton Silver) had got together to organise many events to mark the new millennium and these culminated in a concert in Hove Town Hall on July 9th 2000 when all three bands combined to give the f…

Par HOSAY JAMES L.. This regal and stately fanfare-opener is a sterling new offering for band. Sixteen opening bars of thrilling fanfare lead inexorably to a theme expressing dignified momentum. Frequent but simple meter changes help to make this an interesting and educational piece that both the band and the audience will enjoy. A recap of the opening fanfare brings the piece to an exciting finis…

Par DEL BORGO ELLIOT. The power and frenzy of a primal dance is brought to life from the very opening notes of this blazing overture! The contrast of the smoldering middle section stands out well against the powerful chord changes and strong melodic lines of the opening themes. / Niveau : 2.5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Intrada Festivo by Stephen Bulla is an exciting opening piece. The cornets, together with the percussion, create a fantastic fanfare which will provide a spectacular opening for any concert. / Niveau : 3 / Ouverture / Répertoire / Brass Band

To General George Washington. Par CURNOW JAMES. The grand and energetic opening, contrasting styles, careful attention to articulations, and rich harmonies make this one sound more advanced than it actually is. Consider using Heroic Tribute as the opening piece for your young band festival performance. The easy but bright and colorful Percussion, along with excellent use of the Woodwind and Brass …

Par SPARKE PHILIP. South Down Pictures was commissioned by Millenium Brass 2000, an organisation comprising three brass bands from the county of Sussex, England. The bands (Patcham Silver, Hangleton and Brighton Silver) had got together to organise many events to mark the new millennium and these culminated in a concert in Hove Town Hall on July 9th 2000 when all three bands combined to give the f…

Eb Horn Solo. Par SPARKE PHILIP. Aria was commissioned by and written for the remarkable tenor horn player, Sheona White. The work opens with an accompanied recitative, which leads to a change of key where the main melody is presented. This, in turn, serves as an introduction to another melodic idea, marked calmato. The band takes up this theme and then takes centre stage with a passionate repeat …

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Out of the Darkness, Into the Light is about optimism. All of us experience disappointments in our lives, such failed relationships or the loss of loved ones, but the indomitability of the human spirit allows us to overcome such set backs and get through the darker moments. For some, faith and religion may be the answer, but this piece is more about the internal strength that we…

Par COURT DOUGLAS. This fanfare is an exciting opener for any festival of concert. Fanfare Esprit combines a regal opening with strong, flowing melodic lines. The composition allows any ensemble to express its individual spirit and character while providing an energetic opening for any program. / Niveau : 2 / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

By Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Instructional book for violin. Series: Suzuki Method. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

For Violin. Composed by Various. Music Sales America. Classical Period, Broadway and Folk. Violin solo book (no accompaniment, softcover). 96 pages. Music Sales #AM33671. Published by Music Sales

Craig Duncan. For fiddle. Bluegrass and country, bluegrass. Level: Intermediate-Advanced. Book. Solos. Size 8.75x11.75. 152 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

(A Fresh Approach to Sight-Reading). Composed by Alan Bullard (1947-). For violin. Joining the Dots. Instructional. Method book. Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)

(A Fresh Approach to Sight-Reading). Composed by Alan Bullard (1947-). For violin. Joining the Dots. Instructional. Method book. Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)

(Violin). For Violin. Book; CD; Play-Along; String Series. Ultimate Pop Instrumental Solos Series. Movie. Grade 2; Grade 3. 84 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Brant Adams. For violin, keyboard and performance/accompaniment CD. Instrumental solo (strings). Published by Lorenz Publishing Company.

Composed by Clive Brown. Stapled. Book. Opus 64. 72 pages. Baerenreiter Verlag #BA09060. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag (BA.BA09060).

For Violin. Sheet Music, Audio CD and DVD (Region 0). 64 pages. Published by Music Sales. This complete violin course brings together the Step One Teach Yourself series in a single multimedia package to provide a total learning system. In this great pack you'll get: a complete …

Composed by Various. Instrumental Solo. Softcover. 112 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Simon Fischer. For Violin. Education. Method book. 201 pages. Published by Edition Peters

Edited by Patrick Sky. For fiddle. All styles. Level: Multiple Levels. Book. Songbook. Size 8.75x11.75. 176 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

By Janice Tucker Rhoda. For Violin. Published by Carl Fischer.

(Easy violin pieces). By Kathy Blackwell; David Blackwell. For violin. Fiddle Time. Easy. Method book and CD. 24 pages. Published by Oxford University Press