Musically depicting a meteor event that occurs in the Earth's atmosphere each day, this energetic composition provides the opportunity to teach dramatic playing. With very few notes and rhythms that are no more complex than quarter notes, eighth-note rhythms are introduced through clapping and stomping. The brighter the meteor, the more rare the event. (2:15) / Concert Band

Par MIER MARTHA. Classical melodies from piano, opera, and orchestral literature are revisited in this unique series. The arrangements feature jazz styles including ragtime and blues. Students who are familiar with some of these gems will enjoy their new settings while those playing them for the first time will become familiar with these wonderful melodies. Titles: Boogie for Elise * Habanera * Ja…

Arr. Robert Van Beringen. Par HUMPERDINCK ENGELBERT. This beautiful long flowing melody comes from Humperdinck’s famous opera Hansel and Gretel (1893). In addition to being a delightful concert work it is also a useful as a tone study for practicing playing in a legato style. / Niveau : 2 / Musique pour célébration / Répertoire / Fanfare

to the violin concerto by Gyorgy Ligeti. Par ADES THOMAS. In a conversation with the violinist Peter Herresthal, we touched on the “invitation” in the score of Ligeti’s Violin concerto to provide a cadenza for the work. Peter suggested that I answer this invitation and I was happy to accept. I followed all the composer’s directions exactly: the cadenza may use material from all five movements, and…

Fantasy for Band. Par BULLA STEPHEN. One can only imagine what it might be like if the animals ran the zoo! This and other questions will be considered in this programmatic original work for band, incorporating all manner of animal and jungle noises. Young bands students will love the opportunity to use some of those carefully rehearsed vocal monkey and bird sounds they’ve been diligently working …

Einstein was a violinist all his life. In the motion picture Einstein's Light, filmmaker Nickolas Barris and composer Bruce Adolphe set out to communicate Einstein's dedication to the violin and his particular love for the music of Mozart and Bach. This collection of music composed for the soundtrack is based on phrases from those two great masters that spin off into physics-inspired dreams and th…

auf Texte aus der Bibel. Par HAKIM NAJI. Die Taube (The Dove) was commissioned by ”Kirchenmusik bei St. Anna Augsburg” to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the 'Augsburger Religionsfrieden' (Religious peace of Augsburg). It is based on three biblical verses related to peace : Gen. 8/11, Luk. 1/79, Joh. 14/27. The music is through composed and develops the character of the verses with contrasted s…

Par DEL BORGO ELLIOT. Interesting counterpoint brings the minor key 'Ballad of John Riley' to your band with style. Allowing for some good melodic playing from the tenor instruments (Trombone, F Horn, Tenor Saxophone) and later including the Bass Instruments in the melody, each section is important in this treatment of the somber folk tune. Great vehicle for studying phrasing and controlled perfor…

The early music specialist and harpsichordist, Robin Bigwood presents the first in a series of four volumes dedicated to keyboard music from the Baroque period. Featuring a variety of interesting solo pieces, this collection includes works by well-known figures as well as lesser-known and rarely available pieces from a range of composers.Suitable for students of ca.2-3 years of playing experience,…

The must-have repertoire book of 34 classic hits specially arranged using all the chords you learned in Absolute Beginners: Guitar Books 1 and 2 . Make your new chord skills come alive by playing these great hits with a full accompaniment - each song comes complete with professional-quality 'soundalike' backing tracks on the accompanying CDs! / Paroles Et Accords

Book with Online Audio Demo Tracks. Arranged by Bridget Mermikides. Guitar Solo. Classical. Softcover Audio Online. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics, Vol. 2139. Composed by Various. Piano. Classical. Softcover. 386 pages. G. Schirmer #LIB 2139. Published by G. Schirmer

Composed by Various. For Piano. Easy Piano Songbook. Softcover. 138 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Books 1, 2 and 3 bound together in one easy-to-use volume!. Hal Leonard Guitar Method. Learn To Play. Softcover Audio Online. With instructional text, instructional photos, standard guitar notation, guitar tablature, chord names, guitar chord diagrams and reference section. 143 p…

By Nancy Faber and Randall Faber. For Piano. Faber Piano Adventures®. Methods. SMP Level 3 (Early Intermediate). Softcover. 196 pages. Faber Music #FF1334. Published by Faber Music

Written by James Bastien. For piano. Format: instructional book. With introductory text, instructional text, easy piano notation, fingerings, lyrics (on some songs) and illustrations. Learn To Play. Series: Bastien Piano Basics. 55 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Neil A. Kjos Mu…

(Something New Every Lesson) Written by John Thompson. Instructional book for piano. With introductory text, instructional text, instructional photos, illustrations, easy piano notation, fingerings and lyrics (on some songs). 79 pages. Published by Willis Music Company.

(A Piano Course to Bring Out the Music in Every Young Child) Written by Christine H. Barden, E. L. Lancaster, Gayle Kowalchyk. Instructional book for piano. With introductory text, instructional text, illustrations and musical examples. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

New International Edition. Perf. Seizo Azuma. For Piano. Piano - Suzuki Method. The Suzuki Method Core Materials. Book and CD. 36 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics. Edited by Nancy Faber and Randall Faber. Faber Piano Adventures. Classical, Supplementary. Softcover Audio Online. 128 pages. Faber Piano Adventures #FF1282. Published by Faber Piano Adventure

C Edition. Fake Book (Includes melody line and chords). Size 9x12 inches. 816 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Developing Artist Original Keyboard Classics Intermediate Level. Edited by Joanne Smith, Nancy Faber, and Randall Faber. Faber Piano Adventures. Classical, Supplementary. Softcover Audio Online. 88 pages. Faber Piano Adventures #FF1056. Published by Faber Piano Adventures

Composed by George Vance. Instructional book and accompaniment CD for String bass (Double Bass). With bowings and fingerings. Published by Carl Fischer.

Arranged by Denes Agay. Book. Published by Music Sales. These familiar melodies for one piano, four hands are in arrangements equally easy for both players, with the melody alternating between the two. The collection includes Careless Love, Jamaica Farewell, and many more favori…

All-In-One Piano Course. Composed by Jane Bastien, Lisa Bastien and Lori Bastien. Bastien New Traditions. Method book. 71 pages. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company

(The Art of Arranging at the Piano). By Forrest Kinney. For Piano. This edition: 1st. Piano. Chord Play. Book. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company

Composed by Harvey S. Whistler. For violin. Format: instructional book. With fingerings and instructional text. Instructional. 52 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.