Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. This short opening music was composed on commission of the symphonic band of Jan Van der Roost's village (= Kontich near Antwerp / Belgium). In 1991, this community band celebrated its 100th anniversary. After composing commissioned pieces from different countries (even from Japan), this was the most 'near' commission he ever received indeed!It is a short but varied piece, f…

Book with Online Audio (stream or download). This new collection of 11-14 Rubank solos includes many that had long been unavailable. All are suitable for contest and festival performance (grades 2-4). Purchase includes exceptional performance tracks (recorded by pro players), accompaniment tracks for practice, and PDF piano accompaniments for use at contest. Available December 2017. (Percussion bo…

These well-known words seem endlessly fruitful for the composer and conjure up such lovely images which strike each of us in our own way. For me it was the beauty of the language with its flower imagery which made me want to set the words with richly warm harmony and to temper that with gently imitative refrains. The important element in approaching the performance of this carol is the blend and b…

The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey and Hawkes catalogue of classical, contemporary and educational repertoire, highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton, alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall, Vera Gray and others.Carefully selected by Iain Farrin…

Par VAN DER ROOST JAN. Arsenal was composed for the 50th anniversary of the ‘Harmonie van het Spoorwegarsenaal’[railroad arsenal], based in Mechelen (Belgium). Rather a stately concert march, it has beautiful themes and a broad melody in the trio. It was premiered in the Mechelen Cultural Center on the 11th of May 1996 during the solemn ceremony, opening the anniversary year and conducted by the c…

Alfred's Drumset Method, Book 2 is a continuation of Alfred's Beginning Drumset Method. The rock and jazz vocabularies previously learned in Book 1 have been expanded, and additional concepts and genres, such as blues, 3/4 time, brushes, and Latin are introduced. The book includes a professional-quality recording demonstrating a number of the beats, fills, and styles presented throughout the book.…

Par HENSON KEATON. The Tallowmere Annual is a unique collection of words, sound, and ink paintings by musician and artist Keaton Henson. This hardback, special limited edition, mixed-media book tells the fragmented story of a town that never existed, Tallowmere, seemingly empty, showing only outlines of living things, words once spoken, and the sounds of distant mourning. The first of its kind, th…

Unlock the secrets of improvising in traditional American fiddle styles with this Grammy-nominated stage and studio master. In only ten years as a professional musician, Jim Van Cleve has made quite a name for himself in bluegrass and acoustic music. He's spent time with Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, saw his debut solo CD nominated for a Grammy and toured all over the world with Mountain Heart. He…

Suitable for young flautists everywhere (2 years' experience/grades 2-4) Range of styles including bossa nova, blues, South African, Nordic, and Indian Fascinating background information and tailored warm-ups Includes flute accompaniments for a teacher or more experienced pupil and piano accompaniments with guitar chords CD with performances and backings for every piece, recorded by r…

Play your favorite songs quickly and easily with the Drum Play-Along Series. Just follow the drum notation, listen to the audio to hear how the drums should sound, then play along using the separate backing tracks. The lyrics are also included for quick reference. The audio files are accessed online for download or streaming and include PLAYBACK features that allow you to adjust the recording to …

By Frederik Chopin. Keyboard. Published by Alfred Publishing. Known as a "pianist's composer," Chopin's love, passion and devotion to piano music resulted in more than 200 compositions. This collection contains the more accessible pieces which still have vivid melodies and lush h…

By Muzio Clementi. Keyboard. Published by Alfred Publishing. This edition of the "Six Sonatinas, Op. 36" is based on the first printing, published by Clementi himself. In addition to Clementi!s own articulations, fingerings and ornaments presented in dark print, additional perfor…

Composed by George Frideric Handel, edited by Hans-Peter Schmitz, Terence Best. 2 volume set for flute (alto recorder) and basso continuo. Urtext of the Halle Handel Edition. With basso continuo, keyboard realization and introductory text. 132 pages. Published by Baerenreiter-Aus…

By Johann Sebastian Bach. Keyboard. Published by Alfred Publishing. Collected from several sources, these teaching pieces were published separately in the 18th and 19th centuries as the "Twelve Short Preludes" and the "Six Short Preludes." Students are often introduced to these w…

Keyboard (Masterworks Book). Published by Alfred Publishing. (22529) ISBN 073903698X. Originally compiled and edited by Louis Kohler, this edition contains some of the most popular keyboard sonatinas, rondos and other works (including symphonic transcriptions) of Beethoven, Clem…

Renaissance Dances and Fantasias. For flute, oboe, recorder (soprano), or violin. Renaissance and Play Along. Sheet music and accompaniment CD. Solo part and four-part score. Published by Music Minus One

Composed by Frederic Chopin (1810-1849). Edited by Joseph Banowetz. Book; Graded Standard Repertoire; Masterworks; Piano Collection. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Form: Scherzo. Masterwork; Romantic. 108 pages. Published by Alfred Music (AP.45324).

Composed by Andrew D. Gordon. Saddle stitch. Blues/Piano Instruction. Book and online audio. Duration 75 minutes. Published by ADG Productions

Viola and Piano. By Paul Hindemith. Schott. Size 9x12 inches. 36 pages. Published by Schott.

Composed by John Rutter (1945-). Mixed Voices. The Cambridge Singers Hymn Series. Vocal score. 8 pages. Duration 4'. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193416550).