Par SORENSON HEATHER. Midnight Faith is an eclectic collection of both original vocal and instrumental music, all threaded together by the common (and sometimes subtle) theme of nighttime. In this project, not only does Heather Sorenson incorporate her signature singer-songwriter style of writing, she also explores different genres including folk, jazz, original classical and modern Christian musi…

Par RICKER RAMON. Contemporary straight-eighth 'Maiden Voyage' feel. This chart takes up where 'Suspended Animation' left off. Uses same two suspended chords and adds a bridge. There is space for anyone in the band to solo. To help the beginning improviser, the composer has included some brief 'Notes on the Improvised Sections'. In addition this chart is correlated with material found in Vol. 1 of…

Par SCHWEITZER BENJAMIN. The chiaroscuro-technique developed by painters of the Italian renaissance served to intensify contrasts and effects of optical depth. In Klar/Obskur, I tried to transfer the general idea of this technique on the rather unusual instrumentation of two double-reed woodwinds and piano. On the one hand, a clear, well articulated playing is characteristic for these instruments,…

Par PHEMISTER WILLIAM (ARR.). This fresh take on beloved carols blends tradition with something new. These inventive and often unexpected settings challenge advancing pianists with sophisticated writing, rich symbolism, and textures that echo the sonorities of instruments like the pipe organ. Carefully crafted and artistically bold, they bring new depth and resonance to familiar seasonal favourite…

Learn to play the accordion and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred Music. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the parts of the accordion, buying an accordion, preparing the instrument for use, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. Yo…

In the second half of the 18th century, the forteiano emerged as the popular Keyboard instrument and the demand for books of instruction arose. The Introduction To The Piano created by Johann Christian Bach and Francesco Pasquale Ricci was one of the earliest. It focused on a sense of style rather than technical expertise. 'Without taste one may do great things, but only taste makes them interesti…

Par BUXTEHUDE DIETRICH. This cantata combines two texts: “Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort” and “Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglich. ” The Lübeckisches Gesangbuch of 1703 included both hymns, with a verse by Johann Walter added, to the melody “Erhalt uns Herr. ” This was the basis for Buxtehude’s composition. The copy of the tabulature of this cantata in the Düben Collection can be dated to the summer …

Technical Studies for trumpet and brass 1st volume. Par SOGLIA RENATO. The aim of this work is to propose a serious and innovative didactic in the study of trumpet technique (and brass), to develop a suitable lip setting (mouthpiece) and fill gaps in technique, speed and agility, which are indispensable to succeed in performing all the music written for this instrument. The structure is very agile…