Arr. Philip Sparke. Par RYAN PAUL. Paul and Barry Ryan were identical twin sons of 1950’s pop singer Marion Ryan and were born on 24th October 1948. They were groomed for stardom and had started singing as a duo before their fifteenth birthday. They were signed by Decca in 1965 and brilliantly marketed as clean-cut fashion icons. Their first single ‘Don’t Bring Me Your Heartaches’ reached the UK t…

Well-crafted choral writing with an unending rhythmic drive propels this spectacular arrangement from beginning to end. / Choeur SATB A Cappella

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…

Par BENJAMIN GEORGE. Michael White, writing in the Independent On Sunday newspaper says '. . .perhaps the most impressive, motivated handling of orchestral forces in an output which has always demonstrated an extraordinary control of large forms. And the most telling of its time-tricks is that it compacts such a fecundity of ideas into a duration that, you are astonished to discover, barely exceed…

Par MCDOWALL CECILIA. for SATB and piano or strings and percussion The three-movement Music of the Stars offers an enlightening commentary on music's power to console and uplift in challenging times. Characterful string writing accompanies engaging vocal lines, with McDowall artfully employing percussion to sprinkle celestial sparkle throughout the score. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire …

Par CASKEN JOHN. From One Thread for solo viola is in a single movement but with three clearly defined sections that draw on the Baroque suite. The first section is a capricious Fantasia which is followed by a short Sarabande, rather stately but with irregular metres, and the piece ends with an urgent Courante. Writing for a solo instrument is about tracing a single line and this reminded me of th…

Par PURCELL HENRY. This delightful string trio is straightforward technically, and will be fun to play for student and amateur alike. The ?Sonatas of III Parts by Henry Purcell? were first published in 1683. A facsimile of the first edition was published in 1975. This arrangement follows the facsimile faithfully, simply writing out the first violin and cello parts of the trio sonata, with the seco…

Par VAUGHAN WILLIAMS RALPH. The complete vocal score with Piano accompaniment for Ralph Vaughan Williams' A Sea Symphony. Completed in 1909, it is a vast work inspired by, and based on, four poems by Walt Whitman that Williams fashioned into a vast score containing some of his finest choral writing and a highlight of its era. It is non-ecclesiastical work and has a humanist, agnostic viewpoint wit…

Arr. Philip Sparke. Par HENRY VIII. The English king, Henry VIII (1491-1547), is mainly remembered for disposing of his wives on a regular basis and breaking with the Catholic Church when the Pope Clement VII refused to grant him a divorce so he could marry Anne Boleyn. As a young man he was a gifted athlete, dancer and composer, writing many songs, poems and consort pieces (though not Greensleeve…

Major - Bordun. Par ORFF CARL / KEETMAN GUNILD. Carl Orff devoted much of his life to the development of a philosophy of Music for Children, based on his belief that music is the natural outcome of speech, rhythm and movement. His ideas and pioneering work have had a major influence on music and dance education throughout the world and today that work continues under the guidance of leading teache…

Composed by Lloyd Larson. Sacred, Christmas. Lillenas Publishing Company #9780787763213. Published by Lillenas Publishing Company

Composed by Thomas Keesecker. Advent, Christmas, 21st Century. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

For piano. Method book. Published by Bernard Stein Music Company

By Nancy and Randall Faber. For Piano. Writing, sightreading, and ear-training activities. Level: 2A. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company

By Nancy and Randall Faber. For Piano. Writing, Sightreading, and ear-training activities. Level: 2B. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

This edition: Revised. Method/Instruction; Piano - Schaum Method Supplement. Note Reading. Instructional book. With standard notation and instructional text. 36 pages. Schaum Publications, Inc. #00-EL00159A. Published by Schaum Publications, Inc.

(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.

(for the Young Beginner). For piano. Faber Piano Adventures®. Written for ages 5 and 6, My First Piano Adventure captures the child's playful spirit. Fun-filled songs, rhythm games and technique activities develop beginning keyboard skills. Instructional and Method. Young Beginn…

(for the Young Beginner) Written by Nancy Faber, Randall Faber. Instructional book for piano. 64 pages. Published by The FJH Music Company.

(Leading To Mastery Of The Instrument) Written by John W. Schaum. Instructional book for piano. With fingerings, instructional text, illustrations and introductory text. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Mark A Miller. For SATB choir, piano. Sacred Anthem. Octavo. Published by Chorister's Guild

Composed by Mark Sirett (1952-). For SATB choir with piano. Canadian Folk Song. Octavo. Published by Cypress Choral Music

(Piano Solo). By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Norbert Müllemann. For Piano. Henle Music Folios. Softcover. 35 pages. G. Henle #HN557. Published by G. Henle

By Edwin Gordon. Music Education. Book. 156 pages. Published by GIA Publications

Composed by Marilyn Lowe; Edwin E. Gordon. This edition: Student edition with CD. Children. Music Moves. Music Education. Book and CD. 64 pages. GIA Publications #6439. Published by GIA Publications

2016 edition. Composed by The Royal Conservatory. Theory. Book. 80 pages. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company

2016 edition. Composed by The Royal Conservatory. Theory. Book. 72 pages. Published by The Frederick Harris Music Company