The 'Missa brevis in E flat minor? for mixed choir a cappella has been composed in the tradition of the short Mass (without Credo) and can be easily managed by most choirs. Thanks to its conciseness, it is suitable for use in church services, while its delightful harmonic layout and consciously simple melodies (with clear allusions to folk music) also make it perfect for concert performance.'My mu…

This collection of 21 popular tunes has been carefully arranged and graded to provide attractive teaching repertoire for young clarinettists. The familiarity of the material will stimulate pupils' enthusiasm and encourage their practice. The technical demands of the solo part increase progressively up to the standard of Associated Board Grades 1 and 2. The piano accompaniments are simple yet effec…

Calland Deborah (Editor). Par CALLAND DEBORAH. Expand your musical scope and your performance repertoire in new worlds of expression with a special selection of 14 contemporary works, all written by some of today's celebrated composers. Here's your chance to learn some music by real, living composers - not just those only known by their surnames who dies long ago! The musical styles are diverse an…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER (Arr.). Standing in the Need of Prayer is a simple, meditative melody with a pleasing, repetitive chord sequence. This arrangement gives you a chance to ‘crank it up a gear’ after the modulation; there is also an opportunity to thicken out the vocal harmonies towards the end with some optional alto notes. Once singers get more confident, you may wish to experiment with oth…

Par PEGLER HEIDI / KEMP N.J.. The ability to sing in foreign languages is a much-needed skill for singers, but few vocal training resources tackle this aspect comprehensively in one book. With this in mind, ABRSM examiners and professional singers Heidi Pegler and Nicola-Jane Kemp have written The language of song, a graded series of songbooks that provide classic song repertoire, carefully select…

Par ROSSINI GIOACHINO. The “ Petite Messe Solennelle ” is the finest work of Rossini ’s late years. He composed it between 1863 and 1864 at the age of 71 as a commission for Countess Louise Pillet-Will for the consecration of her private chapel, where the work received its first performance in March 1864. Together with the “Stabat mater”, the mass is one of the composer’s most important sacred wor…

for Festivals, Weddings, and All Occasions. Par . Professional quartets, advanced school ensembles, and string orchestras will enjoy the pieces included in Alfred's new chamber music series. The first book in the series includes highlights of classical repertoire perfectly set for a wedding, ensemble festival or any concert event. Whether it's a professional string quartet playing a gig, or a high…

Holiday Songs from Around the World. Par . This collection of 26 holiday songs and carols can be played together in harmony by any number or combination of instruments. Woodwinds, brass, strings, and mallet percussion can have fun playing in like instrument ensembles and get creative with any mixed ensemble. They are also outstanding tools for auditions, sight reading, and learning the art of ense…