A shimmering a cappella refrain provides an especially memorable highlight at the end of Mark Hayes', otherwise accompanied, choral arrangement. Originally penned by the 'Father of American Music,' this beloved song has long been associated with the grand pageantry of the Kentucky Derby. / Choeur SSAA

Par WILSON SHEILA. A brand new musical for Key Stage 2, written by the ever-popular Sheila Wilson! This is a modern re-telling of the parable of the prodigal son, where the story's message is delivered with humour and includes citizenship themes and values. The musical features eight catchy songs with opportunities for part-singing, hand-jiving and kazoos, presented with a backing CD, script, phot…

Par BRIDGE FRANK. Frank Bridge's rhapsody Enter Spring demonstrates, like his contemporaries, Respighi and Szymanowski, to be a master of sensuous chromaticism. It was received enthusiastically and provided welcome relief from the greater harmonic astringence of those before him. Study Score/ Répertoire / Conducteur

Par MARTIN FRANK. Swiss composer Frank Martin was exposed to the two folk songs during a trip into the mountains, and was immediately taken with them. He took pains to transcribe the verses and melodies, then wrote piano accompaniments to complete the settings. The two songs, Chanson de métamorphoses and Il faut partir pour l'Angleterre, are lighter fare from Martin, but fine additions to the voca…

Par BRIDGE FRANK. These three pieces were written seperately between 1901 and 1910 for cello and piano, but are arranged here for Violin and Piano. Three of Frank Bridge's more popular and familiar works from his early days of composition are included here and, although masterful and beautiful, are rather conservative in the use of traditional techniques. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Répertoire / Vi…

Par POULLOT FRANCOIS. Professional Tuba player and conservatoire professor, François Poullot compiles an excellent series to aid the learning of Euphonium, Double Bass and Tuba. The second volume of Préambule addresses a variety of aspects, including scales, rhythm, arpeggios, intervals, time signatures and notes, amongst other features. Moreover, the detailed instructions are in both English and …

Pierre Sancan's Sonatine for flute and piano is the very image of its composer: surprising, sensitive, and possessed of great elegance. It is a virtuoso piece with a unique aesthetic. Introduction et notes d'interprétation par Bruno Jouard. 'Musique française' is a series designed for students and teachers as well as professionals. These editions offer masterworks in French music, with performance…