This introduction has been written for primary school children who have not previously studied another instrument. It is suitable for groubs as well as for individuals.Every new note is colour contrasted, thus ensuring easy recognition. Relaxed by illustrations the school precedes in small steps. Exercises such as writing music, transposing, and playing echoes can be added if the child's progress …

Par CANWELL PETER. Ecce Beatam Lucem (Behold the blessed light) uses the same text as Alessandro Striggio's forty-part motet of the same name. Here, Jonathan Dove cretaes an awesome soundworld with shimmering choral writing and a lively organ part to accompany the broad sweeping vocal lines. This piece is an ideal anthem or concert work. Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or …

Par LENEHAN JOHN. A collection of pieces from across the ages, arranged specifically to provide the confident Piano student with an exciting variety of styles to master. The melodies in this book range from Handel to Sculthorpe and beyond, with exercises in improvisation and writing your own pieces. Each piece is accompanied by guidance footnotes that will help you to understand the music and get …

Par CARRE SOPHIE. In Prends Ton Tempo , Sophie Carre has included all of the concepts that need to be acquired during the first years of music studies. Concepts such as reading intervals, sol and fa keys and reading different rhythms. These theoretical concepts are helpfully contextualised by a number of original songs and rhymes as well as by short musical segments. All of the essential concepts …

Weihnachtskantate. Par ZECHNER JOHANN GEORG. As the basis for his „Oratorio per il Natale“ Zechner used 4 Verses of the hymn „Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist“ by Johann Rist. He also used some verses by another author. The reason for the reworking of Rist's text was undoubtedly Zechner's idea of writing a dramatic compositon after the model of the Italian cantata, rather than a succession of v…

Par HAYDN FRANZ JOSEF. Commissioned by the University of Sussex to celebrate their Silver Jubilee in 1986, God is Our Refuge sets Psalm 46 and is one of Harvey's easier choral works offering all choirs an ideal introduction to his choral writing./ Répertoire / Conducteur

An evocative work for mixed choirs by Daniel Elder. This love poem is set expertly with a mixture of homophonic and polyphonic writing that provides rich texture throughout. The work features fresh harmonies and care has been taken to make each individual part interesting. A great selection for good high school choirs and above. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

For the Evolving Guitarist. Par JONES RODNEY. The Rosetta Stone is a large stone tablet (ca. 196 BCE) discovered in Egypt in 1799. It is important because it allowed researchers to translate ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic writing for the first time.This book is a Rosetta Stone for the jazz guitarist who is ready to take a leap. Within these pages are found the tips, tools, and techniques to transfo…

Par LIEBMAN DAVID. For Bb soprano saxophone or clarinet and viola or Eb alto sax South Africa was originally written to feature the texture of the soprano saxophone with viola, the performance can be adapted to other instruments as indicated on the score or others within the written range. Although the piece is not specifically by African music, it is dedicated to Nelson Mandela upon his release f…

Par RUTTER JOHN. for SATB and piano or orchestra This uplifting Christmas carol demonstrates Rutter's gift for writing engaging and memorable tunes. The melody weaves between different voices and scorings, while the piano part complements the vocal lines with rich, luscious harmonies. An accessible and enjoyable option for mixed choirs. Orchestral material is available on hire./ Feuillet / Choeur …