The 1960s and 70s were decades of flower power short skirts and soul. This new sound forged from R 'n' B and gospel took the world by storm influencing artists across the decades. Play Soul features 10 of the best soul songs ever - from legendary pioneers James Brown Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin to Michael Jackson and Alicia Keys. All songs have been carefully arranged by Richard Harris for the intermediate Trumpet player with easy piano accompaniments and a funky backing CD!

If there ever was a piece that describes a text in song this is it. Sara Teasdale's descriptive words about the clouds become sound in this exquisite composition. Accompanied by piano and celesta a glockenspiel part is also provided for those who have no access to a celesta. Great for festivals or a concert at any season this is a piece that is a joy to share.

Resurrection is based on simple vocal triads that perfectly suit a resonant building. It is ceremonial and repetitive in character in short sacred music rather than secular.

Choral Highlights from the Broadway Musical-From the 1969 Rock Opera through film live concerts and finally to Broadway in 1993 the thrilling musical score and outstanding visual effects electrified audiences of all ages. Now your singers and listeners will enjoy this 8-minute medley that captures the vivid excitement of the music with these top songs: Go to the Mirror Boy; I'm Free; Listening to You; Pinball Wizard; See Me Feel Me; Tommy Can You Hear Me. From the 1969 Rock Opera through film live concerts and finally to Broadway in 1993 the thrilling musical score and outstanding visual effects electrified audiences of all ages. Now your singers and listeners will enjoy this 8-minute medley that captures the vivid excitement of the music with these top songs: Go to the Mirror Boy; I'm Free; Listening to You; Pinball Wizard; See Me Feel Me; Tommy Can You Hear Me.

Dances & Sonnets is a piece by Jacob de Haan inspired by the dance and poetry of the 19th Century Europe. Lively instrumental dances alternate with spoken sonnets that are recited by one or more readers accompanied by quiet solemn music to provide contrast. De Haan has compiled a list of suggested poems to be read but other poems may be selected that better fit the occasion. Dances & Sonnets is a dramatic and truly special piece!

Having a rather idealistic view of England and the English people King Paramount of the south sea island of Utopia decides that his people should adopt all English customs and fashions and that the kingdom should become a company limited . Utopia Limited or The Flowers Of Progress is a Savoy Opera with music by Arthur Sullivan and Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. It was the second-to-last of Gilbert and Sullivan's fourteen collaborations premiering on October 7 1893 for a run of 245 performances. Available here is the vocal score of the Opera.

Heinrich Schtz is one of the greats and revered scholar Peter Aston provides the information to do his music right. Providing the text in both the original German and English Dr. Aston also includes in-depth historical notes from the original source. The music is exquisite and worthy of study and performance in high school and college but still germane to the church choir as well.

When her friend famed organist Tom Hazelton passed away Carolyn Hamlin was commissioned to compose a piece in tribute. From Earth to Glory was the outcome and it was premiered at his memorial service. We are proud to publish this stirring concert or worship service organ piece in memory of a great man.

Flight into a Hopeful Future-This opening piece by Japanese composer Satoshi Yagisawa expresses joy gratitude hope and courage. The three sections are performed without interruption. We hear ‘Joy’ in the brilliant introduction ‘Gratitude’ in the chorale-like middle section and ‘Courage and Hope’ in the closing section. A fantastic new addition to the Grade 4 repertoire for Concert Band.

Based on Mohrentanz (La Mourisque) by Tylman Susato-Tylman Susato (circa 1500-1561) was one of the worlds first music publishers and seller of musical instruments. He left behind several collections containing arrangements of Dutch songs and dance and also published several of his own works. Three of these published in 1551 were called Musyck Boexken or music book. Almost 500 years later Jan de Haan has used one of these melodies Mohrentanz for this theme with three variations.

This continuation of Classic Overtures for Timpani features the complete timpani parts to 19 symphonies by Beethoven Haydn and Mozart. Includes: Beethoven's Symphonies No. 1-9; Haydn's Symphonies No. 94 ('Surprise') 100 and101 ('The Clock'); and Mozart's Symphonies No. 31 34 35 36 38 39 and 41.This continuation of Classic Overtures for Timpani features the complete timpani parts to 19 symphonies by Beethoven Haydn and Mozart. Includes: Beethoven's Symphonies No. 1-9; Haydn's Symphonies No. 94 ('Surprise') 100 and 101 ('The Clock'); and Mozart's Symphonies No. 31 34 35 36 38 39 and 41.

On his return to civilian life after five years Army service in the First World War Vaughan Williams revised some pre-war works such as The Lark Ascending and his opera Hugh the Drover and embarked on new compositions - the Pastoral Symphony the one-act Bunyan episode The Shepherds of the Delectable Mountains and the Mass in G minor - all of which have outwardly in common a serene tranquillity. But beneath the surface especially of the symphony is a requiem-like mood a legacy of the war. This ambiguity can also be sensed in the three songs -or rondels - for voice and string trio which he called Merciless Beauty. The texts areattributed to Chaucer.

for Violin and Piano- The Young Violinist's Repertoire Book 4 has to be the ideal introduction to the literature of the Violin. Arranged progressively it takes the young player from the very early stages to an intermediate standard. In four books music is brought together from all over Europe and from all periods. Altogether they provide an invaluable source of material and make up an attractive library of simple classics for the learner violinist. This particular part of the series uses first and third positions throughout.

In World Famous Folksongs you will find 22 folk songs from a variety of countries from all over the world. A fantastic book for players from all around the world. Includes: London Bridge Mexican Hat Dance Oh Susannah Polly Wolly Doodle Alouette Sur le pont d'Avignon Donna Donna Skye Boat Song Kumbayah Kalinka. Cielito Lindo Banana Boat Song Sakura Spanish Romance Santa Lucia and many more.

Psalm for double SATB chorus 2 cornetti 3 trombones harpsichord 2 organs and strings. Text: Latin. Edited by Raymond Leppard.

A musical based on the Celtic folk legend.

Truly an uplifting piece of promise and hope with a stirring history this setting by English composer Paul Ayres is appropriate for graduation ceremonies and concert occasions. Appropriate for both children's voices or adult voices the optional cello part is a moving addition. A chamber orchestral accompaniment is available separately.

Music of profound beauty from one of the greatest vocal music composers of the past 100 years set to text by T.S. Eliot. This is one of Britten's five canticles and was first performed at The Maltings Snape on 26th June 1971.

Commissioned by the National AGO Rosephanye created THE CRY OF JEREMIAH for choir organ and orchestra. The 4 movement work has been a tremendous success also available with a reduced percussion accompaniment. This is the dynamic opening movement which demands our attention from start to finish. A great anthem for church or concert.

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