According to music critic Mark Azarra Leroy Anderson (1908-1975) was “one of the four best composers of instrumental music in the 20th century next to George Gershwin Aaron Copland and Charles Ives”. Many of his nostalgic songs such as Sleigh Ride and Blue Tango are firmly embedded in the American popular music culture. In 1945 at the request of Roger Voisin the principal trumpeter of the Boston Pops Orchestra Anderson wrote the Trumpeter’s Lullaby . This version for concert band by will be a sure winner.

Love Comes Quietly is a plaintive setting by Alexander L'Estrange of Robert Creely's beautiful love poem of the same name for SAATB. The texture is mostly homophonic and full of the rich jazz-infused harmonies that have become L'Estrange's trademark. Perfect for weddings or concert programmes. Love Comes Quietly is part of the Faber Choral Signature Series which introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and offers a thrilling array of variedstyles.

This collection of classical works arranged for violin and piano will make ideal pieces for either recitals or concert performances.

Younger and developing mixed choirs will shine in this lyrical and expressive setting. Rubato phrases gently unfold over an accompaniment that is profound in its simplicity. Well-crafted part-writing will help build performance skills!

This arrangement by Ian Morton is an excellent addition to the Golden Flute Series.

Timothy Travis composed this wedding march for a relative. This march in an Italian format brings the warmth of a southern European wedding party (matrimonio) within reach.

Chris Sharp has skillfully arranged this popular piece from Nancy Faber's composition in the renowned Piano Adventures® method. Utilizing some newly written material from Nancy The Bugle Boys is a drum and bugle style piece with some added jazz flair sure to capture your students and audience. Chris Sharp has skillfully arranged this popular piece from Nancy Faber's composition in the renowned Piano Adventures® method. Utilizing some newly written material from Nancy The Bugle Boys is a drum and bugle style piece with some added jazz flair sure to capture your students and audience.

(von Bach bis Stamitz)-An ABRSM syllabus title 2010-16 Grade 6-7. Contents: 1. Bach Johann Sebastian: Sonata in G major (BWV 1027) 2. Händel Georg Friedrich: Sonata in C major 3. Telemann Georg Philipp: Sonata in E minor 4. Schaffrath Chr.: Sonata in A major: Allegro 5. Vanhal Johann Baptist: Sonata in E flat major: Rondo 6. Stamitz Carl: Concerto in D major: Finale op. 1 7. Hammer X.: Sonata in D major: Menuetto Rondo Scherzando Hongaresse no. 2

Revolutionary Guitar Finger Positioning Guide-Southpaws rejoice! Now there's a Don't Fret Note Map™ made just for you! This innovative product created by 11-year-old Nicholas Ravagni and featured on ABC's World News Tonight makes it easier to learn to playelectric or acoustic guitar. Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an experienced player who wants to learn to read music it will give you the tools you need to learn to locate notes on your guitar. The Don't FretNote Map™ is made of cling vinyl - no fasteners or glues required - and is easy to install. Simply peel the note map off the backing paper and guide one edge between the strings and fretboard positioning thefret holes in the vinyl over the corresponding frets on the instrument and stretching the device tight across the fretboard as you position the notes under the proper strings. Press one side against the back of the neck then foldthe other side smoothly over the first and you're ready to play! The note map does not affect tone or playability and is removable after each use! Shows note names and locations across the fretboard - over all 12frets Unique color-coded method makes music reading easy Accurately accelerates finger memory Includes music instruction and three simple songs to play No previous musical experienceneeded!Southpaws rejoice! Now there's a Don't Fret Note Map™ made just for you! This innovative product created by 11-year-old Nicholas Ravagni and featured on ABC's World News Tonight makes it easier to learn to playelectric or acoustic guitar. Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an experienced player who wants to learn to read music it will give you the tools you need to learn to locate notes on your guitar. The Don't FretNote Map™ is made of cling vinyl - no fasteners or glues required - and is easy to install. Simply peel the note map off the backing paper and guide one edge between the strings and fretboard positioningthefret holes in the vinyl over the corresponding frets on the instrument and stretching the device tight across the fretboard as you position the notes under the proper strings. Press one side against the back of the neck then foldthe other side smoothly over the first and you're ready to play! The note map does not affect tone or playability and is removable after each use! Shows note names and locations across the fretboard - over all 12frets Unique color-coded method makes music reading easy Accurately accelerates finger memory Includes music instruction and three simple songs to play No previous musical experienceneeded!

Some of the most dramatic music today comes from movie film scores. Michael Brown has put together an impressive array of themes from the best film composers in the business. Includes: Mission: Impossible Theme (Lalo Schifrin) MyHeart Will Go On (James Horner) Hymn To Red October (Basil Poledouris) Zorro's Theme (James Horner) and Raiders March (John Williams). Some of the most dramatic music today comes from movie film scores. Michael Brown has put together an impressive array of themes from the best film composers in the business. Includes: Mission: Impossible Theme (Lalo Schifrin) My Heart Will Go On (James Horner) Hymn To Red October (Basil Poledouris) Zorro's Theme (James Horner) and Raiders March (John Williams).

Tanabata-In Japan July the 7th is a holiday known as Tanabata for which large celebrations are held throughout the country. The holiday is based on a legend about a young man and a young woman who are separated by the Milky Way and can only see each other once a year on this night. The Seventh Night of July is Itaru Sakai’s musical interpretation of this romantic legend. The flugel horn and euphonium solos during the middle movement represent the two main themes from the legend.

This delightful work makes a refreshing addition to thye string quartet repertoire and is sure to be welcomed by players of string chamber music. The charming melody of this piece is echoed throughout the instruments and is ideal as a concert item or teaching tool for players of an intermediate level.

Latin Music in three variations. Caribbean Sketches takes the band and audience from the reggae sound of Beach Party to the siesta Lazy Afternoon and concludes with a rousing finale in Let's dance. Don't forget your sunglasses!

Maria durch ein? Dornwald ging (Blest Mary Wanders Through the Thorn) is a traditional German Christmas song. The earliest known version is recorded in the Andernacher Gesangbuch from 1608. Halfway through the nineteenth century it was a regional pilgrimage song in Thüringen and at the beginning of the twentieth century the current version was registered in the songbook Zupfgeigenhansl of the German youth movement. Michael Bilkes used the well-known melody to create this attractive arrangement for concert band.

With this surprising little work the composer not only intended to write a delightfully swinging composition. he also had an educational message up his sleeve. Especially as far as timing and rhytm are concerned there is plenty of action. Rhythm Forever might very well be an absolute showstopper on your next concert. Met dit verrassende werk was het niet alleen de bedoeling van de componist om een heerlijk swingende compositie te schrijven hij had ook een educatieve boodschap in petto. Vooral wat timing en ritme betreft is er volop actie. Rhythm Forever is een absolute 'showstopper' op uw volgende concert.

Featuring marvelous new themes from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone the beautiful Theme from A.I. and the powerful main title from The Patriot here is a medley of the best recentfilm work from master composer John Williams. Jay Bocook brings it to the concert band stage with finesse and style.

Based on the Psalms-A two-part/two-hand piano version of Davison's original O Sing to the Lord for TTBB choir and four-hand piano. A strong yet accessible concert opener. Multi-rhythms enhance the excitement of this majestic concert or festival selection. A TB/two-hand Piano version of Davison 's original O Sing to the Lord for TTBB choir and four-hand Piano. A strong yet accessible concert opener.

An attractive arrangement for guitar of pieces by Handel and Haydn.

from The Peanuts Movie-Show the world what you can do/Prove to them you've got the moves/I don't know about you/I feel better when I'm dancing! From The Peanuts Movie this peppy tune by Meghan Trainor positively defies you to keep still!

In Recital – Throughout The Year is a series that focuses on fabulous repertoire with musically engaging pieces by leading FJH composers and arrangers. This series of books is carefully levelled to ensure that goals are attainable which is essential in motivating students. Providing excellent teaching material these books address the strengths and weaknesses of students with progressive discussions by Dr. Helen Marlais on the art of performance and an analysis of performance strategies. The pieces presented in these books provide repertoire for the entire year including pieces for Halloween and Christmas as well as arrangements of famous classicalthemes with original solos and duets. The accompanying CD includes demonstrations of the pieces presented in this book allowing the student to develop their interpretive skills. Volume Two – Book 4 is suitable for Early Intermediate pianists and covers many basic principles including: Dotted rhythmic patterns as well as sixteenth-note patterns Playing pieces with common time signatures as well as simple compound meters Playing with more intricate finger crossovers Playing pieces with numerous changes of tempo articulation and mood Major Minor and diminished root position chords and their inversions are reinforced as well as subdominant and dominant chords Playing hand-over-hand arpeggios Playing pieces in which one hand holds down notes while simultaneously playing moving notes Octave scale passages and blocked octaves Left-hand parts increase in intricacy with more involved accompaniment figures or in some cases the left hand plays the melody while the right hand accompanies Playing pieces which include modulations from one key to another Hand positions expand to larger than a fifth Reinforcing basic musical terminology and symbols such as ritardando diminuendo subito piano subito