This short text is exceptional in sentiment and construction. It speaks of all that is embodied in youth - a life that resonates with meaning and purpose fullness enchantment and magic. The wistfulness of mature perspective is present as well. To Be Young is sensitive singable and moving. Both text and vocal parts are appropriate for the age of the choir for which the piece is written and the piano part enhances the piece serving integrally as a part of the composition not just as accompaniment. This piece can be sung well by inexperienced singers and it's overall effect is stunning. It's bound to be a winner on any choral program.

(Full score). Rorem N

The viol player Diego Ortiz who was musical director at the court of the Spanish viceroy in Naples in the mid-16th century wrote a textbook which became authoritative for the art of improvisation during the Renaissance. This textbook contains pieces with written improvisations in the tradition of the Renaissance period. Although the writing of improvisations was a contradiction in terms even then Ortiz' pieces are excellent textbooks for the study of the structures and rules of this art. The edition contains information preparatory exercises and suggestions of the course 'Didaktik Blockflote' of the University 'Mozarteum' in Salzburg under the direction of MariaDorner-Hofmann. This edition is part of the new Schott Student Edition series which offers varied literature at five different levels of difficulty from 1 (easy) to 5 (difficult) for instrumental lessons. Level: 3

The two existing manuscripts (1915 and 1926) of these extracts 'arranged' by Falla himself correspond to the very beginning and end of a long period during which El Amor Brujo can be seen in a series of different states.They demonstrate the care which the composer generally brought to the task of instrumentation and more particularly the aptness and validity of this piece in his own eyes as chamber music. It is clear that Falla's art oforchestration (and notably his feeling for instrumental idiom) gives his score a profound sense of balance. Score. Piano player reads from full score string parts available separately.

(Full score). Copland A

By popular demand here are 12 more Christmas favorites for you to play along to in a wide assortment of styles. There are current styles like Hip-Hop House Alternative Rock and Zydeco as well as a few retro styles like New Age New Wave and Folk . The songs are traditional and well-known and the arrangements are hip and current. You’ll have a blast playing along with these hot tracks! And as with the original 12 styles of Christmas this Play-Along CD will get you into the Christmas spirit as wellEleven Christmas carols arranged in different styles!

David Matthews's Y Deryn Du (The Blackbird) for Piano Quartet. The Blackbird for piano quartet was written in 1998 and is based on the Welsh folksong Y Deryn Du. In the song the blackbird gives advice to a young man in search of a wife. After rejecting the first three of the bird's suggestions he willingly accepts the fourth the bailiff's daughter. So in this instrumental setting the tune appears appropriately four times: on the viola then the cello then the violin and piano in canon. - David Matthews Commission made possible by Mrs Elizabeth Salmon.

Everyone loves to laugh! This medley of cartoon favorites is sure to get that started for your performers and audiences. The medley includes Merrily We Roll Along (Meet) The Flintstones Jetsons Main Theme Animaniacs This Is It! (Bugs Bunny's main theme) and The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down. Lots of effects for the percussion section. A sure hit at any concert. (3:26) Single Sheet Music. Complete Instrumentation. Arranged by Jack Bullock

Oboists will find these pieces immediately attractive to play whilst providing a musical and technical challenge appropriate to the grade.

With CD-Smooth Groove is above all else a FUN book. It embraces various styles of playing from pop and rock through to jazz and Latin American rhythms and phrasing. It will be easy and enjoyable to relate to these catchy tunes whether played with the CD backing or as a purely solo performance. Don't be surprised if anyone listening starts to whistle or hum along with you! Smooth Groove is above all else a FUN book. It embraces various styles of playing from pop and rock through to jazz and Latin American rhythms and phrasing. It will be easy and enjoyable to relate to these catchy tunes whether played with the CD backing or as a purely solo performance. Don't be surprised if anyone listening starts to whistle or hum along with you! The accompaniments created by Brian Humpherson attempt to capture the excitement of the melodies by using modern harmonies and percussive effects typical of music enjoyed by young people today. The CD backing tracks with their strong rhythmic and harmonic support make practice sessions fun whilstinstilling motivation and the desire to perform.

10 Famous Songs and Evergreens-Oldies but goodies - this book contains a selection of evergreens and folk songs that everyone will know and love. 10 famous songs and classic songs that will never get old! Solid gold hits for accordion players! Includes CD of backing tracks.

Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor. Study score with performance CD.

L'harmonieux forgeron . Par Haendel aux éditions Leduc. Partition / Livre de chansons pour Trompette

Cyclist in Moscow was written to introduce beginner players to ensemble playing as early as possible. Thanks to the low grade of difficulty of this piece this it is possible to play in a ‘real band’ after only a few lessons. Because of the four-part instrumentation Cyclist in Moscow is suitable for smaller strengths taking into account that it is important to divide parts evenly among the players. Also includes an ad-lib keyboard/piano part to support the ensemble.

This book provides invaluable practice material for the building of technique. The studies offer useful practice for first three fingers using second finger in both positions and helps develop note-reading skills at this level. The book contains a good variety of finger technique keys and bow strokes and also helpful fingerings and bowings. 12 studies on the open strings with first second and third fingers composed by Herbert Kinsey.

Edited by Kenneth Elliott Containing a wide-ranging anthology of Latin church music music of the reformed church songs and instrumental music - music of court cathedral and castle kirk burgh and countryside. This has remained one of the most popular Musica Britannica volumes amongst both scholars and performers. First published in 1957 revised 1964 1975.

Deuxième Album pour Piano-Kirkby-Mason's second album of pieces is designed for the pupil who has achieved a preperatory level of Piano playing offering stimuating pieces that will help expand knowledge and technique. These six solo pieces and two duets will inspire the imamgination and provide a host of simple phrasing ideas gestures and changes. Pupils will encounter a larger keybpard scope with exercises for finger-extension and lateral moves.

SA Piano. Dvorak A

Tantum Ergo Op.2 by Louis Vierne for SATB chorus and organ. Part of the the Alphonse Leduc catalogue this work has been produced to the highest editorial and printing standards.

Arrangement for flute and piano-Flute Piano. Mozart Wa