A transcription of a work for small orchestra (the score for Peter Greenaway's film A Zed & Two Noughts) scored for solo violin. Composed and first performed in Paris in 1986. Edited by Alexander Balanescu.

Easier Piano Pieces 42-Of the three known compositions of Richard Jones only one is devoted to keyboard music: Suits or setts of Lessons for the Harpsichord or Spinnet published around 1732. The various pieces from these suites which have been selected for this album of moderate difficulty are tuneful and provide an invaluable compendium of 18th-century dance forms. Of the three known compositions of Richard Jones who was leader of the orchestra at the Drury Lane Theatre in London only one is devoted to keyboard music: Suits or setts of Lessons for the Harpsichord or Spinnet published about 1732. the various pieces from these suites which have been selected for this album of moderate difficulty are particularly tuneful. an invaluable compendium of 18th-century dance forms and rhythms.

Piano Accompaniment-The titles in Winning Matrix For Horn In F have been arranged as unaccompanied solos but combined with an easy Piano accompaniment they offer an even greater opportunity to explore the wide variety of styles found in the collection. These 34 simple Piano accompaniments have been especially arranged.

Written in 1943-44 as a ballet for Martha Graham Appalachian Spring is one of Aaron Copland 's most celebrated compositions and winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1945. In this edition for concert band Robert Longfield has skillfully adapted the most striking and beautiful sections from the orchestral suite. The work ranges in scope from delicate and soloistic to the overpowering force of the full ensemble culminating with Copland 's signature setting of “Simple Gifts”. A wonderful opportunity for band members and their audiences to enjoy this beloved music from one of America's pre-eminent composers. Instrumentation:Piccolo 4 x Flute I 4 x Flute II 2 x Oboe 2 x Bassoon 4 x Clarinet I 4 x Clarinet II 4 x Clarinet III 2 x Bass Clarinet 2 x Alto Saxophone I 2 x Alto Saxophone II 2 x Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone 3 x Trumpet I 3 x Trumpet II 3 x Trumpet III Horn I Horn II Trombone Trombone II Baritone.

With this festive overture which can also be played as a concert work we introduce this young Japanese composer for the first time. He is already a real superstar in Japan and with this piece we get a little peek at why this is so. This piece is reminiscent of a flashy movie soundtrack with powerful and enthralling melodies and spectacular rhythmical sections. A very promising piece from a very promising composer.

Jazz Solos or Duets-This collection of solos with optional duet part combines with a swinging CD accompaniment to provide a great practice tool for learning the most popular jazz styles. A variety of keys and tempi give the soloist(s) ample opportunity to develop playing skills in this idiom - perfect for learning the Big Band style.

This setting of While Shepherds Watched features the historical as well as modern renditions of this much loved carol. Optional off-stage ensembles echo your visible players and create a unique concert experience for all involved.

The Alfred's Ultimate Sing-Along-collection is a must-have for every karaoke-fan! Lyrics melody lines chords and of course a CD with two versions: 1. full-playback and 2. half-playback as a sing-along. Install the CD on your Computer (PC or Mac) and you can even vary tempo and pitch of each song so each playback can be adjusted individually to your voice.

In the sixties Frank and Nancy Sinatra had a huge hit with this delightfully titled song. More recently the timeless Somethin’ Stupid has been in the charts once again with the version by Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman that was featured on the groundbreaking Swing When You’re Winningalbum of classic “Rat Pack” songs. Bring a little humour to any concert with this fantastic novelty item.

Le troisième volume des Mélodies de Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) pour soprano contient les oeuvres suivantes : 'Larmes' 'Au Cimetière' 'Spleen' 'La Rose' 'Chanson de Shylock' 'Madrigal' 'Mandoline' 'En sourdine' 'Green' 'A Clymène' 'C'est l'Extase' 'Le Parfum impérissable' 'Arpège' 'Prison' 'Soir' 'Le plus doux chemin' 'Le Ramier' 'Dans la forêt de Septembre' 'La fleur qui va sur l'Eau' et 'Accompagnement'.

Dmitri Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2 Opus 102 is presented here in miniature score format as part of the highly respected Boosey & Hawkes catalogue.

Graded selected classical and romantic pieces for Piano with fingering phrasing tempo and expression marks added by Dorothy Bradley.

Pieces for four hands one piano-This volume brings seven delightful pieces to pianists with some playing experience. The pieces are fun to play but at the same time help the players develop their ensemble playing and listening skills.

990 Passagenstudien aus dem symphonischen Repertoire-The selection of difficult passages will serve a double purpose. It will give the Orchestral player an opportunity to practice such passages in preparation for actual performances of the respective work and it offers material for general practice which in variety and scope of its technical problems reaches far beyond any studies written especially for technical practice.

“Appalachian Spring” was composed in 1943-44 as a ballet for Miss Martha Graham on a commission from the Elisabeth Sprague Coolidge Foundation. It was first performed by Miss Graham and her company at the Coolidge Festival in the Libarary of Congress Washington D.C. on October 30 1994.The original scoring called for a chamber ensemble of thirteen instruments. The present arrangement for symphony orchestra was made by the composer in the spring of 1945. It is a condensed version of the ballet retaining all essential features but omitting those sections in which the interest is primarily choreographic.In 1945 “Appalachian Spring” received the Pulitzer Prize for music as well asthe award of the Music Critics Circle of New York for the outstanding theatrical work of the season. Written on commission from dancer/choreographer Martha Graham the music of Appalachian Spring is at once characteristic of Copland's 'Americana' style of the late 1930s and the 1940s. It was first performed in May of 1945. This is the study score of the full orchestra version.

Chanson du Coeur dolent; Lamento de Jésus-Christ; Amour me Nuit

All the Piano accompaniments for Peter Lawrance's set of Great Winners for E Flat Horn.

A Paris sur le petit Pont; La Belle Fougère; Sur les Bords de la Seine; Ah! Le joli Prince enfin!; Hier au Fond des Bois; J'entends le Moulin taqueter; La Sabotée de Saint-Loup

This volume includes a series of short varied pieces that are suitable for performance or as additional material to any method book.This book is supplementary material for the second method book in the Look Listen & Learn series.

Variations Sur Un Thème De Mozart is a piece composed by Reynaldo Hahn and dedicated to Philippe Gaubert. Composed after a tune by Mozart and scored for the Flute this piece features a main theme and a total of seven variations which follow one another. The Flute score features many trills especially in the Variation 2 some fast rhythms and up to 6 flats on the key for the Variation 4. It would require a good mastery of techniques for these challenging parts. Reynaldo Hahn was a naturalised French composer conductor theatre director and singer. Best known as a composer of songs he also wrote many piecesand melodies for different instruments.