Hypnotic Ciel Étoilé – it means ‘starry sky’ in French – uses the bass as a dark night of sound dotted with pointillist percussive sounds from the cymbals and crotales. The work is written in thirty-six bars each one a ‘star’ played very slowly and at varying speeds.Kaijai Saariaho is a contemporary Finnish composer living and working in Paris and considered to be part of the so-called ‘French Spectralist’ school of composition. Unlike many of herother works Ciel Étoilé has no electronic extensions but fully explores the multiple sonorities of the bass. She gained international renown for her first opera l’Amour du Loin and continues a prolific compositional life with awide range of international performances.

Available now in a very easy version this Miles Davis classic is a must for bands just starting out. The modal structure teaches the dorian scale and students are introduced to one of the legends of jazz.

The Suite Hébraïque draws on traditional Jewish sources such as the sound of the shofar's call as Bloch explored his Judaic heritage. The first movement is forceful with barely repressed emotion. A march rhythm and a passionate theme from the viola characterize the second movement titled Processional. The finale Affirmation opens and closes with a full-throated theme over a dance-like lilting rhythm framing a sweet graceful central section. Includes parts for Viola and Violin.

French Tangos for Piano is an intriguing collection of fourteen tangos by French composers arranged for piano solo. The tango is a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin characterized by long pauses and stylized body positions. Most of these instrumental renditions were originally published as Musette pieces in France from the 1930's through the 1960's (with a couple of newer arrangements). Mel Bay Publications Inc. is proud to present this intriguing collection of fourteen tangos by French composers arranged for Piano solo. The tango is a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin characterized by long pauses andstylized body positions. Most of these instrumental renditions were originally published as Musette pieces in France from the 1930's through the 1960's (with a couple of newer arrangements). Intermediate in difficulty.

The simplest (and friendliest) mandolin book ever written. Twenty simple tunes. Playing tips and more. Guaranteed to work! With instructional CD.

Two Pianos Four Hands. Includes set of parts for each player.-Two Pianos Four Hands. Includes set of parts for each player. Gurlitt's Rondo In E Flat is a very lively and exciting piece which is great fun to play and will provide accomplished pianists with an enjoyable challenge. This work is for four hands at two pianos. Each piano part is scored individually in two separate booklets - both of which are included. Please note: two scores needed to perform.

The Saman Chant is one of the oldest musics of which there is any record. This piece Samaveda for flute voice and tampura is a tribute to this ancient form of Indian sacred music. It is freely based on the original chantin Sanskrit. This work was commissioned by the Nehru Centre and first performed at the Nehru Centre London in June 1997 by Patricia Rozario and Kathyn Lukas. Duration c. 5mins. This is a special item which is made toorder. Please e-mail our Mail Order Department for further information.

This entertaining piece for four-part speech choir is suitable for either junior high or high school.

This contemporary treatment of the 1966 #1 pop hit by the Supremes (and #1 in 1987 by Kim Wilde) really cooks! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:05. This contemporary treatment of the 1966 #1 pop hit by the Supremes (and #1 in 1987 by Kim Wilde) really cooks! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:05.

Adagio For Strings Op. 11 transcribed for mixed chorus with organ or piano accompaniment.

Guitar Edition-Charlie Parker was arguably one of the most influential jazz musicians to have ever lived. This text presents numerous jazz lines in Charlie's style grouped by their application in a given harmonic content. Students will learn to connect lines to play over ii-V-I progressions turnarounds and other harmonic frameworks. To facilitate proficiency in all twelve keys each section of the book has a chordal play-along that modulates around the circle of fourths. Some of the techniques used in the Charlie Parker style will also be discussed with examples provided. This will help musicians analyze each of the ideas presented further ensuring their mastery. Includes access toonline audio. Charlie Parker was arguably one of the most influential jazz musicians to have ever lived. This text presents numerous jazz lines in Parker 's style grouped by their application in a given harmoniccontent. Students will learn to connect lines to play over ii-V-I progressions turnarounds and other harmonic frameworks. To facilitate proficiency in all twelve keys each section of the book has a chordal play-alongthat modulates around the circle of fourths. Some of the techniques used in the Charlie Parker style will also be discussed with examples provided. This will help musicians analyse each of the ideas presented further ensuring their mastery. Includes access to online audio.

I Will Bow And Be Simple from 'Three Shaker Tunes' arranged by Betty Jacobson for SSA choir with Piano accompaniment. ' The form of worship practiced by the Shakers in New England has been a subject of curiosity for more than a century and a half. The Shakers originated in the English Quaker Church and came to America in 1774 and settled in New England and in New York state. They still exist in some communities in these territories. The Shaker songs took on a lively spontaneity and a cross between Quaker orderliness and wild abandonment that characterised the rituals of the French prophets from whom the Shakers distantlystemmed. The Shakers exercised in dancing shaking and whirling until they went into trances and 'recieved songs as gifts.' The songs are derived from 'spirit manifestations' and all have individual types of rhythms and texts.' - Edward D. Andrews from 'Shaker Songs' The Musical Quarterly October 1937

For Clarinet quartet (3 cl bcl). Published 1985. Commissioned by Tadaaki Takeda Clarinet Quartet. First performance: Tokyo 1985 Tadaaki Takeda Clarinet Quartet. For Clarinet quartet (3 cl bcl). Published 1985. Commissioned by Tadaaki Takeda Clarinet Quartet. First performance: Tokyo 1985 Tadaaki Takeda Clarinet Quartet.

For Tenor (or Soprano) and Piano. Scotch Minstrelsy is a song cycle comprising settings of five Scottish ballads whose subject matter is almost exclusively violent happenings which take place against the beautiful background of the Scottish countryside. 'It was my intention to reflect this underlying irony in the way words are set to music.' (J.W.) First performed on 14 May 1982. Duration: c.12 minutes. For Tenor (or Soprano) and Piano. Scotch Minstrelsy is a song cycle comprising settings of five Scottish ballads whose subject matter is almost exclusively violent happenings which take place against the beautiful background of the Scottish countryside. 'It was my intention to reflect this underlying irony in the way words are set to music.' (J.W.) First performed on 14 May 1982. Duration: c.12 minutes.

The best of the Motown sound comes through in this familiar hit originally recorded in the '60s. Here is a very playable and solid arrangement for beginning groups.

A collection of 16 hot intermediate-level flatpicking guitar solos from five of the leading exponents of this technique. David Bromberg is known as the leader of one of the most successful acoustic bands of the 1970's and 1980's. The Kitchen Girl a fine Kentucky tune is an example of Bromberg's good taste in choosing material. Dick Fegy is a master picker of fiddle tunes and is the most heavily-featured player in the collection. San Francisco Bay area favorite Eric Thompson crosses old-time with traditional Irish playing. Michael Aumen contributes three tunes associated with Clarence White and a very interesting version of Soldier's Joy with a flair that pushes the limits ofthe hot country style. Richard Lieberson is a fine bluegrass picker who has developed a convincing swing jazz style with exciting results and a touch of humor. Written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio featuring performances of all the tunes in the book. A collection of 16 hot intermediate-level flatpicking guitar solos from five of the leading exponents of this technique. David Bromberg is known as the leader of one of the most successful acoustic bands of the 1970's and1980's. The Kitchen Girl a fine Kentucky tune is an example of Bromberg's good taste in choosing material. Dick Fegy is a master picker of fiddle tunes and is the most heavily-featured player in the collection. San Francisco Bayarea favorite Eric Thompson crosses old-time with traditional Irish playing. Michael Aumen contributes three tunes associated with Clarence White and a very interesting version of Soldier's Joy with a flair that pushes the limitsof the hot country style. Richard Lieberson is a fine bluegrass picker who has developed a convincing swing jazz style with exciting results and a touch of humor. Written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audiofeaturing performances of all the tunes in the book.

Five for Fighting fought their way into the #3 spot on the Billboard Adult Top 40 with this energetic single. The hot ShowTrax provides the perfect complement to your performance. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.Available separately: SATB SAB and ShowTrax CD. Five for Fighting fought their way into the #3 spot on the 'Billboard Adult Top 40' with this energetic single. The new ShowTrax software provides the perfect complement to your performance. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.

A fun challenge for Jr. high or middle school this piece contains a mix of Latin and English a la Carl Orff.

Commissioned jointly by the BBC and the Royal Philharmonic Society as part of their New Generation Artists scheme. The first performance was given by pianist Jonathan Biss at the City of London Festival 2003. 6 minutes. Commissioned jointly by the BBC and the Royal Philharmonic Society as part of their New Generation Artists scheme. The first performance was given by pianist Jonathan Biss at the City of London Festival in 2003.

Arranged for Concert Performance by Ferruccio Busoni.