Elementalis is a short but very challenging work for Organ dating from 1975. It is effective in its aural brilliance and contrasts. The title is a deliberate distortion of the word 'elemental' for it utilises elemental unsophisticated and primitive ideas. Among these are simple unions and clusters that the organist must play with his five fingers clustered together or with his palm or arm.

A piano reduction of Richard Heuberger's (1850-1914) operetta Der Opernball. Includes orchestral cues and complete lyrics.

Flashback to the '80s with this rockabilly classic by the Stray Cats! Guitar-fueled riffs give this chart great appeal and will turn your concert into a non-stop party! Available separately: SATB SAB TBB ShowTrax CD. Comboparts available digitally (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx tbn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 2:30.

National Federation of Music Clubs 2014-2016 Selection Mid-Elementary Level-This simple heartfelt piece is intended to convey a soft perfect ending to a beautiful day. Long languid phrases and hand-over-hand patterns help to spur musicality. This simple heartfelt piece is intended to convey a soft perfect ending to a beautiful day. Long languid phrases and hand-over-hand patterns help to spur musicality.

French Choruses-In 1955 while in the midst of working on a musical version of Voltaire's Candide with the distinguished American playwright Lillian Hellman Leonard Bernstein composed French and Latin choruses as incidental music to the play The Lark adapted by Miss Hellman from the original French version by Jean Anouilh. Since the drama was about Joan of Arc Bernstein’s music was deliberately evocative of that Saint’s medieval era. In 1955 while in the midst of working on a musical version of Voltaire's Candide with the distinguished American playwright Lillian Hellman Leonard Bernstein composed French and Latin choruses as incidental music to the play The Lark adapted by Miss Hellman from the original French version by Jean Anouilh. Since the drama was about the of Joan of Arc Bernstein's music was deliberately evocative of that Saint's medieval era. For unaccompanied mixed choir or septet of solo voices (SSMezTTBB) and percussion ad libitum. French.

Mid-Elementary Level-Description: It is in A B A form with a coda. The song has direct dynamic contrasts and also shading (crescendo- decrescendo). It is meant to be played in a 'lively' tempo that the student can master. Purpose: It's an exercise for a legato right hand accompanied by a detached left hand. The student learns to 'roll off' staccato at the ends of slurs gently without 'punching' them. The song also requires the student to count the eighth rests in mm. 18-19 22-23 in order to give 'oomph' to the following accented quarter notes. Suggestions for Instruction: Have the student say Giddy-up giddy-up. The sound of the words gives a feeling for the rhythm of two eighths and aquarter note. The fingering in mm. 19-20 and 23-24 is important in order to execute slurs properly. Try the right hand alone (mm. 4-8 11-12) for shading with the crescendos and decrescendos. Key: C Major Description: It is in A B A form with a coda. The song has direct dynamic contrasts and also shading (crescendo- decrescendo). It is meant to be played in a 'lively' tempo that the student can master. Purpose: It's an exercise for a legato right hand accompanied by a detached left hand. The student learns to 'roll off' staccato at the ends of slurs gently without 'punching' them. The song also requires the student to count the eighth rests in mm. 18-19 22-23 in order to give 'oomph' to the following accented quarter notes. Suggestions for Instruction: Have the student say Giddy-up giddy-up. The sound of the words gives a feeling for the rhythm of two eighths andaquarter note. The fingering in mm. 19-20 and 23-24 is important in order to execute slurs properly. Try the right hand alone (mm. 4-8 11-12) for shading with the crescendos and decrescendos. Key: C Major

Sensational Solos! Popular Christmas lets you play some of the greatest Christmas music of all time with incredible background tracks that will make you sound like a star. You will be accompanied by orchestras rock bands jazz combos and more! The play-along CD includes a demo (with melody) and play-along track (background only) for each tune. Now you can listen to the professionals then join them! A Piano accompaniment book is also available and includes all the pieces from the solo books allowing you to play your solo instrument along with your teacher or friend on the Piano. Catalogue number: FJHI1050

1 Piano 4 Hands/Early Intermediate Level-Description: This is an inspiring version of America the Beautiful. The melody begins in the primo part then enters in the secondo part. The duet ends with a great forte finish! Purpose: 1. To assist students in learning and experiencing ensemble playing. 2. To provide students with patriotic piano literature. Suggestions for Instruction: Students should know when their part is the accompaniment and when it is the melody when they are playing. The student playing the primo part should learn the arpeggio passages specifically well. Key: C + G MajorDescription: This is an inspiring version of America the Beautiful. The melody begins in the primo part then enters in the secondo part. The duet ends with a great forte finish! Purpose: 1. To assist students in learning and experiencing ensemble playing. 2. To provide students with patriotic piano literature. Suggestions for Instruction: Students should know when their part is the accompaniment and when it is the melody when they are playing. The student playing the primo part should learn the arpeggio passages specifically well. Key: C + G Major

This love song from the movie of the same name by James Berardinelli (1988) was composed by the excellent soundtrack composer Ennio Morricone.The simple and wonderful theme has been arranged magnificently by Jan Rypens and it provides a stylish and romantic intermezzo during your concert. It is also ideal for warming up before a competition.

Versatile drummer Pat Petrillo delivers a concise historical perspective on R&B and funk drumming. Each chapter in the book covers an important substyle of R&B for which Pat provides instantly usable and clearly explainedgrooves. The text describes the history of each groove including recommended listening. Play-along tracks are also included.Versatile drummer Pat Petrillo delivers a concise historical perspective on R&B and funk drumming. Each chapter in the book covers an important substyle of R&B for which Pat provides instantly usable and clearly explainedgrooves. The text describes the history of each groove including recommended listening. Play-along tracks are also included.

This charming little piece in the classical style will help students develop good phrasing and independence of hands. The melody “skips along ” accompanied at times by a simple Alberti bass. Familiar scale and chordal patterns help make this piece an excellent introduction to the classical sonatina. This charming little piece in the classical style will help students develop good phrasing and independence of hands. The melody “skips along ” accompanied at times by a simple Alberti bass. Familiar scale and chordal patterns help make this piece an excellent introduction to the classical sonatina.

In this famous aria by Puccini from the opera �La Bohème� based on the novel with the same title by Louis Henri Mürger Rodolphe sings about his admiration for Mimi the sweet girl next-door who knocks on his door to ask if he has a light for her candle. Rodolphe who is not aware that Mimi is suffering from tuberculosis is eager to help her and they fall in love. This work is suitable for solos on the trombone or euphonium on the condition that your soloist has the necessary dose of Italian passion�

Part of the Wtritten For You Series Edwin McLean's Ogg(The Caveman) is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. Written for the elementary level Ogg is a clever and comical little solo with entertaining lyrics that students will love playing and singing. This piece uses accidentals to create interesting harmonies portraying the story of Ogg (The Caveman) and his dog! Part of the Wtritten For You Series Edwin McLean's Ogg(The Caveman) is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. Written for the elementary level Ogg is a clever and comical little solo with entertaining lyrics that students will love playing and singing. This piece uses accidentals to create interesting harmonies portraying the story of Ogg (The Caveman) and his dog!

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A stirring composition that calls for an expressive legato touch. Written in E minor this haunting prelude features broken chords in 6/8 time. A stirring composition that calls for an expressive legato touch. Written in E minor this haunting prelude features broken chords in 6/8 time.

Fa la la la la... Santa's in the midst of rehearsing the elves the Christmas Cats a flock of Calling Birds and a motley crew of bell-ringing reindeer in the Christmas Choir when Arrrrgh! What'sthat awful sound?! Happy the Hound Dog is lending his howl to the chorus. With six original songs and easy-to-learn script and choreography you can share the positive message of this musical for primary grades: each of us has aspecial gift to share! The Teacher's Manual comes complete with full accompaniment script choreography and production guide. The Reproducible Pak includes vocals lyric sheets and dialog. For extra savings purchase theClassroom Kit which includes the Teacher's Manual Reproducible Pak and Perf/Accom. CD. Available: Teacher's Manual Reproducible Pak Preview CD (full performance only) Performance/Accompaniment CD Classroom Kit. PerformanceTime: 25 minutes. For grades K-4.Fa la la la la... Santa's in the midst of rehearsing the elves the Christmas Cats a flock of Calling Birds and a motley crew of bell-ringing reindeer in the Christmas Choir when Arrrrgh! What'sthat awful sound?! Happy the Hound Dog is lending his howl to the chorus. With six original songs and easy-to-learn script and choreography you can share the positive message of this musical for primary grades: each of us has aspecial gift to share! The Teacher's Manual comes complete with full accompaniment script choreography and production guide. The Reproducible Pak includes vocals lyric sheets and dialog. For extra savings purchasetheClassroom Kit which includes the Teacher's Manual Reproducible Pak and Perf/Accom. CD. Available: Teacher's Manual Reproducible Pak Preview CD (full performance only) Performance/Accompaniment CD Classroom Kit. PerformanceTime: 25 minutes. For grades K-4.

11 contemporary rock/worship songs from this popular band's 2005 album following up on the incredible success of their debut release. Includes: And Now My Lifesong Sings - Does Anybody Hear Her - Father Spirit Jesus - In Me - Lifesong - Love Them like Jesus - Praise You in This Storm - Prodigal - Set Me Free - Stained Glass Masquerade - While You Were Sleeping. 11 contemporary rock/worship songs from this popular band's 2005 album following up on the incredible success of their debut release. Includes: And Now My Lifesong Sings - Does Anybody Hear Her - Father Spirit Jesus - In Me - Lifesong - Love Them like Jesus - Praise You in This Storm - Prodigal - Set Me Free - Stained Glass Masquerade - While You Were Sleeping.

Movement and Activity Songs for Kids-From Mexico to England Australia to Russia; from polka and waltz to a rumble in the jungle kids can move to all corners of the globe with this hoppin' collection of songs from John and Alan and the Around the Worldkids! These 12 original songs each focus on a different country making this a creative collection of multicultural material for developing motor skills and motivation. Each song includes a suggested teaching plan witheasy-to-follow movement ideas. Available: Song Collection CD (full performance only) VHS Video. For gr. K-4.From Mexico to England Australia to Russia; from polka and waltz to a rumble in the jungle kids can move to all corners of the globe with this hoppin' collection of songs from John and Alan and the Around the Worldkids! These 12 original songs each focus on a different country making this a creative collection of multicultural material for developing motor skills and motivation. Each song includes a suggested teaching plan witheasy-to-follow movement ideas. Available: Song Collection CD (full performance only) VHS Video. For gr. K-4.

Available separately: SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:04. This #1 pop hit from 2007 by Avril Lavigne is a gutsy anthem of teenage love and jealousy that will be tons of fun to perform! Your SSA group will steal the show! Available separately: SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:04.

JOEL BILLY JUST THE WAY YOU ARE (ARR BILLINGSLEY ALAN) SATB A CAPPELLA Billy Joel's hit Just The Way You Are arranged by Alan Billingsley for SATB a cappella.