The Guitar Prep Test is designed to be taken by guitarists who have been learning for a few terms. Built into it are all sorts of skills such as a sense of pitch and rhythm controlled an even playing accuracy and quality of tone. This book contains specially-commissioned pieces as well as everything else the player will need to take the test. This volume has been specially designed to be taken by Guitar players who have been learning for a few terms.

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Cantus Mysticus was commissioned by The Foundation for the Cuenca Religious Music Week. First performance on 22nd March 2005 as part of the XLIV Cuenca Religious Music Week by Joan Enric Lluna (clarinet) Patricia Rozario(soprano) and the Madrid Community Orchestra conducted by the composer. The composer writes: Cantus Mysticus sets a text by Goethe concerned with the Eternal Feminine: Das ewig Weibliche sichuns hinan (TheEternal Woman draws us upwards). Many of my recent works have been concerned with meditation on the Creative Feminine which according to esoteric metaphysics reveals the 'child of the soul' and thus God. The slow contemplativeand very intense opening of Cantus Mysticus leads gradually towards a 'still centre' with much use of 'silence'. This is followed by an ecstatic celebration of the Divine Feminine –the Virgine Madre of Dante and Christianity theMaha Maya of Hinduism and Maha Prajavati of Buddhism. The Jazz-style passages for clarinet express Lîla or Divine Play. Cantus Mysticus is scored for B flat clarinet soprano and strings (violins and cellos only).

Propelled throughout by a constant driving pulse Michael Oares exciting work pits opposing elements of harmony and rhythm against each other portraying a sense of musical equilibrium. Creative interplay between winds and percussion along withshifting meters and changing textures adds to the effectiveness of this unique piece commissioned by the U.S Navy Band for their performance at the 2014 Midwest Clinic in Chicago Illinois.

Bruce Trinkley's setting of Shakespeare for SAB is also available in TBB (HMC1656) with piano accompaniment. Medium difficulty this piece is well suited to a choir of young voices it is a good teaching tool

Le Quattro Stagioni - Die Vier Jahreszeiten- Piano reduction with solo Violin part for all 4 concertos. One of the best-loved and most endearing works of the late Baroque Vivaldi's set of Violin Concertos The Four Seasons Op.8 are presented here in an authoritative Barenreiter Urtext edition. This publication of Vivaldi's masterpiece is a critical performing edition of the Manchester manuscript source which originates from Vivaldi's circle and represents an alternative (in many cases more explicit) version of these famous concertos than the first printed edition published by Le Cene in Amsterdam in 1725.The Manchester source hasuntil now not been used as the primary basis for a modern performing edition and offers new readings and evidence for players and listeners alike. With Christopher Hogwood's new edition a fresh gust of wind has taken hold of The Four Seasons .

38 Beautiful Pieces- Part of a new series of Piano music books edited by British concert Pianist Samantha Ward and designed primarily to be played at home simply for pleasure. Selected for their relaxing qualities the pieces in this volume range from well-known classics to delightful lesser-known gems. Featuring arrangements of traditional pieces from around the world the collection is of an easy/intermediate level so a competent amateur Pianist will have little difficulty in mastering the pieces.

A selection of original music from the 'Three Colours' movie trilogy arranged for Solo Piano.

Irish Carol-This is a traditional Irish carol set to the text from The Wexford Carol. Milburn Price arranges the tune for mixed chorus with soprano solo and flute. This is a wonderful addition to your holiday concert lessons or carols service.

This course is designed for the adult beginner who wishes to learn the piano by learning and playing chords quickly. Book Two continues to progress smoothly and easily without gaps toward the development of the technique and knowledge required to play in all the most frequently used keys. This edition also includes a CD that is packed with examples and guidance to help you through those awkward or more challenging lessons.

From his experience as a conductor and adjudicator Bert Appermont knows that bands often experience the same problems: lack of sound control intonation difficulties uncontrolled articulation and insufficient phrasing. Practising these aspects is very demanding and there is little material available that is also enjoyable to play. Four Original Warm-Ups consists of four fun warm-up pieces. Each piece focuses on one of the problems without the music being dull. The four pieces work equally well when played together or as individual items either at rehearsals or in a concert.

Words by Horatius Bonar with music by David Schwoebel contains rich choral harmonies that are full of power and majesty a solid accompanist is required

Commissioned by the Shizuoka City Foundation of Cultural Promotion Japan. First performance: 16th March 2003 in Shizuoka Japan by Tomoko Kato (vln) Yashiko Kawamoto (vla) Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi (vc) and Hiromi Okada (pno). Commissioned by the Shizuoka City Foundation of Cultural Promotion Japan. First performance: 16th March 2003 in Shizuoka Japan by Tomoko Kato (vln) Yashiko Kawamoto (vla) Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi (vc) and Hiromi Okada (pno).

For Bassoon and String Orchestra. First published in 2004. First performance: Kim Walker 2005 Classical Music Awards presented by APRA and Australian Music Centre Sydney Conservatorium of Music 18th July 2005. Score. For Bassoon and String Orchestra. First published in 2004. First performance: Kim Walker 2005 Classical Music Awards presented by APRA and Australian Music Centre Sydney Conservatorium of Music 18th July2005. Score.

For string quartet. Published 2004. Second Prize of the 2005 Lutoslawski Award. First performance: Rubenstein Quartet Warsaw 14th February 2005. For string quartet. Published 2004. Second Prize of the 2005 Lutoslawski Award. First performance: Rubenstein Quartet Warsaw 14th February 2005.

Some teachers may know this waltz tune by its German title Du du liegst mir im Herzen but most will recognize it quickly upon hearing its graceful melody. The arrangers have provided ample musical interest in both the primo and secondo parts. Perfect for any recital especially one featuring folk songs from around the world. Some teachers may know this waltz tune by its German title 'Du du liegst mir im Herzen ' but most will recognize it quickly upon hearing its graceful melody. The arrangers have provided ample musical interest in both the primoand secondo parts. Perfect for any recital especially one featuring folk songs from around the world.

Standard US Set (without european suppl. parts)-Composed in 1943 Commando March was Samuel Barber's first work scored exclusively for band. This stirring work has since become a staple in the repertoire. This new critical edition now includes a full score plushistorical notes and corrections from the original publication. A true classic! Dur: 3:00 (Grade 4) Composed in 1943 Commando March was Samuel Barber's first work scored exclusively for band. This stirring work has since become a staple in the repertoire. This new critical edition now includes a full score plus historical notes and corrections from the original publication. A true classic! Duration 3:00 (Grade 4). ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.

Piano Quintet.

This collection includes new arrangements for voice and piano of six songs originally published in Ten Christmas Carols from the Southern Appalachian Mountains collected by John Jacob Niles as well as familiar classicscomposed by Niles. The recorded performances will help all become familiar with these new settings. All selections are appropriate for student singers as well as more experienced singers for use in Christmas services. Contents:The Carol of the Birds The Cherry Tree Down in yon forest The Flower of Jesse I wonder as I wander Jesus Jesus rest your head Jesus the Christ is born Lulle Lullay SeeJesus the Saviour The Seven Joys of Mary Sweet little boy Jesus What Songs Were Sung.This collection includes new arrangements for voice and piano of six songs originally published in Ten Christmas Carols from the Southern Appalachian Mountains collected by John Jacob Niles as well as familiar classicscomposed by Niles. The recorded performances will help all become familiar with these new settings. All selections are appropriate for student singers as well as more experienced singers for use in Christmas services. Contents:The Carol of the Birds The Cherry Tree Down in yon forest The Flower of Jesse I wonder as I wander Jesus Jesus rest your head Jesus the Christ is born Lulle Lullay SeeJesus the Saviour The Seven Joys of Mary Sweet little boy Jesus What Songs Were Sung.

Bach's flute sonatas and the Partita for flute edited by renowned flutist and educator Louis Moyse are available for the first time in one value-priced and convenient publication. Book includes piano part with separate flute part booklet. Bach's flute sonatas and the Partita for flute edited by renowned flutist and educator Louis Moyse are available for the first time in one value-priced and convenient publication. Book includes piano part with separate flute part booklet.