Nursery Rhyme Nativity is a special Christmas musical for young children retelling the Biblical story of the first Christmas to the tunes of favourite nursery rhymes. The CD contains a complete performance of all thesongs plus irresistible backing tracks to sing along to. Suitable for pre-school to 6 years as well as children with special needs. Easy to learn and stage. Duration 25 minutes. You will require a license to performthis work at your school/youth theatre; please click here for more information and our application form.

Fifty Christmas Carols-for SATB accompanied and unaccompanied Carols for Choirs 5 continues the tradition of its predecessors by providing a complete resource for choirs from Advent through to Epiphany. Featuring brand new carols and arrangements of classic tunes the collection showcases the very best established and new names in choral composition today. Carols For Choirs: Book Five includes 50 superb carols to celebrate 50 years of the famous Carols for Choirs series. A complete resource for choirs from Advent through to Epiphany. Fresh arrangements from Bob Chilcott and David Blackwell as well as original compositions including many specially written for this collection. A wide range of composers are featured including Alan Bullard Bob Chilcott Gabriel Jackson Philip Ledger Jaakko Mantyjarvi Mathew Martin Cecilia McDowall Francis Pott John Rutter Carl Rutti and David Willcocks. A balanced mix of accompanied and unaccompanied items including the order of service for a Festival ofNine Lessons and Carols. The volumes of Carols for Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol singers around the world. Like its predecessors Carols for Choirs 5 presents a wide range of carols to suit every occasion from classic tunes superbly arranged to the best original compositions. The collection showcases the very best established and new names in choral composition today both in the UK and world-wide.

for SSAATTBB unaccompanied The weather the most quintessentially English of topics was the inspiration for this work. Chilcott weaves together a tapestry of well-known weather rhymes such as 'The rain it raineth every day upon the just and the unjust fella' and 'Whether the weather' in a work that is energetic quirky and entertaining. His choral writing is inventive and full of character using layered rhythms and jazzy harmonies. This will be a fun piece to perform and perfect as a light addition to any concert programme.The weather the most quintessentially English of topics was the inspiration for Bob Chilcott's Weather Report written for the BBC Singers' tour of Japan last summer. Chilcott weaves togethera tapestry of well-known weather rhymes such as The rain it raineth every day upon the just and the unjust fella and Whether the weather in a work that is energetic quirky and entertaining. His choral writing is inventive and full of charecter using layered rhythms and jazzy harmonies. This will be a fun piece to perform and perfect as a light addition to any concert programme.

Piano students thrive on experiencing a variety of musical styles. Teachers are discovering that jazz is the perfect avenue for motivating their students while opening them up to a vital musical tradition of artistic expression. Until now Jazz literature has primarily been accessible only to advanced players leaving emerging Pianists with a gap in their education. That's Jazz fills this gap with a collection of compelling and accessible tunes covering the main Jazz styles of Swing Latin and Rock. Each book is organized in a clear and consistent format including several unique components.Piano students thrive on experiencing a variety of musical styles. Teachers are discovering that jazz is the perfect avenue for motivating their students while opening them up to a vital musical tradition of artistic expression.Until now Jazz literature has primarily been accessible only to advanced players leaving emerging Pianists with a gap in their education. That's Jazz fills this gap with a collection of compelling and accessible tunescovering the main Jazz styles of Swing Latin and Rock. Each book is organized in a clear and consistent format including several unique components.

1600 Exercises - Intonation Rhythm And Tonality (Vol.1 - 1000 Exercises) is the first of a method in two volumes written by Jules Arnoud featuring 1000 exercises out of a set of 1600. This highly progressive method was written and tailored for music theory students starting from beginner level to help them acquire the basics of rhythm tonality and intonation. Its very first lesson is about discovering the different notes on the stave and each theme focuses on a special rhythm which gets introduced by a preparatory exercise before a lesson on the subject and more exercises for application. This first volume is followedby the second one which includes the last 600 exercises of the method.

for SATB (with divisions) and viola obbligato Beach is taken from the song cycle 'Songs for Seven Storeys' which Bob Chilcott wrote to celebrate the opening of the New Evelina Children's Hospital. Combining a nostalgic melody with a haunting viola obbligato this introspective song beautifully captures the memory of the seaside. Bob Chilcott 's Beach for SATB (with divisions) and Viola obbligato. This gentle song is taken from the song cycle 'Songs for Seven Storeys' which Bob Chilcott wrote to celebrate the opening of the New Evelina Children's Hospital on London's South Bank. With a singable folksy tune and an atmospheric Piano part this song has wide appeal.

This is an incredibly comprehensive book dealing with every harmonic and technical aspect of guitar improvising. Included are analyses of scales arpeggios picking technique chord progressions cadences and modulations. In addition numerous studies and exercises are contained to help you play through the concepts of being taught. The goal is technical and mental mastery of the guitar fingerboard. Tablature is included. This is an incredibly comprehensive book dealing with every harmonic and technical aspect of guitar improvising. Included are analyses of scales arpeggios picking technique chord progressions cadences and modulations. Inaddition numerous studies and exercises are contained to help you play through the concepts of being taught. The goal is technical and mental mastery of the guitar fingerboard. Tablature is included.

Welcome! by Jörg Ringgenberg for Brass Band. Score and parts.

Setting Joseph Addison's text Jackson explores the use of vivid imagery the poem provides through this dramatic medium. Rather than using the full forces of choir brass and organ throughout the piece proceeds through varied antiphonal groupings accompanying typically imaginative choral writing.

Vernon Griffiths ' Trisagion On 'Nicaea' for the Organ.

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Work dating from 1974 for 2 Pianos. Work dating from 1974 for 2 Pianos.

A collection of 100 simple rounds of moderate length and compass. Fifty-one of them have a compass of an octave or less. All the rounds are divided into sections according to the numbers of parts required and the majority fall into two three and four parts. Compiled and edited by Kenneth Simpson. A collection of 100 simple rounds of moderate length and compass. Fifty-one of them have a compass of an octave or less. All the rounds are divided into sections according to the numbers of parts required and the majority fall into two three and four parts. Compiled and edited by Kenneth Simpson.

for soloists SATB and organ Written for the Choir of Wells Cathedral this setting of the St Matthew Passion is ideally suited to liturgical performance during Holy Week. The principal role of the Evangelist is taken by a baritone soloist who narrates the story of Christ's trial and Crucifixion in unaccompanied chant. Matthew Owens ' St Matthew Passion for soloists SATB and Organ. Written for the Choir of Wells Cathedral of which Matthew Owens is Organist and Master of the Choristers this setting of the St Matthew Passion is ideally suited to liturgical performance during Holy Week. The principal role of the Evangelist is taken by a baritone soloist who narrates the story of Christ's trial and Crucifixion in unaccompanied chant. The other smaller solo roles of Judas (Tenor) Pilate (Tenor) Jesus (Bass) and Pilate's wife (Alto) continue in the same vein with four-part choral interspersions from the crowds soldiers and priests providing acontrast in texture. The hymn 'When I survey the wondrous cross' set to the Rockingham hymn tune appears twice throughout the work and the congregation are encouraged to join in on both occasions. The simple organ part supports the voices for the hymn and may also optionally double the choir during the narrative.

for SATB soloists SATB chorus and orchestra Starting afresh from Mozart's incomplete autograph and an unfinished sketch Richard Maunder uses none of Sussmayer's contributions and reworks the orchestration throughout. The familiar Sussmayer Sanctus and Benedictus are included as an appendix. All material is also available on hire The Requiem was Mozart’s final composition. It was commissioned by the widow of the Countess von Walsegg who died in February 1791. After working on the Requiem through October and November however Mozart fell ill and died without completing it. Mozart's widow needing money asked Joseph Eybler to complete the work. Unfortunately he could not finish the work and it was handed over to Franz Xaver Sussmayr. However Sussmayr was a musician of limited capabilities and much of his contribution was in fact a copy of Eybler's work. This new edition of Mozart's Requiem starts afresh from Mozart's incomplete autograph and uses none of Eybler or Sussmayr'scontributions. The orchestration has been reworked throughout using parts of Die Zauberflote and La Clemenza di Tito as the chief models.

for solo organ Containing a mixture of well-known and lesser-known pieces from across Purcell's work this volume is suitable for wide and varied church and concert use. A valuable addition to any organist's repertoire. This is a marvellous collection of pieces by Henry Purcell newly arranged for the Organ by concert organist Martin Setchell. Purcell's music is perfectly suited to the Organ and a number of his pieces have long been popular with players. This volume brings together a range of well-known pieces - trumpet tunes the Rondeau from Abdelazer Dido's Lament and movements from The Fairy Queen - and combines these with a wonderful selection of lesser-known pieces from across Purcell's work. There are sprightly tunes and hornpipes from the stage works lovely reflective songs and airs and a wide range of dances and chaconnes. The result is a set of pieceswith wise and varied church and concert use perfectly accessible to intermediate players and making a valuable addition to any organist's repertoire. Martin Setchell is Associate Professor of Music University Organist and tutor in Organ at the University of Canterbury School Of Music New Zealand. He combines his university teaching and research career with a busy and international schedule of recitals and concerts as soloist accompanist and continuo player on Organ and Harpsichord.

The Schott Viola Album includes 11 transcriptions in the 1st postition for Viola and Piano as arranged by Raymond H. Dodd.

Imaginative pieces for study and recital supplementary material to the piano method.

Piano Duets edited by Michael Aston-Piano Duets: Classical Composers presents varied and accessible repertoire for every duet player. The collection includes attractive new arrangements of orchestral and chamber gems alongside new editions of original works written specifically for piano duet. These pieces are ideal for duettists looking for new recital material as well as those beginning to explore the medium. Piano Duets: Classical Composers presents varied and accessible repertoire for every duet player. The collection includes attractive new arrangements of orchestral and chamber gems alongside new editions of original works written specifically for Piano duet. You'll find sonata movements by less well-known composers of the period Clementi and J.C.F. Bach as well as Beethoven's complete Sonata in D major one of the few original duet sonatas written by the composer. The volume is concluded with a light and attractive Minuet and Trio by Haydn a colourful Theme and Variations by Mozart and a graceful and flowing arrangement of Schubert'sEntr'acte Music from Rosamunde. Ranging from the intimate to the virtuosic these pieces are ideal for duettists looking for new recital material as well as those beginning to explore the medium. Contents: J. C. F. Bach: Allegro con spirito from Sonata in A major L. van Beethoven: Sonata in D major Op. 6 Muzio Clementi: Allegro maestoso from Sonata in E flat major Op. 3 No. 2 Joseph Haydn: Minuet and Trio from Symphony No. 100 'Military' W. A. Mozart: Allegro from Serenade K388 Franz Schubert: Entr'acte No. 3 from Rosamunde

This work was awarded the British Composer Award for Liturgical Music in 2003 but is published for the first time in 2013. The Roman Catholic Liturgy includes an antiphon to the Magnificat at Vespers O Doctor optime which Jackson sets incorporating medieval influences such as plainsong.