Everyone will want to be involved in these flexible and varied arrangements!TOP CLASS pieces can be performed by most combinations of instruments for example 2 or 3 recorders and piano or tuned percussion group. The entire class can join in because there are parts for everyone to play.Special features of the series include the tuned percussion parts often based on easily memorised rhythmic ostinati that can involve a large number of pupils.You can even write your own additional parts on special sheets provided.There are helpful performance notes included with each arrangement and suggestions for follow up listening and composition work.TOP CLASS music: to be enjoyed by theentire class. Variable Ensemble (Top Class). Tate P

No. 2 from Three Madrigals After Dowland-This middle movement is rhythmic dissonant and angry expressing a release from the pain of death. When paired with the other two madrigals this wonderful piece of programmatic writing is a lesson in musical emotion. No. 2 from Three Madrigals After Dowland. This middle movement form Three Madrigals After Dowland is rhythmic dissonant and angry expressing a release from the pain of death. When paired with the other two “Weep You No More” and “Come Heavy Sleep ” this wonderful piece of programmatic writing is a lesson in musical emotion.

Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord-The well-known chorale Nun komm der Heiden Heiland ( Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord ) was written by Martin Luther in 1524 and derives from a translation of a hymn from the 4th century before Christ. The melody was composed by JohannWalter however Johann Sebastian Bach used it as a basis for many cantatas. This arrangement by Jacob de Haan gives your band the chance to perform an attractive version of this beautiful chorale.

An expansive and charming new melody unfolding through a series of modulations bring these familiar words to life. SS. Brunner D

A whistling kettle interprets the main role in this funny piece and with a sparkle of fantasy you will be able to surprise your audience with a humorous act!

The first publication of the piano vocal score to incorporate Bernstein's final revisions based on materials used for the 1984 Deutsche Gramophon recording. Amongst the many helpful improvements are clearer vocal lines and instrumental cues throughout. Two appendices include a piano reduction of the 'overture' and information about the cast and credits of the film of West Side Story.

n 2007 Philip Sparke est nommé compositeur en résidence à l’établissement scolaire de Monmouth (Monmouth School) bourgade historique sur la frontière Angleterre/Pays de Galles. L’école puise dans un passé prestigieux qui remonte à 1614. Elle dispose d’un département de musique particulièrement actif qui peut s’enorgueillir de posséder deux Orchestres d’Harmonie en collaboration avec l’école des filles Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls et un Brass Band.Cette résidence passionnante et innovante a donné lieu à trois rencontres entre le compositeurs et élèves et à trois commandes d’œuvres une pour chaque formation. La création des œuvres a eu lieu dans le cadre duconcert de fin d’année.Cette ouverture est une commande pour le Grand Orchestre d’Harmonie (Haberdasher’s Symphonic Winds) de l’école des filles Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls.La musique débute dans une atmosphère pétillante et s’articule autour du thème central Le chant d’Azincourt (The Agincourt Song) une mélodie du XVe siècle qui célèbre la victoire anglaise à la bataille d’Azincourt au nord de la Somme le 25 octobre 1415. La « fleur de la chevalerie française » pourtant en surnombre fut anéantie par les archers du roi Henry V d'Angleterre. Henry V naquit au château de Monmouth en 1387. Les habitants de la ville de Monmouth continuent de commémorer cette victoire décisive en se rassemblant dans la célèbre rue d’Azincourt (Agincourt Street) et sur la Place d’Azincourt (Agincourt Square) situés non loin de l’établissement scolaire de Monmouth (Monmouth School).

Oper in 3 Akten-Study Score (hardback) - Hawkes Pocket Score 1118. Britten B

Dizzy Stratford’s name has become synonymous with concert band music of the highest quality. Stratford’s characteristically simple accessible harmonies and zesty melodies guarantee exciting musical entertainment. Patsy is no exception and also provides ample opportunity to feature individual sections or soloists.

Bagatelle means something like triviality or small matter. Despite the constantly varying times this composition - based on a single theme - sounds particularly light. The theme is introduced in its natural form first followed by some variations that lead to an uncomplicated canon. This charming interlude is fitting for every concert programme.

Today the three Violin concertos BWV 1041–3 are among Johann Sebastian Bach ’s best known and most popular instrumental works and enjoy a permanent place in the concert repertoire. This Urtext edition is based in the New Bach Edition. The revised Violin and Piano reduction includes an Urtext solo part and a solo part with bowing fingering and comments on performance by Andrew Manze. Full score and performance material (BA5189) Violin and Piano reduction (BA5189-90) and study score of BWV1041-1042 (TP269) available for sale.

Terra Vulcania paints impressive and captivating musical images depicting the creation history and life today in the Styrian Vulkanland Austria. Powerful and explosive natural forces create a foundation for growth interrupted by political strife and uncertainty until the fire and chaos of years past give way to a bright future. Embracing their unique geographical setting people of this region have learned to live in harmony with nature.

For Flute and Piano. For Flute and Piano.

Arranged and adapted by Andrea Cappellari. Easy duets. Each book included complet scores and solo part.

Sollt ich meinem Gott nicht singen and Psalms 36 78 and 138.

Magic Waltzes-The genre operetta (literally meaning ‘small opera’) originated halfway through the 19th century as an antidote to the ever-lengthening opéra comique which by that time contained more and more tragic intrigues as well. In this charming work three waltz melodies from different operettas come together. First we hear ‘Lippen schweigen’ from Die lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow) by Franz Léhar (1870-1948). Then follows ‘Ja das alles auf Ehr’ from Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron) by Johann Strauss the younger (1825-1899) after which ‘Tanzen möchte ich’ from Die Czardasfürstin by Emmerich Kálmán (1882-1953) closes the medley in a cheerful way. Franz Watz has skilfullyconnected the waltzes to become a magical whole.

The title Song For A New Generation refers to the approaching millennium change. The composition starts with a sustaining bolero-tempo the themes make their entry and the music gradually swells to an overwhelming climax. The turbulent harmonic passages symbolize the wars of the past. In the end the main theme returns once more describing a call for peace on earth.

Vocal score for Russell Hepplewhite's Star Of The East for SATB choir unaccompanied. Russell Hepplewhite is becoming widely known for his operatic musical theatre and choral music. His ground-breaking operas commissioned by 'English Touring Opera' for young audiences have been widely performed and have won him much critical acclaim.

Young Orchestra Series (set of string parts). Stone D

This book is part of a string series arranged for violin viola and cello. The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book features a specially designed piano accompaniment that can be easily played by a teacher or intermediate piano student and a carefully crafted removeable part complete with bowings articulations and keys well suited for the level 2-3 player. A fully orchestrated accompaniment CD is included. Each song on the CD includes a DEMO track which features a live string performance followed by the PLAY-ALONG track by itself. This book is also part of a Lord Of The Rings instrumentalseries written for flute clarinet alto sax tenor sax trumpet horn in F and trombone.