The rhythm of the samba was originally created in Africa and brought to Brazil by the slaves . Here it became the national dance. For every festive occasion and especially the carnival festivities (Rio de Janeiro) samba music is played. The World's Fair in New York (1939) was the reason to the biggest spread of the samba. The cornet section gets an opportunity to feature in Ever so Samba. Together with the swinging percussion section they let you enjoy a South American party.

Vocal and Piano reduction of the classic musical from Stephen Sondheim and George Furth that was first performed in 1970. Set in New York Company deals with adult problems in an adult city and the twists and turns in the life of a young middle-class New Yorker.

Following a successful appearance at a national competition a leading Japanese concert band commissioned the composition of this new work. The presentation of the main theme at the beginning of the piece along with its eventual development and variations in the middle section represents a very personal message for the band. It symbolises both the joy felt following the success at the competition and looks forward to further successes in the future. An inspiring work which celebrates the success of any band.

Uses: General Easter Scripture: John 19:16-30; Colossians 1:15-23; I Peter 1:18-19 The story of forgiveness and redemption is set to music in this original song by Gary Hallquist. Appropriate during the Easter season and year round the lyrics affirm: He won the victory and now I'm free. It was at Calvary my Savior died for me.

The Victorian Music Hall era yielded some of the most enduring popular songs ever. Jonathan Rathbone's brilliant arrangements perfectly capture the inimitable style of the period bringing this repertoire into the realm of today's mixed-voice choirs. Ideal for use in programmes and musical evenings with a Victorian theme as popular items within any choral concert or simply as evergreen encores.

'The Keystone Kops' was a series of silent comedies featuring an incompetent group of policemen. They first appeared in the 1912 film Hoffmeyer's Legacy but it was the 1913 feature The Bangville Police that confirmed their popularity. 'The Keystone Kops' were renowned for making mistakes particularly with a great deal of energy and activity and all done with a major lack of coordination. Carl Davis's 3 minute tour de force is a fine encore piece!

New edition based on the composer's manuscript-This edition of the three concert études is the first and only for which the composer's autograph has been taken into consideration. This allows Liszt's popular piano cycle to be seen in the most authentic form available today.No closer information has emerged about the origins of the études which appeared in 1849. The autograph which contains all three studies in complete form with elaborated notation and furnished with performance markings appeared in a catalogue in the mid-1930s. But after it was bought by the French pianist François Lang (1908-1944) there were doubts about its whereabouts for several decades. So even Volume I/2 of the complete New Liszt Edition publishedby Editio Musica Budapest in 1971 could rest only on the notation of the first printed editions. This edition of the three concert études is the first and only for which the composer's autograph has been taken into consideration. This allows Liszt's popular Piano cycle to be seen in the most authentic form available today. No closer information has emerged about the origins of the études which appeared in 1849. The autograph which contains all three studies in complete form with elaborated notation and furnished with performance markings appeared in a catalogue in the mid-1930s. But after it was bought by the French pianist François Lang (1908-1944) there were doubts about its whereabouts for several decades. So even Volume I/2 of thecomplete New Liszt Edition published by Editio Musica Budapest in 1971 could rest only on the notation of the first printed editions. The new version edited by Adrienne Kaczmarczyk that appears here pays close heed to the points where knowledge of the manuscript calls for alteration and addition. The autograph also used as the engraver's copy confirms an earlier suspicion. The widely used subtitles (1. Il lamento 2. La leggerezza and 3. Un sospiro) were thought to be alien to Liszt's approach and are now known not to originate from the composer. They were presumably dreamed up by a Paris publisher.

Eric Saari from North Dakota State University has captured Walt Whitman's text about sunset with vivid 21st century hues. Bursts of color unfold in words and sound creating pictures in your mind. High school and college choirs will enjoy this piece from a new composer.

Expand your musical scope and your performance repertoire in new worlds of expression with a special selection of 14 contemporary works all written by some of today's celebrated composers. Here's your chance to learn some music by real living composers - not just those only known by their surnames who dies long ago! The musical styles are diverse and exciting from elements of ragtime and dance to a sombre and gently sad melody and each piece features a full Piano accompaniment. ...Perhaps you might even be inspired to start composing some new music of your own!

The unparalleled teen rock opera which catapulted singer Meat Loaf and composer Jim Steinman to Rock'n'Roll stardom. All the songs from the album arranged for piano and voice with full lyrics and guitar chords.

For Soprano and Orchestra. Andrew Clements says 'None of the four songs lasts more than a few minutes yet they pack in an astonishing range of emotional and vocal nuance. . .with wonderfully lucid colours drawn from a vast ensemble; each song seems to define its sound world within a couple of bars compressed into a phrase or a couple of chords. They are beautifully achieved little songs brought off with the lightest of touches'. Financial Times 10 March 1992

Prepare yourself for a tough and exiting adventure in space with Space Adventure . Fly the large spaceships to the outer space and conquer meteorshowers solar winds blackholes and gas clouds. From the spaceship you have a fantastic view at our solarsystem. Travel at the speed of light from Mercury to Jupiter and from Neptune back to the Earth.

John Cage's 4'33 tacet any instrument or combination of instruments.

Short sparkling brilliant pieces for flexible ensemble of six to fourteen players. Often recorded and performed the 17 Divertmenti are increasingly popular with music lovers and essential for Mozart lovers. Arranged here for flexible ensemble a large and diverse number of instrument. Breitkopf & Hortel edition.

Transcriptions d'apres Mazas Kreutzer Rode Schall & Bruni. For Oboe or Saxophone.

Breitkopft Hortel Edition.

Two gems from Oklahoma! are complemented here by timeless favourites from The King and I a show which continues to hold a magical appeal for children of all ages. The Faber Young Voices series is devised specifically to address the needs of young or newly-formed choirs looking for easy yet rewarding new repertoire.

(Dance! Lisella!)-Hopsa! Lisella! an 18th century Alsatian folk song quite literally sways back and forth as it is sung. The feeling of acceleration typical of 18th century song is captured through ritards accelerandos and tempo changes at the beginning of each verse. Add tambourine and triangle to enhance the French character of the song. In two parts this accessible setting will work nicely with any treble group. Duration: ca. 3:05

. . . lush chords and sonorities ecstatic rhythmic energy within constantly changing metres intricate birdsong-like arabesques and a primary-coloured approach to the orchestra.'Stephen Banfield The Musical Times November 1986

from Guys and Dolls-This popular standard from the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls alternates between a Latin groove and more straight-ahead swing style showcasing the skills of your rhythm section. This chart features vocal and piano solos with fresh harmonizations and irresistible rhythmic twists that will be extremely satisfying to rehearse and perform. Impressive!