Cascadia Suite portrays in music a trip by air over the majesticmountains the crystal clear waters and the beautiful Pacific coast ofNorth America. In three movements you fly over the sun kissed SanJuan Islands onto the bleak frozen north of Vancouver then and finallyover the ocean to the raw beauty of the Whistler Mountains. Take youraudience on a sight seeing flight over this charming region of NorthAmerica!

The term Danceries can be found in a copy of Playford's Dancing Master which is an extensive collection of folk and popular tunes of the 17th Century (and no doubt earlier). The melodies themselves are a mixture of new and old (although where the old occurs it has been adapted in mood and composition and is often interspersed with completely new material). The harmonies and rhythms bring a breath of the new into these themes and add to the drama of the set.

Ballet after the novel by Gustave Flaubert. Ballet after the novel by Gustave Flaubert.

Comic sentimental political or just plain lewd the Broadside Ballads that flooded England between the time of Byrd and Purcell constitute one of the richest veins in our musical culture. These wer the pop songs of their day distributed up and down the land and they offer us a glimpse into the lives attitudes and sexual mores of ordinary people. Their subjects range from The Great Fire and The Gunpowder Plot to fumbling husbands royal gossip and the latest 'outrageous' fashions! The ballads in this volume have once more been re-attached to their original melodies - including simple chord suggestions based upon historical modes. Singers will find a treasure trove ofsome of the most delightful tunes England has ever produced. Explanatory notes place each ballad in its historical context exploring sources and the meanings of obscure words. A host of enchanting woodcuts taken from original broadsheets illustrates throughout. Also included is a performance-ready edition of The Cheaters Cheated a raucous musical entertainment - or Jigge - for a cast of four singers/actors which shares many characteristics of the broadside ballad. Forward by Andrew Motion

Into Thy Hands contains two prayers of St. Edmund beautifully set for a cappella choir by Jonathan Dove. Technically this piece is well within the grasp of most choirs and would make a memorable concert work anthem or introit. The Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

Britten's Irish Reel was composed in 1936 as title music for a documentary film made by Marion Grierson and Evelyn Spice. Around the Village Green was made for the Travel and Industrial Development Association which explored the changes to rural life in East Anglia after the increased mechanisation of agriculture. In his incidental music Britten incorporated a riotous medley of folk songs and other traditional tunes (including 'Early One Morning' 'The Vocar of Bray' and Sheild's 'The Plough Boy') many of which were suggested to him by the Norfolk-based composer E.J.Moeran.

Bags Of Tunes For Viola is packed with material on styles children will love including nursery rhymes rounds folk and popular songs as well as plenty of original pieces. The pieces are gently progressive and are all based around the first finger pattern. They are ideal for consolidation work for using alongside any method or tutor and are enjoyable sight-reading practice. Irresistible new tunes for beginner violists composed and arranged by one of the UK's leading string teachers and authors Mary Cohen creator of a wide range of imaginative teaching publications.

This happy tune recorded by the Beatles was a #1 hit in 1967 and it still brings smiles to listeners of all ages today! This a cappella setting features beatbox percussion finger snaps and even a faux trumpet andprovides lots of musical satisfaction and even a few surprises! Available: SATB a cappella. Duration: ca. 3:30.

for clarinet and piano-Concertino No. 1 in F major for cello and piano. In The Platinum Series this excellent piece has been published in an edition for clarinet. On the CD that comes with the book you will first hear the piano accompaniment alone followed by the demo version with both clarinet and piano. It is of course more instructive and enjoyable to play with a live accompanist if you can using the piano part that is also included. This piece is a great addition to the clarinet repertoire!

Over seventy original progressive studies in a variety of jazz styles by James Rae. A systematic methodical approach that helps you to play stylish Jazz right from the beginning. The book is divided into three sections; part One introduces the beginner to jazz rhythms including swing quavers syncopation and displaced accents. Part Two contains twenty carefully graded melodic jazz studies to assist in the formulation of physical techniques and skills. Part Three Improvisation and Blues encourages the budding Jazz flautist to use these studies as the basis for further creative jazz improvisation.

Best Of Cat Stevens is a compilation of over 20 of Stevens' best arranged at an easy level including Another Saturday Night Father and Son The First Cut Is the Deepest Hard Headed Woman Moon Shadow Two Fine People The Wind and more. Best Of Cat Stevens is a compilation of over 20 of Stevens' best arranged at an easy level including Another Saturday Night Father and Son The First Cut Is the Deepest Hard Headed Woman Moon Shadow Two Fine People The Wind and more.

Beginning in unison with a supportive four-hands piano accompaniment this anthem is a strong yet accessible concert opener. Multi-rhythms enhance the excitement of this majestic concert or festival selection. Duration: ca. 1:50.

Green Stringpops is a fun and friendly way to play music. Includes 7 fun pieces for violin 2 on Eco-themes from 'Tropical Forest' to 'Rainbow Patrol'.

Sophie's Choice is an opera in four acts based upon the post-war dramatic novel by William Styron and commissioned by BBC Radio 3 in association with the Royal Opera House Covent Garden. The opera was first performed by the artists and orchestra of the Royal Opera House in December 2002.

Peng-Peng Gong's 10-minute requiem was composed in 2011 dedicated to the memory of the composer's grandmother. This revised edition comprises the third work in his Chamber Tone Poems series. While not stricly a chamber piece from the standpoint of instrumental forces the title refers to a broader microcosmic quality shared with those earlier compositions. (2011) ca. 10'.

Edited by Clara Schumann-Dover Publications continues its series of playing editions of musical masterpieces with this selection of Robert Schumann's later compositions for solo piano edited by Clara Schumann. This book has been especially designed as a playing edition - the noteheads are large and easily readable at the piano and the margins and spaces between staves are adequate for written notes fingerings and turnovers. It is also most useful for analysis or simply for listening along with records.Dover Publications continues its series of playing editions of musical masterpieces with this selection of Robert Schumann's later compositions for solo piano edited by Clara Schumann. This book has been especially designed as a playing edition - the noteheads are large and easily readable at the piano and the margins and spaces between staves are adequate for written notes fingerings and turnovers. It is also most useful for analysis or simply for listening along with records.

This sparkling setting of the traditional French carol has a dance-like quality that infuses the entire work! Whether performed by voices and keyboard or the optional chamber orchestration it will be an accessible addition toChristmas concerts and worship settings. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn perc 1-2 hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.Duration: ca. 1:45.

Jean Françaix 's Concerto For Clarinet is one of the most successful written in the twentieth century and has been performed all over the world. This new edition features a revised Piano reduction by Claude Françaix and Tiziana de Carolis as well as changes made by the composer before he died. Jean Françaix 's Concerto For Clarinet is one of the most successful written in the twentieth century and has been performed all over the world. This new edition features a revised Piano reduction by Claude Françaix and Tiziana de Carolis as well as changes made by the composer before he died.

This happy popular song by Adam Young of Owl City is great fun! It can be played by advanced beginners although the rhythm is quite challenging with lots of tied notes and 16th-note off-beats. It is in the key of G with2 easy lever changes that may be omitted. Fingerings and lyrics included. 5 pages. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.This happy popular song by Adam Young of Owl City is great fun! It can be played by advanced beginners although the rhythm is quite challenging with lots of tied notes and 16th-note off-beats. It is in the key of G with2 easy lever changes that may be omitted. Fingerings and lyrics included. 5 pages. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.

This work from Brian Connery gets out everything from the simple musical elements that can be found in a grade 1 piece for concert band. The musical development is anything but forced; rather it’s fresh spontaneous and contagiously happy. Are you ready for this Little Voyage ?