Solo features with a live big band-For many musicians playing in a big band is an ultimate high point. The special line-up of the big band guarantees amazing tuttis but equally allows the opportunity to perform quiet ballads. Playing in the wind section of a big band is an experience you will not forget in a hurry. Unfortunately playing a solo - as the word suggests - is reserved for only a few. However with this book you can be the centre of attention as you get the opportunity to play the leading part in these swinging pieces. On the enclosed CD you will hear fantastic solos which give you a good idea of the how it should be done. Of course you do not have to copy the solo you can also improvise to thewritten chords. Almost all the pieces have been newly written in the style of the great big bands but you will also come across two famous hits: Barry Manilow’s sultry Copacabana and Stevie Wonder’s fabulous You Are the Sunshine of My Life. For many musicians playing in a big band is an ultimate high point. The special line-up of the big band guarantees amazing tuttis but equally allows the opportunity to perform quiet ballads. Playing in the wind section of a big band is an experience you will not forget in a hurry. Unfortunately playing a solo – as the word suggests – is reserved for only a few. However with this book you can be the centre of attention as you get the opportunity to play the leading part in these swinging pieces! On the enclosed CD you will hear fantastic solos which give you a good idea of the how it should be done. Of course you do not have to copy the solo you can also improviseto the written chords. Almost all the pieces have been newly written in the style of the great big bands but you will also come across two famous hits: Barry Manilow’s sultry Copacabana and Stevie Wonder’s fabulous You Are the Sunshine of My Life . Big Band Highlights for Alto/Tenor Saxophone as composed and arranged by Johan Plomp. Includes play-along CD.

From the CD Groove Shop recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra here is John Clayton's stylish take on this masterful Billy Strayhorn composition. The rhythm section sets up the feel followed by a sax soli chorus and finally the main theme stated by tenor and muted trumpet. Sprinkled with a few twists and turns ample solo space and terrific ensemble writing throughout this is a real gem of a chart.

The year is 1566 and 2 400 Hungarians and Croatians are waging a hopelessly unbalanced war again Sultan Süleyman’s 100 000 strong army. The small garrison heroically resists the Sultan for as long as they can but in the end must surrender to his sheer numbers. After the dust settles word gets out that the Sultan is in fact no longer alive! The news was kept secret to preserve the troop’s morale. Willy Fransen’s arrangement turns this exciting legend into an equally exciting musical tale that your audience will enjoy from start to finish.

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Theme and Variations is another brilliant test piece from the pen of Oliver Waespi one of the most popular brass band composers of today. It is a challenging but rewarding piece which offers plenty of opportunity for several soloists to show off their skills. Theme and Variations is based on one theme that is explored throughout the piece resulting in spectacular and colourful variations. A beautiful musical kaleidoscope!

Jan Moretus (1543-1610) was a book printer and publisher in his native city of Antwerp. He worked as assistant to his father-in-law the renowned master printer and publisher Christoffel Plantijn. After Plantijn’s death in 1589 Moretus took over the business.The composition Moretus consists of four parts that draw on the remarkable personality of Jan Moretus aswell as the printing business. In both the titles of the movements and the thematic structure we can see a certain symmetry: a playful allusion to the process of printing.Part 1 A Celebrated Gentleman describes the illustrious figure of Moretus in a festive chorale. In the second part ExpressiveImpressions the printing press itself is brought to life in repeated motifs - despite the industrial mechanical nature of the process the product always has an artistic and cultural dimension. In the third part Impressive Expression the wind band is invited (or challenged) to intone the slow theme with a poignant expressiveness. Part 4 A Gentle Celebration is a celebratory finale with a fresh theme.

Christopher Hogwood's first ever critical edition of the much performed concert overture goes back for the first time to all the sources. Hogwood examines not only Mendelssohn's autograph but also the first edition of the score and orchestral parts which Mendelssohn saw to print. A manuscript copy with additional music thought to have been performed under Mendelssohn's direction but later deleted as well as the composer's own two and four-hand piano arrangements of the composition were also taken into account. As with the other overtures in this series the score contains a lengthy introduction a critical commentary andfacsimiles. First ever critical edition of this concert overture. Additional music included in score and parts stemming from a source used by Mendelssohn for a performance of the work. Full score & parts (BA9056) and study score format 22.5 x 16.5cm (TP396) available for sale

Cantata for the Feast of Visitation B. V. M.-With his cantata “Meine Seel erhebt den Herren” which Bach composed for the Visitation of Mary (2 July) he created a Magnificat setting of a different kind: The German text source is a combination of biblical text and a free interpretation thebasis being the Marian hymn of praise from the Gospel according to Luke. The 9th psalm tone acts as the chorale melody and becomes a recurring musical theme.With a small scoring of one trumpet (which if need be can be omitted) two oboes strings and basso continuo along with four soloists and choir Bach succeeds in writing a festive music of 20-25 minutes. This performing edition is based on the Urtext of the “New Bach Edition”.- Festive cantata based on the Urtext of the “New Bach Edition”- With a duration of 20-25 minutes Now My Soul Exalts The Lord BWV 10: Cantata for the Feast of Visitation B. V. M. With his cantata Meine Seel Erhebt Den Herren which Bach composed for the Visitation of Mary (2 July) he created a Magnificat setting of a different kind: The German text source is a combination of biblical text and a free interpretation the basis being the Marian hymn of praise from the Gospel according to Luke. The 9th psalm tone acts as the chorale melody and becomes a recurring musical theme. With a small scoring of one trumpet (which if need be can be omitted) two oboes strings and basso continuo along with four soloists and choir Bach succeeds in writing a festive music of 20-25 minutes. This performing edition is based on the Urtext of the New Bach Edition.

Easy arrangements of 17 of Prince's finest for Easy Guitar-The Very Best Of Prince includes 17 of Prince's finest arranged for easy Guitar with notes and tab. The Very Best Of Prince includes 17 of Prince's finest arranged for easy Guitar with notes and tab.

Concerto for piano and orchestra- Piano Concerto No.25 in C major K.503. Piano Solo Flute Oboe (2) Bassoon (2) Horn (2) Trumpet (2) Kettledrum Strings. The New Mozart Edition offers researchers a musicologically unimpeachable text based on all the available sources (first and foremost Mozart 's autograph manuscripts). At the same time it also serves as an aid to authentic performances. The Barenreiter Urtext study scores are a prime example of how Barenreiter takes a musical text and transfers it into a practical format. The Barenreiter Urtext Study Scores format 16.5 x 22.5cm are ideal for musical analysis rehearsal purposes and even conducting. TheStudy Scores are distinguished by high quality paper and binding as well as an excellent layout. In this way masterworks of musical history are made available as compact sized scores at extremely affordable prices!

Here's the popular holiday song by Meredith Willson in an accessible Discovery series edition for younger choirs. Available: 2-Part 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

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Cantata for the Sunday Jubilate- Weinen Klagen Sorgen Zagen (Weeping Crying Sorrow Sighing) BWV 12 Cantata for the Sunday Jubilate - Performance material (BA10012) vocal score (BA10012-90) & study score (TP1012) available for sale Barenreiter's editions of Bach 's Cantatas offer the authoritative text of the New Bach Edition meeting Bärenreiter Urtext standards. No group of works in Johann Sebastian Bach ’s output is as wide-ranging as the cantatas. This is hardly surprising considering that for over five years Bach was required to compose a work or at least re-work an existing one for every Sunday and festival of the church year aswell as for numerous secular occasions such as council inaugurations school and university celebrations and royal birthdays. Unfortunately not all cantatas have survived. However over 200 sacred and secular works exist and form a corpus of works suitable for all possible occasions. This rich musical heritage is still as relevant today as it was then.

Malgré l’opposition de ses parents Franz von Suppé (1819-1895) commence à composer dès son plus jeune âge. Plus tard ils décident de lui faire suivre des études de droit à l’Université de Padoue en Italie mais sans grand résultat. Franz von Suppé reste passionné par la musique et passe l’essentiel de son temps à aller voir des opéras à Milan tout en continuant à composer et à faire de la musique. À la mort de son père il s’installe définitivement à Vienne avec sa mère pour y étudier la composition. Il accède rapidement au poste de chef d’orchestre du Theater an der Wien poste qu’il occupe jusqu’en 1862 puis est nommé en 1865 à la tête de l’Orchestre duCarltheater (également appelé Theater in der Leopoldstadt). Franz von Suppé compose durant toute sa vie. Il accède au faîte de la gloire avec ses opérettes viennoises et sa musique instrumentale. Suppé maîtrise parfaitement l’art de combiner les styles d’écriture propres à la musique française et viennoise. Parmi ses œuvres célèbres on peut citer l’ouverture Dichter und Bauer (Poète et Paysan) composée en 1846 pour la comédie éponyme de Karl Elmar et Die leichte Kavallerie (Cavalerie légère - 1866) .Si l’ouverture Ein Morgen ein Mittag und ein Abend in Wien (Matin midi et soir à Vienne - 1844) est un peu moins connue elle reste néanmoins très appréciée du public. Les mesures d’ouverture et de clôture sont pleines de couleurs et de fougue tandis que la partie centrale est lyrique.

The Beatles the most timeless and legendary pop group ever made history with an endless series of world hits that are still loved today. Filip Sandras has made a fluent arrangement out of Eleanor Rigby We can Work it Out Get Back and Hey Jude that can be played by every orchestra.

This composition paints a picture of brave Vikings sailing over the open seas invading foreign lands and terrorising the locals. The Vikings were well known for their cruelty and brutality but equally for their strong sense of honour and their pride. It is these last characteristics above all that are depicted in this work.After a short introduction the lofty main theme is heard accompanied by sombre drum sounds. A brief idyllic passage follows that evokes a beautiful landscape. Gradually a heroic melody is revealed leading to a great tutti in which the rousing main theme is heard once more. Return of the Vikings closes with the sound of heroic brass and festivechords.

Little is known about the genesis of “Lobe den Herrn meine Seele” (Praise thou the Lord o my spirit) BWV 143. A transcription from the 19th century was for a long time considered the only source; the musical text of the “New Bach Edition” was based on this material. Recently however a copy of the score from 1762 has become available. It offers a more reliable musical text rendering a complete revision of the cantata necessary. On the basis of this new source the work is presented here as part of the “New Bach Edition – Revised” in what is presumably its original form in C major with three trumpets. This orchestration is more typical of Bach’s writing than the versionfor three horns in the surviving B-flat major version. Revised Urtext edition of the Weimar Cantata Based on the “New Bach Edition – Revised” Idiomatic piano reduction

This a cappella setting of a traditional South African praise song just bursts with joyful energy. Dynamic contrast percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15. This a cappella setting of a traditional South African praise song just bursts with joyful energy. Dynamic contrast percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

A playful pop tune with feisty lyrics give this 2010 Sara Bareilles song a contemporary freshness that will instantly connect with audiences and singers alike. And it's fun to sing! Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Schwingt Freudig Euch Empor BWV 36 (final version) Cantata for the First of Advent - Urtext of the New Bach Edition - Performance material (BA10036) vocal score (BA10036-90) and study score (TP1036) available for sale Bärenreiter's editions of Bach Cantatas offer the authoritative text of the New Bach Edition meeting Bärenreiter Urtext standards. No group of works in Johann Sebastian Bach ’s output is as wide-ranging as the cantatas. This is hardly surprising considering that for over five years Bach was required to compose a work or at least re-work an existing one for every Sunday and festival of thechurch year as well as for numerous secular occasions such as council inaugurations school and university celebrations and royal birthdays. Unfortunately not all cantatas have survived. However over 200 sacred and secular works exist and form a corpus of works suitable for all possible occasions. This rich musical heritage is still as relevant today as it was then.