Joseph Horovitz' Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano was composed between January and April 1981. A lighthearted Sonatina which follows the traditional pattern of the three movement division and is melodically and rhythmically much influenced by Jazz and other popular music.

Uses: Easter Easter Sunrise Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 Sunrise Resurrection has the spirit of an early American folk or square dance - a truly celebratory piece of music that is quitedifferent from the usual Easter proclamation. The contrasting slower legato solos are quickly overtaken by the unrestrained joy and exuberance of the choir. Ideal for use as an anthem or an introit for Easter.

Words and music commissioned by Cappella Novocastriensis to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary funded by a donation from the Estate of the late Mr and Mrs H.F.G. Andrews Friends of Cappella. First performance on 13 November 2010 at St George’s Church Jesmond Newcastle upon Tyne conducted by Eric Cross. Includes a Piano accompaniment on the score to aid with rehearsal. John Joubert - Pilgrimage Song by musicroom

This funeral anthem for SATB and orchestra was composed for and performed at the funeral of Queen Caroline consort of George II in Westminster Abbey on 17 December 1737. This vocal score is edited by Watkins Shaw and includes a piano reduction of the orchestral score. Duration approximately 50 mins.

Davies discovers aspects of himself in examining one of his most troubled predecessors. That discovery can take place either on his home ground (in the mezzo-soprano version writen for The Fires of London) or with chorus singingGesualdo's O Vos Omnes and repeatedly falling silent so that the musical argument may continue on a different plane that of Davies's four meditations for sextet murmuring darkly about Gesualdo's ideas. The viola doublesthe violin and the glockenspiel doubles the marimba. The harpsichord is doubled by the celeste chamber organ or harmonium. Duration c. 20mins.

Helen Grime wrote this Christmas carol for the Hallé Youth Choir to sing at the close of 2013. The words are from an anonymous medieval cradle song. Grime said of the piece: “I haven’t written much choral music before so it’s really exciting for me. And I know they’re an absolutely fabulous choir. I wanted to write something quite simple in structure and clear in meaning.” Helen Grime wrote this Christmas carol for the Hallé Youth Choir to sing at the close of 2013. The words are from an anonymous medieval cradle song. Grime said of the piece: “I haven’t written muchchoral music before so it’s really exciting for me. And I know they’re an absolutely fabulous choir. I wanted to write something quite simple in structure and clear in meaning.”

A collection of classical works for Flute and Piano edited by Trevor Wye. These tunes have been taken almost entirely from the flute repertoire. Suitable for flautists with limited experience. (Grades 2-3). Volume One includesmusic by Blavet Vivaldi Franck Mozart Lichtenthal.

Winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature Bob Dylan is undoubtedly one of the greatest songwriters the world has ever seen and has been credited with 'having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition'. These volume features 16 Bob Dylan classics including Mr. Tambourine Man Make You Feel My Love All Along The Watchtower Blowin' In The Wind Knockin' On Heaven's Door The Times They Are A-Changin' and more. The songs in this collection have been specially arranged for really easy Piano with chords and lyrics. Each song includes background notes as well as handy hints and tips to help you improve your performance. Winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature Bob Dylan is undoubtedly one of the greatest songwriters the world has ever seen and has been credited with 'having created new poetic expressions within the great Americansong tradition'. These volume features 16 Bob Dylan classics including Mr. Tambourine Man Make You Feel My Love All Along The Watchtower Blowin' In The Wind Knockin' On Heaven's Door The Times They AreA-Changin' and more. The songs in this collection have been specially arranged for really easy Piano with chords and lyrics. Each song includes background notes as well as handy hints and tips to help you improve yourperformance.

Test piece for the Carl Flesch International Violin Competition.

Uses: Music Appreciation General Festival Easter Scripture: I Samuel 16:23; I Corinthians 14:15 This classic J. Paul Williams anthem is the first release in our Legacy series. Thisedition of the best-selling choral is presented with a newly engraved score complete with updates by the composer a fresh orchestration by Stan Pethel and offered for the first time in SSA and TTB voicings.

This short benediction set to familiar words from Corinthians Thessalonians and the first book of Peter is an enduring favourite. Informally known as the Navy blessing or the Scottish blessing the words are sensitivelyenhanced by Shaw’s tune and harmonies and can create an inspiring meditative finale.Composer conductor and producer Martin Shaw was of the Holst and Vaughan Williams generation of composers that was key in reviving publicinterest in the work of Purcell and was also a co-founder of the Royal School of Church Music. He once toured Europe as conductor to dancer Isadora Duncan and was briefly engaged to the daughter of theatrical star Ellen Terry.His works number more than three hundred published pieces.

Uses: General spiritual Second Advent concert Scripture: Revelation 6:16; Ecclesiastes 3:17 Written in the composers' signature gospel vernacular this choral is easy to learn with appealing livelyrhythms. You will find the part-writing perfectly executed and the style of the text exactly matches the spirit of the music. Equally at home with school and church choirs.

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Includes: Flute Clarinet Cello Percussion (Claves Finger Cymbals Glockenspiel Hand-bells Hand Drum High Hat Sand Block Suspended Cymbal Tambourine Timpani Triangle Wood Block And Alto Xylophone).

Guest Spot-Ten great contemporary Love Songs in melody line arrangements by Simon Lesley with specially recorded backing tracks included on the CD. These new pop tunes from the past ten years sound absolutely fantastic whenplayed on the vivacious Violin while you will sound even better with the instrumental backing tracks. These brilliant pop tunes were performed by some of the most popular artists of the early Millennium.Featuring Evergreen by Will Young Emotion by Destiny's Child and the amazing What If sung by Kate Winslet these excellent songs all made their impact on the charts in the early 2000s. If you've everwanted to play a song like Hero by Enrique Iglesias on the Violin with Guest Spot you can. Not only can you learn these top Love Songs of the past few years you'll also be able toperform them for your nearest and dearest who will no doubt appreciate your fresh new take on these familiar romantic songs. Not only can you learn from the sheet music within this book you can alsolisten to the CD which features full performance versions of every song that also omits the instrumental part allowing you to play along with some professionally recorded accompaniments. This will make sure you sound even betterwhen you're serenading your sweetheart with a classical-pop rendition of Whole Again or a Violin version of Robbie Williams' Eternity . Even with the pedigree of love songs already out there these modern onesprove that great ballads can still be written. If you want to learn to play and perform ten really great contemporary love songs by some of the best pop artists of the early 2000s look no furtherthan this New Love Songs Playalong For Violin collection allowing you to learn the songs then play along!

2-3 Octaves of Handbells Level 2-Suitable for church or school veteran writer Beverly Simpson has created an extended version of Bach's classic Minuet in G. By including a few jazz chords and rhythms along with an extended section her new rendition makes for a catchy twist on a well-known standard.

This gem from 1985 has steadily become one of the classic repertoire pieces for young bands. Even though it is heavily cross-cued making it suitable for smaller bands this beautiful work is rich in melodic content variedscoring and marvelous counterlines and harmonies. An effective performance vehicle that also teaches legato style and musical sensitivity. Dur: 4:00 (Grade 2.5)

The Wraggle Taggle Gipsies O! is a traditional British folk song (Roud Index No. 1) which has become popular throughout the British Isles and North America. It tells of a lady who ran away from her richhusband to join the gypsies and today it is one of the best-known folk ballads in the world. It has been arranged for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment. Leslie Woodgate (1900-1961) was an English composer conductor organist and chorus master. He studied at the Royal College of Music before becoming Musical Director of many choral societies most notably the BBC Chorus and the BBC Singers.

The equally exciting music of: Euphemia Allen George D. Barbard John W. Boone Louis Chauvin Chas Hunter J. Bodewalt Lampe Henry Lodge Tom TurpinAlabama Dream George D. Barnard a Ragtime Nightmare Tom Turpin chopsticks Euphemia Allen cotton Bolls Chas Hunter creole Belles J. Bodewalt Lampe heliotrope Bouquet Louis Chauvin/Scott Joplin just AskMe Chas Hunter possum And Taters Chas Hunter queen Of Love Chas Hunter rag Medley No. 1 John W Boone rag Medley No. 2 John W Boone sure Fire Rag Henry Lodge the St Louis Rag Tom Turpin tickled ToDeath Chas Hunter foreword the Latter Half Of The Nineteenth Century Was A Period Of Great Development In American Music. Ragtime Became Extremely Popular And It Dominated The Popular Music Of The Early TwentiethCentury. One Tends To Imagine That Scott Joplin Was The Only Ragtime Composer But There Were Many Others. The Recent Revival Of Ragtime Has Led To The Rediscovery Of Many Lost Compositions. The Manner In Which RagtimeDeveloped Is A Matter Of Conjecture. Some Suggest That The Catalyst Was 'Chopsticks' Which Was Written By A 16 - Year - Old English Girl Euphemia Allen. It Was Published In 1877 And Became An 'Overnight Success'. The TechniqueNeeded To Play It Is In Some Ways Similar To That Which Is Needed For Ragtime. ragtime Undoubtedly Has Afro-american Roots. The Great Ethno- Musicologist Trebor Jay Tichenor Has Written That The End Of The Civil War Gave BlackMusicians Much Greater Access To Keyboard Instruments And That This Was A Factor In Ragtime's Development. It Was However Preceded By Dances Known As 'Cakewalks'. They Became All The Rage And Were So Called Because Black CouplesWould Dress Up In Their Finest Clothes And Parade About Town - The Best Dressed Were Said To 'Take The Cake'. Needless To Say As Ragtime Developed Many Prudes Condemned It As The 'Music Of Satan' - One Recalls SimilarReactions To 'Rock And Roll'. Ragtime Achieved A Vitality And Spontaneity Which Transformed Popular Music. It Led To A Great Craze For 'Animal Dances' - The Foxtrot Is A

Spiritual-The lyrics and melody of this glorious hymn come from the fertile musical tradition of American slaves. The scriptural reference is Mathew 24:30. Douglas Smith has arranged this piece for 2 B flat trumpet/cornet a trombone/baritone/horn in F and a trombone/baritone with optional tuba.

Twenty-four of Ireland's favourite songs both traditional and modern complied by Pat Conway with complete performances on an accompanying CD. Newly engraved in melody-line arrangements complete with lyrics and chordsymbols. Decorated throughout with line drawings.