Firm friendship was the inspiration for the composer whilst writing Friends Forever. Flowing melodic lines create a warm relaxed atmosphere.

A series of books for solo Brass/Woodwind instrument and Piano. Each colourful collection is different and comprises an eclectic set of arrangements of well-known (and not so well-known) jazz standards and original pieces that are fun to play. Each book contains a mixture of moods styles and tempos to capture the imagination yet still provide a challenge to players of a wide range of ability.

from : Easy Pop Suite-Dizzy Stratford’s Easy Pop Suite is an easy and entertaining work characterised by a particular mood and by the use of different rhythmic elements. As the title of this movement suggests this part is based on the popular musical style Rock.

Edited by Thurston Dart. A transcription of the ms. Panmure 9 in the National Library of Scotland with keyboard pieces by Byrd Bull and Wilbye in the hand of Matchett c.1612. CONTENTS BULL John (My Choice I will not change; Pegge Ramsye) BYRD William (Farwell delighte: Fortune my Foe; Ghoste; Mounsiers Allmayne; Whislinge Carman) MATCHETT Clement (Grownde; My Ladyes left hande; Nans Thinge; Preludium; Tille Valle Monye Growe) WILBYE John (Frogge (Galliard))

Written by Mack Gordon with music by Harry Warren this popular jazz and swing tune that was made famous by Glenn Miller and his band. Arranged for the upper voices with a piano accompaniment.

“Almira” Handel’s first opera was well received when premiered in 1705 at the Theater am Gänsemarkt in Hamburg. The director was Reinhard Keiser who remarkably had himself already set Friedrich Christian Feustking’s text to music. The role of Fernando was sung by Johann Mattheson. The translation used by Handel leaves several Italian arias in their original language resulting in a delightful mixture of German and Italian. The opera which after sundry entangled romances ends in the wedding of three couples is characterised by exuberant scenes: the procession at Almira’s crowning ceremony a duel a prison scene and a masked-ball involving the three continentsEurope Africa and Asia. The vocal score to “Almira” by George Frideric Handel brings about a small sensation: Whilst conducting a reenactment of this work in 1732 Georg Philipp Telemann removed the Aria no. 28 “Ingrato spietato” from his conducting score. Since then this aria has been deemed lost. Due to necessity only the edited vocal text devoid of any music was presented in the 1994 volume of the “Halle Handel Edition”. Thanks to a recently discovered contemporary manuscript copy from the beginning of the 18th century which was found in the music library of the Mariengymnasium in Jever this aria has now been made available to performers for the first time in this new vocal score edition. Previous to this the corresponding pages could only be seen as a facsimile in an article of the “Göttinger Händel-Beiträge”.Now the aria can be performed again. Furthermore with the help of this new source missing measures in the basso continuo which had initially been completed by the editor of the “Halle Handel Edition” volume could be reconstructed from the basso continuo part of the Bellante aria “Ich brenne zwar” (no. 71). Urtext edition based on the “Halle Handel Edition” Original German and Italian text with a German translation of the Italian arias Comprehensive foreword (Ger/Eng) Clear straightforward piano reduction

Younger bands are showcased to their full potential with this rewarding composition with intriguing minor and major harmonies and interesting suspensions. Each performer is challenged to test the limit of his/her developing range while having the comfort of playing scale-like patterns and unison rhythms with the full ensemble. Simple percussion including glockenspiel and timpani provide solid support - plus style and panache! Symphonic Band (score & parts). Hazo Sr

This short text is exceptional in sentiment and construction. It speaks of all that is embodied in youth - a life that resonates with meaning and purpose fullness enchantment and magic. The wistfulness of mature perspective is present as well. To Be Young is sensitive singable and moving. Both text and vocal parts are appropriate for the age of the choir for which the piece is written and the piano part enhances the piece serving integrally as a part of the composition not just as accompaniment. This piece can be sung well by inexperienced singers and it's overall effect is stunning. It's bound to be a winner on any choral program.

(Full score). Rorem N

The viol player Diego Ortiz who was musical director at the court of the Spanish viceroy in Naples in the mid-16th century wrote a textbook which became authoritative for the art of improvisation during the Renaissance. This textbook contains pieces with written improvisations in the tradition of the Renaissance period. Although the writing of improvisations was a contradiction in terms even then Ortiz' pieces are excellent textbooks for the study of the structures and rules of this art. The edition contains information preparatory exercises and suggestions of the course 'Didaktik Blockflote' of the University 'Mozarteum' in Salzburg under the direction of MariaDorner-Hofmann. This edition is part of the new Schott Student Edition series which offers varied literature at five different levels of difficulty from 1 (easy) to 5 (difficult) for instrumental lessons. Level: 3

The two existing manuscripts (1915 and 1926) of these extracts 'arranged' by Falla himself correspond to the very beginning and end of a long period during which El Amor Brujo can be seen in a series of different states.They demonstrate the care which the composer generally brought to the task of instrumentation and more particularly the aptness and validity of this piece in his own eyes as chamber music. It is clear that Falla's art oforchestration (and notably his feeling for instrumental idiom) gives his score a profound sense of balance. Score. Piano player reads from full score string parts available separately.

(Full score). Copland A

By popular demand here are 12 more Christmas favorites for you to play along to in a wide assortment of styles. There are current styles like Hip-Hop House Alternative Rock and Zydeco as well as a few retro styles like New Age New Wave and Folk . The songs are traditional and well-known and the arrangements are hip and current. You’ll have a blast playing along with these hot tracks! And as with the original 12 styles of Christmas this Play-Along CD will get you into the Christmas spirit as wellEleven Christmas carols arranged in different styles!

David Matthews's Y Deryn Du (The Blackbird) for Piano Quartet. The Blackbird for piano quartet was written in 1998 and is based on the Welsh folksong Y Deryn Du. In the song the blackbird gives advice to a young man in search of a wife. After rejecting the first three of the bird's suggestions he willingly accepts the fourth the bailiff's daughter. So in this instrumental setting the tune appears appropriately four times: on the viola then the cello then the violin and piano in canon. - David Matthews Commission made possible by Mrs Elizabeth Salmon.

Everyone loves to laugh! This medley of cartoon favorites is sure to get that started for your performers and audiences. The medley includes Merrily We Roll Along (Meet) The Flintstones Jetsons Main Theme Animaniacs This Is It! (Bugs Bunny's main theme) and The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down. Lots of effects for the percussion section. A sure hit at any concert. (3:26) Single Sheet Music. Complete Instrumentation. Arranged by Jack Bullock

Oboists will find these pieces immediately attractive to play whilst providing a musical and technical challenge appropriate to the grade.

With CD-Smooth Groove is above all else a FUN book. It embraces various styles of playing from pop and rock through to jazz and Latin American rhythms and phrasing. It will be easy and enjoyable to relate to these catchy tunes whether played with the CD backing or as a purely solo performance. Don't be surprised if anyone listening starts to whistle or hum along with you! Smooth Groove is above all else a FUN book. It embraces various styles of playing from pop and rock through to jazz and Latin American rhythms and phrasing. It will be easy and enjoyable to relate to these catchy tunes whether played with the CD backing or as a purely solo performance. Don't be surprised if anyone listening starts to whistle or hum along with you! The accompaniments created by Brian Humpherson attempt to capture the excitement of the melodies by using modern harmonies and percussive effects typical of music enjoyed by young people today. The CD backing tracks with their strong rhythmic and harmonic support make practice sessions fun whilstinstilling motivation and the desire to perform.

10 Famous Songs and Evergreens-Oldies but goodies - this book contains a selection of evergreens and folk songs that everyone will know and love. 10 famous songs and classic songs that will never get old! Solid gold hits for accordion players! Includes CD of backing tracks.

Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor. Study score with performance CD.

L'harmonieux forgeron . Par Haendel aux éditions Leduc. Partition / Livre de chansons pour Trompette