With Adagietto Jacob de Haan demonstrates his ability to write in all kinds of styles. A sense of pure calm emanates from the flowing main melody. The tasteful orchestration fully supports the harmonic suspense as the piece progresses towards a fantastic climax at the end.

George Gershwin’s music combines musical styles heard in the United States at the beginning of this century such as jazz and blues with aspects of European classical music. Gershwin’s breakthrough came in 1924 with Rhapsody in Blue. Following several versions of this piece Gershwin made what is probably the best known arrangement - for piano and symphony orchestra. Takahashi has created a further new and exciting version for wind orchestra.

Christina Aguilera-The third release from this pin-up princess features over 20 diverse tracks arranged for Piano Voice and Guitar. The third release from this pin-up princess features over 20 diverse tracks arranged for Piano Voice and Guitar.

For Bass Clarinet and 1-4 Vocalists / Body Percussionists For Bass Clarinet and 1-4 Vocalists / Body Percussionists

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788): 6 Sonatas Wq 184/1-6 edited by Kurt Janetzky for 2 flutes 2 clarinets 2 horns & bassoon

from The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd-Pop and jazz groups will enjoy this smoldering setting of this show-stopping number from the classic 1960s musical by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley also recently recorded by Michael Bubl?. Available separately: SATB SAB TTB ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.

This medley consists of the finest songs by Michel Partout being La bataille Une fille aux yeux clairs and Les lacs du Connemara.

Elementalis is a short but very challenging work for Organ dating from 1975. It is effective in its aural brilliance and contrasts. The title is a deliberate distortion of the word 'elemental' for it utilises elemental unsophisticated and primitive ideas. Among these are simple unions and clusters that the organist must play with his five fingers clustered together or with his palm or arm.

A piano reduction of Richard Heuberger's (1850-1914) operetta Der Opernball. Includes orchestral cues and complete lyrics.

Flashback to the '80s with this rockabilly classic by the Stray Cats! Guitar-fueled riffs give this chart great appeal and will turn your concert into a non-stop party! Available separately: SATB SAB TBB ShowTrax CD. Comboparts available digitally (tpt 1 tpt 2 tsx tbn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 2:30.

National Federation of Music Clubs 2014-2016 Selection Mid-Elementary Level-This simple heartfelt piece is intended to convey a soft perfect ending to a beautiful day. Long languid phrases and hand-over-hand patterns help to spur musicality. This simple heartfelt piece is intended to convey a soft perfect ending to a beautiful day. Long languid phrases and hand-over-hand patterns help to spur musicality.

French Choruses-In 1955 while in the midst of working on a musical version of Voltaire's Candide with the distinguished American playwright Lillian Hellman Leonard Bernstein composed French and Latin choruses as incidental music to the play The Lark adapted by Miss Hellman from the original French version by Jean Anouilh. Since the drama was about Joan of Arc Bernstein’s music was deliberately evocative of that Saint’s medieval era. In 1955 while in the midst of working on a musical version of Voltaire's Candide with the distinguished American playwright Lillian Hellman Leonard Bernstein composed French and Latin choruses as incidental music to the play The Lark adapted by Miss Hellman from the original French version by Jean Anouilh. Since the drama was about the of Joan of Arc Bernstein's music was deliberately evocative of that Saint's medieval era. For unaccompanied mixed choir or septet of solo voices (SSMezTTBB) and percussion ad libitum. French.

Mid-Elementary Level-Description: It is in A B A form with a coda. The song has direct dynamic contrasts and also shading (crescendo- decrescendo). It is meant to be played in a 'lively' tempo that the student can master. Purpose: It's an exercise for a legato right hand accompanied by a detached left hand. The student learns to 'roll off' staccato at the ends of slurs gently without 'punching' them. The song also requires the student to count the eighth rests in mm. 18-19 22-23 in order to give 'oomph' to the following accented quarter notes. Suggestions for Instruction: Have the student say Giddy-up giddy-up. The sound of the words gives a feeling for the rhythm of two eighths and aquarter note. The fingering in mm. 19-20 and 23-24 is important in order to execute slurs properly. Try the right hand alone (mm. 4-8 11-12) for shading with the crescendos and decrescendos. Key: C Major Description: It is in A B A form with a coda. The song has direct dynamic contrasts and also shading (crescendo- decrescendo). It is meant to be played in a 'lively' tempo that the student can master. Purpose: It's an exercise for a legato right hand accompanied by a detached left hand. The student learns to 'roll off' staccato at the ends of slurs gently without 'punching' them. The song also requires the student to count the eighth rests in mm. 18-19 22-23 in order to give 'oomph' to the following accented quarter notes. Suggestions for Instruction: Have the student say Giddy-up giddy-up. The sound of the words gives a feeling for the rhythm of two eighths andaquarter note. The fingering in mm. 19-20 and 23-24 is important in order to execute slurs properly. Try the right hand alone (mm. 4-8 11-12) for shading with the crescendos and decrescendos. Key: C Major

Sensational Solos! Popular Christmas lets you play some of the greatest Christmas music of all time with incredible background tracks that will make you sound like a star. You will be accompanied by orchestras rock bands jazz combos and more! The play-along CD includes a demo (with melody) and play-along track (background only) for each tune. Now you can listen to the professionals then join them! A Piano accompaniment book is also available and includes all the pieces from the solo books allowing you to play your solo instrument along with your teacher or friend on the Piano. Catalogue number: FJHI1050

1 Piano 4 Hands/Early Intermediate Level-Description: This is an inspiring version of America the Beautiful. The melody begins in the primo part then enters in the secondo part. The duet ends with a great forte finish! Purpose: 1. To assist students in learning and experiencing ensemble playing. 2. To provide students with patriotic piano literature. Suggestions for Instruction: Students should know when their part is the accompaniment and when it is the melody when they are playing. The student playing the primo part should learn the arpeggio passages specifically well. Key: C + G MajorDescription: This is an inspiring version of America the Beautiful. The melody begins in the primo part then enters in the secondo part. The duet ends with a great forte finish! Purpose: 1. To assist students in learning and experiencing ensemble playing. 2. To provide students with patriotic piano literature. Suggestions for Instruction: Students should know when their part is the accompaniment and when it is the melody when they are playing. The student playing the primo part should learn the arpeggio passages specifically well. Key: C + G Major

This love song from the movie of the same name by James Berardinelli (1988) was composed by the excellent soundtrack composer Ennio Morricone.The simple and wonderful theme has been arranged magnificently by Jan Rypens and it provides a stylish and romantic intermezzo during your concert. It is also ideal for warming up before a competition.

Versatile drummer Pat Petrillo delivers a concise historical perspective on R&B and funk drumming. Each chapter in the book covers an important substyle of R&B for which Pat provides instantly usable and clearly explainedgrooves. The text describes the history of each groove including recommended listening. Play-along tracks are also included.Versatile drummer Pat Petrillo delivers a concise historical perspective on R&B and funk drumming. Each chapter in the book covers an important substyle of R&B for which Pat provides instantly usable and clearly explainedgrooves. The text describes the history of each groove including recommended listening. Play-along tracks are also included.

This charming little piece in the classical style will help students develop good phrasing and independence of hands. The melody “skips along ” accompanied at times by a simple Alberti bass. Familiar scale and chordal patterns help make this piece an excellent introduction to the classical sonatina. This charming little piece in the classical style will help students develop good phrasing and independence of hands. The melody “skips along ” accompanied at times by a simple Alberti bass. Familiar scale and chordal patterns help make this piece an excellent introduction to the classical sonatina.

In this famous aria by Puccini from the opera �La Bohème� based on the novel with the same title by Louis Henri Mürger Rodolphe sings about his admiration for Mimi the sweet girl next-door who knocks on his door to ask if he has a light for her candle. Rodolphe who is not aware that Mimi is suffering from tuberculosis is eager to help her and they fall in love. This work is suitable for solos on the trombone or euphonium on the condition that your soloist has the necessary dose of Italian passion�

Part of the Wtritten For You Series Edwin McLean's Ogg(The Caveman) is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. Written for the elementary level Ogg is a clever and comical little solo with entertaining lyrics that students will love playing and singing. This piece uses accidentals to create interesting harmonies portraying the story of Ogg (The Caveman) and his dog! Part of the Wtritten For You Series Edwin McLean's Ogg(The Caveman) is a sparkling and lyrical piece which promotes musical expression. Written for the elementary level Ogg is a clever and comical little solo with entertaining lyrics that students will love playing and singing. This piece uses accidentals to create interesting harmonies portraying the story of Ogg (The Caveman) and his dog!