American Folk Song-From our James Jordon Choral Series this peppy folk tune is an excellent addition to any choir.

The melodies from George Gershwin's (1898-1937) musicals from 'Porgy and Bess' from orchestral pieces like 'Rhapsody in Blue' or 'An American in Paris' we all know them! But the career of the young musician started as a pianist in a music publishing house where he was to encourage customers to buy music by playing it. Soon he began to compose music himself and caught the attention of the Broadway which paved the way to his international career. Inspired by Frédéric Chopin's 24 Préludes he began to write his own 'Preludes' for the piano in the mid-1920s: Of the five preludes composed by him he used two for the violin composition 'Short Story' and presented the otherthree at a concert on 4 December 1926. These 'Preludes' combine classical moments and jazz elements into an effective whole and can be played individually or as a little jazz sonata (fast – slow – fast). Thanks to the present arrangement the charming miniatures are now available in a version for solo instrument and piano accompaniment.

Every year a competition for wind orchestras and brass bands takes place in Wallberg Switzerland. Apart from a hymn and a solo piece all orchestras also have a compulsory piece to play. The commission to create a compulsory piece for the 2012 competition fell to Jan de Haan. The composition is entitled Musica Helvetica . It takes the form of a three-part concert work in which the last two parts flow directly from one to the other. The first part Musica Prima is a brisk virtuoso opening with jazz flavours woven in. The following section Musica Sacra offers a contrast with an extraordinarily colourful instrumentation for the gorgeous main theme. Thefinal part Musica Alpina is inspired by the great variety of scenery in Switzerland. With its witty humour it makes a worthy conclusion to this beautiful tryptich.

Daniel Balavoine 's Lady Marlene for Voice and Piano.

This book from one of the most popular bass players in the business brings players great tools to improve their skills. Bass players can advance their knowledge of the fingerboard improve intonation and time develop flexibility and work though modes and scales presented in the book. This work combines music and technique in one powerful package!

for SATB 2 trumpets and organ or chamber orchestra An anthem whose trumpet fanfare and joyful character contributes to a festive feel. Singing Welsh translations are also provided in certain sections. An anthem whose trumpet fanfare and joyful character contributes to a festive feel. Singing Welsh translations are also provided in certain sections.

Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 3 Op.20 for Orchestra.

Work by John Stanley which has been arranged for Solo Organ by Patrick Williams.

Pleasant Hill takes its inspiration from pleasant relaxing moments snatched on top of a sunny hill. It takes the form of a traditional march with the composer leading us over the hill with a bass solo and a melodious trio. The march comes to a close leaving everybody reeling with a fascinating sense of majesty.

Darius Milhaud: Huitième Quatuor à Cordes parties séparées.

Debussy ’s beautiful beloved Clair De Lune was written as the third movement of his Suite Bergamasque at the turn of the last century. It was inspired by a poem of contemporary Paul Verlaine and is asignificant example of Debussy ’s innovative use of key time and tonal colour. The piece has been arranged for Orchestra though not by Debussy Harp Guitar and many other instrumental combinations. Clair De Lune was composed for Piano in D flat and has here been transposed to C.

for SATB unaccompanied A very exciting and dramatic arrangement of a traditional early American folk hymn made up of contrasting sections of homophonic textures and a soprano melody against a rhythmic background. A very exciting and dramatic arrangement of a traditional early American folk hymn made up of contrasting sections of homophonic textures and a soprano melody against a rhythmic background.

En 1738 Haendel compose l’opéra-comique Serse qui relate les diverses escapades amoureuses de Xerxès - représentation purement imaginaire du roi de Perse. Il intègre dans cette œuvre l’aria Ombra mai fú reprise dans diverses versions instrumentales sous le titre de Largo d’Haendel. L’arrangement de James Curnow est idéal pour mettre en valeur les caractéristiques sonores de chaque famille d’instrument développer l’expressivité et le jeu legato.

In the key of E Flat.

Work for solo Piano.

Overture for Winds-The city of Caldas da Rainha lies on the west coast of Portugal. The name refers to the thermal baths ( caldas ) as well as to the word for queen ( rainha ). This festive work depicts several beautiful venues of ‘Rainha’ and can beseen as a tribute to the queen Eleanor who founded the settlement at the end of the 15 th Century.

The book 100 Score-Reading Exercises by Philip G Wilkinson contains short three and four part scores in all time signatures including 5/8 and 7/8 and all key signatures through G flat and B.

Gypsies March Op.23 No.2 arranged for Violin and Piano.

On a Theme in Ancient Style- Chorale Variations comprises six variations on an original theme in Renaissance style. Written as a test piece for the renowned contest ‘Gouden Spiker Festival’ in Friesland (The Netherlands) it is a challenging concert or contest piece presenting attractive and demanding parts for all sections.

Through the Seasons was written out of necessity to provide simple playable and hopefully enjoyable music for four guitars. The parts can be doubled or tripled. The pieces make useful guitar ensemble and concert music and indeed have been used as such to great effect. The four movements follow the path of the seasons and are sutiable for players of around Grade One standard and upwards. Grade: upto 1