Spring has finally arrived. The days grow longer birds prepare to nest trees turn green and plants begin to bloom as nature wakes up from her winter sleep. This and the fact that the composer’s third grandson was born in the spring were the inspiration for Spring Song .

transcription pour flûte et piano- This piece is extracted from Debussy 's Petite Suite and has been transcribed for Flute and Piano accompaniment by Leopold Lafleurance.

The Resounding Passionate Heartbeat-This piece was commissioned by Japan Ground Self Defense Force Western Army Band. In the programme note for the première the composer wrote: “I am always impressed by the expansive earth and sparkling ocean scenery when I come to Kyushu. I have met many local people here and they are all expressive and energetic. I wrote this dramatic piece to convey to the whole of Japan the memory of my experience here swaying in the west wind. I wrote this hoping that the Self Defense Force will forge closer ties with the community through this piece.” Eastern drama felt in the west wind!

10 Jazz Standards - Authentic Jazz Playalong-Part of the Authentic Jazz Playalong series This volume brings together Gershwin Porter Ellington and other legends of 20th Century Jazz. It Don't Mean a Thing features ten absolute classics of jazz repertoire idiomatically arranged for the intermediate (grades 4-6) Alto Saxophone player. Melody lyrics and chord symbols are provided offering opportunity for improvisation with suggested solo phrases notated to aid the beginner. There is also a brief guide and biographical note to each song in the collection. In addition the playalong CD comprises a live trio of piano bass and drums for truly authentic performance.

extrait du - excerpt from Série I Vol. 5-2012 marks 150 years since the birth of Claude Debussy and to celebrate this anniversary Durand have made available more titles individually from their critical editions of his works. List of titles: La Fille aux cheveux de lin (DD 01598300) Danseuses de Delphes (DD 01597100) The Little Shepherd (DD 01599400) Six Épigraphes Antiques (DD 01603200) Des pas sur la neige (DD 01604200) 2e Arabesque (DD 01603800) Claude Debussy 's Des Pas Sur La Neige for solo Piano.

Includes versions for High Medium or Low Voice (D minor C minor and Bb minor). Edited by Roger Nichols. The text for Après un Rêve is by a friend of Fauré Romain Bussine a professor of singing at the Paris Conservatoire. It is loosely based on an anonymous Tuscan poem and both texts were included when the song was published in 1878. The original key was C minor but Fauré authorised a D minor transposition shortly afterwards.

One of the most revolutionary and influential of modern composers Debussy overturned traditional concepts of form harmony and instrumental colour to create a unique body of music characterised by innovation individuality of style and perfection of workmanship. Among his most popular most performed most recorded works is La Mer a complex masterpiece comprising three symphonic sketches. Published in full score ideal for study purpose.

This is the incidental music for Strings to the tragic play Abdelazer (or The Moor's Revenge) as composed by Henry Purcell (1659-1695). This is the score.

The poignant and sonorous Reunion theme from Randy Edelman's score for the historical epic Gettysburg leads to the resplendent Finale music in this stirring arrangement by Andrew Duncan. Brass Band Grade 5: 1st Section Duration: 6 minutes.

This is a celebration of music from the time the pioneers explored the vast reaches of North America. A presentation of eleven imaginative and idiomatic arrangements for elementary Violin (Grade 1-3) with Piano. Helpful background notes help players to understand the style and spirit of the music. The book is also compatible with the Viola and Cello editions giving an opportunity for young players to experience ensemble playing at quite an early stage.

Full Score- Conducteur pour violoncelle et orchestre conducteur.

La pierre de vie-The Heaven Tree is based on the fi rst book in an intensely imagined trilogy by author Edith Pargeter. Set during the golden age of cathedral building this adventure novel explores the splendour and cruelty of the Middle Ages. Thierry Deleruyelle’s work is an ideal accompaniment to the novel. With an obvious sense of suspense his music helps us get in touch with a distant reality that brings the past to life.

Hubays master piece 'Hejre Kati' for violin and piano.

One or two clarinets. Four traditional tunes in flexible format. Grade: 1 - 2

Dmitri Shostakovich's D.S.C.H. Symphonie Pour Grand-Orgue.

The Young Pianist's Repertoire Book Two provides a wide choice of pieces for those pianists completing Piano Lessons Book 2 . A wonderful collection that is both enjoyable and educational together the pieces function as an independent anthology for those who have been learning the piano for roughly two years. It forms part of the celebrated and much-loved Piano tutor course by Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood.

Guy Morançon Sept pastorales pour quintette àvents.

Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten- Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten was composed by Georg Neumark in about 1641 and was subtitled ‘Trostlied’ literally meaning consolation song. Songbooks at the time showed the popularity of this song and it is still well-known today partly due to Johann Sebastian Bach’s use of the melody for one of his own chorals. In Jan de Haan’s arrangement the choral is heard twice once alternating with the original motif from the introduction and a second time without interruption reflecting the composer’s original intention - a song of consolation.

he chorus parts of the shortened version of Henry Purcell's Fairy Queen edited and realised by Benjamin Britten Imogen Holst and devised for concert performance by Peter Pears with the words taken from an anonymous adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Arranged for accompanied SATB choir.

The Dreaded Groove and Hook is an up-tempo acid-jazz number that draws inspiration from bands like Jamiroquai and The Youngblood Brass Band. The groove in question is the main tune that is shared round the band whilst the hook in pop' terms is the catchy bit of the song. The whole band joins in to play a huge riff' that acts as a chorus to the jazz-like verses. The piece was commissioned by Jason Katsikaris and The Leyland Band who gave the first performance as part of their programme for the Brass In Concert Championships held at The Sage Gateshead on the 16th November 2008. The work has subsequently recorded by thesame band and conductor on the CD entitled Penlee . Brass Band Grade 5: 1st Section Duration: 4 minutes