The word ‘tsunami’ is of Japanese origin. When you look it up in a dictionary you will find that it means ‘a great sea wave produced by submarine earth movement or volcanic eruption’. A megatsunami is the superlative of this awesome expressionof power that nature can create and has catastrophic consequences. When Carl Wittrock completed this composition not many such big earth movements had occurred but since then we have become all too familiar with the disastrousconsequences which a tsunami may have. On the 26th of December 2004 a heavy seaquake took place near the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Tidal waves 10 meters in height ravaged the coastal regions of many countries for miles around. The tsunamitook the lives of thousands of people and destroyed many villages and towns. There are more areas which run the risk of being struck by a tsunami such as the island of La Palma one of the Canary Islands. This island is based on oceaniccrust at a fracture zone and as such is one of nature’s time bombs. The consequences of a natural calamity like a megatsunami are immense. In the case of La Palma the tidal wave will move in the direction of South America where it may reach 50km inland destroying everything on its way. In his composition Wittrock describes an ordinary day which will have an unexpected ending. Right from the beginning there seems to be something in the air the music creating an oppressiveatmosphere of impending disaster. Themes are interrupted broken off suddenly followed by silence suggesting the calm before the storm. Suddenly a short climax (glissandi in the trombone part) indicates the seaquake and the megatsunami isa fact. Hereafter follows a turbulent passage symbolising the huge rolling waves. After nature’s force has spent itself resignation sets in and the composition ends with a majestic ode to nature.

Rarely has a single musical group been so distinct and influential on pop culture as this Motown sensation. Featuring their most popular hits Richard's energetic medley rocks along with Get Ready My Girl Papa Was A Rolling Stone and I Can't Get Next To You.

Harmonica Play-Along Volume 10-The Harmonica Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the notation listen to the CD to hear how the harmonica should sound and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player and also enhanced so PC and Mac users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch! The Harmonica Play-Along Series will help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the notation listen to the CD to hear how the harmonica should sound and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player and also enhanced so PC and Mac users can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch!

T-Square is a Japanese jazz fusion band that was formed in 1978. They became famous in the late 70s and early 80s amongst other Japanese fusion bands. One of their most popular songs is Omens of Love . This beautiful Concert Band arrangement from Toshio Mashima is played all over the world.

Meer dan 15 minuten spectaculaire muziek van de hand van Peter Graham. Vijf afwisselende delen brengen muzikant en luisteraar in Keltische sferen. Een topper voor brassband en nu dus ook voor fanfare.

Transcriptions in notes & tab for all ten tunes off the 1992 debut by these Raleigh rockers. Includes the chart-topping hit Peace Pipe and: Bad Thing * Carnival * Drive It Home * Gotta Love Me * Hand Me Down * Highway Jones *Pretty as You Please * Saving Grace * Too Cold in the Winter.Transcriptions in notes & tab for all ten tunes off the 1992 debut by these Raleigh rockers. Includes the chart-topping hit Peace Pipe and: Bad Thing * Carnival * Drive It Home * Gotta Love Me * Hand Me Down * Highway Jones *Pretty as You Please * Saving Grace * Too Cold in the Winter.

Uses: Advent Christmas Eve Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2; Luke 2:8-14; John 3:16 An awe-inspiring Christmas moment for choir this song is written in an expressive conversational style that perfectly connects message withmusic. A strong hook reminds the listener of the miracle evening that transformed the hearts of the world and brought us the wonder of light and grace. With adoration and worship at its heart this piece is perfect for Christmas Eve.

Roubos has created a wonderful collection of pieces that simulate the rain using staccatos and thunder with blocked chords. With pieces like Raindrop Prelude Morning Drizzle Afternoon Thunderstorm and A Rainy Day in Chinatown your students will have great company on those rainy days. Roubos has created a wonderful collection of pieces that simulate the rain using staccatos and thunder with blocked chords. With pieces like Raindrop Prelude Morning Drizzle Afternoon Thunderstorm and A Rainy Day in Chinatown your students will have great company on those rainy days.

60 Songs Arranged in Sequence of Difficulty for Solo Guitar-The songs in this book are arranged for solo guitar in open position. They are sequenced to progress in difficulty from simple to early intermediate and are presented in standard notation (no tab). The arrangements can be played with a pick or fingers and include lyrics for reference. 60 songs including: Beyond the Sea - Blowin' in the Wind - Crazy - Don't Know Why - Edelweiss - Every Breath You Take - Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) - Hallelujah - Hey Jude - Hotel California - I Want to Hold Your Hand - I'm a Believer - Imagine - Lean on Me - Let It Be - Let It Go - Moon River - Over the Rainbow - Space Oddity - Stand by Me - Star Wars (Main Theme) - What a Wonderful World- Yesterday - You Are the Sunshine of My Life - and more. The songs in this book are arranged for solo guitar in open position. They are sequenced to progress in difficulty from simple to early intermediate and are presented in standard notation (no tab). The arrangements can be played with a pick or fingers and include lyrics for reference. 60 songs including: Beyond the Sea - Blowin' in the Wind - Crazy - Don't Know Why - Edelweiss - Every Breath You Take - Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) - Hallelujah - Hey Jude - Hotel California - I Want to Hold Your Hand - I'm a Believer - Imagine - Lean on Me - Let It Be - Let It Go - Moon River - Over the Rainbow - Space Oddity - Stand by Me - Star Wars (Main Theme) - What a Wonderful World-Yesterday - You Are the Sunshine of My Life - and more.

Classic hymns have been arranged for the flexible Sounds of series. For solos and ensembles this collection brings together great hymns of the faith. Whether it's a soloist using a book (accompanied by piano orfully-orchestrated accompaniment track) or two three four players...or a full orchestra Sounds of Worship is a uniquely flexible idea for church instrumentalists! Each book includes a solo line and an ensemble line. Mixand match lines with different instruments and combinations of players. Available: Conductor's Score (with Acc. CD) Flute Oboe Trumpet Clarinet Trombone Horn Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Violin Cello Bass/Tuba Percussion Piano/Rhythm Accompaniment CD.

This one-movement festival work uses a slightly reduced instrumentation insuring that bands of all sizes will be able to enjoy it. The work is written in three sections each based on material from a New England song. Consider this new piece from one of the country's most prolific composers. This one-movement festival work uses a slightly reduced instrumentation insuring that bands of all sizes will be able to enjoy it. The work is written in three sections each based on material from a New England song. Consider this new piece from one of the country's most prolific composers.

In his Kongsgaard Variations (2006) Swedish composer Anders Hillborg takes the Arietta-theme from Beethoven’s last piano-sonata No. 32 in C minor Op. 111 as the basis for an evocative 16-minute string quartet. Beethoven’s sublime music drifts strangely through the centuries and is warped vaporised and refashioned as if in the words of Hillborg the Arietta ‘is dreaming yet another variation on itself’. In his Kongsgaard Variations (2006) Swedish composer Anders Hillborg takes the Arietta-theme from Beethoven’s last piano-sonata No. 32 in C minor Op. 111 as the basis for an evocative 16-minute string quartet. Beethoven’s sublime music drifts strangely through the centuries and is warped vaporised and refashioned as if in the words of Hillborg the Arietta ‘is dreaming yet another variation on itself’.

In Book 3B of this distinctive series new concepts carefully interweave with reviewed concepts to further the students’ knowledge and hone their sight-reading abilities. Some of the concepts reviewed include: Rhythms that include dotted quarter notes followed by eighth notes Crossovers of the second finger over the thumb extending the five finger pattern Tonic and dominant chords . New concepts are introduced including How to count triplets Playing and recognising Sus4 (suspended fourth) chords Playing and recognising authentic cadences Expanding knowledge of intervals to include major 2nd minor 2nd major 3rd minor3rd perfect 4th and perfect 5th. Students will also play in the keys of B flat major and B minor.

This updated edition features brand new transcriptions for all 13 tunes from the Beatles classic: Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite - A Day in the Life - Fixing a Hole - Getting Better - Good Morning Good Morning - Lovely Rita - Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (and Reprise) - She's Leaving Home - When I'm Sixty-Four - With a Little Help from My Friends - Within You Without You. Special 25th-anniversary edition matching folio to the classic album that gave us: A Day In The Life Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band When I'm Sixty-Four With A Little Help From My Friends and more.

Jamaica is an island in the Caribbean. In 1494 it was discovered by Christopher Columbus who used it as private property until 1509. After some skirmishes it fell under British rule and the sugar trade on the island flourished. After the abolition of slavery in 1834 it was only granted Home Rule in 1944 but it remained a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations. Whereas the export of cane sugar used to be Jamaica’s main export product for many years nowadays music has taken over this role. At first American music used to be very popular on the island. Later however Jamaican musicians started to experiment and thus in the end created their ownmusical style called Reggae. Well-known Reggae musicians are Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. The most important instruments used in Reggae are the bass and the drums. Together they form the base for the style: the riddim. A bass drum accent on the second and fourth beat are characteristic of a typically reggae drum beat. To this syncopic patterns are often added. The rhythm guitarist plays chords in a characteristic Reggae rhythm not on but between the beats.

Contemporary in style yet tonal and accessible this dramatic showpiece uses traditional technique (scales arpeggiations repeating patterns) to produce untraditional results. Filled with sweeping pianistic sonorities and recurring melodic and rhythmic themes. Makes a fabulous recital finale! Contemporary in style yet tonal and accessible this dramatic showpiece uses traditional technique (scales arpeggiations repeating patterns) to produce untraditional results. Filled with sweeping pianistic sonorities and recurring melodic and rhythmic themes. Makes a fabulous recital finale!

Contemporary harmonies and interesting colors are at the center of this innovative work. While well within the ability of young musicians this piece has an uncharacteristically mature sound that will captivate your audience. After a mesmorizing lyrical opening percussion begins the savage dance that grows more and more powerful as the piece progresses. Optional percussionists throughout the audience can enhance the entire experience as the dancers continue till utter exhaustion and collapse to the ground. Very compelling! (4:10)Contemporary harmonies and interesting colors are at the center of this innovative work. While well within the ability of young musicians this piece has an uncharacteristically mature sound that will captivate your audience. After a mesmorizing lyrical opening percussion begins the savage dance that grows more and more powerful as the piece progresses. Optional percussionists throughout the audience can enhance the entire experience as the dancers continue till utter exhaustion and collapse to the ground. Very compelling! (4:10)

Soaring for one Piano four hands is an uplifting intermediate/late intermediate ensemble piece commissioned for the 10th Anniversary of the Bismarck-Mandan Monster Concert 2008. This piece with its lyrical melodic lines and strong rhythmic B section precisely portrays the feeling of uninhibited gliding or soaring as titled. Students will love playing this ensemble piece and portraying its free spiritedness. Soaring for one Piano four hands is an uplifting intermediate/late intermediate ensemble piece commissioned for the 10th Anniversary of the Bismarck-Mandan Monster Concert 2008. This piece with its lyrical melodic lines and strong rhythmic B section precisely portrays the feeling of uninhibited gliding or soaring as titled. Students will love playing this ensemble piece and portraying its free spiritedness.

Stuff All the Pros Know and Use-Ready to take your playing to the next level? This book presents valuable how-to insight that drummers of all styles and levels can benefit from. The text photos music diagrams and accompanying audio provide a terrific easy-to-use resource for a variety of topics including: techniques · beats and fills · practicing · recording · performance · and much more! Ready to take your playing to the next level? This book presents valuable how-to insights that drummers of all styles and levels can benefit from. The text photos music diagrams and accompanying audio provide a terrific easy-to-use resource for a variety of topics including: techniques beats and fills practicing recording performance and much more!

Contents: O Come Little Children - If I Obey - Jesus Loves Even Me - Joy Is the Flag - O Come All Ye Faithful - We Gather Together - and Sweet Land of Liberty Medley (My Country ‘Tis of Thee America the Beautiful). Contents: O Come Little Children; If I Obey; Jesus Loves Even Me; Joy Is the Flag; O Come All Ye Faithful; We Gather Together; and Sweet Land of Liberty Medley (My Country ‘Tis of Thee America the Beautiful).