The traditional tune Sarasponda is set with original lyrics telling the story of elves happily building toys. Percussion instruments mimic the sound of tapping tools while the original partner song of joyful jingling and rhythmic speech join to make a wonderful holiday choral spectacular for young voices.

This collection of pieces arranged for four trumpets is a welcome addition to the repertoire for trumpet ensemble. The pieces in this volume have been carefully arranged with trumpets in mind and come from motets madrigals and pieces origianlly written for keyboard or recorder. An excellent selection which can be used not only as concert pieces but for group teaching.

Eating is a feast. But you are not yet in a party mood? Then enjoy Sour Croute because that will make you move. This German waltz will certainly put you into the right mood.

Celebrated title piece plus such all-time favourites as Rubinstein's Melodie in F Moussorgsky's ' Hopak of the Young Ukrainians ' Scriabin's Nocturne in D Flat Op. 9 No. 2 ; Rachmaninoff's Prelude in C-sharp Minor Op. 3 No. 2 ; Tchaikovsky's Chant sans paroles ; and many more. Authoritative editions.

Get out your jingle bells to herald the arrival of Santa! This fun medley is the perfect way to get into that special holiday spirit. Songs include: Here Comes Santa Claus ; Jingle Jingle Jingle ; Santa Claus IsComin' to Town .Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part IPAK and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

A marvellous arrangement of this piece from Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. Drömmarna (The Dreams) saw the light of day in 1917. It is a short but intensive and sonorous work to a text by Jonathan Reuter (in Swedish) with a Finnish translation by Reijo Norio.

The Czech composer demonstrates his mastery of the orchestral form with these two works: The Symphony No. 4 in D Minor with its pronounced Wagnerian influences and the markedly contrasting Symphony No. 5 in F Major a work of pastoral beauty. Both are popular mainstays of the orchestral repertoire.

This setting of the traditional May the road rise up to meet you Irish blessing is truly unique. Carol Kelley has expertly crafted a gentle ballad treatment seamlessly paired with a lilting 6/8 Celtic feel for atwo-part showcase that will move the listener's heart. Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.This setting of the traditional May the road rise up to meet you Irish blessing is truly unique. Carol Kelley has expertly crafted a gentle ballad treatment seamlessly paired with a lilting 6/8 Celtic feel for a two-part showcase that will move the listener's heart. Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

The edition contains two sonatas originally written for flute and recorder. The trumpet parts of the fine transcriptions are of medium difficulty and provide good opportunity for trumpet players to widen their repertory in the field of early music. An ABRSM syllabus title 2010-17 Grade 6-7. The edition contains two sonatas originally written for Flute and Recorder. The Trumpet parts of the fine transcriptions are of medium difficulty and provide a good opportunity for Trumpet players to widen their repertory in the field of early music.

from Wicked-Now available in an expressive unaccompanied setting this ballad from the musical Wicked takes on deep and emotional meaning with solo vocal lines and the full range of the choir. A powerful reminder of the importance of the friends in our lives. Now available in an expressive unaccompanied setting this ballad from the musical Wicked takes on deep and emotional meaning with solo vocal lines and the full range of the choir. A powerful reminder of the importance of the friends in our lives.

Arctic Funk might just as well have been a flashing sequel to a scene from Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story. Popular music but with a difference as indicated by the title. The work's quiet section temporarily soothes down the heated passion of its two corner movements but everywhere else action is required throughout. The work was commissioned in 1991 by Troms? Brass. Situated just above the Polar Circle Troms? is one of Norway's northernmost towns. Topographically the town probably comes across as freezing cold but Troms? is famous for its 'warm' night-life. The Composer: In Arctic Funk you might get a feeling of a party that takes place betweenice-rocks and snow-capped mountains.

This classic from the rock group Queen has made a huge comeback in the hit movie 'Wayne's World.' You're students will love playing this unique rhapsody that combines classical and rock styles.

for String Orchestra-Stuart Carlson's Carols of Christmas album for string quartet features seven creative intermediate to advanced arrangements that sparkle with the holiday season. This new series for string orchestra captures the same Yuletide magic with settings geared toward the abilities of middle and high school ensembles. Most passages throughout are playable in first position and bowings are generously placed with an emphasis on musical phrasing and ensemble sound. Among the highlights in this series is Carlson's original composition Christmas Sinfonietta inspired by the festive spirit of Christmas Day itself.

Explore the classic riffs and solos of rock's greatest keyboardists with this informative book/CD pack. Includes detailed instruction transcriptions and a CD with demos. 12 songs are analyzed: Bloody Well Right (Supertramp) · Cold as Ice (Foreigner) · Don't Do Me Like That (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) · Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me (Elton John) · I'd Do Anything for Love (Meat Loaf) · Killer Queen (Queen) · Lady Madonna (The Beatles) · Light My Fire (The Doors) · Piano Man (Billy Joel) · Point of No Return (Kansas) · Separate Ways (Journey) · Werewolves of London (Warren Zevon).Explore the classic riffs and solos of rock's greatest keyboardists with this informative book/CD pack. Includes detailed instruction transcriptions and a CD with demos. 12 songs are analyzed: Bloody Well Right (Supertramp) · Cold as Ice (Foreigner) · Don't Do Me Like That (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) · Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me (Elton John) · I'd Do Anything for Love (Meat Loaf) · Killer Queen (Queen) · Lady Madonna (The Beatles) · Light My Fire (The Doors) · Piano Man (Billy Joel) · Point of No Return (Kansas) · Separate Ways (Journey) · Werewolves of London (Warren Zevon).

This colourful work is based on the adventures of Christopher Columbus and his voyages to discover Africa and other new territories around the World. The theory that the earth was round urged Columbus to try and reach Asia by sailing west. A truly exotic work that grasps the drive and excitement of the world?s greatest explorer.

The Really Easy C Clarinet Book contains 15 delightful pieces written and selected with beginners in mind. Each piece is presented progressively this ensures not only musical satisfaction but the pleasure of step-by-step improvement. The piano accompaniments included are kept as simple as possible. Perfect material for the clarinettist who has recently started to play.

In this swinging composition the saxophone section plays a leading role. Composer and saxophone player Schulte knows better than anyone a swinging dialogue to create between the saxophone section and the band whereby the soloists also have some amazing solos.

If there is one country whose music everyone can recognize it is China. Both the pentatonic patterns and the atmosphere will take you there. And Peking Duck is a delicacy that you simply must try!

The cello concerto was Elgar’s last major work and has turned out to be one of his best known. This edition is arranged by the composer and edited by Eirian Griffiths. Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto Op.85 arranged for Cello with Piano reduction by the composer and edited here by Eirian Griffiths.

Czech composer Antonin Dvorak is best-known for his beautiful string-quartets his symphonies (especially nr.9 'From the New World') and his Slavonic Dances Op. 46 and 72. Dutch composer and arrranger Jan Bosveld adapted two dances (nrs. 4 and 7) from his opus 46 to the wind-band medium. Alternating between the virtuoso and the melancholy these lovely little pieces for orchestra above all provoke responses of instant recognition with your audiences. Uit de Slavische Dansen Opus 46 bewerkte Jan Bosveld op kleurrijke wijze de 4e en 6e dans. De weemoed passie en vreugde straalt af van zijn prachtige muziek en nu dus ook voor concertband.