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Klezmer music originated in the ‘shtetl’ (villages) and the ghettos of Eastern Europe where itinerant Jewish troubadours known as ‘klezmorim’ had performed at celebrations particularly weddings since the early Middle Ages. Since the 16th century lyrics had been added to klezmer music due to the ‘badkhn’ (the master of ceremony at weddings) to the ‘Purimshpil’ (the play of Esther at Purim) and to traditions of the Yiddish theatre but the term gradually became synonymous with instrumental music particularly featuring the violin and clarinet. In recent years it has again become very popular and in A Klezmer Karnival Philip Sparke has used three contrasting traditionaltunes to form a suite that will bring a true karnival atmosphere to any concert.

Fantasia for Violin and Piano- Born in Erfurt the composer Edward Mollenhauer (1827–1914) achieved success in America as a soloist and teacher. His best-known pieces for young violinists are The Infant Paganini and The Boy Paganini. The Mollenhauer fantasia The Infant Paganini is a charming introduction to early virtuoso techniques. It calls for bowing techniques such as detaché legato spiccato and arpeggios over three strings. Players are also expected to play harmonics and pizzicato. This showpiece (BA 10691) can be accomplished by young violinists who can play in first to third position and who are nearing completion of theSassmannshaus Early Start on the Violin volume 4. The Boy Paganini is an impressive concert piece which is more demanding. Its two movements call for changes of metre harmonics and pizzicato. Other challenges include chords on all four strings and simple passages in octaves. On the Violin (BA 10692) the technical requirements call for first to fifth position. Violinists should have completed volume 4 of Early Start on the Violin in order to master this work. - Popular recital pieces for young violinists and cellists. - Both works form an ideal continuation of the Sassmannshaus Early Start methods.

Includes musical theory for the beginner. Opens studying single notes and gradually progresses up to complex syncopations. Audio includes examples and exercises. Includes musical theory for the beginner. Opens studying single notes and gradually progresses up to complex syncopations. Audio includes examples and exercises.

Le Midwest est une vaste région du centre des États-Unis entre la Côte Est et l'Ouest américain. Fondé le 19 septembre 1857 l’Orchestre d’Harmonie Municipal de Decatur (Illinois États-Unis) est une des plus anciennes formations civiles américaines. Depuis sa création l’orchestre n’a jamais cessé de participer activement à la vie florissante de la cité se produisant lors de concerts en intérieur ou en plein air de parades ou de certains événements spéciaux.À la demande de Jim Culbertson directeur musical de l’orchestre Philip Sparke fut chargé d’écrire une pièce qui illustre la longue et riche histoire de la formation à travers un répertoire varié qui s’étend de l’universclassique avec ses ouvertures et marches jusqu’aux œuvres originales et arrangements d’œuvres récents. A Midwest Celebration s’inspire de quelques célèbres ouvertures orchestrales du XIXe siècle écrites par de grands compositeurs tels que Berlioz Verdi et Suppé. L’introduction est florissante. Tout s’apaise lorsqu’apparaît une mélodie aux courbes harmonieuses jouée par les cors les clarinettes et les saxophones. Mais à peine commence-t-il à se développer que le thème est brutalement interrompu par l’intervention des trompettes qui ouvrent un vertigineux passage Vivace illuminé par des fanfares brillantes (cuivres) et une profusion d’éléments d’ornementation (bois). Les cors reprennent l’exposition de la mélodie initiale soutenus par la douceur ondulante des flûtes. Soudain les lignes mélodiques du Vivace resurgissent et balayent la musique pour progresser vers leur intensité maximale point de rencontre entre les deux thématiques qui mènent le composition vers sa conclusion.

This work was commissioned by two fanfare bands from Loksbergen and Kortenaken in Belgium that have merged to form one single ensemble. This festive work has been constructed using two contrasting elements: a rhythmic fast theme full of character combined with a melodic sensitive and slow theme. The title refers to the enthusiastic fiery character of the opening passage the fast section and the renewed passion and drive that has been created due to the merging of the two bands.

A series of Classical pieces ordered alphabetically by composer. E Composers For Flute Oboe or Violin with Guitar accompaniment by Armin Schmidt.

Arrangement and Orchestration by Andrea Cappellari. Full score and 23 parts : 1) C Instr. (Flute) / 1) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 2) C Instr. (Flute Violin) / 2) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 3) C Instr. (Violin) / 3) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 4) C Instr. (Violin) / 4)str. (Clarinet Soprano Sax. Trumpet) / 5) C Instr. (Violin) / 5) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / 6) C Instr. (Viola) / 6) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / 7) C Instr. (Violin) / 7) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 7) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / 8) C Instr. (Violin Viola) / 8) Br. (Clarinet) / 8) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax.) / Guitar / Piano 1 / Piano 2 / Bass Cello Bassoon / Percussions / Four hands Piano adlibitum. Performance possible also without Piano

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Seventeen of Debussy's finest and most celebrated Piano works selected and edited by Jerry Lanning.

Arrangement and Orchestration by Andrea Cappellari. Full score and 16 instrumentals parts : 1) C Instr. (Recorder) / 1) C Instr. (Flute Violin) / 1) Bb Instr. (Clarinet Soprano Sax Trumpet) / 1) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 2) C Instr. (Recorder) / 2) C Instr. (Flute Violin Oboe) / 2) Bb Instr. (Clarioprano Sax Trumpet) / 2) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 3) C Instr. (Violin Viola) / 3) Bb Instr. (Clarinet) / 3) Eb Instr. (Alto Sax) / 4) C Instr. (Bass Cello Bas-soon) / Guitar / Piano 1 / Piano 2 / Percussion / PLUS Choir (Voice 1 & 2)

This piece depicts the refined beauty of the Grand Canyon at sunrise and sunset. These are the best times to view the Canyon with the sun low in the sky casting shadows that give depth and form to the vast panorama. Angel’s Gate is one of the many named rock formations in the canyon. The composer has tried to depict the sights and sounds of dawn birdsong in the early morning sky and the gradual revelation of the Canyon itself as sunlight reaches into its rocky depths.Towards the end of the piece to the sound of a tolling bell we are however reminded of the dangers that the beauty of the Grand Canyon so cleverly hides.

Was mir behagt ist nur die muntre Jagd BWV 208 Congratulatory Cantata for the Birthday of Duke Christian of Saxony-Weissenfels and of Duke Ernst August of Saxony-Weimar The hunting cantata the earliest secular cantata of Bach's which has come down to us was performed for the birthday of Duke Christian of Saxony-Weissenfels (23February) - according to most recent research very probably in the year 1713. It was later performed again for the birthday of Duke Ernst August of Saxony-Weimar (the co-regent of Duke Wilhelm Ernst). Bach's score employs taut musical forms; noteworthy - and entirely characteristic of Bach's early style - is the dominant role of the continuo in recitatives and arias. The setting is in chamnber music style. - Urtext of the New Bach Edition - Full score & performance material (BA10208) and vocal score (BA10208-90) available for sale

With Disco Time ! we are proud to welcome Eddy Avonds as the new Beriato composer. He has been a continual asset on the Belgian Harmony Fanfare Brass band scene. This swinging number is ideal for setting the right tone at all your concerts.

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Sherwin Manning 's A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square arranged by Michael Neaum for SSAA Choir with Piano accompaniment.

Die ungewöhnliche Besetzung mit Flöte (auch Piccolo- und Altflöte) Violoncello und Schlagwerk (2 Spieler mit Xylophon Metallophonen Crotales Glockenspiel Woodblocks Drums und Temple Block) entspricht der Vorliebe Urusla Mamloks für herbe Klänge und klar durchhörbare Linien und Strukturen. Dass ihr kompositorisches Denken nicht von bildhaften sondern vielmehr von rein musikalischen Anregungen bestimmt wird verraten die Bezeichnungen 'Toccata' 'Refrains' 'Variations' und 'Epilogue'. Alle vier Sätze sind zusammen nicht länger als 10 Minuten – schon 1969 der Entstehungszeit des Divertimento strebte die Komponistin nach äußerster Präzision Verknappung und Verdichtung die für ihr ganzes weiteres Werk prägend sein sollten. Das Divertimento wurde 1975 erstmals vom Parnassus Ensemble am Graduate Center der City University New York aufgeführt.

Three movements-Three contrasting pieces of music from the third album in the Adiemus series Dances of Time: Rain Dance La la la Koora and Dos a Dos are written in Jenkins's trademark fusion of world and classical music styles. Sure to be a hit with youth and adult choirs. SS/A . Jenkins K

Chanson triste (Saxophone-Alto & Piano)- French composer Robert Planel (1908-1994) was the son of composer and founder of the Music School of Montelimar Alphonse Planel. Planel junior was an exceptionally accomplished musician reflected in his composition Suite Romantique for Alto Saxophone and Piano. The sixth movement of Suite Romantique Sad Song is a sublime legato piece for intermediate level saxophonists. With a typical performance lasting about three minutes Planel 's Sad Song addresses a wide range chromaticism dotted rhythms dynamics tempo changes key changes and variety inperformance directions. Planel 's Suite Romantique is an exciting addition to the modern repertoire of the Saxophone and cannot be missed by aspiring saxophonists.

Concert Suite-Deliverance is an exciting concert suite by Etienne Crausaz. The first movement is in the style of a siciliana starting out quiet and calmly then slowly building in excitement and energy. The second movement a scherzo allows for colourful sounds and timbres and is full of humorous musical elements and contrasts. The third movement the vivace presents a dialogue between the higher and lower registers of the band with plenty of time changes. Deliverance is an action-packed composition full of colour and contrast.