Three Octaves-The Hal Leonard Handbell Method is designed for anyone just learning to ring handbells. Whether you're an experienced musician or you don't read music at all yet this step-by-step guide will teach you the basic skills andtechniques you need for ringing in a handbell or handchime choir. Instructions include: Ringing & Damping Basic Music Reading Practice & Performance Pieces Staccato Techniques Dynamics Stretches& Warm-Ups and more! A helpful Director's Guide is also included offering insights and rehearsal suggestions for several pieces in the book. Instructional material is demonstrated clearly with photos and illustrationsthroughout. The Hal Leonard Handbell Method is designed for anyone just learning to ring Handbells. Whether you're an experienced musician or you don't read music at all yet this step-by-step guide will teach you the basic skills and techniques you need for ringing in a Handbell or Handchime choir. Instructions include: Ringing & Damping Basic Music Reading Practice & Performance Pieces Staccato Techniques Dynamics Stretches & Warm-Ups and more! A helpful Director's Guide is also included offering insights and rehearsal suggestions for several pieces in the book.Instructional material is demonstrated clearly with photos and illustrations throughout.

Uses: General Epiphany Youth Scripture: I Corinthians 2:12-15 - I John 2:20 - John 1:3-7 Sizzling with a jubilant rhythmic syntax this original sacred choral is unrelenting in its drive and appeal. The mixed meter elements are easily learned and are very natural to the flow of the words that proclaim the attributes of God. A lyrical second theme brings a poetic touch before the spirited opening theme returns and drives the anthem to a festive conclusion.Uses: General Epiphany Youth Scripture: I Corinthians 2:12-15 - I John 2:20 - John 1:3-7. Sizzling with a jubilant rhythmic syntax this original sacred choral is unrelenting in its drive and appeal. The mixed meter elements are easily learned and are very natural to the flow of the words that proclaim the attributes of God. A lyrical second theme brings a poetic touch before the spirited opening theme returns and drives the anthem to a festive conclusion.

Fifty Carols-A third collection of 50 carols mostly for SATB some unaccompanied and some having accompaniments for piano or organ or orchestra. The carols reflect a diversity of styles and periods while remaining within the capacity of an average group of amateur performers. Includes compositions and arrangements by Britten Holst Howells Hurford Vaughan Williams and Walton. Orchestral and brass accompaniments for many of the items are available on hire. The volumes of Carols For Choirs have established themselves as the quintessential carol books for carol-singers around the world. Carols For Choirs 3 includes 50 varied carols for every occasion including newly-arranged classics as well as original compositions written specially for this compilation.

After a twelve-year interval Dvo ák once again turned his attention to the String Quartet in summer 1893. He had been musical director in New York since autumn 1892 and spent the summer in Spillville (Iowa) where agroup of Czech immigrants had settled thus making him feel at home. The beautiful natural surroundings led him to write this unconventional String Quartet in the tradition of Beethoven’s “Pastoral” – even down to the imitation ofbirdcalls. Since the first performances certain rhythmic and melodic characteristics have been traced back to the influences of the folk music of Native Americans and African Americans which led to the soon popular workbeing called the “ American Quartet ”. For the first time since 1955 the Quartet is once again being published in an Urtext edition.

A six-month tour through Spain and Portugal left its mark … Fascinated by the temperamental melodies of the Iberian peninsula Liszt integrated elements of this music into his piano works. The character of the “Rhapsodie espagnole” is very different to that of its Hungarian counterparts – instead of Hungarian boisterousness and deep melancholy one encounters Spanish noblesse and elegance. At the centre are the age-old theme “Folies d’Espagne” and a much loved folkdance melody from Aragon (“Jota”)- both of which Liszt worked into a dazzling virtuosic series of variations. Our Urtext edition contains a well-informed preface by the Liszt researcher Mária Eckhardt.? A six-month tour through Spain and Portugal left its mark… Fascinated by the temperamental melodies of the Iberian Peninsula Liszt integrated elements of this music into his Piano works. The character of the“ Rhapsodie Espagnole ” is very different to that of its Hungarian counterparts – instead of Hungarian boisterousness and deep melancholy one encounters Spanish noblesse and elegance. At the centre are the age-oldtheme “Folies d’Espagne” and a much loved folkdance melody from Aragon (“Jota”); both of which Liszt worked into a dazzling virtuosic series of variations. Our Urtext edition contains a well-informed preface by the Liszt researcher Mária Eckhardt.

This is not your typical arrangement of the well-known classic! A 60's groove transforms this to appeal to singers of all ages adding a bit of novel flair. Easy vocals and harmonies in a straight eighth feel with a grooving bass line will make this Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn favorite stand out this holiday season. This is not your typical arrangement of the well-known classic! A 60's groove transforms this to appeal to singers of all ages adding a bit of novel flair. Easy vocals and harmonies in a straight eighth feel with a grooving bass line will make this Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn favorite stand out this holiday season.

A fantastic crowd-pleaser from Stephen Schwartz's award-winning musical Wicked arranged for SATB chorus with Piano accompaniment by Roger Emerson. A triumphant and expressive piece with a flowing intensity that drives it forward this is a defiant yet delightful song. A fantastic crowd-pleaser from Stephen Schwartz's award-winning musical Wicked arranged for SATB chorus with Piano accompaniment by Roger Emerson. A triumphant and expressive piece with a flowing intensity that drives it forward this is a defiant yet delightful song.

Featuring two learning keys (D major and G major) here is a teaching piece that centers on scale steps and includes several beginning level concepts - pizzicato simple slurs and repeated pairs of eighth notes. Anotheroutstanding educational piece from veteran composer and arranger Lloyd Conley.

Mezzo-Soprano Accompaniment CDs-Two accompaniment CDs in each package which match the books containing a collection of songs from the musical stage categorized by voice type. The selections are presented in their authentic settings excerpted from the original vocal scores. Volume 2 for Mezzo-Soprano/Belter. Two accompaniment CDs in each package which match the books containing a collection of songs from the musical stage categorized by voice type. The selections are presented in their authentic settings excerpted from the original vocal scores.

Jazz Play-Along Volume 44-Discover the sublime Bebop playing of one the finest Sax players of 1960s New York Oliver Nelson with this collection of 10 of his best complete with a CD of inspiring accompaniments. Remembered equally for his huge talents as an arranger Nelson possessed an improvising voice that was all his own. This set contains a versatile Play-along CD for improvisation study and performance and with a choice of backing tracks (A split track with melody removable bass and piano parts and a full stereo rhythm section) and easy to read authentic and accurate lead sheets players of all instruments will enjoy these terrific pieces. Discover the sublime Bebop playing of one the finest Sax players of 1960s New York Oliver Nelson with this collection of 10 of his best complete with a CD of inspiring accompaniments. Remembered equally for his huge talents as an arranger Nelson possessed an improvising voice that was all his own. This set contains a versatile Play-along CD for improvisation study and performance and with a choice of backing tracks (A split track with melody removable bass and piano parts and a full stereo rhythm section) and easy to read authentic and accurate lead sheets players of all instruments will enjoy these terrific pieces.

Piano Sonata a minor op. 42 D 845-Schubert composed his piano sonata in a minor in May 1825 it is one of Schubert’s few piano works that was published during his lifetime. The four movements are expressive but each in its own way: a ballade style in the first piece a songful second movement surging restlessness in the third and eruptive passion in the final movement. Together however they constitute a uniform work. An Urtext edition of Franz Schubert's Piano Sonata In A Minor D.845 Op.42 as edited by Paul Mies with fingering by Hans-Martin Theopold.

Valses oubliées-The “Valses oubliées” belong to Liszt’s late work characterised by themes such as memory sorrow and grief. They do not form a cycle but were written as separate pieces between 1881 and 1884. The title “Forgotten Waltzes” alludes to the fact that certain forms and genres were no longer fashionable. These four pieces are reminiscent of Liszt’s waltzes for piano from the 1830s but embed typical melodic and rhythmic clichés from salon waltzes in new harmonic progressions. Up to now only the first of the “Valses oubliées” has found its way into concert repertoire. Our new edition affords pianists an opportunity to discover all four waltzes and their characteristic idiosyncrasies.?The “Valses oubliées” belong to Liszt’s late work characterised by themes such as memory sorrow and grief. They do not form a cycle but were written as separate pieces between 1881 and 1884. The title “Forgotten Waltzes” alludesto the fact that certain forms and genres were no longer fashionable. These four pieces are reminiscent of Liszt’s waltzes for piano from the 1830s but embed typical melodic and rhythmic clichés from salon waltzes in new harmonicprogressions. Up to now only the first of the “Valses oubliées” has found its way into concert repertoire. This new edition affords pianists an opportunity to discover all four waltzes and their characteristicidiosyncrasies. Valse oubliée Deuxième Valse oubliée Troisième Valse oubliée Quatrième Valse oubliée

From one of the most important composers of the baroque Tambourin Dance has been adapted for student players in an edition that can be used to teach cut-time dynamic contrast and both legato and spiccato style playing. Dur: 0 0625

Disney songs have remained a firm favourite throughout the world of music but nowhere more so than with singers. Disney films have always boasted memorable songs with something perfect for any mood or occasion which conjure up the magic and nostalgia of stories such as Snow White Mary Poppins or Pinocchio . This bumper book features 45 songs published in two keys so that you can find the right one to suit your voice. The keys have been selected for lower voices with a set of songs chosen especially for their melodic appeal to singers. An alternative edition for high voices is available (Catalogue number HL00740295) Disney songs have remained a firm favourite throughout the world of music but nowhere more so than with singers. Disney films have always boasted memorable songs with something perfect for any mood or occasion which conjure up the magic and nostalgia of stories such as Snow White Mary Poppins or Pinocchio . This bumper book features 54 songs published in two keys so that you can find the right one to suit your voice. The keys have been selected for lower voices with a set of songs chosen especially for their melodic appeal to singers. An alternative edition for high voices is available (Catalogue numberHL00740295)

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Uses: Memorial Patriotic This inscription found on the Statue of Liberty and set to glorious song has been standard repertoire for patriotic gatherings for decades. This classic arrangement will be a wonderfuleducational piece and a heartfelt moment of unity and national pride for your patriotic commemorations. The vintage harmonic vocabulary of this classic choral will make your choir sound rich and powerful.

This piano sonata – probably Haydn’s last – has unfortunately come down to us without an autograph. The composer in all likelihood offered the work and its publication rights to the London-based pianist Therese Bartolozzi (née Jansen). In any event and no doubt feeling entitled to do so she added the words “Composed expressively for and Dedicated to Mrs. Bartolozzi” before sending it off to print in fact she personally distributed the edition published in London in 1801 in copies with her signature. Like its companion work the Sonata in E-flat major Hob.XVI:52 the C major sonata was written in London in 1794/95 . However its central movement is based on an Adagiothat Haydn had composed in 1793 in Vienna and which Artaria published around 1794. The variants contained in this early version are reproduced as Ossias in our Urtext edition which is based on the text of the Haydn Complete Edition. Joseph Haydn 's Piano Sonata In C Hob. XVI:50 for solo Piano. Suitable for pianists at an advanced level.

The popular text of the familiar carol is set with original music that is bright and happy giving this title new and refreshing energy. A wonderful selection for young voices the chorus acts as a short round and there's a bell-like bridge that includes an opportunity for solo or ensemble descant. Great teaching and superb programming.

This pop favorite from the musical Grease kicks into high gear and never lets up! Great fun for choirs of all ages! Available: SATB 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20. This is a rock 'n' roll powerhouse from the Broadway musical Grease that barrels all the way to the finish line. A two part vocal arrangement by Kirby- Shaw.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Irving Berlin's classic Alexander's Ragtime Band with this medley of four of his all-time greatest hits arranged for choir band and strings! A fantastic closer or festival feature it includes: Alexander's Ragtime Band Blue Skies Play a Simple Melody Puttin' on the Ritz. Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed 2-Part ShowTrax CD Concert Band (Grade 3) String Pak. Duration: ca. 4:35.Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Irving Berlin 's classic 'Alexander's Ragtime Band' with this From Rags To Ritz medley of four of his all-time greatest hits arranged for choir band and strings! A fantastic closer or festival feature it includes: Alexander's Ragtime Band Blue Skies Play A Simple Melody and Puttin' On The Ritz . This fantastic medley is arranged for 3-Part Mixed Choir by Audrey Snyder and Paul Murtha.