In this landmark video Glen Velez the world's leading frame drum player shares with you his extraordinary techniques and musical perspectives. By concentrating on three prominent frame drums - the Irish Bodhran North African Tar and Middle-Eastern Riq (tambourine) - Velez presents an array of techniques tonal resources rhythmic patterns and expressive possibilities that can be creatively applied to any frame drum. Following each instructional segment there are exciting solo performances by Velez which employ lesson elements and showcase the virtuosic capabilities and amazing versatility of frame drums. Layne Redmons joins Velez todemonstrate compositional considerations relating to playing frame drums in ensembles. As finale Velez and Redmond give an inspiring and dazzling performance of Velez's Internal Combustion . In addition to hisworld-acclaimed work wiht The Paul Winter Consort Velez has performed or recorded with an impressive varietey of musicians and composers including Mickey Hart Richard Stoltzman Steve Reich John Cage NEXUS and as the leaderof his own ensembles. We are confident taht you will find The Fantastic World of Frame Drums by Glen Velez to be a continuing technical and creative resource.

Charles Wesley's familiar and timeless text is found in this inspired new setting from Susan Naylor Callaway. The beautiful brief a cappella section moves quickly to a satisfying and broad final verse. Perfect for any time duringLent or Easter this is a simple and tender offering of sacrifice.

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 sou

Magda's arias from this bewitching score. The familiar Canzone di Doretta and the enchanting Act I waltz song Ore dolci e divine. Includes translations and plot synopses By Martha Gerhart.Two arias from La Rondine 'La Canzone Di Doretta' and Ore Dolci E Divine'. For soprano with piano accompaniment. Includes synopsis of the plot.

Hal Leonard is pleased to introduce the first in a new series of publications by renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin long known for his commitment to music education. Leonard's arrangements feature a piano soloist with youthorchestra accompaniment each in a non-traditional creative way that brings a new and fresh approach to your Christmas repertoire. Let your students enjoy the musical touch of one of our most esteemed orchestra conductors in thislovely collection of familiar carols including Carol of the Kings; Silent Night; The Twelve Days of Christmas; Veni veni Emmanuel; Moonlight Carol; The First Noel; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Oh Come All Ye Faithful;Pat-a-Fum; and Deck the Halls with Joy . Also available for $5.95 each: 04490776 Violin 1 04490777 Violin 2 04490778 Violin 3 (Vla TC) 04490779 Viola 04490780Cello 04490781 Bass 04490782 Piano ($8.95) 04490783 Percussion

Featured in the smash movie hit 'Good Morning Vietnam ' this Louie Armstrong classic will make a wonderful addition to your next program.

Here is an anthem that was a sensation when first introduced because of its theatrical treatment. Dry Bones arranged by pianist Livingston Gearhart and made famous by Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians includes plenty ofspecialty percussion instruments to create a humorous interpretation of the passage from Ezekiel. We now offer a track option with and without the specialty instruments allowing you the option of including those colorful sounds if you wish!

The Vocal Library. A huge collection of 70 sacred songs for classical singers spanning an enormous range of literature including art songs traditional songs 28 classic Burleigh spiritual arrangements (experts on African-American spirituals contend they are for singers of all ethnic heritages) and distinctive concert arrangements of hymns and folksongs by Richard Walters. There are four duets included. This collection will be as useful in the voice studio as in every working singer's repertoire and every church music library. The Vocal Library. A huge collection of 70 sacred songs for classical singers spanning an enormous range of literature including art songs traditional songs 28 classic Burleigh spiritual arrangements (experts on African-American spirituals contend they are for singers of all ethnic heritages) and distinctive concert arrangements of hymns and folksongs by Richard Walters. There are four duets included. This collection will be as useful in the voice studio as in every working singer's repertoire and every church music library.

This “little” D-major sonata is somewhat the pansy (or violet?) among Mozart’s eighteen piano sonatas. It is “little” in dimensions when compared to the two other sonatas in the same key of D major (K. 284 and especially K. 576). It is very seldom heard in concert and in piano lessons too is played less frequently. Admittedly it is not enveloped by the tragic gloom of the Sonata in A minor K. 310 nor does it have a wonderfully heartfelt slow movement like the Sonata in C major K. 309 these being the two works with which it was printed in Paris in 1778. K. 311 however is pianistically “worthwhile” in many regards: in the opening movement one can practice several standardtechnical challenges (hand-crossings effervescent runs parallel sixths tremolos at large intervals etc.). The slow movement (“Andante con espressione”) hones expressiveness something that does not always come naturally to many keyboardists (a compositional trick also makes a surprise appearance at bar 25). With its lively 6/8 meter the finale in turn recalls not only the veritable “Hunt Sonata” K. 576 but could almost have come from the solo part of a Mozartean piano concerto. All in all: a worthwhile challenge this sonata which sounds much harder than its technical demands require.

Although this book begins with short exercises using extremely simple two-finger left-hand movements it quickly takes these building blocks and stacks them into a skyscraper of precise right- and left-hand technique. Develops left-hand dexterity solid rhythmic sense and plectrum technique including crosspicking through challenging scale and arpeggio exercises. Standard notation and tablature. Although this book begins with short exercises using extremely simple two-finger left-hand movements it quickly takes these building blocks and stacks them into a skyscraper of precise right- and left-hand technique. Developsleft-hand dexterity solid rhythmic sense and plectrum technique including crosspicking through challenging scale and arpeggio exercises. Standard notation and tablature.

Medium Low Voice-A Jubilant Song is a collection for singers looking for sophisticated music with an American flair. The songs vary in vocal requirements making the collection suitable for school contest solos up through college singers. There is a sampling of great American poetry in the settings by John Leavitt from Edgar Allan Poe to Carl Sandburg. Contents: Aura Lee · The Bells · Between Two Hills · Deep River · A Girl's Garden · A Jubilant Song · Oh Captain! My Captain! · Prairie Waters by Night · Southern Ships and Settlers · The Sky Was.

Piano Sonatas Volume III (Early and Unfinished Sonatas)-Schubert’s 22 piano sonatas sketch a most illuminating picture of the prematurely departed composer and of his compositional path. From the first attempts of the gifted 16- to 19-year- old musician one can trace a continuous development leading to the five great sonatas which he wrote in the years 1823 and 1826 and finally to the three masterworks written shortly before his death which place him on a level with Beethoven as a composer of sonatas. The intensity with which Schubert approached the genre of the piano sonata meant that he left a large number of piano sonatas incomplete. Volume III of the three-part Henle Urtext edition contains – next to the earlysonatas from the years 1815-1818 – the fragments completed by Paul Badura-Skoda whose completions are highlighted each time by small cue notes. The Critical Report in the Appendix also provides precise information about the genesis of the individual works.

2-Part Mixed SAB and SATB Anthems-Following the success of One Rehearsal Wonders Volumes 1 2 and 3 we knew we needed to create a winter edition of this popular series. This special Advent and Christmas collection features some of our best sellers for churches with limited rehearsal time. This cavalcade of chorals will provide a steady procession of favorites for your choir and congregation and is a great value for your music budget. Songs include: Immanuel God with Us Come Jesus Prince of Peace African Alleluia And Glory Shone Around A Star A Song A Sign A Caribbean Noel A Time for Advent Way Down Yonder in Bethlehem See Amid the Winter's Snow Go Tell It on the Mountain.

String Quartet no. 1 in e minor-When Smetana completed his Quartet in e minor in dark and dismal colours in 1876 he had already been completely deaf for two years. Which musician is not familiar with the fateful passage in the fourth movement in which Smetana symbolizes the beginning of his illness with a violin note in an extremely high position? The previous movements tell of happier times in his life- an extensive extract from a letter about this is cited in the preface to our edition. Smetana who at the time received a ridiculously small fee from his publisher could not foresee that this work would later be considered one of the most famous string quartets of all time.

This well-known Cuban song offers a great opportunity to introduce your young players to Latin style. Making full use of the percussion section this arrangement is skillfully scored for the entire ensemble. This well-known Cuban song offers a great opportunity to introduce your young players to Latin style. Making full use of the percussion section this arrangement is skillfully scored for the entire ensemble.

Opening Production for the show Uprising-By way of the legendary group Fall Out Boy comes this Shostakovich inspired alternative rock work that is the Opening Production for the show Uprising. Bold and impassioned contrasting sections provide inspiring musical and visual program material. This sensational arrangement by Tom Wallace captures all the energy and nuance of this powerful piece. Bold and impassioned contrasting sections provide inspiring musical and visual program material. This sensational arrangement by Tom Wallace captures all the energy and nuance of this powerful piece.

Revised edition of HN 1064 without fingerings-Bach’s Inventions and Sinfonias are rightly considered as indispensable to every pianist. In his famous preface to the collection Bach himself called it an “Instruction” which teaches students and keyboard lovers to “treatcorrectly” both two and three voices to “achieve a singing style in playing” and to “acquire a strong foretaste of composition”. To this end Bach created timelessly beautiful music which has lost nothing of its relevance to usnearly 300 years after its creation. We are now presenting a new edition of this classic collection which draws upon all known sources and offers the best in “instruction” especially with respect to the transmitted embellishmentvariants. The new Bach – ideal for pianists of every age

Uses: Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 This dynamic arrangement of the popular Christmas spiritual features a splendid piano accompaniment that supports the familiar melody with colorful harmonies and rhythmic enthusiasm. The optional 2nd voice part adds an additional layer of fun for any choir of unison voices from children to adults. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:23 ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.

Jubilant keyboard textures and vibrant cascading vocal lines in this contemporary festival piece will make you want to rush out and embrace the spring! A contrasting legato middle section adds an expressive touch before it returnsto the opening musical material and is propelled to a joyful conclusion. Duration: ca. 3:00.Jubilant keyboard textures and vibrant cascading vocal lines in this contemporary festival piece will make you want to rush out and embrace the spring! A contrasting legato middle section adds an expressive touch before it returns to the opening musical material and is propelled to a joyful conclusion.

An outstanding a cappella collection. Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High Carol of the Bells Deck the Hall Ding Dong! Merrily on High Good King Wenceslas and more. Available: SATB a cappella. An outstanding a cappella collection. Includes: Angels We Have Heard on High Carol of the Bells Deck the Hall Ding Dong! Merrily on High Good King Wenceslas and more. Available: SATB a cappella.