“Blues in Two” by Mike Cornick centres around a piece by that name which was originally published in 1994. It appeared in “Easy Jazzy Piano” and was such an immediate hit that it soon appeared on piano examination syllabuses in both the UK and Australia. Here it is complemented by eleven further pieces in a variety of lighter styles including swing blues ragtime latin and calypso. All are eminently suitable for intermediate level players.

One of the tracks from the ever-popular King?s Singers CD Kids? Stuff Daryl Runswick sets A.A. Milne?s amusing poem to music. One of the tracks from the ever-popular King?s Singers CD Kids? Stuff Daryl Runswick sets A.A. Milne?s amusing poem to music.

Now available for men's voices this loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. The text is a classic by Rudyard Kipling: Oh! Hush thee my baby the night is behind us And black are the waters that sparkled so green. The moon o'er the combers looks downward to find us At rest in the hollows that rustle between. Magical!Now available for men's voices this loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. The text is a classic by Rudyard Kipling: “Oh! Hush thee my baby the night is behind us And black are the waters that sparkled so green. The moon o'er the combers looks downward to find us At rest in the hollows that rustle between.” Magical!

Testing variations on an original theme Popi is our black cat. She is chubby lazy ungainly not very clever and a bit weird. And we love her. Why a bassoon piece for Popi? Clara started the bassoon two years ago and I have enjoyed becoming more acquainted with the instrument. It can be lyrical comic plaintive mellow or frenetic. All attributes Popi possesses. Whether she is lamenting (just to get attention) running from one end of the flat to the other and bouncing off the sofa playing hide-and-seek ready to pounce on our feet sleeping under the blanket on Clara’s bed or enjoying the sun in the garden: Popi’s many moods inspired this passacaglia for bassoon.

5 movement suite of character pieces - absolutely delightful Victor August Herbert (February 1 1859 – May 26 1924) was an Irish-born German-raised American composer cellist and conductor. Although Herbert enjoyed important careers as a cello soloist and conductor he is best known for composing many successful operettas that premiered on Broadway from the 1890s to World War I. He was also prominent among the tin pan alley composers and was later a founder of the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Herbert began to compose operettas in 1894 producing several successes including The Serenade (1897) and The Fortune Teller (1898). Some of the operettas that he wrote after the turn of the 20th century were even more successful: Babes in Toyland (1903) Mlle. Modiste (1905) The Red Mill (1906) Naughty Marietta (1910) Sweethearts (1913) and Eileen (1917). After World War I with the change of popular musical tastes Herbert began to compose musicals and contributed music to other composers’ shows. While some of these were well-received he never again achieved the level of success that he had enjoyed with his most popular operettas. His instrumental works were no less popular with his cello concerto entering the standard repertory in his lifetime. Dvorak attended the premiere of the piece and was inspired to write his own cello concerto after hearing it. He worked closely with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra whilst he was their conductor and they premiered many of his large scale works. This serenade (originally for string orchestra) is an absolute gem. The first movement is a brisk march and the second is a polonaise full of stirring rhythms. The third movement is title ‘ Love Scene’ and has an almost Mahlerian intesity to the harmony: this is followed by a beautifully melodic Canzonetta which has an effortless melody owing much to the composers operettas. The last movement is a whirlwind of a Tarantella with fragments of the melody being tossed around between all players before rushing headlong to a breathless conclusion. This is an amazing composition with each movement able to stand on it’s own as a character piece. Both this piece and it’s composer deserve to be more widely known and it hoped that this arrangment will start to bring Victor Herbert back to the concert platform. It has been arranged with a wide range of abilities in mind so while flute 1 is more complex and quite challenging flute 4 is much easier and more manageable. The alto and bass parts both have significant solos throughout the movements and the lowest parts for the biggest flutes are optional. Multiple players on each part will allow for staggered breathing to cover the longer phrases.

Please Don't Do It In Here

The composer visits the angels' powerful peace on earth proclamation and delivers an anthem of joyous Glorias and whispered prayers for peace. Highly expressive this anthem has much to engage the singer. Always a timely message for contemporary society this affirming testament of tranquility is a thoughtful choice for seasonal ecumenical choral opportunities. The composer visits the angels' powerful peace on earth proclamation and delivers an anthem of joyous Glorias and whispered prayers for peace. Highly expressive this anthem has much to engage the singer. Always a timely message for contemporary society this affirming testament of tranquility is a thoughtful choice for seasonal ecumenical choral opportunities. The composer visits the angels' powerful peace on earth proclamation and delivers an anthem of joyous Glorias and whispered prayers for peace. Highly expressive this anthem has much to engage the singer. Always a timely message for contemporary society this affirming testament of tranquility is a thoughtful choice forseasonal ecumenical choral opportunities.

The second movement of this beautiful quintet is patterned after the 'Dumka' dance form traditional in Dvorak’s native Czech Republic. Beautiful melodies wonderful orchestration. A quintet of rare quality. In short wonderful music! Includes a complete high-quality printed music score; and a compact disc voluminously indexed for ease of practice containing a complete performance with soloist then performed again with accompaniments only minus you the soloist.The second movement of this beautiful quintet is patterned after the 'Dumka' dance form traditional in Dvorak’s native Czech Republic. Beautiful melodies wonderful orchestration. A quintet of rare quality. In short wonderfulmusic! Includes a complete high-quality printed music score; and a compact disc voluminously indexed for ease of practice containing a complete performance with soloist then performed again with accompaniments only minus you the soloist.

Magnificat In B Flat Major

Pentatonix has given us their take on the '80s! Norwegian pop group a-ha had a world wide hit with this synth-pop song and in this effects are moved to voices in this arrangement. Can be performed A cappella or with the Rhythm accompaniment track. Pentatonix has given us their take on the '80s! Norwegian pop group a-ha had a world wide hit with this “synth-pop” song and in this effects are moved to voices in this arrangement. Can be performed A cappella or with the Rhythm accompaniment track.

This collection provides flute and guitar duos with an effective repertoire for wedding ceremonies and gives prospective brides and grooms a happy musical alternative to the venerable church organ. Arranged in four sections: Prelude Music Processionals Meditations and Recessionals. Many of the pieces in this volume are well-known works often associated with weddings: others less familiar were included for their musical content and mood. Guitar parts in notation only. Includes a 28-page pull-out part for the flute.This collection provides flute and guitar duos with an effective repertoire for wedding ceremonies and gives prospective brides and grooms a happy musical alternative to the venerable church organ. Arranged in four sections:Prelude Music Processionals Meditations and Recessionals. Many of the pieces in this volume are well-known works often associated with weddings; others less familiar were included for their musical content and mood. Guitarparts in notation only. A separate part is provided for the flutist.

The Couleurs Caraïbe series presents original pieces inspired by Caribbean music styles such as the Calypso and Biguine as well as the classical waltz Mazurka and Fantaisie. This Volume 2 is for piano solo and is suitable for intermediate players and is perfect for use in auditions and examinations. The Couleurs Caraïbe series presents original pieces inspired by Caribbean music styles such as the Calypso and Biguine as well as the classical waltz Mazurka and Fantaisie. This Volume 2 is for piano solo and is suitable for intermediate players and is perfect for use in auditions and examinations.

Strike

Funambule

This collection is unique in that depending on the tempo selected the solo can be a grade 1 grade 2 or grade 3. Therefore the three solos equate to nine solos depending on the chosen tempo. These will challenge the player to increase the tempo thereby increasing the difficulty level which will improve technique.

Every program needs a change of pace piece and this half-time funk shuffle is the perfect choice. The infectious groove creates a modern sound while the melodic lines maintain jazz phrasing concepts. The open solo section can be played as written or improvised. A wide variety of music can serve as a guide for this medium level chart ranging from Robert Glasper all the way back to Tower of Power and Earth Wind & Fire. Duration 4:10.

The Producers

Appalachian Suite

This score is based on the old British Carol I saw three ships. There are seven variations preceding the fugue. After the theme has been stated the first two variations extend the theme: the third variation introduces the pedals. The next three variations are in the style of Baroque genres: the fourth variation is a noël written as an homage to Daquin: the fifth variation is a figured chorale in which the chorale Von Himmel hoch da komm ich her makes its first appearance: and the sixth is a Handelian rigaudon. The seventh variation is a “carillion” in which Von Himmel hoch reappears. After a dramatic dissonant chord the score concludes with a chorale fugue during whichVon Himmel hoch appears in the pedal. Composed for and dedicated to David Higgs in celebration of his twenty-five years of teaching at the Eastman School of Music. Duration: 6:45.

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