Wingin’ It! is an entertaining concert piece. It makesespecially high demands on the rhythmic qualities ofthe band and requires exact articulation and phrasingaccording to the composer’s instructions. After abrilliant opening a catchy theme crystallizes whileall sections take turns to come to the forefront.Based on this theme a swing in the classic big bandstyle a peaceful Bossa (in which the woodwindsdominate) and a section with typical rock and funkrhythms follow. The two-step feeling closes thecircle to lead to the grand finale. This compositionfeatures all the essential elements of a contest pieceand provides a particular challenge in the understandingand execution ofpopular styles. It alsooffers all the facets that make a work attractive forthe audience as well as the musicians.

This lovely Marian motet by Hungarian composer Gyorgy Orban could be used liturgically during Advent or Christmas. Though likely more useful in a concert setting the piece is scored for mixed chorus (divisi) with piano. The composer specifically requests that organ not be used. With some of the rhythmic and harmonic characteristics found in Orban's writing the challenge of this piece will be worth your effort.

Composed for the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the city of Bruneck (Brunico) South Tyrol Italy Musica Eroica reminds the listener of the days of knights and heroes. The introduction is heroic in character launching a hymn that is gradually taken over by the band. The cheerful atmosphere of this composition symbolizes the beauty of South Tyrol and the hospitality of the city of Bruneck a place where one can feel at home. Now your band can also feel at home with this wonderful work for Concert Band.

Ten playalong arrangements of classic symphonic themes for Clarinet. Experience the thrill of playing complete movements with a full orchestral backing. The ideal way to advance your performance skills!

Adam Carse's Fiddler's Nursery is a delightful selection of tunes for Violin and Piano accompaniment with Violin part on a pull-out sheet.

This is a fantastic new anthem for Easter! Larry Shackley has set the traditional text by John Mason Neale for mixed choir with organ or optional brass (two trumpets and 2 trombones) and timpani.Available (HMC2151a)

Volume 1 of the Chester String Series Graded Violin Pieces. (1st. position.)

Play Guitar with the CD backing tracks and the matching music book. What you get in this pack: On the CD: Two specially recorded ‘soundalike’ backing tracks of each song. 1: full demo with guitarshowing you how the song should sound. 2: backing track without the guitar for you to play along with on your own guitar. In the music book: Music chords and lyrics. Learn the guitar part from thetab or the standard notation.

From Three Concert Studies for the Pianoforte . From Three Concert Studies for the Pianoforte .

This final volume collection of advanced contest solos features the most challenging repertoire for flute as performed by Doriot Dwyer of the Boston Symphony and then by you the soloist. A master class that will take you to the professional level. Includes a high-quality printed music score annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Each piece is also played at multiple tempos to assist with practicing making the recordings accessible to players of varying skill level. Performed by Doriot Anthony Dwyer flute Accompaniment: Fredrik Wanger pianoThis final volume collection of advanced contest solos features the most challenging repertoire for flute as performed by Doriot Dwyer of the Boston Symphony and then by you the soloist. A master class that will take you to the professional level. Includes a high-quality printed music score annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Each piece is also played at multiple tempos to assist with practicing making the recordings accessible to players of varying skill level. Performed by Doriot Anthony Dwyer flute Accompaniment: Fredrik Wanger piano

19 New Studies from Grade 4 through 6- Advanced Concert Studies contains the same musical and technical challenges found in the original Concert Studies only on a more advanced level. Lyricism is a large component of this book with technical challenges of range tonguing intervals and key signatures abounding. This collection contains music written specifically for Philip Smith Principal Trumpet from the New York Philharmonic from such composers as James Curnow Allen Vizzutti Ellen Taaffe Zwilich Joseph Turrin Bruce Broughton and many others. Also included with this book is a CD of Philip Smith performing these studies.

This easy-to-prepare beginning band comedy piece will have the audience rolling in the aisles. Feature that popular principal custodian secretary or any other staff or community member who has a little bit of comedian in them as the Triangle soloist. One interruption after another prevents the soloist from actually playing the Triangle until the very end of the piece where with a band member’s assistance the soloist finally gets to play the Triangle one single time. Everyone will love it! Side-splitting!

Composer Timothy Johnson spent many years as a school band director. His teaching experience qualifies him to approach the development of this new entry into the CMP Essentials of Musicianship Series with reality-based confidence. Ever so gradually this product takes the band from the simplest forms of syncopation to more and more complex notation. Your students can build their reading skills at a pace they can handle. The astute teacher will also notice that there is plenty of concept reinforcement as the group steps from easy to more challenging rhythms.A great teaching tool!

Music Minus One E-flat and B-flat Instruments-This album is designed to give the student player valuable practice in the dual areas of ensemble playing and improvising. It is also helpful to experienced professinals who may use it for enjoyment or practice in learning new pieces. All ten arrangements have the instrumental parts included with example solos on each tune in smaller notes to serve as a guide. Includes a high-quality printed music book with parts for B-flat and E-flat instruments and a compact disc featuring complete recordings as well as accompaniments to each piece. Performed by by Ed Xiques baritone tenor alto and soprano saxophone Accompaniment: Stan Getz tenor sax Hal McKusick clarinet & flute JimmyRaney guitar George Duvivier bass Ed Shaughnessy drums This album is designed to give the student player valuable practice in the dual areas of ensemble playing and improvising. It is also helpful to experienced professinals who may use it for enjoyment or practice in learning new pieces. All ten arrangements have the instrumental parts included with example solos on each tune in smaller notes to serve as a guide. Includes a high-quality printed music book with parts for B-flat and E-flat instruments and a compact disc featuring complete recordings as well as accompaniments to each piece. Performed by by Ed Xiques baritone tenor alto and soprano saxophone Accompaniment: Stan Getz tenor sax Hal McKusick clarinet & flute JimmyRaney guitar George Duvivier bass Ed Shaughnessy drums

5 pieces für Bajan Violin and Violoncello 5 pieces für Bajan Violin and Violoncello

Music Minus One Flute-Bach's intricate 'triple' concerto for keyboard violin and flute is a challenge containing much brilliant passagework. The less formidable slow movement was taken from the organ sonata No. 3. It is a companion to the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 the first movement of which is included on this album. An extremely rewarding and enjoyable piece for study. Vivaldi's D-minor concerto was originally written for oboe but is equally at home on the flute. Both are Baroque music at its best. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance of the concerto in split-channel stereo with the soloist on the right channel and a second performancein full stereo minus the soloist. Performed by Jeffery Zook flute Accompanimen : Stuttgart Festival Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn Bach's intricate 'triple' concerto for keyboard violin and flute is a challenge containing much brilliant passagework. The less formidable slow movement was taken from the organ sonata No. 3. It is a companion to the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 the first movement of which is included on this album. An extremely rewarding and enjoyable piece for study. Vivaldi's D-minor concerto was originally written for oboe but is equally at home on the flute. Both are Baroque music at its best. Includes a high-quality printed music score and a compact disc containing a complete performance of the concerto in split-channel stereo with the soloist on the right channel and a second performanceinfull stereo minus the soloist. Performed by Jeffery Zook flute Accompanimen : Stuttgart Festival Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn

Performed by Bob Wilber Clarinet Join Bob Wilber in a pop collection of original student jazz solos in duet form. You choose either first or second part with Bob as your partner. A challenge in close harmony playing for all clarinetists. Difficulty level: early intermediate and higher. Includes a high-quality printed music book with both parts and a CD containing accompaniments to both the minus 1st and minus 2nd duet parts. Performed by Bob Wilber Clarinet Join Bob Wilber in a pop collection of original student jazz solos in duet form. You choose either first or second part with Bob as your partner. A challenge in close harmony playing for all clarinetists. Difficulty level: early intermediate and higher. Includes a high-quality printed music book with both parts and a CD containing accompaniments to both the minus 1st and minus 2nd duet parts.

100 Easy-To-Play All-Time Favourite Hymns A hundred of the best-known hymns arranged for flute recorder or violin with chords for guitar or keyboard.under the hands. A hundred of the best-known hymns arranged for flute recorder or violin with chords for guitar or keyboard.All in easy-to-play keys to suit all ages and abilities.

Forum Zupfmusik- Juanes ' La Camisa Negra for Mandolin Orchestra. Score.

Music Minus One Soprano-Bellini fans rejoice! We have collected here great scenes and arias from two of Bellini's masterpieces: 'Norma' and 'I Puritani.' Learn from opera great Zvetelina Maldjanska as she sings these magnificent and challenging pieces with orchestra then learn them yourself with your own personal orchestra. Includes a printed vocal score on high-quality ivory paper with informative liner notes and a CD+G graphics-enabled compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by stereo orchestral accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist. Performed by Zvetelina Maldjanska soprano Accompaniment: Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Nayden Todorov