Second to None is a perfectly suitable title for this work though it actually refers to “Nulli Secundus” the motto of the British Corps of Army Music who gave the commission to Philip Sparke. The piece opens with a fanfare followed by two short quotes from two of the Corp’s own marches and a festive Vivace . A more legato central section creates a nice contrast before the work closes with the opening fanfare. A perfect affair!

For the first time this edition merges all of the works of Mozart for two pianos including all fragments. In addition to the famous sonata D-major and the fugue C-minor this edition includes the 1963 discovered fragment

dall' opera-Often individual parts of operas become very successful independent instrumental pieces. An outstanding example is the Anvil Chorus from Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Il Trovatore . Thanks to its symphonic characteristics it is especially suitable for concert band transcription without losing its original character.

This book for young players at grades 3-4 Alto Sax contains 8 christmas favourites Jingle Bells Good King Wenceslas Ding Dong Merrily on High Joy to the World O Little Town of Bethlehem Hark the Herald Angels Sing God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Season's Greetings (Medley).

Written for Flute Violin Cello and Piano. Opus 55. The piano part doubles as the full score. The piano part is NOT supplied with these parts. Please order VI00791 to receive the piano score. Written for Flute Violin Cello and Piano. Opus 55. The piano part doubles as the full score. The piano part is NOT supplied with these parts. Please order VI00791 to receive the piano score.

for Oboe and Piano- White Light was commissioned by Fumiko Teramoto oboist with the Musashino Grand Concert Band from Tokyo Japan. The request was for a moderately slow piece of intermediate difficulty which included White in the title as this is her lucky colour. Composer Philip Sparke decided to use this suggestion to write a piece that was bright and light in terms of harmony and colour with much use of simple major and minor chords and an emphasis on pure and transparent timbres. He was also keen to capture the essence and history of the oboe as a solo instrument - the piece is pastoral in character and often almost baroque in style. Also available for oboe and concert band (AMP317-010/140).

‘Toccata Festiva’ was commissioned in 1994 by the Dutch Brass Band Championships. The wind band version was made a year later by the composer himself. Historically speaking the toccata is considered to be one of the first independent instrumental forms for keyboard instruments. Originally the toccata was typically more or less improvised later this musical form was given a more regulated structure. Both elements are used in the ‘Toccata Festiva’: on the one hand the different themes are developed freely on the other the piece has an orderly structure. It is in a three part form (quick-slow-quick) and includes both strong rhythmical figures and broad melodic lines. Partof the composition is written in a more or less archaic tone idiom referring to the period from which the toccata form originates (16th century).

Philip Sparke 's The Saga Of Haakon The Good for Brass Band. Score and parts.

Johannes Brahms ' Violin Concerto written for his friend Joseph Joachim has remained a standard in the concert literature since its first performance. No scholarly critical edition of this work has ever been published and therefore the many sometimes conflicting sources have never been evaluated for a critical performing edition. Not only Brahms ' autograph score solo part and autograph Piano reduction but also his personal copies of the first edition score as well as the first edition orchestral parts have all been consulted. Clive Brown's edition offers insights into the genesis of the composition and the working relationshipbetween Brahms and Joachim. The critical commentary comments on all discrepancies in the sources. The critical edition of Brahms ' own Piano reduction is at the same time a performing edition and includes an informative introduction as well as comments on performance practice. In addition the Piano reduction includes a separate brochure with not only the well known Joachim cadenza but also those by J. Halir H. Heermann L. Auer and F. Busoni. An informative preface (Ger/Eng) with references to performance practice and a critical commentary are included in the edition First scholarly critical edition of this standard work Critical commentary (Eng) Insightful comments on performance practice An Urtext Violin part and an additional Violin part marked with fingering and bowing suggestions by Joseph Joachim Valuable cadenza brochure with cadenzas by Joachim Halir Heermann Auer and Busoni Full score critical commentary & parts (BA9049) and Violin & Piano reduction (BA9049-90) and study score (TP949) available for sale

This Little Christmas Suite arranged for concert band by Robert Finn contains three European Christmas carols of uncertain origin. The three movements Baile de Nadal (from Spain) Still Still Still (from Germany) and The First Noel (from England) create a delightful suite for any concert band and can also be performed with a choir.

as performed by Billy Paul- Me and Mrs. Jones was a 1972 soul song written by Kenny Gamble Leon Huff and Cary Gilbert originally recorded by Billy Paul. It describes an extramarital affair between a man and his lover Mrs. Jones. This single became Paul’s only #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1972. Bart Picquuer arranged this beautiful song for a C/Bb or Eb solo instrument with Concert Band.

15 Selected Piano Works by Claude Debussy edited by A. Alberti.

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Chant for a Long Day is inspired by two monophonic chants for women the Mersiyét from Pakistan and the waulking songs from the island of Barra in the Hebrides. The text is a depiction of perserverance and longevity a life force out of the distant and unknowable past balanced for a moment in the present and then heading for a distand and unknowable future. The words evoke images of physical and spiritual survival common to many cultures as well as the images of femininity and womanhood that are also shared by peoples from around the world.SSAA. Hatfield S

Toute la musique que j'aime - Quelque chose de Tennessee - Allumer le feu - Laura - Noir c'est noir.-Contemporary French singer songwriter and actor Johnny Hallyday is one of France’s biggest stars who has gained considerable international success. His 2009 farewell tour will mark the culmination of his almost 50 year career. This medley features five of his biggest hits.

Arranged and adapted by Andrea Cappellari. Include Backing Tracks CD.

The ingenious rhythm game from Sheila Nelson. 140 4-bar rhythms to tap clap play or sing. Each rhythm can be paired with numerous alternatives to create over 5000 different combinations. Two books in one. Great for group teaching individual practice or just for fun! This ingenious and original book combines music tuition with a fun game that is both endearing and practical. Ideal rhythm training for a beginner or any musician who wants to improve or practice with 144 different rhythms. With books one and two both included in this reversible volume.

Elysium is a beautiful and modest choral created by Robert Finn a Dutch many-sided composer who has his roots in pop music. The piece opens with the introduction of the balanced main theme that passes into an overpowering climax after which it silently fades away...

The inspiration for this piece came from the address of the person who commissioned the work: Morse Street Houston Texas. It pays tribute to the immense skill of the engineers who succeeded in submerging a wire across the Atlantic to send messages in morse code from America to Europe. This technical ingenuity provided the perfect source of material for a transatlantic musical message. This work explores the vast expanse of the Atlantic and makes use of Irish melodies to celebrate the point where the cable enters into the Atlantic Ocean.

Six captivating duets for intermediate pianists that en compass a variety of styles and moods including some ragtime and the blues. Both the primo and secondo parts are weritten at an equal level of difficulty so find a partner and let these wonderful pieces add variety and fun to your musical experiences.