for Solo Trumpet Winds and Percussion-The word nexus is defined as a tie or link between people and events. Nexus for solo trumpet and band includes several links between composer James Curnow and educator Alfred Watkins to whom the work is dedicated. A well-known theme (particularly to Mr. Watkins' students) is drawn upon as the piece utilizes two primary musical settings. An energetic and agile scherzo appears in the beginning and again at the end and is contrasted with an expressive Ballad theme. The soloist at the premiere (and on the recording) is Christopher Watkins Alfred's son! This is a well-crafted and rewarding work for soloist and band alike. Dur: 6:00

for flute clarinet and bassoon

With English Lyrics by Hal Shaper.

Twenty Lessons In Harmony by Olivier Messiaen is a book in which the author describes his perceptions of colours in music and the importance of the fusion of sound and sight. Often depicting chords as precise colours and shades he explains how he perceived harmony through a visual prism. This description is completed by these Twenty Lessons for SATB to help controlling the harmonies. Twenty Lessons In Harmony has shown itself very helpful for a better understanding and interpretation of Messiaen 's music. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a Frenchorganist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity its diatonic aspect its harmony with limited transposition its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on rhythm colour and ornithology' in 7 volumes.

Work first published in 1964.

Twelve Studies by Jacques Castérède is a set of twelve studies for Flute composed in 1961. Romantic yet quite modern these studies can be difficult and technical to execute and would be recommended for advanced-intermediate / advanced players. Jacques Castérède (1926-2014) is a renowned composer and pianist. He won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1953 and has composed numerous melodic pieces including ballets concertos symphonies ensemble and chamber music. Twelve Studies by Jacques Castérède is a set of twelve studies for Flute composed in 1961. Romantic yet quite modern these studies can be difficult and technical to execute and would be recommended for advanced-intermediate / advanced players. Jacques Castérède (1926-2014) is a renowned composer and pianist. He won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1953 and has composed numerous melodic pieces including ballets concertos symphonies ensemble and chamber music.

Night on Bald Mountain originally had the title St John�s Night on the Bare Mountain . Although Mussorgsky is regarded as a successful composer most of his works have been rescored because of their insufficient instrumentation. This was the case with this overture which is nowadays almost always played in the orchestration by Rimsky-Korsakov. Night on Bald Mountain tells the story of a witches� sabbath on a mountain in the Ukraine and consists of four parts played without breaks: Gathering of the Witches The Appearance of Satan The Worship of Satan and The Witches� Sabbath.

Commissioned by the Sun City Arizona Concert Band In the Valley of the Sun is composed in a three-part overture format opening with a rollicking and rhythmic Western-style theme. The slow middle theme musically depictsthe beauty of the Arizona desert with a flowing yet angular melody. The Western flavor returns drawing this work to an exciting and driving conclusion. (Grade 3.5) Dur: 5:50

Score- Wallingford Riegger 's Music For Orchestra Op. 50 . Instrumentation: 3 Flutes (III. also Piccolo) 2 Oboes English Horn 2 Clarinets in Bb 2 Bassoons Contra Bassoon 4Horns 3 Trumpets 3 Trombones Tuba Timpani Percussion (Snare Drum Cymbals Bass Drum)

Expansive collection of 48 well-known Bach keyboard works including: selected Two-part Inventions; English Suites Nos. 2 3; French Suites Nos. 2 6; selections from The Well-Tempered Clavier Books 1 and 2; Aria from The Goldberg Variations ; and more. Bach Favorite Piano Works is an expansive collection of 48 well-known Bach Keyboard works including Two-part Inventions English Suites Nos. 2 and 3 French Suites Nos. 2 and 6 selections from The Well-Tempered Clavier - Books 1 and 2 Aria from The Goldberg Variations and more.

Winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize in Music. ca. 39 minutes. Winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize in Music. ca. 39 minutes.

Outstanding ballad of peace and brotherhood: if we all work together we can build a bridge of peace and harmony. A quick-learn piece for general use graduation.

Delius wrote very little solo piano music so these arrangements by two of the most distinguished piano composers of the time will be welcome addition to the repertoire. Scenes from 'Margot la Rouge' and 'Irmelin' effectively recreate the rich atmospheric sound of Delius' music. Contents: Irmelin Act 3 Scene 1 (bars 39-58 from Prelude and 664-704 from Closing Scene) Irmelin Duet and Finale from Act 3 (bars 1015-1072) Irmelin Interlude from Act 2 (bars 264-314) Irmelin Prelude to Act 2 (bars 1-91) Margot la Rouge Duet (bars 643-666 676-693) Margot la Rouge Prelude (bars 1-65)

No.4 from '4 Chansons populaires du Valois' (SCTB chorus)

Pasodoble de Concierto-This festive composition a traditional Spanish paso doble has been dedicated to Consuelo Císcar a true devotee of the Valencian culture. This paso doble describes her Spanish and particularly her Valencian personality. With this work filled with colourful harmony the composer wishes to pay tribute to this extraordinary Valencian woman. A great opportunity to bring some feminine charm to your performance.

Another masterful work by Robert Powell try this one when celebrating Communion or during any period of renewal.

Concerto no. 13 (Viotti)- Giovanni Viotti's Premiers Solos Concertos Classiques No. 13 for Violin and Piano.

for Three or Four Equal Voices First Edition-Composed while a student at the Curtis Institute of Music Barber's Twelve Rounds are now available for the first time in print. With detailed historical commentary and manuscript facsimile. Composer while studying at the Curtis Institute of Music Barber's Twelve Rounds are now available for the first time in print. With detailed historical commentary and manuscript facsimile.

Includes: 16 Caprices (Gambaro); 14 Etudes from Op. 37 (Dont); 6 Studies for the Development of the Tongue; 4 Expressive Studies; 3 Studies for Nimble Speed; 3 Chromatic Studies; 6 Studies for Flexibility; 2 Studies on Trills Includes: 16 Caprices (Gambaro); 14 Etudes from Op. 37 (Dont); 6 Studies for the Development of the Tongue; 4 Expressive Studies; 3 Studies for Nimble Speed; 3 Chromatic Studies; 6 Studies for Flexibility; 2 Studies on Trills

Written by Auguste Périer 331 Exercices Journaliers De Mécanisme is a must-have set of daily exercises that will help to develop a better technique. With exercises that fit intermediate to advanced players this volume will definitely help the Clarinet players to gain agility and dexterity. Each exercise is very short and a guide on how to use the book is written at the beginning. Auguste Périer (1883-1947) is a French clarinettist who obtained the First Prize of the Paris Conservatoire. He was later solo Clarinet at the Opéra-Comique and professor at the Conservatoire.