Alfred's Basic Piano Sight-Reading Level 2 teaches sight-reading in a systematic way by creating sight reading exercises based on the same concepts that the pupil has been studying in Alfred's Piano Library Lesson Book Levels 1A and 1B .

English Madrigal-This arrangement of a favorite Thomas Morley madrigal is for SATB chorus. Bright tonalities and buoyant contrapuntal textures display the sound of Renaissance choral music.

This well-thought out arrangement for the late intermediate level pianist captures all of the beautiful harmonies rhythms and richness of Bach's original work. It is written in G Major and has been notated with fingering tempo suggestions and expression markings by the arranger.

Denes Agay's Old Irish Blessing for SATB.

This book is part of a string series arranged for violin viola and cello. The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book features a specially designed piano accompaniment that can be easily played by a teacher or intermediate piano student and a carefully crafted removeable part complete with bowings articulations and keys well suited for the level 2-3 player. A fully orchestrated accompaniment CD is included. Each song on the CD includes a DEMO track which features a live string performance followed by the PLAY-ALONG track by itself. This book is also part of a Lord Of The Rings instrumentalseries written for flute clarinet alto sax tenor sax trumpet horn in F and trombone.

A Musical for 2-Part Voices- Who or what is that shadowy figure playing the piano in the school music room after dark? Several students and Deputy Barney set out to solve this musical mystery with surprising results. Phantom of the Music Room features six songs with clever texts set to musical classics by Chopin Dvorak Sousa and others. For grades three and up

To anybody interested in the possibilities of the fingerstyle guitar Doyle Dykes needs no introduction. His spectacular technique combines the techniques of Jazz Country Bluegrass and more to create a startling performance style that embraces Chet Aitkins Martin Taylor Duane Eddy and others. Like Taylor Dykes makes the seemingly impossible appear effortless - a veritable one-man-ensemble his arrangements feature basslines vamps comping and melodic soloing simultaneously in a dazzling blur of virtuosic finger-work. In this celebratory set of transcriptions Jon Chappell provides a complete overview of the Doyle Dykes style and technique. Alongside 17 completetranscriptions in accurate Guitar tab you will find an informative biography and a detailed lesson covering the unique aspects of Doyle's remarkable talent. A CD is included featuring full performances of every piece included in the book.

Each book includes eight pages of full-color photo panels from the motion picture. Each book (except piano accompaniment) includes a CD with demonstration and play-along tracks for each title. Sure to be a hit with all instrumentalists. Titles are: Across the Stars (Love Theme from Star Wars: Episode II) * The Arena * Duel of the Fates (Featured Theme in Return to Tatooine) * Imperial March (Featured Theme in Confrontation with Count Dooku and Finale) * May the Force Be with You (Featured Theme in Return to Tatooine) * The Meadow Picnic * Star Wars (Main Title).Selections from the original motion picture soundtrack 'Episode II Attack Of The Clones' arranged for Flute. The arrangements in this series are fully compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book includes a fully orchestrated accompaniment CD. Each song on the CD includes a complete demonstration track followed by a play-along accompaniment track. Also includes colour pictures from the film. Suitable for grade 3-4 standard.

Recital Book - Level 4 from Alfred's Basic Piano Library congratulates students for a job well done by providing correlated repertoire to their Lesson Books that are based on concepts they've already learned. As a result the pieces are quickly mastered. Recital Book Level 4 comprises mostly arrangements of familiar tunes like Country Gardens' and 'Amazing Grace ' and a few new originals as well.

Selections from the famous opera by George and Ira Gershwin from the novel 'Porgy' by DuBose Heyward. George and Ira Gershwin joined DuBose Heyward in Charleston to write the opera which had been germinating in George's imagination for several years. Porgy and Bess was George Gershwin's longest and most ambitious creation but it was not truly successful during his lifetime. Some of the songs had achieved popularity before Gershwin's death in 1937 but the work earned real approval and favor only after the 1940 Theater Guild presentation of a slightly revised version. For years it was performed more frequently in Europe where it was considered a true American opera than in America.

Time to Begin Activities is colorful cheerful and a delight for students to complete either at the lesson or at home. Activities reinforce reading rhythm and theory introduced in Time to Begin. Each unit includes at least one game-like activity. As students near the grand staff note names direction and intervals become an integrated activity.

Contains 20 songs of comfort hope and encouragement for piano and voice or piano solo. Designed to help encourage and strengthen during solemn occasions this volume includes arrangements of such tunes as 'Abide with Me ' 'Does Jesus Care? ' 'He Leadeth Me' and more.

16 intermediate Piano Duets in their orignal form written by 9 composers from the 18th 19th and 20th centuries. Each duet has been carefully edited and fingered for ease in performance by intermediate students. These duets can be used as supplementary material for any course of study. They are excellent repertoire selections for group lessons ensemble classes or monster concerts. Students will be motivated by music making with friends as they aquire security with tempo and rhythm provided by ensemble performance.

This meaningful work for all ages features a brotherhood text and strong logical voice writing. Can be used any time of year or as a secular peace number at Christmas. Use the optional text for Martin Luther King day. Opens gently builds to a powerful finish. An outstanding choral work.

Take a special look at this great American pop song standard arranged in an easy light swing style. Features logical voice leading and a full-choral sound both Jay Althouse trademarks. Opens with an optional soprano solo. Can be sung by any size group. Choose either the optional SoundTrax or SoundPax to add rhythm and horns.

Featuring delightful arrangements of Christmas favourites for late elementary to intermediate pianists Christmas Cheer includes both traditional as well as seasonal carols arranged in a variety of styles. Away in a Manger Martha Mier (arranger); Traditional Deck the Halls Martha Mier (arranger); Traditional God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Martha Mier (arranger); Traditional Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Felix Mendelssohn; Martha Mier (arranger) I Saw Three Ships Martha Mier (arranger); Traditional Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Martha Mier (arranger); Traditional Joy to the World George Frederic Handel; MarthaMier (arranger) Still Still Still Martha Mier (arranger); Traditional We Three Kings John Henry Hopkins; Martha Mier (arranger) We Wish You a Merry Christmas Martha Mier (arranger); Traditional What Child Is This? Martha Mier (arranger); Traditional

Christmas Instrumental Solos-A selection of Christmas Carols and Traditional Classics. This instrumental series is arranged for Flute Trumpet Clarinet Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Horn in F and Trombone.

Minuet Noel incorporates Bach's Minuet in G and the traditional carol The First Noel arranged together by Jean Anne Shafferman for 2-part or Unison voices.

Claude Debussy was a man of passion who created music by his own rules. His independant approach to form harmony and colour dominates his music. He created music with one goal: to please his own ears. It was this commitment his subtle melodies and his ability to translate vivid emotions into music that led his to put his own unique indelible mark on 20th century music.

A refresher course for adults returning to the piano. Start playing again today and you'll be suprised at what you remember!