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Contemporary Italian-French composer Armando Ghidoni brings together influences of both Italy and France in his music. Also as an expert on jazz the harmonies and rhythms of the composer's works reflect a huge diversity Carillon for Saxophone and Piano accompaniment being no exception. Ghidoni is significant within the contemporary French music school and his works are regularly chosen as set pieces for leading national and international competitions. Carillon reflects Ghidoni 's mastery of a range of instruments adaptable to Soprano Alto or Tenor Saxophones. With a typical performance lasting about three minutes Carillon is an exciting addition to the beginnerSaxophone repertoire. Contemporary Italian-French composer Armando Ghidoni brings together influences of both Italy and France in his music. Also as an expert on jazz the harmonies and rhythms of the composer's works reflect a huge diversity Carillon for Saxophone and Piano accompaniment being no exception. Ghidoni is significant within the contemporary French music school and his works are regularly chosen as set pieces for leading national and international competitions. Carillon reflects Ghidoni 's mastery of a range of instruments adaptable to Soprano Alto or Tenor Saxophones. With a typical performancelasting about three minutes Carillon is an exciting addition to the beginner Saxophone repertoire.

Le Merle de roche- Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms harmony melodies and his passion for ornithology his Catalogue D'Oiseaux for Piano is no exception to the composer's popular distinctive style. Messiaen became fascinated by birdsong from an early age however it wasn't until the 1950s that he took his passion to a new level incorporating birdsong into all of his compositions. Catalogue D'Oiseaux composed in 1958 comprises thirteen movements each depicting a specific bird. The sixth volume contains movement ten; The Rock Thrush. Catalogue D'Oiseaux is essential to all advanced pianists seeking to expand and vary their repertoire.

Daily Exercises - Tägliche Übungen- Daily Exercises after Terschack for all Saxophones by Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is a set of twenty six exercises each one lasting a page and a half. Initially composed by the flautist Adolph Terschak these Daily Exercises after Terschack would fit the skills of advanced-intermediate and advanced players with keys from 5 flats to 7 sharps. Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is one of the greatest French Saxophonists renowned worldwide for his work on the classical Saxophone repertoire. He was teaching his students how to obtain a good quality of sound and believed it was dependent on the embouchure the emission themastery of vibrato and thus of breathing. He wrote different methods that focus on technique articulation and tone productions such as '18 Exercises or Studies' 'Varied Studies in all keys' or '30 Great Exercises or Studies after Soussmann' (in two books) among others.

Eighteen Exercises or Studies by Marcel Mule (1901-2001) reviewed and arranged for Saxophone based on 18 Studies for Flute by Benoit Berbiguier (1782-1835). Made for intermediate students this method should enable the players to develop musicality while maintaining the same quality throughout the piece if indications are followed well. Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is one of the greatest French Saxophonists renowned worldwide for his work on the classical Saxophone repertoire. He was teaching his students how to obtain a good quality of sound and believed it was dependent on embouchure the emission the mastery of vibrato and thus of breathing. He wrote different methods thatfocus on technique articulation and tone productions such as 'Scale and Arpeggios' (in three books) 'Exercices Journaliers d’après Terschack' or '30 Grands Exercices ou Études d’après Soussmann' (in two books) among others. Benoit Berbiguier (1782-1835) is a French flautist and composer. He wrote a few methods duos and exercises for Flute. Eighteen Exercises or Studies by Marcel Mule (1901-2001) reviewed and arranged for Saxophone based on 18 Studies for Flute by Benoit Berbiguier (1782-1835). Made for intermediate students this method should enable the players to develop musicality while maintaining the same quality throughout the piece if indications are followed well. Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is one of the greatest French Saxophonists renowned worldwide for his work on the classical Saxophone repertoire. He was teaching his students how to obtain a good quality of sound and believed it was dependent on embouchure the emission the mastery of vibrato and thus of breathing. He wrote different methods that focus on technique articulation and tone productions such as 'Scale and Arpeggios' (in three books) 'Exercices Journaliers d'après Terschack' or '30 Grands Exercices ou études d'après Soussmann' (in two books) among others. Benoit Berbiguier (1782-1835) is a French flautist and composer. He wrote a few methods duos and exercises for Flute.

Work for trumpet and piano first published in 1949.

Composed by Eugène Bozza Pulcinella is a work for Eb Saxophone and Piano accompaniment. Dedicated to Marcel Mule this sprightly clown dance is very difficult and requires an advanced skill level. This piece is great to demonstrate the abilities of the players and could be played in a recital or a contest. Eugène Bozza won different prizes at the Conservatoire de Paris such as the First Prizes for the Violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He composed several operas chamber works and ballets among others.

10 compositions sur grilles standard- Written by Charlier/Sourisse Initiation Et Perfectionnement à L'Improvisation - 10 Compositions Sur Des Grilles Standards is a volume in four languages (French English German and Spanish) which aims to initiate flautists to improvisation with 10 compositions. It includes a CD with accompaniment for each piece. This volume first gives some explanatory notes with chord symbols basics of tonality and modality in order for the initiation to be complete. It then introduces the ten pieces: Trois Couleurs Silent Man Gentle Colossus La légende d'éole Mister Kelly Bahia la Nuit The Juggler Batuque Your Romance and Final Line. This great book also features a glossary and is a must-have for all flautists willing to learn how to improvise. Charlier/Sourisse are contemporary musicians in the Jazz world in France. Renowned professors they taught improvisation class in Lyon Conservatoire.

Noël provençal (SAB chorus)

Work first published in 1948.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 's (1756-1791) Flute Concerto in G was written by the composer in 1778. The Concerto remains widely studied and performed on the Flute making it one of the most important Concerti in the instrument's repertoire. Concerto in G is in three movements; 1. Allegro maestoso 2. Adagio ma non troppo and 3. Rondo: Tempo di Menuetto. The first and last movements are in the tonic key whilst the second movement is in the subdominant key of D major. A Dutch flautist of the time Ferdinand de Jean commissioned Mozart for four Flute quartets and three Flute concerti. However thecomposer who famously disliked the Flute only completed three quartets and two concertos. Instead of composing a second concerto Mozart rearranged his Oboe Concerto with substantial changes for it to fit with the Flute. This edition of Mozart 's Concerto in G includes cadences by virtuosos Taffanel Gaubert and Bozza making for an unmissable version of the famed work.

Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) was a French composer conductor and organist. Despite being predominantly remembered as a conductor his Solo De Concert remains a recognised piece in the Bassoon repertoire. Pierné studied at the Paris Conservatoire before taking up the position of chief conductor for the concert series Concerts Colonne in 1910. He remained in the post until 1933 and during this time he notably conducted the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky 's The Firebird . Pierné composed for a variety of instruments Concert Solo for Bassoon being one offour solo works by the composer. This Pierné piece for Bassoon contains many characteristics typical of the French style such as significant tempo changes and performance directions flourishes of semiquavers chromaticism and many alterations in dynamics. Concert Solo is a varied piece essential to the repertoire of aspiring bassoonists.

To this day Eugène Bozza (1905-1991) remains one of the most prolific composers for wind instruments despite being a violinist himself. His Fantaisie for Bassoon and Piano is no exception to the composer's success. During his studies at the Paris Conservatoire Bozza won prizes for Violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He then conducted the orchestra of the Opéra-Comique and became Head of the Conservatoire in Valenciennes whilst remaining a prominent composer. Composed in 1945 Bozza 's Fantaisie for Bassoon and Piano is a virtuosicwork addressing advanced features including complex rhythms chromaticism a wide range and articulation. As music educationalist Paul Griffiths has written of Bozza 's compositions 'his works reveal melodic fluency elegance of structure and a consistently sensitive concern of instrumental capabilities.'

Composed for upper-beginners Berceuse Op.19 is a piece for F Horn and Piano accompaniment by J. M. Damase . Quite short this piece is quite easy with a difficulty level 3°. Really nice and peaceful this piece is perfect to enjoy playing music aside from all the exercises and études necessary for beginners. The Horn begins Andante with a theme in seven measures accompanied by chords on the Piano. A really melodious part then features until the end of the piece when the initial themes are played again a Tempo. J. M. Damase is a French musician and a great composer who wrotenumerous lyrical works and some chamber music. One of his most famous pieces is the Sonata for Flute and Harp.

Having won many prizes at the Paris Conservatoire during the 1920s-1930s Eugène Bozza went on to conduct the orchestra of the Opéra-Comique and to become Head of the Conservatoire in Valenciennes. As a major figure on the classical music frontline Bozza 's compositions were well-received by audiences Bucolique for Clarinet and Piano being no exception. This Bozza piece for Clarinet is expressive and virtuosic displaying the entire range of the instrument accompanied by rhythmic and spread chords in the Piano. As music educationalist Paul Griffiths has written of Bozza 's compositions 'his works reveal melodic fluency elegance of structure and a consistenly sensitive concern of instrumental capabilities.' Bucolique for Clarinet and Piano is suitable to the advanced clarinetist's repertoire.

20 Easy Studies-French clarinetist Ulysse Delécluse (1907-1995) worked as a performer orchestral player and teacher during his prolific career. Considering his wide experience and expertise his 20 Easy Studies for Clarinet are very well-informed. The 20 Easy Studies are composed in a variety of tempos key signatures and time signatures and address elements including breath control articulation dynamics scales arpeggios rhythm range intervals phrasing ornamentation performance directions and accidentals among other aspects. Delécluse 's studies are flawless making his notorious 20 Easy Studies enjoyably accessible for the Clarinet. French clarinetist Ulysse Delécluse (1907-1995) worked as a performer orchestral player and teacher during his prolific career. Considering his wide experience and expertise his 20 Easy Studies for Clarinet are very well-informed. The 20 Easy Studies are composed in a variety of tempos key signatures and time signatures and address elements including breath control articulation dynamics scales arpeggios rhythm range intervals phrasing ornamentation performance directions and accidentals among other aspects. Delécluse 's studies are flawless making his notorious 20 Easy Studies enjoyably accessible for the Clarinet.

Saxophonist Robert Bariller 's understanding and virtuosity of his instrument led to the composition of his excellent Rapsodie Bretonne suitable for advanced saxophonists. Published in 1953 Rapsodie Bretonne addresses virtuosic features of semiquaver flourishes much variation in time sigantures and tempo complex rhythm and articulation and wide intervals amongst other aspects. Dedicated to Marcel Mule Bariller 's Rapsodie Bretonne is an exciting and exquisite addition to the Alto Saxophone repertoire and is essential to advanced players of the instrument.

for oboe and piano

No.3 from 'Les Songes merveilleux'

Eugène Bozza 's Badinage meaning banter is an exciting addition to the trumpeter's repertoire. Exploiting the instrument's potential Badinage is ideal performance repertoire for intermediate- to advanced-level Trumpet players. Born in Nice Bozza (1905-1991) went on to study at the Paris Conservatoire winning prizes for the Violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. His capability and creativity come across clearly in his Badinage for Trumpet and Piano through jesting ascending arpeggio flourishes and energetic staccato call-and-response passages between theTrumpet and Piano. The comic nature of this piece is successfully portrayed making Bozza's Badinage is an essential fun and varied piece for the Trumpet repertoire.