Méthode élémentaire D'Alto - Vol.2 is the second book of a method by Henri and Renée Benoit for beginners. This volume quite progressive follows on the first one and is aimed to upper beginners. Written in C key this volume starts with some applications of what was learnt in the first book: some exercises on the use of the bow. It also includes some aspects such as chromaticisms the technique of the staccato and the arpeggios among others. It also contains famous tunes arranged for the level of the book to start playing music. Written after the Complete ViolinMethod by Maurice Hauchard this method is really complete with explanations and advice to guide the players and is one of the best book to start acquiring the techniques necessary for Viola players Henri and Renée Benoit are both Viola professors either at the Paris Conservatory or at the Normale School of music of Paris.

1.Le Printemps moussade; 2.Larmes d'Aube; 3.Le Petit Coq

French composer and conductor Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) published Three Divertissements for Clarinet Quartet in 1964. As with his other wind compositions Three Divertissements was well-received by audiences. Tomasi was born in Marseille but his Father and Mother were originally from La Casinca in Corsica. Despite being pressured into musical studies by his parents Tomasi dreamed of becoming a sailor and during the summer he stayed with his Grandmother in Corsica where he learnt traditional Corsican songs. However in 1921 he began his studies at the Paris Conservatoire and went on to become ahigh profile composer and conductor. Tomasi did not forget his Corsican routes often incorporating themes of the songs he had learnt during the summers with his Grandmother into his compositions. The Three Divertissements are named; 1) Proceedings 2) Masquerade and 3) Rounds. This Tomasi piece is suitable to an advanced Clarinet Quartet providing an exciting alternative addition to the ensemble repertoire.

Pièce by Gabriel Fauré is a piece for Flute Oboe or Violin with Piano accompaniment. This romantic piece in A only features one movement. Small it is really melodious and quite slow: Adagio molto tranquillo. Rated as quite difficult upper-intermediate players will enjoy playing it for recitals. The book includes an insert with the instrument only part. Gabriel Fauré was a French composer organist pianist and teacher. He is one of the most important composers of his generation with pieces such as 'Pavane' or 'Requiem'.

for flute (doubling piccolo) and 2 guitars

for flute clarinet and bassoon

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.

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

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

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.

Beginners' Scales and Exercises (for oboe or cor anglais)

Hymne à l'Etre suprême (SCTB (or SMzTB or SSTB) chorus and piano)

French composer and conductor Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) published Twelve Noels by Saboly for Voices and accompaniment in 1962. As with his other compositions Twelves Noels by Saboly was well-received by audiences. Tomasi was born in Marseille but his Father and Mother were originally from La Casinca in Corsica. Despite being pressured in to musical studies by his parents Tomasi dreamed of becoming a sailor and during the summer he stayed with his Grandmother in Corsica where he learnt traditional Corsican songs. However in 1921 he began his studies at the Paris Conservatoire and wenton to become a high profile composer and conductor. Tomasi did not forget his Corsican routes often incorporating themes of the songs he had learnt during the summers with his Grandmother in to his compositions. The Twelve Noels by Saboly are based on the Pastorale poems by French poet Nicolas Saboly. This Tomasi collection is suitable to female vocalists providing an exciting alternative addition to the repertoire.

No.6 from 'Images pour les Contes du Temps passé'

With many studies for the Oboe in print Gillet 's Studies For The Advanced Teaching Of The Oboe is set apart by the significant experience of the composer which informs the compilation. The preface in which Gillet writes to his pupils describes the need for new studies in keeping with advanced difficulties encountered in symphonic concerts. His exercises cover a wide range of techniques essential to progression on the Oboe. Moreover Studies For The Advanced Teaching Of The Oboe also contains a clear helpful fingering chart comprising a huge 80 fingerings. The vast variety of studies and fingering charts combined in this volume create an essential bookfor advanced oboists. With many studies for the Oboe in print Gillet 's Studies For The Advanced Teaching Of The Oboe is set apart by the significant experience of the composer which informs the compilation. The preface in which Gillet writes to his pupils describes the need for new studies in keeping with advanced difficulties encountered in symphonic concerts. His exercises cover a wide range of techniques essential to progression on the Oboe. Moreover Studies For The Advanced Teaching Of The Oboe also contains a clear helpful fingering chart comprising a huge 80 fingerings. The vast variety of studies andfingering charts combined in this volume create an essential book for advanced oboists.

Le Débutant Clarinettiste is a set of Vingt études Mélodiques Très Faciles for Clarinet composed by A. Périer . Written in French and Japanese this volume is a reference for all beginners clarinettists. The studies are all between half-a-page and two pages long and are set in a really progressive way along the book. The beginner will need to know the theory basics as well some technique of the instrument to be able to play these studies. This is definitely a must-have volume to gain skills as a Clarinet beginner. A. Périer (1883-1947) is aFrench clarinettist who obtain the First Prize of the Paris Conservatoire. He was later Clarinet Solo at the Opéra-Comique and professor at the Conservatoire.

Sonatine by Eugène Bozza is a piece for Flute and Bassoon dedicated to Jacques Ibert. Strongly lyrical this piece is very interesting and quite challenging to play. It explores the full high and low of the instruments and requires some good breathing ability and strong agility. It is divided in three main parts are I. Allegro II. Andantino and III. Vif. While the first section is very cheerful and energetic the second part is slower and more reflective. The piece ends with a third part that is more direct and decisive. Eugène Bozza won different prizes at the Conservatoire de Paris such as theFirst 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.

Considered as the practical guide for Flute Complete Flute Method was co-written by Paul Taffanel (1844-1908) and Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941). Published in 1923 this method is strongly progressive: helping the beginner from the very start it should develop and help them to master the necessary theory technique and tone of this instrument. The 227 pages all contain descriptions and comments written in French English German and Spanish which stand out by their precision and detail. Recognised worldwide thanks to Marcel Moyse Emmanuel Pahud and Pierre-Yves Arthaud among others Complete Flute Method demonstrates and confirms the quality and professionalism of these French flautists and their methods. Paul Taffanel (1844-1908) and Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941) are both professional flautists who collaborated on different projects together including this method and the '17 Grands Exercices Journaliers de Mécanisme'.