Vol. 1 - Fascicules 1 Et 2- From Works by: Delvincourt G.Pierné Debussy Dukas Lazar Stravinsky and Mussorgsky

Pièce Concertante Op.27 for Trombone and Piano is a piece by Carlos Salzédo written for the Paris Conservatoire contest. Great to demonstrate all the skills acquired by the player this piece is difficult (7°) and requires an advanced level to be played perfectly. Quite slow during the first section the second part of the piece features some faster sections that are more syncopated. It requires a good mastering of breathing due to long phrases and liaisons Carlos Salzédo (1885-1961) was one of the greatest French harpists and a pianists composers and conductors. He wrote numerous pieces forHarp some theory books and methods and some pieces for other instruments such as Piano Cello Trombone Flute or Voice.

A Homage to Mendelssohn Gershwin and Ligeti

Celebrated Complete Method of Trumpet Valved Cornet and Saxhorn has helped to form many generations of Trumpet Cornet and Saxhorn players. The compilation by French cornetist conductor and composer Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825-1889) successfully addresses requirements of modern technique and contemporary musical writing. Arban studied at the Paris Conservatoire and led a prosperous career as a versatile and accomplished musician. Celebrated Complete Method of Trumpet Valved Cornet and Saxhorn is divided into three parts which incorporate a vast variety of musical elements. Part 3 includes orchestral musicianship stylistic characteristics competition pieces thehigher register difficult passages and 27 modern studies. Containing a large amount of instruction in French English German and Spanish Arban 's Celebrated Complete Method of Trumpet Valved Cornet and Saxhorn is not to be missed by aspiring brass players. Celebrated Complete Method of Trumpet Valved Cornet and Saxhorn has helped to form many generations of Trumpet Cornet and Saxhorn players. The compilation by French cornetist conductor and composer Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825-1889) successfully addresses requirements of modern technique and contemporary musical writing. Arban studied at the Paris Conservatoire and led a prosperous career as a versatile and accomplished musician. Celebrated Complete Method of Trumpet Valved Cornet and Saxhorn is divided into three parts which incorporate a vast variety of musical elements. Part 3 includes orchestralmusicianship stylistic characteristics competition pieces the higher register difficult passages and 27 modern studies. Containing a large amount of instruction in French English German and Spanish Arban 's Celebrated Complete Method of Trumpet Valved Cornet and Saxhorn is not to be missed by aspiring brass players.

Australian born Nicolas-Charles Bochsa (1789-1856) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before embarking upon a career as a harpist and composer. His Famous Studies For Harp is well-informed and essential to progression on the instrument. The second volume comprises twenty studies which focus on fingering countermelodies rhythms intervals chords articulation phrasing chromaticism dynamics and performance directions amongst other musical aspects. Famous Studies For Harp by Nicolas-Charles Bochsa is essential to accompany all Harp studies.

Composed by Philippe Gaubert Countryside Break (Intermède Champêtre) is a piece for Oboe and Piano accompaniment conceived for the Paris Conservatoire contest. Dedicated to Louis Bleuzet this piece is perfect to demonstrate the range of skills acquired by intermediate/upper intermediate players. It is divided into six main parts: - Andante calme - Vif et léger - A tempo - Vif - Allegretto - Très vif Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941) was a famous French flautist conductor and composer. He composed numerous pieces of chamber music.

pour clarinette en Sib et piano-Aria for Clarinet and Piano by Eugène Bozza. Part of the the Alphonse Leduc catalogue this work has been produced to the highest editorial and printing standards. Aria for Clarinet and Piano by Eugène Bozza. Part of the the Alphonse Leduc catalogue this work has been produced to the highest editorial and printing standards.

Concerto by Pierre Max Dubois is a piece of 18 minutes initially composed for an Alto Saxophone and a String Orchestra. These scores are for Saxophone and Piano. The Saxophone part is considered as difficult and requires a strong endurance and good technique. This Concerto is divided into three distinct movements: 1. Lento Cadenza e Allegro 2. Sarabande 3. Rondo Really interesting to play it is a great piece for recitals and contests. Pierre Max Dubois (1930-1995) is a French composer who was awarded the Prix de Rome in 1955. Mainly composing classical music hisworks are mainly for woodwinds. He is one of the founder of the Les Six which included his professor Darius Milhaud.

Composed by Roger Boutry Trompetunia is a piece for C or Bb Trumpet and Piano accompaniment. Quite difficult it is ideal for upper-intermediate levels and above. Starting with an introduction Allegro this melodious piece is divided into three main parts: Andantino Allegro Vivace and Allegretto. The first part features a Cadenza while the second more lyrical includes some sections with the sourdine. The last part is more syncopated and more rhythmic before the harmonious finale. Born in France in 1932 Roger Boutry received numerous prizes including those for Piano Composition and Conducting. He received the Grand Prix de Rome in 1954. His career was quite successful alternating between Harmony professor composer and conductor. He also received numerous prizes for his amazing compositions.

Conte Pastorale is a piece for Oboe and Piano accompaniment by Eugène Bozza . Dedicated to F. Legrand a professor at the Valenciennes Conservatoire this work is quite difficult and would be ideal for upper intermediate/advanced players. It is divided in three parts: 1. Moderato 2. Andantino 3. Allegro - Scherzando This volume features the score and parts. It is a really nice for concerts and recitals. 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. Hecomposed several operas chamber works and ballets among others.

Agrestide Op. 44 by Eugène Bozza (1905-1991) is a piece for Flute and Piano written for the Paris Conservatoire contest. Dedicated to Gaston Crunelle a professor at the Paris Conservatoire this piece is very difficult and was composed in 1942. Op. 44 is divided in 4 distinct parts: Moderato (like a Pastoral) Cadenza Andantino Anime and Piu Vivo. Agrestide Op. 44 is really melodic and would also be perfect for a contest or recital. Eugène Bozza won different prizes at the Conservatoire de Paris such as the First Prize for the Violin conducting andcomposition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He also composed several operas chamber works and ballets among others.

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 particularly those for wind instruments and his Clarinet Concerto is no exception. This Bozza piece for Clarinet is expressive and virtuosic displaying the entire range of the instrument accompanied by an equally virtuosic Piano reduction. The Concerto comprises three movements and is one of 19 Concertos written by the composer. As music educationalist Paul Griffithshas written of Bozza 's compositions his works reveal melodic fluency elegance of structure and a consistenly sensitive concern of instrumental capabilities. Clarinet Concerto is a suitable and significant addition to the advanced clarinetist's repertoire. 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 particularly those for wind instruments and his Clarinet Concerto is no exception. This Bozza piece for Clarinet is expressive and virtuosic displaying the entire range of the instrument accompanied by an equally virtuosic Piano reduction. The Concerto comprises three movements and is oneof 19 Concertos written by the composer. 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.' Clarinet Concerto is a suitable and significant addition to the advanced clarinetist's repertoire.

Being a fascinatingly unique composer Olivier Messiaen pushed the conventions of composing to its very limits. The composer's music remains ever-popular and The Technique of my Musical Language provides the key and necessary knowledge into the study of his delightful music. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire at the mere age of 11 where he won many prizes. As a passionate ornithologist as well as organist and composer many of Messiaen 's works depict bird song. His music is rhythmically complex and harmonically and melodically distinct often using modes of limitedtransposition. It is for these reasons that the composer compiled The Technique of my Musical Language . The book contains text with musical examples describing unique elements of his music such as ametrical music his rhythmic notations and his modes of limited transposition among many others. For all fans of Messiaen The Technique of my Musical Language is essential to the understanding of the composer's much loved music.

Moralité légendaire en 1 Acte (Comedy for 2 Characters)

Written in 1901 for the Paris Conservatoire contest Solo de Concours Op. 10 for Clarinet by Henri Rabaud is a piece that has become very popular since its composition. Used five additional times for the contest this piece was written for advanced clarinettists. Featuring three main parts its cadenza is one of the most difficult parts of the piece and will require some strong technique and some patience to be played smoothly. Henri Rabaud (1873-1949) is a French conductor and composer and was director at the Paris Conservatoire. He composed many famous pieces including this Solo de Concours Op. 10 butalso a cantata 'Daphné' which won the Grand Prix de Rome some operas ('Mârouf savetier du Caire Op. 14' 'L'appel de la mer') and some chamber music ('Andante et Scherzo for Flute Violin and Piano Op. 8').

No.4 from 'Les Songes merveilleux'

Vol. 1 - 1 A 5- 1.Berceuse; 2.Hornpipe; 3.Choral; 4.Claire Fontaine; 5.Le Jeux du Sapin

for 3 trumpets 3 horns 2 trombones tuba 4 (or 8) timpani (with cymbals ad lib.)

J.S. Bach (1685-1750) is one of the most famous composers ever to have lived. As a German composer of the baroque era Bach 's music is revered for its technical command artistic beauty and intellectual depth. Henriette Renié's arrangement of Dix Préludes for Harp makes the composer's much loved music even more accessible. The Well-Tempered Clavier by J.S. Bach is a collection of 24 Preludes and Fugues in all 24 major and minor keys composed and intended as studies. Generally the collection is regarded as being among the most influential works in the history of Western classical music.Therefore Renié 's arrangement of ten of the Dix Préludes is unmissable to all aspiring advanced harpists.

for alto (or soprano or tenor) saxophone and piano