Classiques No.89- Les Classiques du Saxophone No.89.

for all saxophones

Scales and Arpeggios - Tonleitern und Arpeggien - Escalas y Arpegios-Gammes et Arpèges – Cahier 1 by Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is the first of three books of exercises on scales and arpeggios for Saxophone. Made for intermediate students this method offers guidance to improve the player’s technique while keeping a strong musicality. An introduction on how to use the book and the exercises is given at the beginning with explanatory illustrations. 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 therefore ofbreathing. He wrote different methods that focus on technique articulation and tone production such as 'Dix-huit Exercices ou Études' 'Exercices Journaliers d’après Terschack' or '30 Grands Exercices ou Études d’après Soussmann' (in two books) among others. Gammes et Arpèges - Cahier 1 by Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is the first of three books of exercises on scales and arpeggios for Saxophone. Made for intermediate students this method offers guidance to improve the player's technique while keeping a strong musicality. An introduction on how to use the book and the exercises is given at the beginning with explanatory illustrations. 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 wasdependent on embouchure the emission the mastery of vibrato and therefore of breathing. He wrote different methods that focus on technique articulation and tone production such as 'Dix-huit Exercices ou études' 'Exercices Journaliers d'après Terschack' or '30 Grands Exercices ou études d'après Soussmann' (in two books) among others.

Gabriel Masson provides advanced trombonists with excellent studies to improve technique. With instruction in French English and German 12 études Variées for Trombone cannot be missed. This Masson study book covers a range of techniques including intervals breath control articulation accidentals compelx rhythms slides chromaticism scalic and arpeggiac passages performance directions and ornamentation among other aspects. For all aspiring advanced trombonists Masson 's 12 études Variées is essential to ensure technical progression to ahigh standard.

B solo STB chorus and orchestra

Chanson triste (Saxophone-Alto & Piano)- French composer Robert Planel (1908-1994) was the son of composer and founder of the Music School of Montelimar Alphonse Planel. Planel junior was an exceptionally accomplished musician reflected in his composition Suite Romantique for Alto Saxophone and Piano. The sixth movement of Suite Romantique Sad Song is a sublime legato piece for intermediate level saxophonists. With a typical performance lasting about three minutes Planel 's Sad Song addresses a wide range chromaticism dotted rhythms dynamics tempo changes key changes and variety inperformance directions. Planel 's Suite Romantique is an exciting addition to the modern repertoire of the Saxophone and cannot be missed by aspiring saxophonists.

No.5 from 'Les Songes merveilleux'

4 Saxophones - S.A.T.B- for SATBar saxophone quartet

SATB chorus

Voix grave- Song to Ladylove is the second volume of the Don Quixote songs a set of four songs by Jacques Ibert . Written for Voice and Piano on a poem by Alexandra Arnoux it features two verses and a chorus. The lyrics in French are about love and the chorus explains that a day is like a year when you can't see your lover. The song could be played and sung by intermediate musician. The full series features: 1. Chanson du depart de Don Quichotte / Song for Don Quixotte's departure 2. Chanson à Dulcinée / Song to Ladylove 3. Chanson du Duc / Duke's song 4. Chanson dela mort de Don Quixotte / Song for Don Quixotte's death Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) also composed many symphonic suites operas and seven orchestras including 'Angelique' (1926) and 'Divertissement' (1930). He also was in charge of the Accadémie de France in the Villa Médicis (Roma) and was later administrator for the Paris Opera.

Pour Cornet et Piano- A work for Cornet and Piano dating from 1949.

Joies; Deuils; Luttes (Originally for Organ)

for drum kit and piano

1.Sainte Trinité; 2.Tous les Saints; 3.Conception immaculée; 4.Dernier Dimanche après Pentecôte; 5.Premier Dimanche de Carême; 6.Jour de Pâques

French pianist arranger composer and conductor Jean-Michel Defaye (b. 1932) entered the Paris Conservatoire at the mere age of ten years old. His successful compositions and arrangements were mainly for brass à La Manière De Vivaldi composed in 2002 for Trombone and Piano being no exception. With a typical performance lasting about four minutes Defaye 's à La Manière De Vivaldi reflects the compositional techniques of Antonio Vivaldi by use of contrapuntal textures modulations to related keys long and even quaverand semiquaver melodic passages syncopation and contrasts in dynamics. Defaye 's passion to explore a variety of preceding composers is clear with à La Manière De Vivaldi being a part of a series which explores the music of many great composers. For all aspiring trombonists wishing to vary and expand their repertoire à La Manière De Vivaldi by Jean-Michel Defaye is essential.

Flute Et Piano - Cycle 2- Born in 1970 éric Ledeuil is a versatile musician working as a flautist composer conductor and teacher. All his expertise combined have created the wonderful short work Les Mystères De Brocéliande. This delightful work by Ledeuil depicts the legendary forest in Brittany France which has been used in numerous literary works. It is a place of legend due to its uncertain location unusual weather and for notably containing a supposed magical fountain and the tomb of Merlin. Les Mystères De Brocéliande for Flute and Piano accompaniment is an essential andvaried piece for intermediate flautists. Ledeuil 's piece depicting beautifully the inspiring forest of Brocéliande makes for an exciting performance piece for the Flute.

from 'Le Chevalier errant'

Le Tableau Parlant - Classiques No.13- For Oboe and Piano.

Born in Toulouse Marcel Bitsch (1921-2011) went on to study at the Paris Conservatoire before becoming a professor of counterpoint at the institution. As an exceptionally versatile composer Bitsch has composed orchestral works chamber works and numerous pieces and studies for wind instruments. 12 Rhythmical Studies comprises unique studies covering all technical aspects asked of Clarinet players. Suited to advanced-level clarinetists Bitsch 's 12 Rhythmical Studies for Clarinet covers a variety of musical aspects including articulation complex rhythms range scales and dynamics. The variety of musical elements included in this Marcel Bitsch study book is outstanding creating a necessary addition to the Clarinet player's progression. Born in Toulouse Marcel Bitsch (1921-2011) went on to study at the Paris Conservatoire before becoming a professor of counterpoint at the institution. As an exceptionally versatile composer Bitsch has composed orchestral works chamber works and numerous pieces and studies for wind instruments. 12 Rhythmical Studies comprises unique studies covering all technical aspects asked of Clarinet players. Suited to advanced-level clarinetists Bitsch 's 12 Rhythmical Studies for Clarinet covers a variety of musical aspects including articulation complex rhythms range scales and dynamics. The varietyof musical elements included in this Marcel Bitsch study book is outstanding creating a necessary addition to the Clarinet player's progression.

1.Préambule; 2.Danse lente des jeunes Filles; 3.Complainte des Mendiants aveugles; 4.Chanson des riches Vendanges; 5.Danse sauvage des Garçons