Method for Baritone / Euphonium TC-Edited by acclaimed educator Philip Sparke these exciting method book/CD packs for beginners contain songs music puzzles games to increase your understanding of music information about your instrument and lots of fun pieces to play - either with the CD provided or with other students. Books include helpful diagrams and fun illustrations throughout. These exciting educational books contain songs puzzles and games to increase your understanding of music information about your instrument and lots of fun pieces to play with either the CD provided or with other students.

Es kommt ein Schiff geladen est un célèbre choral allemand du temps de l’Avent dans lequel la Nativité s’exprime par la métaphore du bateau portant la cargaison divine jusque sur la terre où il jette l’ancre. Daté du début du XVe siècle ce choral a la particularité d’être à la fois en ternaire et en binaire. Utilisant différentes ornementations Roland Kernen a réalisé un arrangement de quatre des six strophes du cantique auxquelles ont été ajoutés un prélude un postlude et des interludes. La pièce constitue ainsi une composition variée qui installe un climat de mystère étonnant avant de fêter la naissance de Jésus à Noël.

Indian Sketches-The Dakota (or Sioux) Indians from the American states of North and South Dakota form the central figures in this composition. The work consists of five movements in which the culture and history of these Indians have been portrayed through musical paintings by making use of an old South Dakota Indian melody.

The Unrevealed Story of Skelte van Aysma- Galea et Bellum was commissioned by the Excelsior Schraard music society (Friesland the Netherlands). The work tells the story of a rare helmet that was discovered in a church in the Frisian village of Schettens in 2015. Research revealed that it had been the property of Skelte van Aysma a Frisian officer who fought in the armies of the Princes of Orange Maurice and Frederick Henry during the Eighty Years’ War. This little piece of history was the starting point for this composition. As a leitmotif the hymn ‘Ach wie flüchtig ach wie nichtig ist der Menschen Leben’ (‘Ah how fleeting ah how insignificant’) has been used. This 17th century melody by Michel Franck inan arrangement by Johann Sebastian Bach initially appears only in fragments but grows to full stature toward the end of the work. An ideal contest piece with lots of challenges for your band.

Ammerland brings you a vivid impression of this enchanting region by the Zwischenahner Lake (Germany)! The rural landscape of Ammerland combines fields covered with yellow rape blossoms lush meadows seemingly endless country roads and an exquisite lake. Let yourself be lured away on a short musical trip to beautiful Ammerland. Enjoy nature the lake and the brilliant colours of a unique landscape.

Nicky Shane Mark Kian and Bryan together form the Irish boy-band Westlife. During the past few years they have taken the charts by storm with six number one hits in the UK. The ballad My Love was a smash hit across the whole of Europe and this special arrangement succeeds in keeping the feel of the original song.

Pastoral Pictures paints three contrasting ‘sound pictures’. The first movement is solemn and majestic the second dreamy and serene and he final movement joyous and cheerful. A fantastic concert work for all Grade 2-3 bands.

En 1848 Johann Strauss père (1804-1849) compose la plus célèbre de ses dix-huit marches la Marche de Radetzky . Cette œuvre pétillante commémore la victoire du Feld-Maréchal autrichien le Comte Radetzky sur des insurgés Italiens lors de la bataille de Custozza. Cette marche souvent interprétée lors des Concerts du Nouvel An ou à l’occasion de grands concerts de gala est connue dans le monde entier.

This volume includes a series of short varied pieces that are suitable for performance or as additional material to any method book.This book is supplementary material for the second method book in the Look Listen & Learn series.

Queen Greatest Hits is a veritable feast of fantastic melodies from one of the worlds largest supergroups. Includes: Bohemain Rhapsody Another One Bites the Dust Crazy Little Thing Called Love We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions . Queen at their best!

Kids Play Easy Solos is an exciting first play-along book containing 16 pieces in a variety of styles including classical dance romantic rock and reggae. The book includes a backing CD that can be used for practising performing to parents or friends or in your first school concert.

Rondo Romantica est une évocation de l’Italie de la période dite “rococo”. Dans cette pièce colorée Otto M. Schwarz décrit l’atmosphère insouciante de l’époque. Mais l’œuvre comporte également des éléments actuels représentés par la percussion.

This colourful and beautiful composition by Tony Jabovsky combines Eastern melodies and Jamaican rhythms in an imaginative and creative manner.

Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da is a song by The Beatles from their 1968 album The Beatles (often called the ‘White Album’). Although credited to Lennon–McCartney the song was written solely by Paul McCartney. The tag line “ob-la-di ob-la-da life goeson brah” was an expression used by Nigerian conga player Jimmy Scott-Emuakpor an acquaintance of McCartney. This high profi le ‘New Sounds’ arrangement by Toshio Mashima is perfect to use as an encore for your next concert!

8 Famous Works for Flute-This book contains a selection of Bach’s best known compositionsarranged for players of a moderate standard. The accompanimentCD will enable you to give a truly authentic performance with thebacking being played on the organ harpsichord or cello. Eight famous works for Flute by Johann Sebastian Bach with a CD of demonstration and play-along tracks.

Sbandiamo! is a joyous—and swinging—work taking its title from the wind music event held annually in the medieval Italian city of Gubbio Umbria in which various bands from all over Italy participate. The first performance of this piece was given at the Piazza Grande Gubbio under the baton of the composer himself with a wind band of some 250 musicians. A stately introduction with festive percussion is followed by a catchy theme in alternating pop and march rhythms. The opening theme then returns as a marcia cantabile and the work is brought to a grand and compelling conclusion.

Musical Solos for Snare Drum-This volume of twenty-five melodic solos for snare drum will prove extremely useful for drummers who are looking for material to perform unaccompanied in concerts or contests. Titles include Next Generation Sun and Moon Route 66 and many more.

This expressive piece depicts three periods that play an important role in the history of the American state of Virginia the colonization slavery and the American Civil War. The first movement describes the adventures and hardships of the first colonists through lively American sounding themes.The expressive slow movement in which a melancholic minor theme forms the starting point depicts with clever use of blues elements the oppressed slaves on the tobacco plantation. This is followed by a illustration of the Civil War heralded by ceremonial figures from the brass section. The work is brought to a close with a slow but optimistic theme heralding hope for the future.

Addio Napoli is a medley of well-known Neapolitan melodies including Torna a Surriento by Ernesto de Curtis (1875–1937) Neapolitan Dance by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) – which he used in his famous ballet SwanLake – Maria Mari! a Neapolitan song by composer Eduardo di Capua (1865–1917) and of course Funiculì Funiculà by composer Luigi Denza (1846–1922). This cheerful medley by the renowned arranger Wil Van der Beek is ideal for allof your concerts!

20 great songs and themes arranged for piano solo-Are you an enthusiastic cinema-goer? Then many of the melodies and themes in this collection will be familiar to you: they are soundtracks to some of the great classics from the world of film. If you’ve had just a few years of study on the pianoyou’ll be able to enjoy these wonderful pieces.