40 pieces to play in sixth seventh and eight position- Positions 6 7 & 8 contains 34 exercises and 40 performance pieces that are ideal for developing your playing in the sixth seventh and eighth positions - as well as in combination with the first five positions. The performance pieces in various musical styles are very motivating and can be played without accompaniment with CD accompaniment or with piano accompaniment.This volume is a continuation of the successful books Position 1 Position 3 Position 2 Position Shifts Position 3-2-0 5 and Positions 4 & 5 by Nico Dezaire.

A Triptych of Russian Folk Songs-Part 1 Fl Ob Kl B/Es S-Sax Trp Part 2 Fl Cor Angl. Kl B A-Kl A-Sax Trp Hrn Part 3 B-Kl A-Kl T-Sax Fg Hrn Pos Euph Part 4 B-Klar B-Sax Fg Pos B-Pos Euph Tuba Kb Opt. Glockenspiel Perc

The Other Side was written as a farewell to a loved one. Following the melancholy theme of mourning in a minor key we also hear the happy memories in major key and also the knowledge that the person who has gone to ‘a better place’is now at peace. This is a soulful and calm work that leaves plenty of space for the musicians’ and listeners’ own thoughts. This set includes optional parts for piano and vibraphone.

Fun-4-All du plaisir pour tous ! 4/4 et 6/8 alternent allègrement dans cette pièce de 4 minutes 30.Instrumentation: Glockenspiel Marimba 1 2 & 3 Vibra. Cowbell Temple blocks Bongos Batterie & Timbales (10 voix)

Lunteren a village on the Veluwe (a wooded region in the Netherlands) sets the scene annually for a village festival dominated by folklore. Festa Paesana (Italian for village festival) is set to music by several folkloric sketches. The theme in Festa Paesana is partly based on a Dutch anthem (Wien Neerlands bloed); when other lyrics are used it is also known as the Lunteren anthem.The work begins with a festive introduction completed by chimes and drums in which pieces of the Lunteren anthem are heard. The music then transitions to represent a horse auction. We hear horses run their first rounds in the auction ring while being whipped. The following theme is partly basedon the anthem. The tension of the traditional auction is amplified by an ever-increasing cadence reaching its climax when the word ?Sold!? is shouted. The night ends with a majestic variation on the Lunteren anthem.The next morning when the tower clock hits seven times the village is awaked by the reveille of the heralds. In a fugatic version of the anthem we can hear the village slowly come to life. This evolves with the chiming of all towers in the village; the celebration can begin. Carriages drawn by horses rumble through the village and thus it is easy to hear when a horse hesitates or runs amuck. A traditional folk dance group then dances a whirling waltz while the audience shares their pleasure. Musicians march along the scene and take over the waltz theme in their march. Until deep in the night the musicians are still heard playing in the streets. Meanwhile we hear the anthem theme being played in a choral variation (in minor). The first time it is played quietly as a preparation for Sunday. Then it is played in a celebrating way enabling the devout village residents to remember the past pleasant celebration with satisfaction.

Performance pieces for piano and tenor sax in which the level of difficulty for both players is similar are always in demand. The 20 pieces in this book — arrangements of well-known tunes as well as original compositions — are aimed at pupils who have been playing for approximately three years. Both players will learn a great deal and will have double the playing fun. Two is a Team — after all playing together is almost always at the heart of music!

Six beastly humoresques-GLOBAL ANIMAL consists of six witty humoresques each depicting an extraordinary creature. There’s the Australian dancing buck that loves to dance in pairs a down-in-the-dumps Egyptian hippo in a permanent grouse with the world or the dastardlySouthern European trill mosquito. The extinct Mongolian striped lion is deeply mourned while the arctic numbskull is so shy that he’s never been spotted. Then there’s the continuous shriek of the Columbian screeching ape that’s hard to miss.(Accordion I-II-III-Electronium-Accordion IV-Bass-Percussion)

Christ hier Christ aujourd'hui - International Ju-The year 2000 is a jubilee year for the Roman Catholic Church. To celebrate this the Vatican Church commissioned Jean-Paul Lecot to compose a hymn for the festivities. The composition 'Christ hier Christ aujourd 'hui' became well known through the Vatican-approved CD recording made by Andrea Bocelli. Roland Kernen has produced this professional arrangement which retains all the beauty of the original.

For Recorder Quartet and String Quartet-Belgian composer Jan Van der Roost created with Contrasto Grosso for recorder quartet and string quartet a jewel of chamber music. The title highlights two important aspects of the piece: it describes the musical dialogue that takes place between the two quartets and it refers to the three contrasting movements that make up the piece. Chamber music at it’s best! With Contrasto Grosso for recorder quartet and string quartet Belgian composer Jan Van der Roost created a jewel of chamber music. The title highlights two important aspects of the piece: it describes the musical dialogue that takes place between the two quartets and it refers to the three contrasting movements that make up the piece. Chamber music at it’s best!

This concert overture which has the air of a symphonic poem takes its inspiration from an ancient Roman bridge. A massive introduction a threatening allegro and alternating virtuoso and chorale themes quickly succeed each other. Trombones and trumpets introduce a rhythmical theme which develops throughout all instrument groups. The allegro is characterised by a quasi-obsessive cadence which depicts a Roman army constantly beating time.

The band strikes up the circus march for the entrance of the artistes—the audience waits expectantly…Between the Opening March and the Grand Finale the packed audience is presented with a colourful programme: courageous acrobats comical clowns oriental belly dancers knife-throwers and snake charmers appear one after the other. Circus Time is also available for flute clarinet and alto saxophone (in the same sounding key). This opens up all sorts of choices: musicians can take turns to perform or build a real circus band or even—with the help of scenery and props—put on a proper circus performance. There is no end of possibilities!Theaccompanying CD contains demo and play-along version of all the pieces. Alternatively the chord symbols (written in concert pitch) above the music staff can be used for a live accompaniment by guitar and/or keyboard. An optional piano accompaniment is available separately (order number: DHP 1125344-401).On with the show!

“Isn’t she lovely” sang Stevie Wonder in 1976 on the birth of his daughter Aisha. Since the song never appeared as a single it became known chiefly through radio airplay and continues to be a much-loved tune throughout the world. Hideaki Miura’s fabulous arrangement for concert band is sure to win the heart of your audience!

In The Essence of Youth the composer gives an insight into childhood and youth — inspired by his own daughter. The opening of sparking rhythms dynamic contrasts and changes of time signature paint a vivid picture of the unpredictability of children. The first and second movements recount the love — and also tension and the worries — in the adult-child bond through dissonant harmonies but also pretty melodies. The fugue-like ending leads to a final splendid chorale: a picture of proud parents with their child!

A sister book to Top Hits Duo which enables young players toperform pop songs and well-known traditional melodies in smallensemble groups. This helps develop both playing and listening skills.

This is a great value collection of 24 pop songs and traditional melodies arranged for unaccompanied solo. Every style of pop music is included with songs by Britney Spears (Sometimes and Born To Make You Happy) Queen (Crazy Little Thing Called Love) Lou Bega (Mambo No 5) Brian Adams (Everything I Do) Elvis (You’ll Never Walk Alone) and many more.

Solo Arrangements of 14 Classic Songs with CD Accompaniment-Now solo instrumentalists can play play along with 14 intermediate-level tunes from Musicals like The Sound of Music Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast.These books include CDs with orchestral accompaniment tracks. ABC (THRILLER - The Musical) Always Look on the Bright Side (SPAMALOT) Beauty And The Beast (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) Belle (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) Circle of Life (THE LION KING) Defying Gravity (WICKED) Good Morning Baltimore (HAIRSPRAY) I Just Cant Wait To Be King (THE LION KING) My Favourite Things (THE SOUND OF MUSIC) One Short Day (WICKED) Sixteen Going On Seventeen (THE SOUND OF MUSIC) Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (MARY POPPINS) That Face (THE PRODUCERS) We Are The Champions (WE WILL ROCK YOU) Now solo instrumentalists can play play along with 14 intermediate-level tunes from Musicals like The Sound of Music Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast. These books include CDs with orchestral accompaniment tracks.

Prelude and Chorale is a scintillating dynamic opening piece based on the brilliant finale from the earlier concert work Aureus . The latter work is built around a magnificent hymn—which also forms the common thread running through this overture.As the title suggests the work begins with a modern ‘prelude’: a prologue to the actual hymn. The beginning of the hymn especially serves as the source of the thematic material. The hymn melody itself is immediately embellished by a counter-melody and supported by a rhythm section of bass and drums. This all leads to an energetic passage in which the proverbial stops are pulled out once more.

A brief introduction leads to a majestic theme in the clarinets supported by pounding percussion beats before the brass section takes up the theme in a quicker heroic fashion. In Statue of Liberty the French composer Thierry Deleruyelledepicts the grandeur and sheer scale of the statue which was created in his homeland as a gift to the United States.

as performed by Europe-This massive hit from the Swedish rock band ‘Europe’ released in 1986 became famous with its iconic keyboard introduction. The music is very well suited for brass instruments because the sound of brass remains close to the catchy and rhythmical groove of the original song. This 5-voice flexible version allows different kinds of instruments to play together in almost any combination of instruments. Ideal for school concerts! This massive hit from the Swedish rock band ‘ Europe ’ released in 1986 became famous with its iconic keyboard introduction. The music is very well suited for wind instruments because the sound of wind remains close to the catchy and rhythmical groove of the original song. This 5-voice flexible version allows different kinds of instruments to play together in almost any combination of instruments. Ideal for school concerts!

Solo Arrangements of 14 Classic Songs with CD Accompaniment-Now solo instrumentalists can play play along with 14 intermediate-level tunes from TV-series and movies like The Lion King Family Guy Pirates of the Caribbean and Twilight. These books include CDs with orchestral accompaniment. A Whole New World (Aladdin) Bella's Lullaby (Twilight) Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King) Chariots of Fire (Chariots of Fire) Do-Re-Mi (The Sound of Music) Theme from Family Guy (Family Guy) Lady Marmalade (Moulin Rouge) The Man from Snowy River (The Man from Snowy River) May it Be (The Lord of the Rings) He's a Pirate (Pirates of the Caribbean) Somewhere in a Memory (Home Alone) The Addams Family (The Addams Family) Theme from The Simpsons (The Simpsons) You've Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story)