Medley of Three Russian Love Songs-A characteristic of many Russian folksongs is the emotion that they contain - sometimes exceptionally fierce sometimes in contrast resigned and melancholic. This makes the music captivating and gives it its special distinctive atmosphere. The same can also be said for From Russia with Love in which Roland Kernen has made use of three beautiful Russian love songs. In the cheerful and stirring Kalinka the singer tells of a girl whom he fell head over heals in love with so much so that she is always on his mind. Lutshje Bulo is the story of a man who wants to break up with his girlfriend and in Otschi Tschornije attention is focused on a dangerous woman who can seduce many menwith her piercing black eyes.

“Yamanobe no Michi” (road at the foot of a mountain) is located east of the Yamato basin. It is the oldest road in Japan and is about 35km (21.5 miles) long. The oldest market and positions used for trading merchandise over the centuries are found along this road. While composing this work the composer visualised the activity along “Yamanobe no Michi” imagining the solemn procession of the aristocracy as well as the chaos that traffic often presents. He also kept in mind the tumultuous history that this road has seen and still represents today.

from the opera Rinaldo van Georg Friedrich Händel-Let Me Weep (‘Lascia ch’io pianga’) is an aria from Handel’s opera ‘Rinaldo’. According to reports he composed the music for the complete opera in just 14 days using many melodies from earlier works. The melody of this wonderful aria is known all over the world and this arrangement by Jacob de Haan retains all the passion of the original.

for Trumpet and Concert Band-This fantastic new work is set to become a classic in the trumpet repertoire. Each of its three contrasting movements can be played alone as shorter pieces or together as a mini concerto. The second movement is particularly interesting in the fact it is a fantasy in theme and variations form based on a Handel minuet. A must for all trumpet players of an intermediate to advanced level.

35 Recorder Tunes in Different Styles- Special Songs is a varied collection of melodies written for use with the De Haske recorder method - Recorder World however you don’t need to use the method to enjoy this book. The tunes all have acontemporary character and give you the chance to let everybody hear that you can give fantastic performances of pop-like tunes on your recorder. On the CD you will find enchanting varied and sometimes funny accompaniments. You will surprise everyone as you play along beautifully on your recorder![Key Stage 2-3]

Jacques Offenbach was born in 1819 in Cologne Germany but as a child he moved to Paris where he received a thorough musical education. In his operetta Orpheus in the Underworld Offenbach parodies the famous Greek legend of Orpheus and Euridice. Indirectly however he criticises the complacency of many of his contemporaries. The overture was not written entirely by Offenbach Carl Binder added various pieces to it for a Viennese production of this operetta in 1860 and since then these pieces have remained part of the composition. This appealing transcription includes the famous Can Can which is sure to get your audience high kicking in the aisles!

for Trumpet and Concert Band-This fantastic new work is set to become a classic in the trumpet repertoire. Each of its three contrasting movements can be played alone as shorter pieces or together as a mini concerto. The second movement is particularly interesting in the fact it is a fantasy in theme and variations form based on a Handel minuet. A must for all trumpet players of an intermediate to advanced level.

This is a book with cool pieces for those who haven’t been playing very long but still intend to steal the show! The terrific musical accompaniments on the CD will really add to the enjoyment and there is room to make up your own solos in some of the pieces.

Hayato Hirose spent his childhood and college days in the United States and it was his impressions and experiences from these years that acted as the inspiration for this exciting ‘American style’ overture. American Overture will make an ideal opening piece to any concert.

Be the principle in a live concert band-Every player of a wind instrument probably wishes they could play the lead part in a professional concert band. With this book this wish can be fulfilled. It contains wonderful concert works from the pen of the well-known composer Jan Van der Roost arranged in order of difficulty. The book comes with a CD which contains professional performances of the pieces in their entirety so you can play the first part along with the CD at home. Book and CD

There are many ways of explaining exactly how you should perform swing music but of course it’s most fun to learn as you play. With Swing Starters you will become acquainted with the idea of swing feel as you work through the book. The book contains 20 two-part swing exercises and two great bonus pieces. You can also play them as three-part pieces when combined with other instruments.

Quartet-A musical journey around the world in thirteen pieces... Imagine yourself in sunny Portugal; experience the atmosphere of Scandinavia in Denmark; explore the heart of Africa in Zimbabwe; be an American with the Americans; perform the folk music of Bosnia-Herzegovina; enjoy Turkish sounds; play a Brazilian melody; discover the character of Russia; feel the melancholy of Poland; learn about Egypt; dance along in Greece and return to England. Even with easy recorder pieces you can go a long way...

O Take My Hand Dear Father-This celebrated song is based on a poem by Julie Hausmann (1826-1901) a Latvian teacher who was probably blind. The text draws on her personal experience and unshakeable faith in God death and eternal life. The melody by Friedrich Silcher is written in a simple and delicate style but also draws on the grand romantic tradition of Wagner and Bruckner. This arrangement can also be performed with a mixed choir. The choir parts are in German.

A Fun Collection of Original Pieces-This entertaining new play-along book contains 12 solos in styles varying from baroque to blues. The book comes with a CD containing both backing tracks and full performances performed by real musicians. You’re sure to have fun when you Go Solo .

Lift Up Your Heads Ye Gates-The numerous mostly religious works of the Bohemian composer Andreas Hammerschmidt are composed with great craftmanship and sound full and catchy. They were composed for 17th century village churches in which they were sung by the congregation—and they are still familiar and popular today. Robert van Beringen took the advent hymn Lift Up Your Heads Ye Gates and created this beautiful arrangement.

Popsongs voor klassiek gitaar-The pop songs in this collection of well-known 50’s 60’s and 70’s hitshave been carefully adapted and arranged to make them suitable forplaying on a classical or acoustic guitar. The pieces have beenordered by difficulty beginning with pieces in which the melody andbass notes are struck separately and gradually progressing to moredifficult pieces where a slightly more advanced technique is required. A selection of twenty all-time favourites from the world of pop folk and traditional music all arranged as accessible solos for the Classical Guitar. From classics such as House Of The Rising Sun and Blowin' In The Wind to Nights In White Satin and Your Song each arrangement has been carefully devised to capture the beauty and spirit of the songs without unnecessary or complicated playing demands. This is the ideal opportunity to add some true pop classics to your Classical Guitar repertoire.

This album offers a varied selection of solos from the Baroque period. Robert van Beringen has made a careful selection of the main repertoire from this period of composers including works by Purcell Handel Bach Hasse Rameau Tartini Lully and especially George Philipp Telemann. This publication comes with a play-along CD featuring complete performances together with organ accompaniments.

for trombones and band-Le 31 octobre des milliers d'enfants nord-américains f¼tent Halloween. Au fil du temps la citrouille est devenue le symbole d'Halloween. Ainsi l'entrée de chaque maison est décorée d'une citrouille creusée de deux yeux d'un nez et d'une bouche fortement dentée et illuminée par une bougie. Certaines citrouilles ont un visage effrayant d'autres drôle et fantasque. Dans The Funny Pumpkins (Drôles de citrouilles) les trombones de votre formation fournissent un assortiment de lanternes-citrouilles amusantes.

Everest is the name of a restaurant on the 40th floor of a skyscraper in Chicago. In 2003 the composer Jacob de Haan had dinner there together with his publishers and other fellow composers. The idea of composing a march to honour the excellent cuisine the magnificent view of the skyline and the pleasant atmosphere in the restaurant arose during the visit. The results can be heard in this delightful and unusual work.

20 avontuurlijke stukken voor viool-Magical Moments contains twenty wonderfully diverse piecestogether with a fantastic CD which has been recorded live. Theattractive book is suitable for the violinist who is already familiarwith the first position however in some pieces it makes a start withthe third position as well - alternative small notes have been addedin these cases to make the melody also entirely playable in the firstposition. The pieces in which the third position does not occur holdanother challenge for example in the rhythm or the key.