Klezmer was originally the name given to the music of the Yiddish speaking Jews in Eastern Europe. The klezmer musicians played dance music mainly at weddings. Historically string instruments such as the violin were predominantly used but later (after ca. 1900) other instruments and in particular the clarinet were added as melodic instruments. In klezmer music in addition to Balkan influences oriental and gipsy influences can also be found. Jacob de Haan composed Klezmania in this style based on the well-known Hebrew song Hava Nagila.

This volume of easy duets offer a vast array of practice andperformance material. The duets have been carefully composed andarranged to tie in with the Look Listen and Learn method books although they can equally well be used separately. Titles in Book 1include: The Echo Well Loudspeaker Software Beret Boogie TaxiRag Space Rock and many more.

from the Clarinet Concerto in Eb Major Op. 36-Le compositeur et violoniste tchèque Frantisek Vincenc Kramar dont le nom fut germanisé en Franz Vinzenz Krommer est né le 27 novembre 1759 à Kamenice en Moravie occidentale et mort le 8 janvier 1831 à Vienne en Autriche. À l’adolescence il est initié à l’art du violon et à l’orgue par son oncle Anton Matthias Krommer lui-même organiste et chef de chœur. En 1785 il fait un premier séjour à Vienne avant de rejoindre l’orchestre du Comte de Limburg-Stirum dont la résidence se trouve à Simontornya en Hongrie. Il est engagé d’abord en tant que violon solo de l’orchestre puis plus tard en tant que maître de chapelle. Vers 1790 il obtient le poste de chef de chœurà la cathédrale de Pécs. Il quitte cette fonction en 1793 pour entrer au service du Comte Károlyi puis du Prince Antal Grassalkovich. En 1795 suite au décès du prince hongrois Franz Krommer revient à Vienne. Après une longue période d’infortune il entre comme Maître de Chapelle au service du Duc Ignaz Fuchs en 1806. Quatre ans plus tard il est nommé au poste de directeur musical du Théâtre Royal et Impérial de Vienne (Wiener Hoftheater). En 1818 succédant à Leopold (Johann Anton) Kozeluch il devient le dernier Maître de musique de chambre et compositeur de la cour des Habsbourg. Il gardera ses fonctions jusqu’à sa mort en 1831.Franz Krommer était l’un des plus illustres compositeurs tchèques de la Vienne impériale vers la fin du XVIIIe siècle. Sa musique était très appréciée de son vivant et certains le considéraient comme le digne héritier de Joseph Haydn. Son style est indéniablement apparenté à ce dernier mais aussi à celui de Mozart. Franz Krommer a composé de nombreuses symphonies des concertos (essentiellement pour instruments à vent solistes) des duos pour violons des quatuors à cordes de la musique de chambre et des œuvres sacrées. Le Concerto pour Clarinette Opus 36 de Krommer a été publié pour la première fois en 1803 chez l’éditeur allemand Johann Anton André.

The Spirit of Christmas is a medley of charming Christmas carols all with an international character. The medley consists of the following five carols: Away in a Manger - The First Noel - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear - O Come All Ye Faithful and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing . A four-part choir part in English has been added which can be used ad lib. or you can also opt for singing the melody line only for example with a soloist and/or the congregation. The arrangement is not too high pitched so that the work can also be used in combination with a children's or High School choir.

from The Phantom of the Opera-Andrew Lloyd Webber was born in London England in 1948 and has become probably the most well respected of all composers of musicals with many of his works being household names. All I Ask of You is one of the main songs from his award winning musical Phantom of the Opera.

The source of inspiration for Thailand Impressions was a trip that the composer made to the magnificent country of Thailand. The three movements reflect the many different aspects of this fascinating part of the world including Bangkok - both modern and antique Buddhist temples and the infamous Burma railway.

This volume accompanies volume 3 of the Look Listen & Learn method. Stylish Adventure presents melodies in a variety of styles including swing klezmer baroque and even an exercise in serialism (12-tone composition). A separate piano accompaniment book is available for concert performances.

Rock Connections is a collection of eleven pieces based on the rock idiom. The CD supplies cool accompaniments for these newly written pieces expertly played by top musicians. By incorporating a great variety of ballads and up-tempo pieces the composer proves that rock is not just hard and heavy. As well as pure rock Rock Connections contains various other styles to blow your mind.

14 eenvoudige tango's voor viool-This exciting new book contains nine tanguitos (little tangos) and three milongas. Titles include: Tango Apasionado Buenos Aires en la vida Meditacion Cafetin de Buenos Aires and many more. This book comes with a play-along CD containing complete performances and play-along tracks all performed with a real South American feel. 14 easy tangos in position 2 for Violin.

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.

“Don’t listen to anyone’s advice but listen to the lessons of the wind passing and telling the history of the world.” Claude Debussy Since the dawn of time the wind has played an important role in all civilisations. Worshipped as a deity “mastermind” of poetry driving force or heaven’s messenger the wind took on the most varied shapes according to the era and people. In Claude Debussy’s time music listened to the voice of nature and imagination found its primary rights again. This importance of wind was the inspiration for Maxime Aulio’s work Whispering Wind with its suspended atmospheres vaporous lines and luminous colours. The wind caresses the canvas. A fascinatingnew work for concert band.

Avec A Happy Winter Holiday Roland Kernen signe un medley pétillant qui rassemble trois grands noëls internationaux : Jingle Bell Rock Winter Wonderland (Au royaume de Bonhomme Hiver) et Feliz Navidad. Cet arrangement plein d’entrain garantit le succès de vos concerts autour de la Nativité. Une manière originale de souhaiter un « Joyeux Noël ! » à votre public.

Folk and More is a great book of sixteen varied pieces.As well as traditional folk melodies it contains music of romantic andSlavonic influence. The pieces are ideal for players of an intermediate standard. With chord symbols and an attractiveCD for musical support you will derive a great deal of playingenjoyment from this book! Folk and More is a great book of sixteen varied pieces. As well as traditional folk melodies it contains music of romantic and Slavonic influence. The pieces are ideal for players of an intermediate standard. With chord symbols and an attractive CD for musical support you will derive a great deal of playing enjoyment from this book!

This new volume helps fill the need for functional trumpet and organ music that can be used in a church service or mass. The pieces follow the format of the traditional mass and are suitable for use in churches of any denomination. This publication comes with a play-along CD featuring complete performances together with organ accompaniments and an organ accompaniment part.

Wings (“Les ailes”) est une flânerie aérienne d’une grande expressivité à travers trois espaces sonores. La structure de ce concerto pour Piano et Orchestre d’Harmonie est traditionnelle dans sa forme (une sonate en forme libre ; une romance ; une toccata).

In Russian Style Opus 35-The title of this piece suggests a concert situation - playing a solo part with accompaniment. There are thousands of such works but many of these cannot be tackled until you have been playing for a considerable time. Concertino Op.35 in Russian Style enables you to gain necessary experience for this type of playing; namely having sufficient musical and technical control over your instrument whilst having the support of an accompanist during performance.

8 Pieces for Trumpet-High quality solo pieces for young musical explorers. This is the piano accompaniment book for performances.

with Patrick Sheridan-This volume addresses all tuba players who would like to play the beautiful melodic parts they hear so often while playing in a band. In this play-along book you will have the opportunity to play 11 different melodies in various styles - mostly styles found in pop music! This book provides the opportunity for the tuba to be heard as a cool instrument while enriching the tuba player’s musical environment with melody rhythmic interest and relatable styles. You are about to be a part of a rock’n’ roll band a ska band and even a reggae group!

Farewell Song has been taken from Der Trompetervon Säckingen by Victor E. Nessler (1841-1890). Thisopera tells the sentimental story of a plain musicianwho is eventually allowed to marry the daughter ofa baron. From the first performance in 1884 thisopera was well liked - not so much because of thestory but because of its musical features. Impressivetrumpet solos drinking songs and dance scenes werethe ingredients that enthralled audiences throughoutEurope. Today only the farewell song called JungWerner’s Abschied also known as Behüt’ dich Gott has remained an absolute winner. Wil van der Beekhas written a fine arrangement of this entitledFarewell Song. He felt itwas appropriate to entrustthe melody of this song originally written for tenorvoice to the baritone or euphonium.

The Spirit of Christmas is a medley of charming Christmas carols all with an international character. The medley consists of the following five carols: Away in a Manger; The First Noel; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear; O Come All Ye Faithful and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing . A four-part choir part in English has been added which can be used ad lib. or you can also opt for singing the melody line only for example with a soloist and/or the congregation. The arrangement is not too high pitched so that the work can also be used in combination with a children’s or High School choir.