Two gems from Oklahoma! are complemented here by timeless favourites from The King and I a show which continues to hold a magical appeal for children of all ages. The Faber Young Voices series is devised specifically to address the needs of young or newly-formed choirs looking for easy yet rewarding new repertoire.

. . . lush chords and sonorities ecstatic rhythmic energy within constantly changing metres intricate birdsong-like arabesques and a primary-coloured approach to the orchestra.'Stephen Banfield The Musical Times November 1986

I Saw Eternity is a choral work for mixed voices with soloists from within the choir. It was first performed by the London Philharmonic Choir in 2003. It is based on a text by Henry Vaughan ' I saw Eternity the other night Like a great Ring of pure and endless light All calm as it was bright......' a text which makes this piece suitable for a variety of contexts both sacred and secular. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering athrilling array of varied styles.

Welcome to Polytekniks - a lively and original approach to aspects of Cello technique. These versatile and entertaining duets present a variety of musical and technical challenges for the young player from string-crossings fourth and thumb positions and easy chords coping with unusual or tricky rhythms. Polytekniks may be used either by a teacher and pupil or by two students at different stages of development.

A taste of the twenties a sentimental ballad a jazz waltz and some funk-rock are brought together in a suite which explores the lighter side of string playing.Drawing on a variety of poplular styles some less familiar rhythms and bowing patterns and a fresh harmonic framework it offers plenty of new challenges for the string ensemble of moderate ability without overstretching the players technically. Exciting new musical experiences await!

for Violin and Piano- The Young Violinist's Repertoire Book 1 is an excellent introduction to the literature of the violin which has been selected and edited by Paul de Keyser and Fanny Waterman. Especially for the young player the pieces are progressively arranged from the earliest stages to intermediate standard. Every piece is for the first position and has a piano accompaniment. The solo violin part is also included on a separate insert.

Easy Keyboard Library The Thirties arranged for keyboard. Songs include Easy To Love I Wanna Be Loved By You I've Got You Under My Skin The Lady Is A Tramp and more.

Sophie's Choice is an opera in four acts based upon the post-war dramatic novel by William Styron and commissioned by BBC Radio 3 in association with the Royal Opera House Covent Garden. The opera was first performed by the artists and orchestra of the Royal Opera House in December 2002.

Green Stringpops is a fun and friendly way to play music. Includes 7 fun pieces for violin 2 on Eco-themes from 'Tropical Forest' to 'Rainbow Patrol'.

Over seventy original progressive studies in a variety of jazz styles by James Rae. A systematic methodical approach that helps you to play stylish Jazz right from the beginning. The book is divided into three sections; part One introduces the beginner to jazz rhythms including swing quavers syncopation and displaced accents. Part Two contains twenty carefully graded melodic jazz studies to assist in the formulation of physical techniques and skills. Part Three Improvisation and Blues encourages the budding Jazz flautist to use these studies as the basis for further creative jazz improvisation.

Bags Of Tunes For Viola is packed with material on styles children will love including nursery rhymes rounds folk and popular songs as well as plenty of original pieces. The pieces are gently progressive and are all based around the first finger pattern. They are ideal for consolidation work for using alongside any method or tutor and are enjoyable sight-reading practice. Irresistible new tunes for beginner violists composed and arranged by one of the UK's leading string teachers and authors Mary Cohen creator of a wide range of imaginative teaching publications.

Britten's Irish Reel was composed in 1936 as title music for a documentary film made by Marion Grierson and Evelyn Spice. Around the Village Green was made for the Travel and Industrial Development Association which explored the changes to rural life in East Anglia after the increased mechanisation of agriculture. In his incidental music Britten incorporated a riotous medley of folk songs and other traditional tunes (including 'Early One Morning' 'The Vocar of Bray' and Sheild's 'The Plough Boy') many of which were suggested to him by the Norfolk-based composer E.J.Moeran.

Into Thy Hands contains two prayers of St. Edmund beautifully set for a cappella choir by Jonathan Dove. Technically this piece is well within the grasp of most choirs and would make a memorable concert work anthem or introit. The Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

Comic sentimental political or just plain lewd the Broadside Ballads that flooded England between the time of Byrd and Purcell constitute one of the richest veins in our musical culture. These wer the pop songs of their day distributed up and down the land and they offer us a glimpse into the lives attitudes and sexual mores of ordinary people. Their subjects range from The Great Fire and The Gunpowder Plot to fumbling husbands royal gossip and the latest 'outrageous' fashions! The ballads in this volume have once more been re-attached to their original melodies - including simple chord suggestions based upon historical modes. Singers will find a treasure trove ofsome of the most delightful tunes England has ever produced. Explanatory notes place each ballad in its historical context exploring sources and the meanings of obscure words. A host of enchanting woodcuts taken from original broadsheets illustrates throughout. Also included is a performance-ready edition of The Cheaters Cheated a raucous musical entertainment - or Jigge - for a cast of four singers/actors which shares many characteristics of the broadside ballad. Forward by Andrew Motion

The term Danceries can be found in a copy of Playford's Dancing Master which is an extensive collection of folk and popular tunes of the 17th Century (and no doubt earlier). The melodies themselves are a mixture of new and old (although where the old occurs it has been adapted in mood and composition and is often interspersed with completely new material). The harmonies and rhythms bring a breath of the new into these themes and add to the drama of the set.

A selection of four pieces from My Fair Lady arranged for easy-to-play piano by William Stickles.

Stringpops makes string playing more fun than ever! You can work and play at the same time. Children will love the catchy tunes and at the same time each piece has its own place in a carefully planned progression that gives the young violinist or cellist a thorough grounding in string technique starting with the simplest open string patterns and continuing in first position. The series is designed to be suitable for both class and individual teaching and the violin and cello parts can stand on their own or be combined as a duo. Penny Dann's illustrations perfectly capture the spirit of the music.

Bags of Style takes you on a fantastic musical journey through ten centuries of time from the 12th to the 21st century. This is great material for concerts or to liven up history or drama lessons. Each piece is complete in itself so does not need an accompaniment but for fun you could ask a friend to improvise a simple rhythm on drum or percussion to fit with your part. Written and arranged by the UK's leading string pedagogue Mary Cohen creator of a wide range of imaginative teaching publications.

Piano Vocal and Guitar arrangements of all the songs from this career-spanning triple album!

All-time hits from Latin America! Heat passion sensuality and pulsating rhythm are the very life blood of Latin America - an exotic world superbly encapsulated in these stunning arrangements for intermediate-level clarinet with simple piano parts. Swing to the frenzied rhythms of Tico Tico wallow in nostalgia with The Girl From Ipanema cry rivers with Adios. This edition arranged by Alan Gout for B flat Clarinet and Piano accompaniment is sure to be loved by players and teachers alike!