Strike up the Band!' includes 20 jazzy original songs to add a real sparkle to music making with children.A wealth of action and percussion suggestions are included while 'Teaching Tips' and 'Learning Labels' explain how the songs fulfil the National Curriculum requirements for Keystage 2.

Another World's Hell was commissioned in versions for brass wind and fanfare bands by the Société Cantonale des Musiques Vaudoises and the Association Cantonale des Musiques Neuchâteloises for the 2013 Swiss Cantonales festivals. It is inspired by a passage in Aldous Huxley's classic 1932 science-fiction novel Brave New World which describes in unusually close detail the music that is being played at a dance. This is Dobson's interpretation of the imagined future music' that Huxley dreamed of. Brass Band Grade 5 Duration: 13 minutes

The first performance of 'The Bearded Lady' was given by Nicholas Daniel (oboe) and Julius Drake (piano) in the Wigmore Hall London on 20 October 1994.

The 2005 album by Starsailor is a life-affirming return to form packed with anthemic songs that recall the momentous hits Alcoholic and Good Souls and is presented here in Guitar tab transcriptions. The songs on this the band's third full studio album are of epic proportions mixing gospel influences with their trademark heart-breaking sound. The closer Jeremiah is inspired by the death of the British student Jeremiah Duggan who died fleeing a far-right conference in Germany that he'd unwittingly become caught up in.

Play along with six classic Charlie Parker tracks transcribed and arranged for saxophonists who want to get to grips with Parker's bluesy and passionate style. Including a CD to play along with a short biography of Parker's life and a discography which recommends suggested listening to discover more about the artist and his techniques. Alto Saxophone edition. Features: Note-for-note top line transcriptions Chord symbols A breakdown and analysis of each solo containing essential hints and tips Biographical notes on each piece Discography CD with complete performances and slowed down versions of each piece

Space Stringpops' is designed to provide enjoyable yet worthwhile study for the intermediate string player. Within each piece is a different musical ‘episode’ to stimulate the imagination. The player is taken on a complete musical journey starting from ‘Mission Control’ and ‘Chromatic Countdown’ into space where various cosmic adventures await.

An wide ranging exploration of some of the finest Romantic piano repertoire for intermediate level pianists (grades 4-6). Discover the composers and musical styles of France Russia and America from Debussy and Franck to Tchaikovsky Scriabin Joplin and MacDowell. This collection includes well-known masterpieces some neglected gems and some great new discoveries. Carefully selected and edited by one of the UK's foremost pianists Stephen Coombs.

The matching songbook for Muse's phenomenal fourth album Black Holes And Revelations for Guitar TAB. A brighter and more accessible alternative pop-rock record than their previous three long players and includes the hit singles Supermassive Black Hole and Starlight . This edition also includes six pages of band photographs and album artwork.

Of all his early chamber works the 'Nocturne' is most clearly by the mature Vaughan Williams almost anticipating the influence of Ravel which followed his lessons from the French composer in 1908. In the veiled beauty of its highly chromatic harmonies we hear already the tone-poet of the slow movement of 'A London Symphony' while in the fleet-footed 'Scherzo' there is already a French influence in the way the folk-song is subtly woven into the texture only brief snatches of the tune being heard until the penultimate page when it receives fuller treatment. The work plays for about 10 minutes. The 1904 'Scherzo' is a vigorous march with fugal episodes which lasts some 6minutes and may effectively be performed by itself.

Ease away the stresses of the day with two collections of beautiful tranquil music. Put your feet up and enjoy the best-selling Chillout With Chopin CD from Naxos containing 13 favourite masterpieces. Then explore the complementary collection of Piano music with a hand-picked selection of your favourite slow movements and gentle themes by this great composer.

Space Stringpops' is designed to provide enjoyable yet worthwhile study for the intermediate string player. Within each piece is a different musical ‘episode’ to stimulate the imagination. The player is taken on a complete musical journey starting from ‘Mission Control’ and ‘Chromatic Countdown’ into space where various cosmic adventures await.

Reality Killed the Video Star is the much-anticipated eighth solo album from Robbie Williams and the first in over three years. The album includes the hit single Bodies and follows Robbie's return to the live stage after almost ten months. This songbook contains all of the tracks from the album arranged for Piano Voice and Guitar chords along with four pages of colour photographs.

Purcell composed six of his finest odes to honour the birthdays of Queen Mary in successive years from 1689. Celebrate this festival (1693) contains writing on all scales from eloquent chamber music to joyous choruses with strings Trumpet and Oboes. This authoritative performing edition is prepared by the leading Purcell expert Robert King.

This is part of a series of inter-related instrumental workbooks for keyboard guitar bass guitar and percussion. Planned so that concepts are carefully introduced consolidated and extended this is the second of three workbooks each containing twenty-five units. They support and complement the teacher’s resource through an innovative approach that encourages a creative attitude towards learning an instrument. Many sections contain work on improvisation and sight-reading and alternate units provide an ensemble piece arranged for all the instruments covered by this project. Each book covers the same curriculum requirements regardless of instrument however this book acts both asa classroom resource and as an introduction to the art of bass guitar technique.

A selection of eight well-known hits from the Twenties and Thirties which have been carefully selected to capture the vibrancy and excitement of that era. Arranged by Andy Hampton and Roy Stratford.

And When the River Told was commissioned by the Scottish Brass Band Association for the Scottish Open Championship held on 20th November 2012 at the Perth Concert Hall. This colourful work takes one of Scotland's great rivers the Tay as its subject. Brass Band Grade 6: Championship. Duration: 13 Minutes.

The name John Philip Sousa is no stranger to any brass band aficionado. Our Flirtations has its origins in incidental music written by Sousa for a play of the same name. It was written around 1880 about the time he was appointed Director of the U.S. Marine Band a position he held until he formed his own civilian band in 1892. Sousa wrote over 130 marches many of which have been transcribed for brass band.

This anthology of pieces for solo piano and piano duet has been written to accompany the childrens story Lion Boy the tale of a boy who can speak Cat. A snapshot of the story is included alongside each piece helping young players to capture the right mood. This book comes with an accompanying CD.

'Superduets for cello' provides a wonderful new repertoire of original and entertaining duets for beginner cellists. It can be started as soon as pupils have mastered basic playing technique and learned octave scales in keys D and G major. Encouraging rhythmic confidence and listening skills and exploring a wide range of techniques sound effects and movements Mary Cohen's 'Superduets' are tailor-made for players at the very earliest stages of learning. These delightful pieces serve as a unique introduction to the joys of social music-making and help pupils to develop the invaluable skills required for ensemble playing at an early stage.The cello books are alsocompatible with the violin books opening up possibilities for mixed ensemble playing

This is a celebration of music from the time the pioneers explored the vast reaches of North America. A presentation of eleven imaginative and idiomatic arrangements for elementary cello Grade 1-3 with Piano. Helpful background notes help players to understand the style and spirit of the music. The book is also compatible with the Viola and Violin editions giving an opportunity for young players to experience ensemble playing at quite an early stage.