The 14 classical and traditional melodies in this volume are perfect first performance material for cello players in the initial stages of learning. Technically they are fairly easy and the pieces have been arranged in order of increasing difficulty. The play-along CD features performances by two professional musicians and a beautiful classical accompaniment is also included without soloists for use in rehearsals and performances. This Cello sheet music book 14 Easy Tunes for Cello composed by Cowles is available to purchase online and is published by Fentone.

An Olympic Celebration is a tribute to the pursuit of excellence and the triumph of the human spirit. This piece was commissioned by The West Vancouver Youth Band for the build up to the 2010 Winter Olympics. The initial “festive fanfare” based on open fifths moving in contrary motion brings the athletes out into the arena. This leads to the “parade of the athletes” theme. Then comes the establishment of the “heroic theme” in the woodwinds and horns - moving through different sections - until the transition with an alto saxophone solo and an oboe solo leading into the “flashback” section. Here we go into the minds of the athletes and the internal and physical struggles thathave brought them to this place. The melody is epic; rich in feeling and full of heart. This moves through various moods until the introduction of the “challenge” theme; a theme stated by the horns and trombones which passes through the different sections of the band. A restatement of the “flashback” theme this time triumphant takes us to a final fanfare of celebration and jubilation.

This first book of the World Famous Classics series takes you on a journey through musical history. The volume contains sixteen light classical melodies nearly all of which will be familiar to you. The musical journey starts at the beginning of the 16th century with the Belgian composer Tylman Susato and the English king Henry VIII. It continues with Johann Sebastian Bach (17th century) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (18th century) and Jacques Offenbach (19th century) visiting many other well-known composers along the way. The journey finishes in the 20th century with the French composer Gabriel Fauré.World Famous Classics - 16 Classic Melodies for Descant Recorder arranged by Colin Cowles and others. With CD which includes a piano accompaniment as well as performances of the melodies. Contents: 1. Pastime with Good Company 2. La Mourisque 3.Rigaudon 4. Largo 5. Bist du bei mir 6. Tambourin 7. Mozart '40' 8. Ecossaises 9. Theme from William Tell Ouverture 10. The Trout 11. O for the Wings of a Dove 12. Remembrance 13. Two Mighty Men-At-Arms 14. Theme from Capriccio Italian 15. Gavotte 16. Pavane

No fewer than 250 years of musical history are reviewed in this volume beginning with the master composer Johann Sebastian Bach and culminating with Maurice Ravel. In order to assist in the study of the faster works the CD provides accompaniment tracks at a slower tempo for ease of practising as well as at the composer’s specified speed for the finished performance.The piano accompaniment can be ordered separately: F 822-401

The music of Mozart has an enduring appeal with students of todayplaying his works just as much as pupils from previous centuries.This volume contains 11 of his best known melodies arranged with aplay along CD.

A fantastic collection of trumpet duets- Side by Side brings together a great selection duets for earlyintermediate players and includes both popular classics and folk melodies! It can be played with friends for fun and is perfect for teaching providing repertoire for group lessons and for teacher and pupil to play together. The accompanying CD contains three tracks for each piece each duet part individually and then both together so players can hear their part as a demonstration play with the other part and hear a demonstration of a complete performance! A great easy step into ensemble playing.

16 Fun Pieces with Piano Accompaniment-Switch on to Jazz is a collection of instrumental solos with pianoaccompaniment written as fun pieces for students to play betweentheir (Associated Board) examinations. The pieces which haveplenty of rhythmic challenges are fun to play and easy to listen toand are ideal as concert items. They are written in a variety ofpopular styles including rock swing Klezmer ballad pop calypso etc. The live piano accompaniment on the CD helps you topractise but of course you will learn most from the musicalinteraction that occurs when you play together with a real pianist.Each piece stands on its own but performers may choose topresent a group of two or three together to make a suite ofpieces. Andy Rogers' Switch On To Jazz is a varied collection of 12 fun pieces with piano accompaniment. Includes CD of performances and accompaniments.

Scott Joplin was undoubtedly the master of ragtime and is today probably the best known of all jazz composers. His catchy rags have been used throughout the world as theme tunes and for television adverts with many being instantly recognisable. This album contains six of his greatest rags including The Entertainer Maple Leaf Rag and The Chrysanthemum . A separate piano accompaniment book is available for concert performances.

In World Famous Folksongs you will find 22 folk songs from a variety of countries from all over the world. A fantastic book for players from all around the world. Includes: London Bridge Mexican Hat Dance Oh Susannah Polly Wolly Doodle Alouette Sur le pont d'Avignon Donna Donna Skye Boat Song Kumbayah Kalinka. Cielito Lindo Banana Boat Song Sakura Spanish Romance Santa Lucia and many more.

Piano Accompaniment book for concert performances.

Famous classical pieces for clarinet and piano-In Selected Classics you will make a musical journey through several centuries. Twelve highlights from musical literature - from the beginning of the 17th to the 19th century - are explored in turn including Lullaby (Brahms) Voi che sapete (Mozart) Träumerei (Schumann) Ständchen (Schubert) and O for the Wings of a Dove (Mendelssohn). The piano parts are of course provided as well as the CD - with complete demo tracks but also play-along tracks with just the piano accompaniment.In Selected Classics you will make a musical journey through several centuries. Eleven highlights from musical literature - from the end of the 17th to the 19th century - are explored in turn including Brahms' Lullaby Mozart's Voi Che Sapete Schubert's Standchen (Serenade) and O For The Wings Of A Dove by Mendelssohn. These pieces are still played worldwide. The Piano parts are of course provided. Playing together with a pianist is very inspiring and instructive. If no pianist is available there's always the enclosed CD. Not only does it feature complete demo tracks it allso contains play-along tracks with the Pianoaccompaniments.

Although known as the ‘Waltz King’ Johann Strauss II also wrote a large number of polkas. This clever mosaic by Ed Keeley includes interwoven themes from The Czech Polka Pizzicato Polka Tritsch Tratsch Polka Thunder & Lightning by Johann Strauss II Lumbye’s Champagne Galop and to finish in fine classical foot-stomping style the finale contains references to William Tell Ode to Joy and 1812.

In World Famous Folksongs you will find 22 folk songs from a variety of countries from all over the world. A fantastic book for players from all around the world. Includes: London Bridge Mexican Hat Dance Oh Susannah Polly Wolly Doodle Alouette Sur le pont d'Avignon Donna Donna Skye Boat Song Kumbayah Kalinka. Cielito Lindo Banana Boat Song Sakura Spanish Romance Santa Lucia and many more.

Classical Miniatures contains highlights of music literature from the beginning of the 17th century to the 19th century. These little musical masterpieces have maintained their value and are still regularly performed worldwide. The accompaniments on the CD are played live on a piano. The CD also contains demo tracks that clearly show how each piece should sound. Piano accompaniments for playing together with a pianist are included in the book.

for violin and basso continuo

for violin & basso continuo

for Violin and Piano

Melody from 'Rhapsody in Blue'

Winter Night (Sleigh Ride)

Although Cesar Franck won many prizes during his student days his music was generally unrecognised by his contemporaries. His pieces were written in the romantic style whilst retaining a classical structure and his later compositions were referred to as 'cathedrals of sound'. Panis Angelicus is poetic and almost serene and this arrangement retains all of the beauty of the original.