It was common practice in the sixteenth century for vocal music to be played on instruments perhaps to accompany voices or as instrumental compositions. Bram Wiggins has created this fantastic arrangement of three such madrigals for all quartets to enjoy.

(Below the break)-This useful book contains an interesting and melodious selections for students in the first few years of learning. The pieces have been selected according to what is appropriate for the instruments so each collection of tunes is different containing a mixture of well-known classics and traditional melodies. Ten easy tunes arranged for Clarinet with Piano accompaniment by Eirian Griffiths.

A value for money album containing many of our best clarinet arrrangements.Contains: MENDELSSOHN - O For the Wings of a Dove OFFENBACH - Barcarolle FLOTOW - None So Rare from ‘Martha’ SATIE - Three Gymnopédies HANDEL - Largo DELIUS - Serenade from ‘Hassan’.

in D Major-Originally for strings this well-known work is equally suited for piano. It is instantly recognisable from its use on many television advertisements. This edition contains both the canon and the less often played gigue. Pachelbel's fantastic and timeless piece has been arranged for Piano Solo by Jerry Lanning.

Ave Maria was composed in about 1825 by Franz Schubert (1797-1828) when he was twenty-eight years old and filled with devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was written for voice and piano and first Published in 1826 as Op 52 no 6. The words most commonly used with Schubert's music are not the words that the composer originally set to music. Franz Schubert actually wrote the music for an excerpt from the poem The Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) which was translated into German by Adam Storck. Schubert called his piece Ellens dritter Gesang (Ellen's third song). In this particular excerpt from the poem the heroine Ellen Douglas is in hiding and prays to theVirgin Mary. This version for string quartet makes a welcome addition its repertoire.

This collection not only includes the full score recorder and piano parts but also a CD. The CD allows you to play by yourself if you do not have any other musicians available; or it can be used in an ensemble situation to provide added depth to the sound.

from Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo-Buckaroo Holiday was written by the famous twentieth centuryAmerican composer Aaron Copland. It comes from the successfulcowboy ballet Rodeo which Copland composed in 1942. BuckarooHoliday contains many syncopated rhythms and convincinglyconveys cowboy life (the word buckaroo is derived from the Spanishword vaquero meaning cowboy). However some melodious lyricismis also present. This fine transcription for concert band has beenproduced by Ed Keeley and certainly does justice to the original.

Alto Saxophone with piano accompaniment-This book contains the best-known and most beautiful wedding classics. Great composers from different style periods are present: from Johann Sebastian Bach to Richard Wagner. With stately as well as cheerfully informal melodies Classics for Weddings offers ample choice. On the CD you will find demo as well as play-along versions of all the pieces - a fine aid for studying! Also includes a piano part which is also suitable for organ (manuals only).This book contains the best known and most beautiful wedding classics for Alto Saxophone with Piano accompaniment. Great composers from different style periods are present: from Johann Sebastian Bach to Richard Wagner. With stately as well as cheerfully informal melodies Classics for Weddings offers ample choice. On the CD you will find demo as well as play-along versions of all the pieces. A fine aid for studying! The enclosed part is also suitable for Organ.

20 Melodies for Flute inspired by Schubert's Die schöne Müllerin- Songs without Words is a collection of 20 pieces written by Martin Ellerby for solo flute. Inspired by Schubert’s song cycle Die schöne Müllerin the pieces tell the story of the Miller’s unrequited love through a popular idiom and modern setting. The book contains the solo flute part and two CDs. The CDs contain both full demonstration tracks performed by renowned flautist Rachel Smith and accompaniment tracks for performance and practice. Songs Without Words is a collection of 20 pieces written by Martin Ellerby for solo Flute. Inspired by Schubert's song cycle Die schöne Mu llerin the pieces tell the story of the Miller's unrequited love through a popular idiom and modern setting. The book contains the solo flute part and two CDs. The CDs contain both full demonstration tracks performed by renowned flautist Rachel Smith and accompaniment tracks for performance and practice.

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.

Intermediate pieces for piano-Ce recueil de chansons signées George et Ira Gershwin réunit quelques-unes de leurs plus belles mélodies. Les arrangements réalisés par Darren Fellows sont fidèles aux intentions premières de Gershwin. Les pièces sont accessibles au pianiste d'un niveau élémentaire. Les indications de doigtés incluses sont essentielles pour la mise en oeuvre d'un jeu souple expressif et contrasté.

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.

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.

December was inspired by the holiday season in Canada. It reflects the sounds the sights and the moods of that magical time of year. December starts off joyfully with a playful theme of celebration. This leads into an icy reverent winter solstice theme. Then there is a further development of the original joyful theme and a jubilant build to the finish. December can be performed with or without the optional choir part. A wonderful addition to any holiday concert.

12 Challenging Pieces for the Beginner Musician-Jump Start contains ten motivating pieces written to help you beginplaying exciting melodies from day one. In addition to the piecesyou’ll find Jump Start Jams in which you hear a band play a phrasefor you to repeat and a special warm-up routine to use every daybefore practice. The accompanying CD includes a completeperformance of each piece together with an accompaniment onlyplay-along version.

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.

Imagine a procession of wizards and witches clowns and jugglers magicians and troubadours goblins dragons fairies and sprites accompanied by colourful wagons unicorns stilt walkers and unicycles. All have one goal - the castle of the great Merlin. A multitude of melodies interweave some ornamented some medieval as they eventually reach their fi nal destination.

The Baroque Recorder contains twenty pieces by composers including Vivaldi Purcell Couperin and Telemann but also includes works by lesser-known composers. All the pieces can be performed with or without the accompaniment which is suitable for the piano or harpsichord/ basso continuo and comes in both written out and figured bass versions. The music is written in appropriate keys and the technical standard varies between easy and advanced so you don’t have to be an expert to play some of the melodies in this book. The authentic atmosphere and styles of these pieces make this book a must for the Baroque devotee. Enjoy playing the beautiful music of Vivaldi Purcell Couperin Telemann and other masters of their art The Baroque Recorder contains twenty pieces by composers including Vivaldi Purcell Couperin and Telemann but also includes works by lesser- known composers. All the pieces can be performed with or without the accompaniment which is suitable for the piano or harpsichord/ basso continuo and comes in both written out and figured bass versions. The music is written in appropriate keys and the technical standard lies between easy and advanced. The authentic atmosphere and styles of these pieces make this book a must for the Baroque devotee.

A fantastic collection of violin duets- Side by Side brings together a great selection duets for early-intermediate violinists 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.

A collection of favourite melodies specially arranged for early-intermediate alto sax players-Ten favourite classical and folk melodies arranged for early-intermediate soloists with piano accompaniment. The accompanying CD includes demo tracks of the pieces and also recorded piano accompaniments making practice easy and helping for performances where a pianist isn't available.