Edvard Grieg the great Norwegian composer was born in Bergen in 1843 and died there in 1907. Grieg received his first Piano instruction from his mother an amateur Pianist with whom he reportedly loved to play Piano duets. In an era when young people were always chaperoned Grieg's mother would leave him and his girlfriend alone only for as long as they were playing duets. When the music stopped Mother looked into the room with a stern eye! Edvard Grieg the great Norwegian composer was born in Bergen in 1843 and died there in 1907. Grieg received his first Piano instruction from his mother an amateur Pianist with whom he reportedly loved to play Piano duets. In anera when young people were always chaperoned Grieg's mother would leave him and his girlfriend alone only for as long as they were playing duets. When the music stopped Mother looked into the room with a stern eye!

A varied collection of bright contemporary pieces for fun and study with easy melodies and great illustrations. This collection of First Pops for Piano has been composed by Jane Smisor Bastien.

Nine perky early intermediate Piano solos by Arietta O'Hearn. The attractive legitimate Jazz stylings and easy fingerings make Jazz Action appealing to adults as well as younger Jazz pianists!

A superb collection of pieces for solo Piano in a mixture of rock blues and boogie styles as composed by Jane Smisor Bastien and James Bastien. Level 4

James Bastien. Twelve popular Christmas songs in progressive order of difficulty complete with fingerings and illustrations.

Mallet Percussion- Playing in a variety of ensembles is an important component in the complete education of young instrumentalists. Festival Ensembles Book 1 presents a collection of 15 flexibly scored Grade 1-1.5 ensemble pieces perfect forfestivals concerts summer camps and variety chamber practice throughout the year.

Bb Clarinet-15 medium-easy arrangements for any combination of band instruments.

The warm-up is one of the most important components of a good rehearsal for it sets the rehearsal atmosphere for the day and warms up the musician's muscles mind instruments and ear. Consisting of 'Chop Builders Technique Builders ' 'Articulate Builders ' 'Ear Trainers ' 'Tuning Exercises ' and Chorales Great Warm-Ups for Young Bands will improve the musicianship of young instrumentalists and set the framework for successful rehearsalsand performances.

French Horn-Festival Solos is a collection of solo Literature perfect for contests festivals concerts and private study. Each of the 15 instrumental part books comes with an instrument-specific CD containing a demonstration recording with piano accompaniment for each solo plus a play-along accompaniment only track. Program notes for each solo are included in each book and a Piano Accompaniment book is available separately for performance or practice with a live accompanist. Since each instrumental part book includes the same titles all solos can be rehearsed in a group situation as well as individually saving valuable teaching time for classroom band directors! Festival Solos is a collection of solo Literature perfect for contests festivals concerts and private study. Each of the 15 instrumental part books comes with an instrument-specific CD containing ademonstration recording with piano accompaniment for each solo plus a play-along accompaniment only track. Program notes for each solo are included in each book and a Piano Accompaniment book is available separately forperformance or practice with a live accompanist. Since each instrumental part book includes the same titles all solos can be rehearsed in a group situation as well as individually saving valuable teaching time for classroom banddirectors!

Jane Smisor Bastien's Pre-Reading Solos supplements either The Very Young Pianist Books 1-3 or Pre-Reading Experiences .

Includes Clair De Lune The Sunken Cathedral Golliwogg's Cake-Walk Two Arabesques Le Petit Nour and more.

A collection of American themed Piano portraits arranged by William Penn. A collection of American themed Piano portraits arranged by William Penn.

Intermediate level String Bass with Piano Accompaniment. Intermediate level String Bass with Piano Accompaniment.

The Independent Singer is a fantastic aid for music and singing teachers in group sessions. The complete kit that contains: 1. Teacher's Manual to assist in developing music-reading skills in upper junior high and senior high school choirs. 2. Includes loose student pages of original material graded and structured to give the basics in a non-patronizing manner. Designed to use three exercises (about 5 minutes) per lesson to make presentation brief consistent and progressive. 3. Purchase of kit automatically gives permission to reproduce student pages in any quantity desired.The Independent Singer is a fantastic aid for music and singing teachers in group sessions. The complete kit that contains: 1. Teacher's Manual to assist in developing music-reading skills in upper junior high and seniorhigh school choirs. 2. Includes loose student pages of original material graded and structured to give the basics in a non-patronizing manner. Designed to use three exercises (about 5 minutes) per lesson to makepresentation brief consistent and progressive. 3. Purchase of kit automatically gives permission to reproduce student pages in any quantity desired.

Exquisite music for left OR right hand. Extraordinary! Beautiful music to make with just one hand (two pieces for each). Not just for pianists with an injured hand they're for ALL pianists! Some big stretches and rolls so this qualifies as intermediate. Exquisite music for left OR right hand. Extraordinary! Beautiful music to make with just one hand (two pieces for each). Not just for pianists with an injured hand they're for ALL pianists! Some big stretches and 'rolls ' so thisqualifies as intermediate.

Louise Gehl Emphasises the reading process and the ability to keep the beat. Originally written for those aged 7 or above it is also suitable for the older beginner. Louise Gehl Emphasises the reading process and the ability to keep the beat. Originally written for those aged 7 or above it is also suitable for the older beginner.

Dans Les Ombres De La Nuit (In the Shadows of the Night) from Peter Mathews' Three French Carols for SATB choir.

Favourite Japanese melodies in elementary arrangements. Includes original Japanese brush-painting illustrations. Favourite Japanese melodies in elementary arrangements. Includes original Japanese brush-painting illustrations.

String Basics : Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises music from around the world classical themes by the masters and original compositions students will learnto play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow finger new notes count different rhythms read music notation and more. Clear full-color photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions bow hold and bowing and left hand finger patterns. Duets rounds trios and orchestra arrangements develop students ability to play in an ensemble setting right away.Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information. Interactive Practice Studio is a unique and trendsetting downloadable resource containing a wealth of supporting biographical historical and cultural information:photos maps artwork audio samples video and more. Its designed with your students in mind. Fun - Inspiring - Motivating! Video Lessons offer students and teachers a comprehensive step-by-step look at concepts taught throughout String Basics.Lessons are taught in a middle school classroom setting by authors Shade and Wolstenhulme. Lessons show special consideration for each instrument and one lesson is specially devoted to shifting for the bass. Theory & Composition offers studentshands-on experiences to better understand what they see and hear by actually learning to notate music and compose simple melodic lines. The Teachers Edition provides successful teaching strategies as they pertain to the material introducedthroughout String Basics. The Strategies are divided into two categories: Performance and Musical Understanding. Through them guidelines and guide- posts assist towards giving students a comprehensive experience in orchestra. Also available toteachers is the Interactive Teachers studio offering even more helpful tips and strategies. String Basics : Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises music from around the world classical themes by the masters andoriginal compositions students will learn to play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow finger new notes countdifferent rhythms read music notation and more. Clear full-color photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions bow hold and bowing and left hand finger patterns. Duets rounds trios andorchestra arrangements develop student's ability to play in an ensemble setting right away. Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information. Interactive Practice Studio is a unique andtrendsetting downloadable resourc

Diane Hidy plays Burgmuller's studies on a Steinway piano. Diane Hidy plays Burgmuller's studies on a Steinway piano.