Paperback- Graded Keyboard Musicianship provides graded and integrated exercises for developing five core skills at the keyboard: figured bass score-reading transposition harmonization and improvisation. Book 1 assumes Keyboard ability of Grade 1 ABRSM standard and covers up to Grade 5 while Book 2 covers Grades 6 to 8.

A graded anthology-This four-volume anthology contains a sparkling selection of pieces and represents all the major composers of the period. With extended historical information and a wonderful array of varied pieces carefully edited from original sources this is a major collection that will be of interest to organists of all abilities. This four-volume anthology contains a sparkling selection of pieces and represents all the major composers of the period. It includes pieces in all the main genres with Cornet and Trumpet Voluntaries Echo Voluntaries fugal works with slow introductions and Full Voluntaries; as such the collection offers a wide range of attractive music suitable for both church and recital use. Each volume contains an extended Introduction with information on instruments of the period registration ornamentation and notes on the composers. An important feature of the collection is an editorial realization of the cadenzas which occur at key points in some of the pieces; thesecomplete the works and demonstrate how they would have been performed at the time. With extended historical information and a wonderful array of pieces carefully edited from original sources this is a major collection that will be of interest to organists of all abilities.

for SATB and piano This lyrical setting of Colin Coppen's text has a flowing piano accompaniment and a melody of elegant simplicity. It makes a charming addition to any concert or service and is also available in a version for upper voices. Ronald Corp 's Give To My Eyes Lord for SATB and Piano. This lyrical setting of Colin Coppen's text has a flowing piano accompaniment and a melody of elegant simplicity. It makes a charming addition to any concert or service and is also available in a version for upper voices.

The traditional edition of the English Hymnal this volume includes the very best hymnody from medieval plain chant to the early twentieth-century classics. The hymns are grouped according to theme and contain material suitable for any festival or occasion in the life of a church.

The Oxford Reading Tree Song Book and CD presents Biff Chip and all the favourite Reading Tree characters in 48 catchy songs and activities based on the stories from Stages 1 2 and 3. No musical knowledge is required. With forty-eight catchy songs and activities The Oxford Reading Tree Song Book And CD makes learning to read even more fun! Singing and music help develop reading skills by reinforcing children’s sense of rhyme repetition and rhythm. Your students will enjoy learning about their favourite Reading Tree characters in a different way. The Oxford Reading Tree Song Book And CD : reinforces new vocabulary is ideal for developing important reading skills such as phrasing punctuation pattern syllabification and for Cloze procedure requires no specialist knowledge of music contains all the songs recorded on the CD with instrumentalaccompaniments that can be played on their own.

As is typical of Finnissy this piece is demanding for the performers. The tempo is slow and much of the music of the upper two parts consists of sustained notes with more movement occurring in the piano. The clarinet part can be played on the violin.

for SSA and piano Taken from a suite of three pieces by Cecilia McDowall called Lonely Hearts composed in 2005 this is a light and energetic setting of a whimsical text by Christie Dickinson about a lonely hearts column for animals and plants featuring a characterful piano part appealing vocal lines and interspersions of scat writing. Cecilia McDowall 's Would Like To Meet for SSA Choir and Piano. Would Like To Meet is taken from a suite of three pieces by Cecilia McDowall called Lonely Hearts composed in 2005. The whimsical text by Christie Dickason is a lonely hearts column written from the perspective of various animals and plants and this imaginative theme is perfectly complemented by McDowall 's spirited and fun setting. The mood is light and energetic the Piano part characterful and the accessible and appealing Vocal lines feature interspersions of scat writing.Lonely Hearts features on a 2007 CD dedicated to thecomposer's music recorded on the Dutton label.

Set of non-string parts (1 of each incl. timp)-for soprano and baritone soloists SATB chorus and the composer's original chamber instrumentation Orchestral and vocal material is available on hire. Organ plays from the vocal score. Orchestral and vocal material is available on hire. Organ plays from the vocal score.

for SATB and percussion (two players) This uplifting work celebrates the pursuit and eventual discovery of water. Imbued with rich harmonies infectious rhythms and unforgettable melodies it will leave both choir and audience feeling inspired. The simple percussion parts add texture and may be performed by two choir members or percussionists. Bob Chilcott 's The Miracle Of The Spring for SATB and Percussion (two players). This powerfully evocative and uplifting work celebrates the pursuit and eventual discovery of water. Brimming with freshness and vitality The Miracle Of The Spring encompasses an array of moods and styles that perfectly convey the essence of Charles Bennett's text from the relentless rhythmic motifs depicting the parched landscape to the flowing aleatoric fragments suggesting the gushing of the spring. The simple percussion parts for glockenspiel mark tree and log drums add texture and drive to the a cappella voices and may be performedby two choir members or separate percussionists. Imbued with rich harmonies infectious rhythms and unforgettable melodies this piece will leave both choir and audience feeling inspired.

While writing this quintet Berkeley had in mind the paintings of John Craxton and Mark Rothko and the way in which paint can vibrate as colours collide. The piece opens with the oboe intoning three notes and at pivotal moments in the music this lachrymose motif imposes itself though in varied permutations.

Grades 2-5-This five-volume graded series of organ music by J. S. Bach provides a wonderful selection of pieces for all players.The whole is an authoritative and fully practical introduction to this cornerstone of the organ repertoire with pieces presented in highly practical form for teachers and students. Oxford Bach Books For Organ is a 5-volume graded series of Organ music composed by J. S. Bach and arranged by Anne Marsden Thomas. This varied collection includes the essential pieces in all genres including choral preludes fugues toccatas and trio sonata movements alongside several of the composer's lesser known works. Each volume contains a general introduction for players with advice on registration tempo ornamentation touch and articulation fingering pedalling and more. There are also concise notes on each piece by the renowned Bach scholar Professor Russell Stinson - addressing source issues structure and symbolismand for the chorale preludes information on the original hymn melody and text on which the piece based. An authoritative introduction to this cornerstone of the Organ repertoire Oxford Bach Books For Organ presents pieces in a highly practical format that is perfect for teachers and students. This first volume contains 37 pieces for the manual Organ suitable for musicians at a Grade 2-5 level.

An anthology of 17 sophisticated arrangements of popular classic songs. The collection includes accompanied and unaccompanied numbers in a variety of styles: smoky blues up-tempo scat sentimental swing exuberant Dixieland sophisticated close-harmony plus an opulent show-stopper or two. A collection of 17 popular songs Jazz standards and classic showtunes all arranged for your choral group. From Ain't Misbehavin' to S'Wonderful a host of classic songs have been selected to present a programme full Jazz fun and swinging rhythms - ideal for any choir and the perfect way to spice up a concert!

A fantasia for solo Cello and Orchestra based on five folk tunes which was first performed by Pablo Casals in 1930. Reduction for Cello and Piano. A fantasia for solo Cello and Orchestra based on five folk tunes which was first performed by Pablo Casals in 1930. Reduction for Cello and Piano.

SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied Grodek is thought to be the last work of the Austrian poet Georg Trakl: the title refers to the town where Trakl served as a medical officer in the First World War. Jackson's setting captures the darkness of the text with an eerie opening building to a powerful climax. Grodek is thought to be the last work of the Austrian poet Georg Trakl; the title refers to the town where Trakl served as a medical officer in the First World War. Jackson's setting captures the darkness of the text with an eerie opening building to a powerful climax.

This work sets late texts by Friederich Holderlin. The fragmentary poems have been edited together to create the text. Gedachtnis-Hymne was premiered in November 2010 by the New London Chamber Choir with the Rasher Saxophone Quartet.

Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis- Bob Chilcott 's Three Choirs Service (Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis) for SATB and Organ. Commissioned by the 2015 Three Choirs Festival this is Chilcott 's second setting of the Evening Canticles. Bright and rhythmical the Magnificat features syncopated chords in the Organ part that punctuate the more sustained choral textures. In contrast the Nunc dimittis is reflective opening with a soaring soprano melody and building towards an expressive climax on the word 'glory'. Ideal for church and cathedral choirs looking for something new for their evening service.

Creative Saxophone is an innovative series for the beginner alto or tenor saxophonist who wants to play Jazz Rock and other contemporary music styles whilst developing a solid technique. The idiomatic exercises and pieces encourage an awareness of authentic styles and give players the confidence to begin improvising from early on. Each book includes a CD of backings for many of the pieces performed by world-class musicians.

Paperback-for TTBB (and two soloists) unaccompanied This is a stirring arrangement of the gospel classic for unaccompanied male voices with two idiomatic solos. Jefferson's characterful arrangement of the familiar melody features swing rhythms jazz harmonies and scat-style accompaniments. This is a stirring arrangement of the gospel classic I Am On The Battlefield For My Lord for unaccompanied male voices with two idiomatic solos arranged by Robert L. Jefferson . The popular text uses the imagery of combat to express faithfulness to God and Jefferson 's characterful arrangement of the familiar melody features swing rhythms jazz harmonies and scat-style accompaniments.

for SSAA piano and optional bass and drum kit Commissioned by the Nidaros Cathedral Girls' Choir this jazzy setting of the Missa Brevis will be welcomed by all upper-voice choirs who enjoyed A Little Jazz Mass. The Nidaros Jazz Mass draws on a variety of jazz styles to present a fun and innovative setting of the Latin Missa brevis. With a gentle Kyrie funky Gloria ballad-like Sanctus laid-back Benedictus and passionate Agnus Dei this work breathes new life into familiar words perfectly combining the contemporary with the ancient. The stylistic piano part can be played as written or serve as a guide and an optional bass and drum kit part is available separately for jazz trio accompaniment. Ideal for all upper-voice choirs the Nidaros Jazz Mass will make a groovy and soulful addition to any concert programme.This work was commissioned by the NidarosCathedral Girls' Choir of Trondheim Norway.

for SATB and organ or piano Originally published as the fifth movement in the large-scale work The Gift of Life this is a pleasingly optimistic anthem in Rutter's gloriously uplifting style. Originally published as the fifth movement in the large-scale work The Gift of Life this is a pleasingly optimistic anthem in Rutter's gloriously uplifting style.