'Pop Ballads' continues our new Schott Saxophone Lounge series which is aimed at sax players looking for new playable arrangements. Our popular author Dirko Juchem ('Saxophon Spielen - Mein schonstes Hobby') has arranged this exquisite selection of pop gems in an emotional gripping glamorous yet also touching way.

26 pieces in all major and minor keys (pentatonic melody)-The popularity of Cornelius Gurlitt's (1820-1901) varied and abundant piano œuvre certainly inspired by his work as a music teacher is undiminished until today and still of great educational significance in music lessons. The musical language of his four-handed piano miniatures is very similar to that of the compositions by Carl Reinecke and Theodor Kirchner. 'Hours of rest' was published for the first time by Schott in 1880 and shall now be made accessible again for music lessons with this new edition. The miniatures have a simple yet effective structure are arranged in an educationally sensible way and have an expressive tonal language containing cantabile folk-song-like dance-like expressive and chorale-like elements. Everything that makes beginner's lessons sensible and systematic is dealt with in these 26 varied miniatures; in particular the pupils are made familiar with all major and minor modes. As in Diabelli's famous 'Melodious Exercises' the primo part is played within the pentatonic scale thus being perfect for beginners. The demands for the secondo player are somewhat higher. A valuable addition to the piano duet repertoire.

Die moderne Flötenschule für Jugendliche und Erwachsene- Cathrin Ambach's Querflöte Spielen - Mein Schönstes Hobby Vol. 1 for Flute and Piano.

These musical miniatures whose purpose is to provide romantic music making are aimed at intermediate level flautists and are suitable for lessons auditions music festivals or simply for enjoying at home as they were originally intended. This work is part of the 2018-2021 ABRSM Flute syllabus (Grade 8)

Let yourself be enchanted by the sound of the best known jazz ballads. Passionate sensuous and warm - the saxophone is just perfect for longing melancholy sounds. To begin the 'Schott Saxophone Lounge' series Dirko Juchem presents wonderful jazzy pieces - an absolute must for all saxophonists! The melodic idiomatic arrangements are all included on the accompanying CD played by the author himself.

Reprint edited and newly commented by Wilhelm Ohmen.-Ignaz Moscheles' (1794-1870) Studien für das Pianoforte zur höheren Vollendung bereits ausgebildeter Klavierspieler bestehend aus 24 charakteristischen Tonstücken Op. 70 published in 1827 are among the best studies of that time covering the different idiomatic figurations for the Piano in every key mostly alternating between major and minor mode. With their imaginative piano setting their typical phrasing and expressive harmonic idioms the studies present themselves as the forerunners of the romantic character piece. The technically demanding figuration is mainly played by the right hand but often appears in short left-hand passages as well. Asthe title of the work implies these studies are meant for the advanced pianist although they are not as difficult as the études by Chopin Schumann or Liszt. Ignaz Moscheles' (1794-1870) Studien für das Pianoforte zur höheren Vollendung bereits ausgebildeter Klavierspieler bestehend aus 24 charakteristischen Tonstücken Op. 70 published in 1827 are among the best studies of that time covering the different idiomatic figurations for the Piano in every key mostly alternating between major and minor mode. With their imaginative piano setting their typical phrasing and expressive harmonic idioms the studies present themselves as the forerunners of the romantic character piece. The technically demanding figuration is mainly played by the right hand but often appears in short left-hand passages as well. Asthe title of the work implies these studies are meant for the advanced pianist although they are not as difficult as the études by Chopin Schumann or Liszt.

VIVALDI CONCERTO IN G MINOR OP 12 NO 1 (F1 No 211 PV343) FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO

Karel Van Steenhoven's 7 Minimal Preludes for Alto or Tenor Recorder.

17 Famous Musical Favourites: You'll Never Walk Alone; We Are The Champions; Aquarius; Get Me To The Church On Time; Hello Dolly; I am What I am; I Could Have Danced All Night; If I Where a Rich Man; Ol' Man River; Send in The Clowns; Summer Nights; And All That Jazz; Wandrin' Star; I Get a Kick Out of You; Memory; Cabaret; Chim Chim Cher-ee

These attractive variations on the 'Happy Birthday' - theme are written in the style of various masters and are suitably flavoured with additional quotes the 'congratulations' are meant to be by the following composers: Bach Mozart Beethoven Schubert Chopin Liszt Wagner J. Strauss Dvorák and Joplin. German birthday poems in imitation of Busch Goethe Mörike Morgenstern Schiller and Storm complement the music adding up to a perfect birthday present for the amateur pianist.

44 Warm-Up and Performance Studies for Jazz Pop and Gospel Choirs - Mit CD-Aufnahmen der Swingle Singers Die Loop Songs von Bertrand Gröger (Jazzchor Freiburg) sind moderne Chor-Etüden für alls SATB-Besetzungen. Konzipiert als Warm-ups oder zur Auflockerung der Repertoire-Proben eignen sich viele Songs auch als Konzertstücke. In vier abgestuften Schwierigkeitsgraden beiten die 44 Kompositionen ein vielseitiges Trainging für stiltypische Rhythmik Harmonik und Melodik. Durch 'Learning by Singing' eignen sich die Sänger Fähigkeiten in Scat-Silben Timing und Intonation an. Zur Auswahl stehen zweieinhalb Stunden Musikunterschiedlichster Stile: Swing Latin Afro Gospel R&B Funk Pop Rock und World.Auf der Begleit-CD sind alle 'Loop Songs' in Aufnahmen der Swingle Singers zu hören. 44 Warm-Up and Performance Studies for Jazz Pop and Gospel Choirs - Mit CD-Aufnahmen der Swingle Singers Die Loop Songs von Bertrand Gröger (Jazzchor Freiburg) sind moderne Chor-Etüden für alls SATB-Besetzungen. Konzipiert als Warm-ups oder zur Auflockerung der Repertoire-Proben eignen sich viele Songs auch als Konzertstücke. In vier abgestuften Schwierigkeitsgraden beiten die 44 Kompositionen ein vielseitiges Trainging für stiltypische Rhythmik Harmonik und Melodik. Durch 'Learning by Singing' eignen sich die Sänger Fähigkeiten in Scat-Silben Timing und Intonation an. Zur Auswahl stehen zweieinhalb Stunden Musikunterschiedlichster Stile: Swing Latin Afro Gospel R&B Funk Pop Rock und World.Auf der Begleit-CD sind alle 'Loop Songs' in Aufnahmen der Swingle Singers zu hören.

Beloved Christmas songs in easy arrangements-The most popular Christmas carols in very easy arrangements which can even be mastered by beginners. The selected songs range from international favourites like Jingle Bells or Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer to traditional German Christmas carols. All songs can be played by one or two treble recorders.Edition for 1-2 Soprano recorders: ED 21424-50Edition for 1 soprano and 1 treble recorder: ED 21694Edition for Trio (2 soprano and 1 treble recorder): ED 21695 The most popular Christmas carols in very easy Recorder arrangements which can even be mastered by beginners. The selected songs range from international favourites like Jingle Bells or Rudolf the Red-nosed Reindeer to traditional German Christmas carols. All songs can be played by one or two treble Recorders.

Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' are amongst the most beautiful and widely-known Baroque master pieces. Each of the four violin concertos is preceded by a sonnet which characterises the season depicted in the concerto. The poems are thought to be by Vivaldi himself. In an easy arrangement for piano.

Blockflotenschule fur Kinder ab 5 Jahre-Hereinspaziert und willkommen im 'Flötenzirkus'. Mit dieser neuen Blockflötenschule lernen Kinder ab fünf Jahren die ersten Flötentöne spielend leicht. Über neunzig Lieder mit vielen Texten rund um die Themen Märchen Theater und Zirkus ermuntern die Kinder zu kreativem Vergnügen mit Musik Spiel und Tanz. Darunter sind auch bekannte Kinderlieder von Hänschen klein bis zum Pumuckl-Lied sowie Lieder zu den Jahreszeiten und zu besonderen Anlässen. Viele lustige Bilder regen die Phantasie zum Ausmalen an.Einfache Übungen machen mit der Notenschrift vertraut. Bei dem Tonumfang von c' bis d wurde bewusst auf Töne mit Vorzeichen sowie auf dasÜberblasen verzichtet. Die Einführung der Töne folgt didaktischen Gesichtspunkten. Der Lernfortschritt wird durch Belohungspunkte und 'Das große Zirkus-Bilderrätsel' sichtbar.Die ausklappbare Grifftabelle erleichtert das Einprägen der Griffbilder. Die Schule ist sowohl für die barocke als auch für die deutsche Griffweise geeignet. Der 'Flötenzirkus' bietet sich auch für den Gruppenunterricht in der Grundschule im Kindergarten oder in der musikalischen Früherziehung an. Hereinspaziert und willkommen im 'Flötenzirkus'. Mit dieser neuen Blockflötenschule lernen Kinder ab fünf Jahren die ersten Flötentöne spielend leicht. Über neunzig Lieder mit vielen Texten rund um die Themen Märchen Theater und Zirkus ermuntern die Kinder zu kreativem Vergnügen mit Musik Spiel und Tanz. Darunter sind auch bekannte Kinderlieder von Hänschen klein bis zum Pumuckl-Lied sowie Lieder zu den Jahreszeiten und zu besonderen Anlässen. Viele lustige Bilder regen die Phantasie zum Ausmalen an.Einfache Übungen machen mit der Notenschrift vertraut. Bei dem Tonumfang von c' bis d wurde bewusst auf Töne mit Vorzeichen sowie auf dasÜberblasen verzichtet. Die Einführung der Töne folgt didaktischen Gesichtspunkten. Der Lernfortschritt wird durch Belohungspunkte und 'Das große Zirkus-Bilderrätsel' sichtbar.Die ausklappbare Grifftabelle erleichtert das Einprägen der Griffbilder. Die Schule ist sowohl für die barocke als auch für die deutsche Griffweise geeignet. Der 'Flötenzirkus' bietet sich auch für den Gruppenunterricht in der Grundschule im Kindergarten oder in der musikalischen Früherziehung an.

Early Piano Music-The tonal language of the young Richard Strauss is still characterized by the traditions of the 19th Century; indeed the musical content of the composer’s early piano works is determined to a large extent by his response to the examples of Schubert Mendelssohn and Schumann.These previously unpublished piano pieces appear for the first time in this edition. The “Sonatinas” in several movements and a “Fantasie” from the year 1874 - whose level of difficulty is comparable with the Sonatinas by Kuhlau and Clementi and with early pieces by Mozart - are versatile pieces suitable for teaching purposes.

Georg Benda was born on 30. Juni 1722 in Bohemia and 1997 was the 275. anniversary of his birth. He is the most celebrated member of the musical Benda family and besides works for the stage he wrote chiefly piano compositions. Zelter wrote to Goethe of Georg Benda: A true musician; I have never since met his like. The grade is similar to easy Haydn sonatas. Georg Benda was born on 30. Juni 1722 in Bohemia and 1997 was the 275. anniversary of his birth. He is the most celebrated member of the musical Benda family and besides works for the stage he wrote chiefly piano compositions. Zelter wrote to Goethe of Georg Benda: A true musician; I have never since met his like. The grade is similar to easy Haydn sonatas.

This selection of well-known and loved folk melodies is aimed particularly at teaching ensemble playing to beginners either in class or in smaller groups.

The edition is part of the ABRSM syllabus (grade 1 2)

Schott Piano Classics-Fast tempo is a fascinating phenomenon people are not immune to. The childish joy of fast movement of testing one's limits and possibilities as well as of playing with time nurtures our pleasure in fast tempos. In her most recent anthology in the Piano Classics series the successful piano educationalist Monika Twelsiek examines the phenomenon of fast tempo presenting 40 fast and wild rousing and virtuoso turbulent and bold dynamic and risky brilliant and splendid pieces through all epochs – from the Baroque to the modern era. The pieces not only hone the pianistic skills rather each piece is an individual work of art with high artistic demand. Challenging the tempo-lovingpianist the large number of etudes scherzos variations and very lively character pieces are a treasure trove for piano lessons.

Hans-Martin Linde (b. 1930) is not only one of the best-known recorder players of the twentieth Century but has enriched the contemporary recorder repertoire with significant works for concert performance and tuition purposes. The composition Reminiscences for Quartet for the unusual and delightful-sounding combination A[treble]/T/T/B uses musical themes from the 15th to 17th Centuries: from a “Prélude à l’imitation” by Froberger a melody by Claudio Saraceni “Da te parto” themes from keyboard sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti the Chanson “Adieu mes très belles” by Binchois and a ground bass from Purcell’s harpsichord collection “Musik’s Handmaid”. The composer writes: “Inmany of my compositions a meeting takes place between old and new. In this Suite too present events unfold against the background of the past. Models from early music are mirrored in the present.” Hans-Martin Linde (b. 1930) is not only one of the best-known recorder players of the twentieth Century but has enriched the contemporary recorder repertoire with significant works for concert performance and tuition purposes. The composition Reminiscences for Quartet for the unusual and delightful-sounding combination A[treble]/T/T/B uses musical themes from the 15th to 17th Centuries: from a “Prélude à l’imitation” by Froberger a melody by Claudio Saraceni “Da te parto” themes from keyboard sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti the Chanson “Adieu mes très belles” by Binchois and a ground bass from Purcell’s harpsichord collection “Musik’s Handmaid”. The composer writes: “Inmany of my compositions a meeting takes place between old and new. In this Suite too present events unfold against the background of the past. Models from early music are mirrored in the present.”