Flexible String Orchestra-Seven well known songs from around the world jazzed up by Richard Kershaw. Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Kings' Parade was written for a woodwind competition in Cambridge hence the title - one of my favourite spots in that wonderful city. The music reflects both the hustle and bustle of the place and the sense of grandeur that one feels walking past those imposing buildings of learning and purpose. It should be played with an animated and energetic feel for the rhythm and a broad and resonant legato in the lyrical passages. Kings' Parade was written for a woodwind competition in Cambridge hence the title - one of my favourite spots in that wonderful city. The music reflects both the hustle and bustle of the place and the sense of grandeur that one feels walking past those imposing buildings of learning and purpose. It should be played with an animated and energetic feel for the rhythm and a broad and resonant legato in the lyrical passages.

Flexible Brass Ensemble-The Lloyds Bank T.V. theme otherwise known as 'Wachet Auf' from Bach's 'Schubler' chorale preludes. Grade: 5

An irresistible romp for four saxophones of the same persuasion (4 altos or 4 sopranos). Exciting cross rhythms and strong yet distinctively tonal harmonies.

Katrina Gordon's Thumb Thing Simple a set for Easy Bassoon Trio is a collection of four pieces written with a grade 1 bassoon player in mind. Katrina Gordon's Thumb Thing Simple a set for Easy Bassoon Trio is a collection of four pieces written with a grade 1 bassoon player in mind.

7 Flute Duos- A feast of melodies from the operas of Verdi Gluck Berlioz and more - some well-known some neglected gems - all skilfully arranged with plenty of interest in both parts.

Vioolsleutel In F!!!-Version for Horns in F. Versatile music and VERY EASY wherein each of the five short pieces sounds good in two OR three OR four parts. Grade: 0 - 4

Six composers including Bach Mozart Chopin and Corelli. These unique arrangements are beautifully presented and include chord symbols and TAB notation. Includes excerpts from Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto Jerusalem and Bizet's Carmen.

Nine arrangements of traditional African American Spirituals for easy piano with chord symbols. Includes Deep River Go Down Moses and Joshua Fit de Battle.

Trumpet parts in both B flat and E flat simplified piano part and a free CD including piano backing tracks and orchestral performance extracts. Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) composed this concerto in 1803 for the keyed trumpet which had been developed by Anton Weidinger (1767-1852). Weidinger gave its first performance on New Year's Day 1804. Originally composed in the key of E it is more commonly played in Eb. The keyed trumpet was the first type of trumpet which could play chromatically but the invention was not a huge success: it suffered from a poor quality of sound. In the early 19th century the invention of the valve rendered the keyed trumpetobsolete. This edition is intended to be more user-friendly than the others currently available: there is a much easier (and dare I say more stylistic) piano accompaniment - any doubling of the solo part has been removed voicing simplified and my premise has been to imagine what it might have been before it was orchestrated rather than trying to cram in every last piece of orchestral detail. Suggested cuts in the piano part have been indicated giving a short introduction to each movement perfect for auditions recitals or exams. However the bar numbers still tally with the longer original versions which are included should they be required. The dynamics and articulation which I have added incorporate the weight of opinion in current editions and recordings offering more guidance than 'scholarly' editions without being overprescriptive. There is an appendix with suggested interpretation of trills and ornaments. Listening to as many different recordings as possible is the best way to assimilate good trills. The accompanying CD provides piano accompaniments and observes the suggested cuts. See page 38 for full track listing. There is free software available online (eg. speedshifter on the ABRSM website) which enables you to change the speed of a CD should you wish to practise slower or indeed faster. The Hummel

Sheet Music Magazine says 'I'm sure that children will enjoy playing this sympathetic arrangement very much... As ever with Spartan Press the thoughtful detail in presentation encourages good rehearsal and ultimately performance. Ideal for a school concert - warmly recommended' . Scored for violin 1 violin 2 Viola (or violin 3) cello contrabass. Grade: 3 - 5

Here again is an assortment of tunes which I hope will give some pleasure to those who play them. Much of the work is written in traditional mode and should be treated as such. In other words whereas in classical pieces the player attempts to reproduce what the composer intended in traditional music it is up to the player to apply his/her own interpretation and personality to the work. If that interpretation happens to differ to what I intended it doesn't make it wrong it makes it personal to you and I have no doubt that in your hands at least it will come over better so feel free to change the odd note apply your own grace notes alter a chord here or there. Music is avery personal thing and traditional music perhaps even more so than other forms. Here again is an assortment of tunes which I hope will give some pleasure to those who play them. Much of the work is written in traditional mode and should be treated as such. In other words whereas in classical pieces the player attempts to reproduce what the composer intended in traditional music it is up to the player to apply his/her own interpretation and personality to the work. If that interpretation happens to differ to what I intended it doesn't make it wrong it makes it personal to you and I have no doubt that in your hands at least it will come over better so feel free to change the odd note apply your own grace notes alter a chord here or there. Music is avery personal thing and traditional music perhaps even more so than other forms.

Attractive ragtime style flute quartet for young players at about grades 3-4.

Vioolsleutel In Es-Eb instruments' version in treble clef. Versatile music and very easy wherein each of the five short pieces sounds good in two three or four parts. Grade: 0 - 4

Original creations for the contemporary pianist.-Eleven More Escapes for Piano both follows and preceeds the Eight Escapes for Piano... it follows as the second book to be published but preceeds in terms of the level Grades 3-5.The pieces are contemporary in nature adopting a wide range of stylistic colours and approaches from the playful opener Twitter Feed to the evocative closing ballad Patience. Once again there is an inherently international flavour. Visit NorthAmerica in Elk Dance the shores of Kerala India in Shifting Sands and the banks of the Rhein in Antjes Wood. The more abstract White Dwarf I & II contrast in their sparsity and subtle use of over-ringing harmonics. Rob Hall 's Eight Escapes For Piano have enjoyed wide success since their publication in 2015. This follow on collection contains another 11 pieces covering a wide range of themes and moods and boasting eclectic influences. While Eight Escapes For Piano was created for pianists at Grade 5-7 this book is suitable for players at Grades 3-5. The contemporary pieces in Eleven More Escapes For Piano adopt a variety of stylistic colours and approaches from the playful opener Twitter Feed which depicts birds jostling for space at a feeding frenzy to the evocative closing ballad Patience . Once again the pieces in thiscollection are inspired by the composer's international travels. Pianists will visit North America in Elk Dance the shores of Kerala India in Shifting Sands and even outer space in the abstract pieces White Dwarf I and II . Atlantic Coast Express takes players on a journey along the route of the old 'ACE' which ran between ran the route between London and the coastal resorts of North Devon and Cornwall while Blues For Mrs Sippi follows the great river as it lumbers its way through Memphis Tennessee to the Gulf of Mexico. The pieces in Eleven More Escapes For Piano a joy to learn and play - this collection offers hours of fun.

Vivaldi-The source for this book is the first movement from Vivaldi's concerto No. 3 originally for two mandolins strings and continuo RV532. These flexible pieces can be played as either Duets or Trios. PART 1: Bb Soprano and/or Eb Alto Saxophone PART 2:Eb Alto and/or Bb Tenor Saxophone PART 3: (optional) Eb Baritone Saxophone and/or Bassoon. The source for this book is the first movement from Vivaldi 's concerto No. 3 originally for two Mandolins Strings and Continuo RV532.

The violin pupil can be accompanied either by the violin teacher (as a violin duet) or with piano. The optional alternative piano accompaniments are by Heidi Rolfe.

Re-discover the magical world of Edward Lear: the table and chair who learned to walk the melancholy reminiscences of Uncle Arly the Sunday outing of the Broom Shovel Poker and Tongs the tale of the broken-hearted Yonghy-Bonghy-Bò and the courtship of the Owl and the Pussycat all linked together by narrations and limericks. Scored for SATB choir optional narrator optional children's choir and either piano or brass quintet accompaniment this accessible and enjoyable work first performed in 2002 was an immediate success with performers and audiences alike and is now in the repertoire of many choirs. Duration approximately 30-35 minutes:Hire material (brass score and parts) available direct from Colne Edition

Four exciting adventure pieces: - Song of the Adventurers Mist at Dawn Spear Dance and White Water. Four exciting adventure pieces: - Song of the Adventurers Mist at Dawn Spear Dance and White Water.

for Clarinet in the middle range (with chord symbols for optional accompaniment)-Twenty-seven popular carols for solo Bb clarinet in the middle register with chord symbols for optional accompaniment. Compatible with Chalumeau Carols (SP377) which contains the same music but one octave lower. Twenty-seven popular carols for solo Bb clarinet in the middle register with chord symbols for optional accompaniment. Compatible with 'Chalumeau Carols' (SP377) which contains the same music but one octave lower.