Also available for Alto (SP827). Songs for Claire is intended to portray a life journey with all the joys and trials that may be encountered. From a personal point of view it was written in memory of my childhood best friend Claire who sadly died of cancer aged 10. I think most people will be able to relate to the moods of the three movements and draw from their own life experiences in order to create the expression desired. Living Life begins with a pure and innocent piano introduction where life twinkles into being. The performers should aim for a sweetness and pure innocence. At this stage there have been no challenges and trials. Try to see this through theeyes of a child. At bar 71 we should be able to soar with the sheer exuberance and joy of life. The mood begins to take a downward turn via the piano there after bar 91. This is where situations begin to take a turn for the worse with much more agitation and a darker emotion takes over. Troubled Times now takes us onto a road that we would prefer not to be on everything should be quite agitated and restless. I had a strong feeling in this movement that it should show a battle of wills within; trying to stay positive (the sweeter timbral trills) and trying to fight the ever nagging negative thoughts. Performers should feel able to release fully where the score is marked 'desperately' because these are the cries of one who is struggling to keep fighting. At letter E the pianist should play almost with anger with strong stress to accented notes. At letter H the timbral trills stop abruptly and this indicates that the struggle is over if you imagine a heart monitoring machine that suddenly gives out is length monotone indicating the end of life. The rest of the movement relaxes into the peace of the final movement. Flying Free is similar in feel to Living Life. You will see that the initial theme is reversed. In the first movement we see the theme very introverted probably as we often look inwards in life. In

Three arrangements including Ave Verum Corpus and the Lacrimosa from the Requiem. During the year 1771 when Mozart was 15 years old he and his father Leopold were touring Italy which was at that time the most formidable citadel of the music world. In the following four years the young Mozart was received at the homes and villas of Italy's aristocracy. He met the most famous musicians of the time including Niccolo Piccinni operatic rival to Gluck and Padre Martini from whom he was to benefit from studies in counterpoint. He also met many noted male soprano singers and for one the celebrated Venanzio Rauzzini he wrote in 1773 the motet Exsultate Jubilate from whichcomes the well known Alleluia. At the end of his life only 19 years later in Vienna 1791 Mozart was very ill and working on a number of massive works such as the operas The Magic Flute and Titus also the Requiem. Titus was completed in 18 nerve-shattering days as it had to be performed in Prague in September 1791. At its premiere it was a complete flop. This affected the now overworked almost penniless composer's spirit and he returned to Vienna suffering from mental and physical exhaustion. Rest was denied him. The Magic Flute had to be finished for its premier on September 30th 1791. The task of the Requiem still faced him. In this weakened state Mozart thought that he was in fact writing his own requiem reading evil omens into the commissioning of the work. He thought someone had calculated the precise time of his death and was thus troubled with sombre thoughts. He completed the first two of the twelve parts. The next six parts were in an unfinished state and his manuscript ceased at the Lacrimosa. Süssmayer who was working closely with Mozart at the time was given the task of finishing the Requiem. Ave Verum Corpus is also one of his final works. It is a setting of an anonymous hymn written as a motet for Anton Stoll the choirmaster at Baden in June 1791. Mozart was a composer of great genius who

Wilhelm Popp studied with the great Louis Drouet in the 1850s and wrote many charming works for the flute this among them. Susan Milan acclaimed soloist and teacher has edited this elegant edition. Susan Milan discovered the charming Popp Sonatinas Op. 388 while researching 19th century flute repertoire in the British Museum Library. These beautifully crafted works are all without exception a delight to play and suitable for a broad level of player. They are a lovely example of Classical style and detailed in a way that makes them a joy to perform and as they are less than 10 minutes long they are a perfect addition to a short recital programme. Wilhelm Popp studied with the great Louis Drouet in the 1850s and wrote many charming works for the flute thisamong them. Susan Milan acclaimed soloist and teacher has edited this elegant edition. Susan Milan writes: 'I discovered the charming Popp Sonatinas Op. 388 while researching 19th century flute repertoire in the British Museum Library. They were first published in Hamburg in 1888. These beautifully crafted works are all without exception a delight to play and suitable for a broad level of player. They are a lovely example of Classical style and detailed in a way that makes them a joy to perform and as they are less than 10 minutes long they are a perfect addition to a short recital programme. In editing the Sonatinas I have tidied some of the articulation making the flute part consistent. Discrepancies between markings in the flute and piano part have been corrected. I have occasionally added some slurs where I feel the lyrical nature of a section might be enhanced shown as 'dotted' slurs. Where staccati appear to be missing I have added them. I have not on the whole added expression marks. I have not changed or removed original markings.'

For Beginner Flautists-Animal Flute is a series of themed compositions for the beginner. The pieces are all beautifully arranged with imaginative CD accompaniment capturing the character of the animals within the music. Each piece focuses on a different musical aspect such as slurring staccato rests ties dynamics triplets trills and grace notes. Each tune has a complete performance with the flute and accompaniment and then a version with accompaniment only. Pete Regan co-wrote some of the tunes in the book and thanks go to Eleanor Boalch for writing the melodies to 'The Elephant' and 'The Bird'. CD produced and engineered by PD Productions Keyboards: DianaSanders Electric and acoustic guitars: Pete Regan Bass Guitar: Pete Regan Flute: Diana Sanders.

A jazzy satirical piece arranged for tenor saxophone and piano by popular request. Grade: 8

O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden Jesu Meine Freude and Sollt'ich Meinem Gott Nicht Singen - A selection of Bach's most interesting harmonisations with equal opportunities for each of the four players. Fairly easy to play ideal for group teaching.

A large collection of stylish Jazz Pop and Rock style numbers written by experienced Horn player and educator from Manchester Andrew Wilson. These pieces are progressivly graded so there is material to suit any intermediate standard player and upwards. The book includes a free full length backing CD contianing the accompaniment for every tune for practicing without a Piano. Also included: TWO Horn parts to satisfy both F and Eb exponents. Grade: 4 - 8

Ten baroque classics beautifully presented in this album: the cream of the era in one book. Grade: 3 - 5

This Sonata by Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741) was originally in the key of D minor and written for Flute & Guitar (plus continuo). John Zaradin has played his own flute & guitar duo version for many years (in D minor) but found that as a guitar solo the key of E minor suits the instrument best.

Christmas Carols For Pian-Nine Christmas Carols cunningly arranged as solos or duets where some of the tunes combine together in the same style as the Spartans widely popular Pianoel duet book (grades 2 - 3). See also More Pianoel . Grade: 1 - 2

Includes Circus Rock Sad Clown Acrobats Tightrope Walker Sentimental Serenade Trick Cyclist Dancing Dolls and Russian Galop. On the CD track 1 is a Bb tuning note then each piece appears twice: first with and then without the solo line 'Circus Skills is clever effective and enjoyable. This set will capture the attention of student players because they will find it easy to learn them quickly.' Music Teacher Magazine. Trombone (bass clef or Bb treble clef) with Piano accompaniment or play-along with the backing CD. . Grade: 3 - 5

An arrangement of this Chorale in equal opportunities style. 4 bassoons. Also available in the Bach Chorale Collection - SP183. Grade: 6

A Jazzy Ding Dong-Fabulous 'Big Band Feel':- a jazzy carol medley based on 'Ding Dong Merrily' but with many other Christmas tunes thrown in for good measure! How many can YOU hear? Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Thirty-one of the most popular hymn tunes arranged in the simplest format for the beginner pianist. Includes words and optional chord symbols. Grades: 1 - 3

The clarinet on the CD is played by Elspeth Cook.

Woodwind Ensemble-Agincourt Carol is the best known of many songs written soon after the famous Battle of Agincourt in 1415. Nothing to do with Christmas carols!. Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Treble Clef In E Flat-Easy well known melodies for Eb solo instrument with piano accompaniment. 41 tunes from folk to classical. 'This is ideal teaching material.. Good value.' Sheet Music Magazine. 'Here are the usual favourites...but also many well-known melodies not found in other collections. The piano parts are very simple too. This album should help to encourage the beginner to attempt new pieces on his own and to keep the momentum going through the summer holidays.' AWT Grade: Easy

Great Little Composers: Beethoven presents examples of Beethoven's early piano works.

Pieces For Cello Position-Complete with Cello part pull-out piano accompaniment and CD. A book of pieces each one staying in one position so pupils whatever their age get to know the geography of the cello fingerboard across the strings in 2nd 3rd half extended 2nd extended 3rd and extended 4th positions this is easy to follow structured material. These cello tunes have fairly easy but effective piano accompaniments. See also 'Go Fourth'.

A collection of 63 new and exciting tunes for Fiddle or Accordion. Divided into six sections the tunes are equally suitable for fiddle or accordion. Chord symbols are included. A collection of 63 new and exciting tunes for Fiddle or Accordion. Divided into six sections the tunes are equally suitable for fiddle or accordion. Chord symbols are included.