In Classical Folk And Pop- These studies are original compositions graded for pupils in the grade 2-5 range of ability and are written in varying styles ranging from Folk and Classical to Jazz and Pop idioms. They are arranged in three sections and make use of the principal keys at each grade scales and arpeggios in these keys different kinds of phrasing articulation dynamic range register and notation leading to more complex patterns at grades 4-5.

6 Jazz Carols-A collection of original jazz arrangements based on traditional Christmas carols for elementary tenor saxophone with piano accompaniment. Grade: 1 - 3 A collection of original jazz arrangements based on traditional Christmas carols for elementary tenor saxophone with piano accompaniment. Grade: 1 - 3

50 Melodies-All fifty tunes are well known - and here they are expertly arranged by an experienced player and teacher. This book is NOT a tutor but provides a vital and therapeutic part of tuition for the trumpet student. Grade: 3 - 5

Music invoking a variety of styles emanating from the U.S.A. - The Banjo Mexican Dance Hoe Down Rondo Tropical Dance Summer Sea Caught in the Rain Pogo Stick Blues Circus Ragtime Waving Goodbye and Private Eye. Grade: 3 - 4

Eight pieces for Piano inspired by poems by Tristan Klingsor for Mesdemoiselles Jacqueline and Lucienne Rouché. Transcribed from the original work for Piano solo (1911). 1. Les Marionnettes A marionette is a string-operated puppet. Popular from as far back as Ancient Greece and increasingly the focus of entertainment during the Middle Ages and Renaissance period it has been proposed that the art of puppetry was the logical precursor to the appearance of live actors in the theatre. Stravinsky's ground-breaking ballet Petrushka which was completed in 1911 (the same year as Grovlez's L'Almanach incidentally) undoubtedly remains thebest-known evocation of a puppet. 2. Berceuse de la Poupée 'Lullaby for a doll' though a seemingly improbable starting point for a musical work functions beautifully next to the marionettes in Grovlez's magical image-rich world though I detect something faintly subversive bubbling under the surface of this sublime melody. 3. La Sarabande The 'Sarabande' is a stately dance in triple-time with a characteristic gentle emphasis on the second beat and was apparently first referenced in print in Central America during the 16th century (zarabanda). It rapidly grew in popularity over successive centuries especially within the Spanish colonies - and of course in Spain itself - where its reputation as having being 'invented in hell' (according to Cervantes) assured it a place in dance suites from Bach's time onwards. 4. Chanson du Chasseur 'Hunter's Song' is a rollicking rum-tee-tum piece of great insouciance and swagger. The 6/8 rhythms and horn-like proclamations ride delightfully roughshod throughout the music. 5. Les Ânes 'The Donkeys'. I presume Eee-orrr has the same connotation in French! - moreover the comical spirit of the music is not so far removed from Ibert's famous Le Petit Âne Blanc (Avec une tranquille

An acessible and enjoyable Sonatina by Philip White for Trumpet with Piano accompaniment. 'Philip White's Sonatina is a welcome addition to the Trumpet repertoire. Challenging yet not over-demanding this is an ideal work for the enterprising trumpeter who wants to display a range of skills. Stylistically accessible this is a piece for all audiences. I encourage all my students to play it.' - Professor James Watson

Four bassoons with pseudo big band sounds! Grade: 4 - 6 Four bassoons with pseudo big band sounds! Grade: 4 - 6

Grades 6-7-Beautifully presented and thoroughly readable 'modern' editions of the best of these pre-Baroque masterpieces. Carefully graded. It has often struck me as intriguing that The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book (a collection of keyboard music spanning the period c.1562-1612) occupies a virtually non-existent place in the literature considered viable by pianists. Needless to say harpsichordists continue to hold the music in the highest esteem while a number of transcriptions for instruments and ensembles have been made available in more recent times. How can it be that this ancient heritage - which in keyboard music terms might be regarded as the equivalent to the DeadSea Scrolls - has hitherto seemed a no-go area for pianists? It is as if the first 'proper' keyboard music tumbled miraculously out of some parallel universe around Bach's time i.e. the first half of the 18th century. While our modern piano is perhaps as different from a virginal as a washing machine is from a mangle there are in fact a good many facets of virginal music which read across perfectly well to today's instruments. For this to be possible we need to take the time to look beyond peculiarities in translation which to a significant extent comes down to issues resulting from burgeoning notational practices. It also becomes necessary to re-imagine the music in light of what is possible as well as what is desirable. Problems with accessing the sound-world of pre-Baroque keyboard music can be overcome quite easily just as it is possible to become better in resonance with avant garde musical styles given appropriate immersion. Since the writing of the performance notes to The Fitzwilliam Virginal Book more than a century ago (by J.A. Fuller Maitland and W. Barclay Squire) the momentum generated by the Early Music Revival has brought about immeasurable insights into the intentions of Renaissance and Baroque composers. Performances on period instruments continue to reacquaint us with a bygone age and stimulate a healthy fascination for the

Includes Circus Rock Sad Clown Acrobats Tightrope Walker Sentimental Serenade Trick Cyclist Dancing Dolls and Russian Galop. On the CD track 1 is a tuning note then each piece appears twice: first with and then without the solo line. Includes Circus Rock Sad Clown Acrobats Tightrope Walker Sentimental Serenade Trick Cyclist Dancing Dolls and Russian Galop. On the CD track 1 is a tuning note then each piece appears twice: first with and then without the solo line.

for Piano solo-These twelve preludes for advanced pianists are in each of the major keys. They can be performed separately or complete optionally repeating the first prelude at the end to make a set of thirteen. They explore a wide range of moods and characters and a second set of preludes in minor or modal keys is planned for the future. Duration (complete): 23 minutes. These twelve preludes for advanced pianists are in each of the major keys. They can be performed separately or complete optionally repeating the first prelude at the end to make a set of thirteen. They explore a wide range of moods and characters and a second set of preludes in minor or modal keys is planned for the future. Duration (complete): 23 minutes.

Half a dozen short pieces representing different animals: from Monkeys to Kangaroos. Front cover: John Newberry's 'Spider Monkeys 2011'. Half a dozen short pieces representing different animals: from Monkeys to Kangaroos. Front cover: John Newberry's 'Spider Monkeys 2011'.

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.

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'.

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

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

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.

The clarinet on the CD is played by Elspeth Cook.

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

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.

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