Directory of new music and instructional materials.Alfred Publishing Alfred Publishing is a US sheet music publisher specializing in educational music. It is one of the largest US publishers, second only to Hal Leonard. It is the largest educational music publisher in the world. Co., Inc. 16320 Roscoe Blvd., Ste. 100 Van Nuys, CA 91410 (818) 891-5999 or (818) 892-2452 (customer service) Fax (818) 892-9239 customerservice@alfred.com www.alfred.com Free catalog available. Music for Little Mozarts Marketing Kit for Teachers, by Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Janet Steen and Karen Farnum Surmani. This kit offers advice about managing a preschool music program featuring Music for Little Mozarts, Alfred's piano method for children ages 4-6. A poster and coupon are included. 36 pp. $19.95. Poster only, $4.95. I Used to Play Piano, by E. L. Lancaster and Victoria McArthur. This approach for adults resuming piano study is divided into eleven progressive units, each containing diverse styles from classical arrangements to popular styles and studies to aid with finger dexterity and pedaling. Comb-bound. 152 pp. $19.95. Keys to Stylistic Mastery, Book 1, by Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield and Dennis principles of the five stylistic periods--baroque, classical, romantic, impressionist and contemporary--the twenty-eight pieces in this collection have been chosen for their musical appeal and effectiveness in conveying the stylistic period traits. 56 pp. Late elementary to early intermediate. $8.50. Pathways to Artistry, Technique Book 1 and Repertoire Book 1, by Catherine Rollin. The Technique book helps students with basic reading skills develop and understand the physical skills needed to play music artistically and with technical assurance. The Repertoire book bridges the gap between early levels of method books and intermediate masterwork mas·ter·work n. See masterpiece. repertoire Technique Book 1, 40 pp., $7.95. Repertoire Book 1, 32 pp., $6.95. Jazz, Rags and Blues for Two (1 piano, 4 hands), Books 1 and 2, by Martha Mier. Each book includes six all-new pieces featuring the syncopated syn·co·pate tr.v. syn·co·pat·ed, syn·co·pat·ing, syn·co·pates 1. Grammar To shorten (a word) by syncope. 2. Music To modify (rhythm) by syncopation. rhythms and colorful harmonies of jazz in a variety of styles. Sharing the jazz experience with a duet partner will inspire and motivate students. 24 pp. each. Book 1: Early Intermediate; Book 2: Intermediate. $6.95 each. Top 10 Classical Favorites, arranged by Sharon Aaronson. For classical music lovers, this collection contains ten favorite orchestral, operatic and piano masterpieces arranged for intermediate to late-intermediate pianists. Among the composers represented are Pachelbel, J. S. Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Joplin. 32 pp. Intermediate to late intermediate. $6.95. Famous & Fun--Favorites, Books 1-3, by Carol Matz. These collections contain familiar songs that may be used as a supplement to any method. Optional duet parts for teacher or parent add to the fun of playing these musical favorites. 24 pp. each. Book 1, early elementary; Book 2, elementary; Book 3, elementary to late elementary. $5.95 each. Beyond the Romantic Spirit (1880-1922), Book 1, selected, edited and annotated by Nancy Bachus. This edition of nineteen piano solos reflects the various art music styles represented and highlights the period's musical trends. Students can recapture the spirit of the environment in which composers lived, created and performed, and learn about influential events of this era. 64 pp. Early intermediate to late intermediate. $8.95. Anthology of 20th Century Piano Music, edited by Maurice Hinson. This includes teaching repertoire, in their original form, from thirty-seven composers, providing the widest range of styles and idioms from this period. Brief discussions about the composers and music, history, performance problems and suggestions, along with the form of each piece, are presented. There is a correlating DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. , "Performance Practices in Early 20th Century Piano Music." 208 pp. Intermediate to moderately difficult. Book only, $24.95; book and DVD, $34.95; DVD only, $19.95. New in Alfred's Recital Suite Series are An Australian Journal, by Tom Gerou, The Lone Star Lone Star (or Lonestar) may refer to:
Amadeus Press (Distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation) 7777 W. Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53213 (800) 554-0626 orders@amadeuspress.com www.amadeuspress.com Pierre Monteux Pierre Monteux (April 4, 1875 – July 1, 1964) was an orchestra conductor. Born in Paris, France, rue de la Grange Batelière. Monteux later became an American citizen. , Maitre, by John Canarina. Pierre Monteux became famous for conducting the world premiere Noun 1. world premiere - (music) the first public performance (as of a dramatic or musical work) anywhere in the world performance, public presentation - a dramatic or musical entertainment; "they listened to ten different performances"; "the play ran for 100 of Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring in Paris on May 29, 1913. Canarina, a conductor and teacher of conducting himself, studied with Monteux and brings personal warmth and understanding to this first full-length biography of the man whom so many knew and loved as "Maitre." 372 pp. $29.95. The Perfect Wrong Note: Learning Trust Your Musical Self, by William Westney. Noted educator William Westney helps readers rediscover their own path to the natural, transcendent fulfillment of making music. Teachers, professionals and students of any instrument, as well as parents and music lovers of all ages, will benefit from his unique and inspiring philosophy. 240 pp. $24.95. Brichtmark Music, Inc. 200 E. 27th St. (10-V) New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10016 (212) 685-9048 Brichtmark@aol.com www.elkinmusic.com/publisher Free catalog available. Music Engraving Music engraving is the art of drawing music notation at high quality for the purpose of mechanical reproduction. The term music copying is almost equivalent, though music engraving implies a higher degree of skill and quality. Today: The Art and Practice of Digital Notesetting, by Steven Powell. This guide to the rules of engraving demonstrates how to achieve clear, beautiful scores in all genres, using computer software, with hundreds of examples, tips and quizzes. 256 pp. Intermediate. $29.95. Brookside Press P.O. Box 178 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (800) 545-2022 info@pianobook.com www.pianobook.com 2003-2004 Annual Supplement to The Piano Book, by Larry Fine Larry Fine may be:
C.F. Peters Corporation 70-30 80th St. Glendale, NY 11385 (718) 416-7800 Fax (718) 416-7805 sales@cfpeters-ny.com www.cfpeters-ny.com Free catalog available. Go-Hyang, by David Burge David Burge (born March 25, 1930 in Evanston, Illinois) is an American pianist, conductor and composer. As a performer, he is noted for championing contemporary pieces. He studied at the Eastman School of Music and the Cherubini Conservatory, Florence as a Fulbright scholar. . (Piano solo, edition P67842.) Go Hyang ("Ancestral Home The Ancestral Home (Dom Ojczysty) is a political party in Poland, founded after the elections. It is a splinter of the League of Polish Families and led by Piotr Krutul. ") captures some of the feelings the composer has of Korea. He has not attempted to write Korean music, although there is a quotation from the old song Saetahryung ("Song of the Birds"). 18 pp. 10 min. Moderately difficult. $10.95. Pieces breves, by G. Faure. (Piano solo, edition P7601.) This collection of short works provides an ideal introduction to Faure's music for the intermediate player. The technical demands on the pianist are far less than those required to master his larger works. New Urtext edition An urtext edition of a work of classical music is a printed version intended to reproduce the original intention of the composer as exactly as possible, without any added or changed material. by Roy Howat. Intermediate. $12.95. Flights of Fancy: Ballet for Organ, by William Albright William Albright is the name of:
folk music Music held to be typical of a nation or ethnic group, known to all segments of its society, and preserved usually by oral tradition. Knowledge of the history and development of folk music is largely conjectural. . It is a suite of eight dances, which can be seen as a symmetrical structure in its balance of key relationships (F major predominating) and dance types. 54 pp. 30 min. Difficult. $35. "Still Life" at the Penguin Cafe, by Simon Jeffes Simon Jeffes (19 February 1949 - 11 December 1997) was an English classically-trained guitarist, composer and arranger. He formed, and was the core perfomer, for the Penguin Cafe Orchestra. He died following a battle with cancer in 1997. . (Solo piano, edition PC01.) From David Bintley's ballet Still Life at the Penguin Cafe (with music by Simon Jeffes), this first, newly engraved en·grave tr.v. en·graved, en·grav·ing, en·graves 1. To carve, cut, or etch into a material: engraved the champion's name on the trophy. 2. sheet music edition is available exclusively from Edition Peters. 66 pp. Moderately difficult. $19.95. Variations on a Rococo Theme The Variations on a Rococo theme for violoncello and orchestra in A major Op.33 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is a concert-piece for solo cellist and orchestra. Though not really a concerto, it was the closest Tchaikovsky ever came to writing a full concerto for cello. , Op. 33, by P. I. Tchaikovsky. (Solo cello and piano reduction A Piano Reduction is sheet music for the piano (a Piano Score) that was once music for other instruments that was reduced to its most basic components within a two line staff for piano. , edition P7673.) This is the first edition to be published outside Russia, presenting the work in its original form--the accepted version for many eminent cellists. The edition includes the variations restored to their original sequence, Tchaikovsky's finale reinstated, appendices containing the more bravura bra·vu·ra n. 1. Music a. Brilliant technique or style in performance. b. A piece or passage that emphasizes a performer's virtuosity. 2. A showy manner or display. adj. 1. finale re-written by Fitzenhagen--the work's dedicatee ded·i·ca·tee n. One to whom something, such as a literary work, is dedicated. , and the composer's first draft of the fourth version. Difficult. $14.95. "Barcarolle bar·ca·role also bar·ca·rolle n. 1. A Venetian gondolier's song with a rhythm suggestive of rowing. 2. A composition imitating a Venetian gondolier's song. " From The Tales of Hoffmann, by J. Offenbach. (Soprano, mezzo-soprano mezzo-soprano: see soprano. and piano, edition P7671.) A well-loved classic from the operatic repertory, this sensuous and lilting love duet gently opens Act IV of Offenbach's Tales of Hoffmann. Edited by Roger Nichols Roger Nichols may refer to:
Witches' Brew, by Caroline Lumsden. (Violin, book and CD, edition P7676; cello, book and CD, edition P7677.) Witches' Brew has rhythmical tunes, descriptive rhymes and exciting jazzy jazz·y adj. jazz·i·er, jazz·i·est 1. Resembling jazz in form or nature; rhythmical. 2. Slang Showy; flashy: a jazzy car. piano accompaniments. Each book contains teaching ideas, rhythm training, suggestions for practice, stunning graphics, fun and useful lyrics, and varied and inspiring tunes. Easy. $12.95. Crossing Borders (8 volumes), by Remo Vinciguerra. ,(Piano solo, Vol. 1, P7640, Vol. 2, P7641, Vol. 3, P7642, Vol. 4, P7643, Vol. 5, P7644, Vol. 6, P7645; piano duet, Vol. 1, P7646, Vol. 2, P7647, Vol. 3 P7649.) This new series is intended to enable the developing pianist to cross the border between classical and popular music. Most pieces are in a popular idiom, but a classical spirit or framework also can be recognized in much of the music. Intermediate. $7.95-$10.95. Sonatas for Keyboard and Violin, Vol. 1 (Urtext ur·text n. The original text, as of a musical score or a literary work. [German : ur-, original; see Ursprache + Text, text ), by W.A. Mozart. (Violin and piano, P7579a.) This new Urtext edition has been researched and prepared by Cliff Eisen Cliff Eisen (born in Toronto, 21 January 1952) is a Canadian musicologist and one of the world's leading Mozart experts. He is based in the Department of Music at King's College London. , one of the most distinguished Mozart scholars of our time. It includes a very extensive critical commentary. Difficult. $16.95. Russian Operatic Arias of 19th and 20th Century, edited by David Fleming
David Fleming . (Soprano, edition P7580.) This volume, the first in a series, contains fifteen Russian arias. It includes Russian text, with clear transliteration, plus texts in English, German and French; guidance for pronunciation; brief details and synopsis of each individual aria. Difficult. $27. Carl Fischer LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control 65 Bleecker St. New York, NY 10012 (212) 777-0900 Fax (212) 477-3382 cf-info@carlfischer.com www.carlfischer.com Free catalog available. Handel--An Album, by George Frideric Handel; edited by Lee. Ann House. This contains a collection of pieces, some complete, some individual movements, by baroque master Handel. 48 pp. Moderately difficult. PL116, $7.95. Easy Piano Classics for the Hobby Pianist, by Mary Sallee. Eleven well-known classical themes are presented in sensitive and faithful arrangements for the late elementary pianist in this collection. 16 pp. Easy. PL1020, $6.95. Long Time Ago: Folk Songs for Early-Intermediate Piano, 4 hands, by Mary Sallee. This duet book is a wonderful way to introduce young players to the rich heritage of. American folk music
Animal Antics: Elementary Piano Solos, by John Robert Poe. Whimsy whim·sy also whim·sey n. pl. whim·sies also whim·seys 1. An odd or fanciful idea; a whim. 2. A quaint or fanciful quality: stories full of whimsy. and wit are the primary characteristics of Poe's music for young pianists, and Animal Antics has ample examples of both. 16 pp. Easy. PL1017, $6.95. Carnival: Mid-Elementary Piano Solos, by Ted Cooper Edward Theodore "Ted" Cooper (November 11, 1920—December 5, 1999) was a longtime United States television set designer, producer and consultant. He was a gold card member of the United Scenic Artists, and for several years until his retirement, was the oldest working member . This is a collection of descriptive pieces, depicting the activities and characters a visitor will encounter at an amusement park amusement park, a commercially operated park offering various forms of entertainment, such as arcade games, carousels, roller coasters, and performers, as well as food, drink, and souvenirs. or carnival. 16 pp. Easy. PL1016, $6.95. Solo Adventure, Book 1: Late-Elementary Piano Solos, by Ted Cooper. This is a first-rate collection of imaginative supplementary material for the advancing elementary pianist. 16 pp. Easy. PL1018, $6.95. Solo Adventure, Book 2: Early-Intermediate Piano Solos, by Ted Cooper. This is a somewhat more involved and sophisticated collection of teaching pieces, continuing the approach of Book 1, by a gifted young writer. 16 pp. Intermediate. PL1019, $6.95. Mendelssohn Made Easy for Piano Solo, edited by John Brimhall. Fifteen selections from Mendelssohn's oeuvre in all genres, arranged and edited by John Brimhall, are included. Symphonic works and original works for piano are represented. 32 pp. Intermediate. PL1121, $6.95. The Hall Johnson Hall Johnson (March 12, 1888 - April 30, 1970) was, along with Harry Burleigh, one of the two American composers who elevated the African-American spiritual to an art form, comparable in its musical sophistication to the compositions of European Classical composers. Collection--Vocal Collection, by Hall Johnson. This is a collection of Hall Johnson's best-known songs and settings of spirituals, with a complete performance CD. 208 pp., plus CD. Intermediate to moderately difficult. VF5, $34.95. The Heifetz Collection, Vol. 3--Arrangements and Transcriptions, arranged and transcribed by Jascha Heifetz. This is a rich treasure-trove of material for violinists, many never before published, transcribed and arranged by protean pro·te·an adj. Readily taking on varied shapes, forms, or meanings. protean changing form or assuming different shapes. violinist Jascha Heifetz. 80 pp. piano, 32 pp. violin. Moderately difficult to difficult. ATF ATF Molecular virology Activating transcription factor A cellular protein that stimulates transcription of adenovirus E4 transcription unit, which acts early in infection at any of several 'enhancer' binding sites 142, $24.95. Casa de la Musica, Inc. 2901 Metro Dr., Ste. 228 Bloomington, MN 55425 (952) 851-8872 Fax (952) 851-8869 timesig@casamusica.com www.casamusica.com TimeSig 2000 Studio Management Software for PC, by Jerry Iverson, Ari Kaplan and Mary Lou Iverson. This software is designed to assist studio operations with scheduling, billing, reporting and setting up groups, auditions, recitals and festivals. This program also will work for groups scheduling contests or festivals with room assignments, times and judges. It is constantly updated. Easy. $119.95. ChordWizard Software Ply Ltd P.O. Box 1264 Newcastle NSW NSW New South Wales Noun 1. NSW - the agency that provides units to conduct unconventional and counter-guerilla warfare Naval Special Warfare , Australia, 2300 (+61) 2-4960-9520 Fax (+61) 2-4960-9580 marketing@chordwizard.com www.chordwizard.com ChordWizard Gold Edition 2.0, by ChordWizard Software Pty Ltd PTY LTD Propriety Limited (company structure in Australia) . This interactive educational workshop for guitar, bass and all fretted instruments and tunings covers all chords and scales, and includes Multimedia Music Theory tutorials. It is suitable for beginners to professionals. Moderately difficult. $48. ChordWizard Silver Edition 2.0, by ChordWizard Software Pty Ltd. This interactive educational workshop for guitar, bass and all fretted instruments and tunings covers all chords and scales, and includes Multimedia Music Theory tutorials. It is suitable for beginners. Easy. $30. CLEARVUE/eav, Inc. 6465 N. Avondale Ave. Chicago, IL 60631 (773) 775-9433 Fax (773) 775-9855 CustServ@clearvue.com www.clearvue.com Free catalog available. Exploring Music, by Mews Music. This book and CD set offers numerous listening exercises that hone aural perception, music theory comprehension and appreciation for different music genres This list is split into four separate pages: The College Music Society 312 E. Pine St. Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 721-9616 Fax (406) 721-9419 cms@music.org www.music.org Directory of Music Faculties in Colleges and Universities, U.S. and Canada. The Directory lists post-secondary institutions and their music faculties in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada. It is fully indexed. 993 pp. $95. Concordia Publishing House Concordia Publishing House (CPH) is the official publisher of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. Headquartered in St Louis, Missouri, CPH publishes the Synod's official magazine, The Lutheran Witness and the Synod's hymnals, including 3558 S. Jefferson St. Louis, MO 63118 (314) 268-1058 Fax (314) 268-1329 cphmusic@cph.org www.cph.org Free catalog available. Magnificat, by John Leavitt. From the cantata cantata (kəntä`tə) [Ital.,=sung], composite musical form similar to a short unacted opera or brief oratorio, developed in Italy in the baroque period. What Child Is This, this piece makes a buoyant and powerful statement of traditional liturgical text, intended for church or school. 3 min., 32 sec. Moderately difficult. $1.75. A Gospel--Mighty Fortress, by Ben Allaway. This vigorous, Gospel-style setting of the Reformation chorale chorale (kōrăl`, –räl`), any of the traditional hymns of the German Protestant Church. The form was developed after the Reformation to replace the plainsong of the earlier service and as a means of congregational participation in A Mighty Fortress Is Our God "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" (German, Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott) is the best known of Martin Luther's hymns. Luther wrote the words and composed the melody sometime between 1527-1529. is ideal for concerts and festivals in schools and churches. 4 min., 30 sec. Difficult. $2. March of the Kings, by John Leavitt. Unmistakable eastern flavor is conveyed in this charming children's choir anthem from the cantata The Children of Christmas. 2 min., 8 sec. Easy. $1.50. Lullaby for the Christ Child, by John Leavitt. Also from The Children of Christmas, this highly arpeggiated accompaniment supports a lilting contemplative melody. 2 min., 42 sec. Easy. $1.75. Ni Me Mwana Bwana (We Have Seen the Lord), by Mark Sedio. Percussive per·cus·sive adj. Of, relating to, or characterized by percussion. per·cus  sive·ly adv. sounds support this Swahili text that may be considered an African Beautiful Savior. 2 min. Intermediate. $1.25. Our Paschal Lamb, That Sets Us Free, by Phil Magness. This piece premiered at a national music conference and received many accolades. The piano accompaniment and flute line are significantly independent of each other. 4 min. Moderately difficult. $5. Jesus Christ the Apple Tree Jesus Christ the Apple Tree is a poem written by an unknown New Englander. It has been set to music by a number of composers, including Elizabeth Poston. The piece is performed by choirs around the world, especially during the Christmas season. , by John Leavitt. This early American text has rich choral lines that are extremely memorable and accessible. It is from the cantata What Child Is This. 3 min., 58 sec. Moderately difficult. $1.75. How Firm a Foundation, by John Leavitt. Compositional ingenuity is used to weave together the well-known tunes Beachspring and Foundation. This piece makes a stately arrangement for general use or festivals. Moderately difficult. $1.60. Spirit of America Spirit of America is the trademarked name used by Craig Breedlove for his land speed record-setting vehicles. The Spirit of America was the first of the modern record breaking cars, build within new rules with its three wheel design, narrow stream-lined , by Charles Callahan. This thoughtful edition integrates American patriotic and ecclesiastical hymn tunes. 20 pp. Intermediate. $14. Wonder, Love, and Praise, by John Leavitt. Engaging and substantive compositions interpret several American tunes, provide tonal paintings of Psalm texts and ground the listener in the tradition of church music. 45 pp. Moderately difficult. $18. The Conservatory music Company P.O. Box 130516 St. Paul St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , MN 55113 (800) 760-2880 Fax (651) 636-4668 www.theconservatory.com Free catalog available. Teaching Manual--Division A, by Mary Hovland and Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi. The Teaching Manual provides direct and efficient lesson plans in sequence and discusses a vast array of pedagogical ped·a·gog·ic also ped·a·gog·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of pedagogy. 2. Characterized by pedantic formality: a haughty, pedagogic manner. issues. It includes all seven books from Division A of The Conservatory Piano Course with teaching strategies. 321 pp. Easy. $79.95. Practical Method--Division A, by Mary Hovland. The Practical Method is a graded piano method that treats music study in a straightforward manner, as opposed to learning and relearning re·learn·ing n. The process of regaining a skill or ability that has been partially or entirely lost. re·learn v. modified explanations. It is suitable for all ages. 48 pp. Easy. $8.95. Progressive Etudes--Level 1, by Mary Hovland. For use with The Practical Method, Level 1, Etudes gives additional practice playing legato and nonlegato in five-finger position and changing positions by octave jumps and finger extensions. 24 pp. Easy. $6.95. Progressive Etudes--Level 2, by Mary Hovland. These melodious etudes are written by the teachers of the nineteenth century, such as Clementi, Kohler, Gurlitt, Schytte, Czerny and others. Use them in progressive order with Level 2 of the Conservatory Course. 24 pp. Easy. $6.95. Pedagogical Repertoire--Level 1, by Mary Hovland. Repertoire 1 consists of traditional and enjoyable songs from around the world that every child should know. Use Repertoire 1 with Level 1 of the Practical Method A. 24 pp. Easy. $6.95. Pedagogical Repertoire--Level 2a, by Mary Hovland. Repertoire 2a consists of traditional and enjoyable songs from around the world that every child should know. Use Repertoire 2a with Level 2 of the Practical Method A. Pedagogical Repertoire--Level 2b, by Mary Hovland. Repertoire 2b contains literature chosen for its educational and historical value from the countless pieces written for students by master composers. Use Repertoire 2b with Level 2 of the Practical Method A. Technical Exercises--Division A, by Mary Hovland. Technical exercises are specific drills of repeating finger patterns and essential technical elements that thoroughly perfect the mechanics and touch found in piano literature. Use with the Practical Method Division A. Dover Publications 31 E. 2nd St. Mineola, NY 11501 (516) 294-7000 Fax (516) 294-7455 customerservice@doverpublications.com www.doverpublications.com Free catalog available. Piano Lessons from Masters of The Grand Style: From the Golden Age of Etude e·tude n. Music 1. A piece composed for the development of a specific point of technique. 2. A composition featuring a point of technique but performed because of its artistic merit. Magazine, by Jeffrey Johnson. The Etude Music Magazine reads like a diary of the emerging American musical community. 160 pp. Moderately difficult. $12.95. Ancient Irish Airs And Dances, by George Petrie The name George Petrie may refer to:
adj. spright·li·er, spright·li·est Full of spirit and vitality; lively; brisk. adv. In a lively, animated manner. spright reels aplenty a·plen·ty adj. In plentiful supply; abundant: "There were warning signs aplenty for their candidates as well" Michael Gelb. . 144 pp. Intermediate. $12.95. My First Book of Chopin: 23 Favorite Pieces in Easy Piano Arrangements, by Bergerac. These are fun to play, pedagogically ped·a·gog·ic also ped·a·gog·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of pedagogy. 2. Characterized by pedantic formality: a haughty, pedagogic manner. sound arrangements of Chopin's works for beginning pianists of all ages. 48 pp. Easy. $ 4.95. La Jota JOTA Jamboree On The Air JOTA Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications Aragonesa and Other Favorites, by Louis Moreau Gottschalk/Joseph Banowetz. Gottschalk's Creole heritage and extensive visits to Cuba, the West Indies West Indies, archipelago, between North and South America, curving c.2,500 mi (4,020 km) from Florida to the coast of Venezuela and separating the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico from the Atlantic Ocean. and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. are reflected in these great-sounding, glittering and wonderfully melodious dances for piano duet. 128 pp. Moderately difficult. $12.95. Six Great Piano Sonatas, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This new compilation brings together the six most familiar, inventive and melodious sonatas of all. 80 pp. Moderately difficult. $9.95. Debussy Masterpieces for Solo Piano: 20 Works, by Claude Debussy Achille-Claude Debussy (IPA /aʃil klod dəby'si/) (August 22, 1862 – March 25, 1918) was a French composer. . This new compilation of the composer's most colorfully atmospheric works attests to his extraordinary powers of invention and his reassessment of keyboard color and technique. 128 pp. Moderately difficult. $10.95. Allegro De Concierto, Capricho Espanol and Other Works for Solo Piano, by Enrique Granados Pantaléon Enrique Costanzo Granados y Campiña (July 27, 1867 – March 24, 1916) was a Spanish pianist and composer of classical music. His music is in a uniquely Spanish style and, as such, representative of musical nationalism. . Full of the color, harmonies and rhythms of Spanish folk music, the captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. piano works of Enrique Granados have influenced later composers and spread the Spanish style throughout the world. 128 pp. Moderately difficult. $12.95. Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2 in Full Score, by Edward MacDowell. Glittering keyboard displays, a surging emotional appeal and the grand heroic manner characterize these popular late-nineteenth-century works by the man once considered the preeminent American composer--called by Virgil Thomson "our nearest to a great master before Charles Ives Charles Edward Ives (October 20, 1874 – May 19, 1954) was an American composer of modernist classical music. He is widely regarded as one of the first American classical composers of international significance. ." 224 pp. Moderately difficult. $18.95. (See advertisement on page 101.) Eddings Music 4E. 1100 S. Bountiful, UT 84010-6333 Phone/Fax (801) 295-5979 eddings@aros.net www.eddingsmusic.com Free catalog available. Scherzino Mexicano (piano solo), by Manuel Ponce. From 1909, this piece has captivating three against two cross rhythms This article is about the Christian Media Organisation Cross Rhythms. For musical technique Cross-rhythms (or Polyrhythms), see Polyrhythms. Cross Rhythms is a Christian media organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. and melodies characteristic of Mexican folk music. It is in the key of D with 6/9 meter. 2 min. Moderately difficult. $2.50. Gavota (piano solo), by Manuel Ponce. Composed in 1902, the piece is wonderfully carefree and joyous. Like so many of Ponce's piano works, it is a perfect recital piece and in the key of D flat with 4/4 meter. 3 min., 40 sec. Moderately difficult. $3.50. Romanza de Amor (piano solo), by Manuel Ponce. From 1915, the recital piece reflects melancholy, nostalgia and regret with conflicting emotions of hope and fulfillment. It is in the key of E-flat minor with 2/4 meter. 3 min., 30 sec. Moderately difficult. $4. Arrulladora Mexicana (piano solo), by Manuel Ponce. Composed in 1901, the piece is gentle, placid, song-like and imaginative with contrasting themes for each hand. It is in the key of G with 6/8 meter. 3 min., 50 sec. Moderately difficult. $3. Intermezzo intermezzo (ĭntərmĕt`sō, –mĕd`zō). 1 Any theatrical entertainment of a light nature performed between the divisions of a longer, more serious work. 2 In the 17th and 18th cent. #1 (piano solo), by Manuel Ponce. From 1912, this piece, in the key of E minor, is very expressive and melodious with an element of sadness. It is in 2/4 meter. 2 min., 30 sec. Moderately difficult. $3. Electronic Courseware Systems, Inc. 1713 S. State St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 359-7099 or (800) 832-4965 Fax (217) 359-6578 sales@ecsmedia.com www.ecsmedia.com Free catalog available. TimeSketch Editor PRO 1.6.3, by ECS See eComStation. , Inc. Create guided listening lessons from audio CDs, MP3, MIDI, WAV and AIF AIF Annual Information Form AIF Apoptosis-Inducing Factor AIF Agence Intergouvernementale de la Francophonie (French: Intergovernmental Agency for Francophony) AIF Australian Imperial Force files. 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Contents include "Yankee Doodle Yankee Doodle Revolutionary War paean of American glory. [Nurs. Rhyme: Opie, 439] See : Song, Patriotic ," "Anchors Aweigh a·weigh adj. Nautical Hanging clear of the bottom. Used of an anchor. aweigh Adjective Naut (of an anchor) no longer hooked into the bottom Adj. 1. ," "You're a Grand Old Flag," "America, the Beautiful," "The Marines' Hymn," "The Stars and Stripes Forever For other uses, see Stars and Stripes Forever (disambiguation). "Stars and Stripes Forever" is a patriotic American march widely considered to be the magnum opus of composer John Philip Sousa. By act of Congress, it is the National March of the United States of America. " and more. 20 pp. Easy. $4.95. Keys To Success, Book 1: Major Pentascales, by Kevin Olson. Keys to Success integrates technique, improvisation, transposition transposition /trans·po·si·tion/ (trans?po-zish´un) 1. displacement of a viscus to the opposite side. 2. , ear training, sight reading and original repertoire into the study of each key. This book is arranged in fifteen units, one for each major key. (Enharmonic en·har·mon·ic adj. Music Of, relating to, or involving tones that are identical in pitch but are written differently according to the key in which they occur, as C sharp and D flat, for example. keys also are included.) 36 pp. Easy. $6.50. Keys to Worship, Book 1, arranged by Melody Bober and Bernadine Johnson. This is the first volume in a series of student solos, featuring teachers' duets, teaching aids teaching aids npl → materiales mpl pedagógicos teaching aids npl → supports mpl pédagogiques teaching aids teach npl and background information. Contents include Sunday school Sunday school, institution for instruction in religion and morals, usually conducted in churches as part of the church organization but sometimes maintained by other religious or philanthropic bodies. In England during the 18th cent. songs, hymns, gospel music, patriotic music and songs for holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. 24 pp. Moderately difficult. $5.95. Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving, arranged by Dennis R. Johnson. A collection of sacred, intermediate organ solos, these arrangements are appropriate for both study and performance, as they are choreographed to offer a full, professional sound while remaining technically accessible to the intermediate organist. 40 pp. Difficult. $8.95. Just for Fun, Book 1, by Melody Bober. These pieces are interesting to hear and play, yet also serve a pedagogical purpose. 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Lead Yourself to Music: Composer Series (Vol. 8: Haydn) for Piano, by Susan Cheung. The best of Haydn comprises this collection, including eight arrangements from The Creation, Romance, Emperor's Hymn, Gypsy Rondo rondo (rŏn`dō, rŏndō`), instrumental musical form in which the opening section is repeated after each succeeding section containing contrasting thematic material. The complex rondeau of French keyboard music of the 17th cent. , opera, symphony and concerto. All selections are ideal for study and recital. 12 pp. Easy. $3.95. Lead Yourself to Music: Style and Form Series (Vol. 8: March) for Piano, by Susan Cheung. This collection features eight famous marches from each of Alford, Chopin, Elgar, Herbert, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Sousa and Strauss. All key signatures stay within a single sharp or flat. 13 pp. Easy. $3.95. (See advertisement on page 47.) 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These are the same tunes and in the same keys as the Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two Violins/Violas/Mandolins/Cellos. 68 pp. Intermediate. $15. Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two Cellos, by Greenblatt. See previous description. 68 pp. Intermediate. $15. Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two Mandolins, by Greenblatt. See previous description. 68 pp. Intermediate. $15. Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two Violins, by Greenblatt. See previous description. 68 pp. Intermediate. $15. Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two Violas, by Greenblatt. See previous description. 68 pp. Intermediate. $15. Practice, Practice, Practice, by Greenblatt. This arrangement for singing string orchestra was commissioned by the String Project at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Musicians are required to sing as well as play the haunting true story of a musician at play. Purchase includes permission for the buyer to photocopy. 4 min. Easy. $25. Hal Leonard Corporation Hal Leonard Corporation is a US sheet music publishing company. It is the largest sheet music publisher in the world. 7777 W. Bluemound Rd. P.O. Box 13819 Milwaukee, WI 53213 (414) 774-3630 Fax (414) 774-3259 piano@halleonard.com www.halleonard.com Free catalog available. Concerto for Young Pianists for Two Pianos, Four Hands, by Matthew Edwards; edited by Margaret Otwell. This stunning work for solo piano and accompanist is written in three contrasting movements. The score includes two performance copies of the entire concerto. 48 pp. Intermediate. $11.95. Mouse on a Mirror & Other Contemporary Character Pieces, by Phillip Keverern; edited by Margaret Otwell. Each solo explores a different mood or conjures up a vivid musical image that young pianists will thoroughly enjoy interpreting at the piano. All the solos remain in five-finger patterns throughout. 16 pp. Easy. $6.95. Monday's Child--A Child's Blessings, by Deborah Brady; edited by Margaret Otwell. These seven short character pieces, named for each day of the week, are written in a charming lyrical style, depicting the various moods of each day of the week's child. 24 pp. Intermediate. $6.95. Shifty-Eyed Blues and More Contemporary Character Pieces, by Phillip Keveren; edited by Margaret Otwell. Each piece remains for the most part within simple five-finger positions, shifting around the keyboard in a clear and easy manner. Evocative titles encourage interpretations that have a wide range of emotional and imaginative character. 16 pp. Easy. $6.95. Classical Themes, Levels 1-5, arranged by Fred Kern, Phillip Keveren and Mona Rejino; edited by Margaret Otwell; orchestrations by Phillip Keveren. These books contain favorite orchestral classics, carefully graded and arranged for piano solo with great teacher accompaniments. Historical information about each work is included in each level, and Levels 2-5 include a Music History Timeline. 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This easy, yet thorough, instructional book uses famous, classic blues and rock tunes to introduce students to the 12-bar blues and simple blues improvisation. 64 pp. Easy. $6.95. Czerny Selections from The Little Pianist, Opus 823, edited by Margaret Otwell, Carol Klose and Jennifer Linn linn n. Scots 1. A waterfall. 2. A steep ravine. [Scottish Gaelic linne, pool, waterfall.] ; orchestrations by Phillip Keveren. This new edition of the little-known early-intermediate level etudes by Czerny features twenty-nine etudes in original form; student worksheets; orchestrated CD and GM disk accompaniments; and biographical and historical facts. 48 pp. Intermediate. Book/CD package, $9.95; book only, $5.95; GM disk only, $9.95. (See advertisement on back cover.) G. Henle USA, Inc. P.O. Box 460127 St. Louis, MO 63146 (314) 514-1791 Fax (314) 514-1269 info@henleusa.com www.henleusa.com Free catalog available. 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Mozart--Piano Sonata in D Major, K. 311 (284c), HN 752, edited by Ernst-Herttrich; fingering by Hans-Martin Theopold. This is a Henle Urtext Edition. Contents: Piano score; excerpted from Piano Sonatas L 19 pp. Intermediate. $11.95. Indiana University Press Indiana University Press, also known as IU Press, is a publishing house at Indiana University that engages in academic publishing, specializing in the humanities and social sciences. It was founded in 1950. Its headquarters are located in Bloomington, Indiana. 601 N. Morton St. Bloomington, IN 47404-3793 (812) 855-8817 Fax (812) 855-7931 iuporder@indiana.edu http://iupress.indiana.edu Free catalog available. Classical Music Without Fear: A Guide for General Audiences, by Marianne Williams Tobias. This is an entertaining and informative guide to enjoying classical music. 184 pp. Easy. $49.95 cloth/$19.95 paperback. 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A list of students who have earned high grades during a specified period. b. A list of people who have served in the armed forces. registration. Student workbooks also are available. $2 each. (See advertisement on page 55.) Neil A. Kjos Music Company 4380 Jutland Dr. San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , CA 92117 (858) 270-9800 Fax (858) 270-3507 email@kjos.com www.kjos.com Free catalog available. Bastien Play-Along Classics, Book 1 and Book 2, by Jane, Lisa and Lori Bastien. This collection of classics is a fun and rewarding way to familiarize students with the music of the master composers. Book 1 includes pieces from Primer Level through Level 2. Book 2 includes pieces from Level 3 through Level 4. Accompaniment CDs included. 24 pp.; 28 pp. Easy. $9.95 each. J. S. 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Diabelli: Four Sonatinas, Opus 151, by Diabelli; edited by Keith Snell. The study of Diabelli sonatinas gives students a glimpse into the stylistic innovations of Beethoven and Schubert that ushered in the romantic era. 44 pp. Intermediate. $3.95. Diabelli: Seven Sonatinas, Opus 168, by Diabelli; edited by Keith Snell. This edition is appropriate for intermediate through late intermediate students. 71 pp. Intermediate. $5.95. Lynes: Four Sonatinas, Opus 39, by Lynes; edited by Keith Snell. Although these sonatinas follow the classic traditions, they are distinguished by being written during the height of the romantic period by an American composer. 40 pp. Intermediate. $3.95. Six Pieces for Six Hands, by Gurlitt; edited by Weekley & Arganbright. This special edition for one piano, six hands features character pieces by a great composer of teaching pieces for piano. The collection includes titles such as "Capriccietta," "Serenata Ser`e`na´ta n. 1. (Mus.) A piece of vocal music, especially one on an amoreus subject; a serenade. Or serenate, which the starved lover sings To his pround fair. - Milton. " and "Impromptu." 48 pp. Moderately difficult. $7.95. Three Suites for Piano: Spirit of the Journey, by Mary Dolen. These engaging suites are fresh, artistic and visually descriptive. "For Further Study" activities provide impetus for greater musical understanding and integration. 24 pp. Intermediate. $4.95. Portraits for Piano, by Bonnie von Reis Doe. Each piece in this suite represents one of the composer's six grandchildren; the styles are as varied as each child's personality. A "For Futher Study" activity is included. 16 pp. Moderately difficult. $4.95. (See advertisement on page 9.) Latham Music, Ltd. 4407-B Providence Ln. Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (800) 645-7022 Fax (336) 759-9232 music@latham-music.com www.latham-music.com Free catalog available. Fiddling for Classical Stiffs, by Edward M. Caner. Any classically trained violinist can sound like an authentic bluegrass bluegrass, any species of the large and widely distributed genus Poa, chiefly range and pasture grasses of economic importance in temperate and cool regions. In general, bluegrasses are perennial with fine-leaved foliage that is bluish green in some species. or Celtic fiddler with this book. It includes a CD with all twenty-two tunes played at both slow and fast tempi. The music includes chords for accompaniment. 20 pp. Intermediate. $16.95. Tangos & More: Six Dances for String Quartet string quartet Ensemble consisting of two violins, viola, and cello, or a work written for such an ensemble. Since c. 1775 such works have been perhaps the predominant genre of chamber music. , by Michael McLean There are a number of people named Michael McLean:
n. 1. An intricate Hungarian dance characterized by variations in tempo. 2. Music for this dance. [Hungarian csárdás, from csárda, wayside tavern and Fandango fandango (făndăng`gō), ancient Spanish dance, probably of Moorish origin, that came into Europe in the 17th cent. It is in triple time and is danced by a single couple to the accompaniment of castanets, guitar, and songs sung by the . This is a great rhythmic workout for student ensembles. Approximately 5 min. each. Moderately difficult. $18.95 parts; $7.95 score. The Playground Suite for 2 Cellos and Piano, by Dale Whitney Kimura. Jump, swing, slide, tumble and play leapfrog! Teach basic skills to fourth position. Approx. 10 min. Easy. $9.95. Sakura for Solo Cello and String Orchestra, by M.L. Daniels. This grade-four work contains variations on a traditional Japanese melody. Solo cello uses basic thumb position and tenor clef tenor clef n. The C clef positioned to indicate that the fourth line from the bottom of a staff represents the pitch of middle C. Noun 1. . There are exciting orchestra parts for all. 8 min. Moderately difficult. $48. Classic Opera for String Quartet, arranged by Carole Rabinowitz. This quartet is arranged for advanced intermediate players with selections from Carmen Carmen throws over lover for another. [Fr. Lit.: Carmen; Fr. Opera: Bizet, Carmen, Westerman, 189–190] See : Faithlessness Carmen the cards repeatedly spell her death. [Fr. (Bizet); Rigoletto and La Traviata La traviata is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi set to an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. It takes as its basis the novel La dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas, fils, published in 1848. (Verdi); Faust (Gounod); Cavalleri Rusticana (Mascagni); Don Giovanni Don Giovanni: see Don Juan. and The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart); and La Bob?me (Puccini). Moderately difficult. $18.95 parts; $7.95 score. Jammin' Jazz Standards for String Quartet. Various arrangers. These pieces are geared to please classically trained and jazz players with solos written out and changes included in all parts. Contents include It's Only a Paper Moon, It Had to be You, Blue Moon, Bye Bye Blackbird, Take Five, How High the Moon and Black Orpheus. Moderately difficult. $21.95 parts; $7.95 score. Water Critters: A Suite for String Orchestra, by Catherine McMichael. This is a grade-three work with chromatic chromatic /chro·mat·ic/ (kro-mat´ik) 1. pertaining to color; stainable with dyes. 2. pertaining to chromatin. chro·mat·ic adj. 1. Relating to color or colors. fingering. It challenges yet requires very little shifting. Movements are "Hermit Crab hermit crab, a crustacean distinguished from true crabs by its long, soft, spirally coiled abdomen terminating in an asymmetrically hooked tail. Most hermit crabs protect this vulnerable portion of their bodies by occupying the empty shells of periwinkles, whelks, March," "Seahorse Galop gal·op also gal·o·pade or gal·lo·pade n. 1. A lively dance in duple time, popular in the 19th century. 2. The music for this dance. ," "A Splendor of Dolphins" and "Barracuda barracuda, slender, elongated fish of tropical seas. Barracudas have long snouts and projecting lower jaws armed with large, sharp-edged teeth. They are ferocious, striking at anything that gleams, and are considered excellent game fishes. Barbarico." 12 min. Intermediate. $55. For Free America for String Orchestra, arranged by Lee Burswold. A grade-two work, this piece has the tune of British Grenadiers in G and C major. First violins shift; all parts are lively. 4 min. Intermediate. $35. Overture to Rodelinda for String Orchestra, by Handel; arranged by Clark. This is a wonderful introduction to the baroque period Baroque period (17th–18th century) Era in the arts that originated in Italy in the 17th century and flourished elsewhere well into the 18th century. It embraced painting, sculpture, architecture, decorative arts, and music. at a grade-three level in C major..All parts are active, and everyone shifts. 5 min. Intermediate. $35. Multi-metric Etudes for Cello Solo, by Matthias Wexler. A rhythmic introduction to the twentieth century for advanced players, the etudes include metric modulation In music a metric modulation is a change (modulation) from one time signature/tempo (meter) to another, wherein a note value from the first is made equivalent to a note value in the second, like a pivot. , frequent meter changes and compound meters. Difficult. $6.95. Leyerle Publications 28 Stanley St. Mt. Morris, NY 14510 (585) 658-2193 Fax (585) 658-3298 info@leyerlepublications.com www.leyerlepublications.com Free catalog available. Italian Song Texts from the 17th Century, Vol. 1, by Martha Gerhart. This is the first of three or four projected volumes with the collective title Italian Song Texts from the 17th through the 20th Centuries. It contains IPA IPA - International Phonetic Alphabet and literal translations. Introduction plus 523 pp. $65. The Songs of Richard Faith, Volume 2 (Low Voice), edited by William Lavonis. This is a low-voice/piano edition. Currently, there are three volumes in the series: Volume one is available in low and high voice, volume two is in low voice and volume three is in high voice. Introduction plus 91 pp. Moderately difficult. $17.50. The Lorenz Corporation 501 E. 3rd St. Dayton, OH 45402 (937) 228-6118 Fax (937) 223-2042 info@lorenz.com www.lorenz.com Free catalog available. Superstar Solos 'N Stickers, by Janet Vogt and Martha Sherrill Kelsey. Each book includes a sheet of colorful stickers to reward students for each piece they practice and play. These solos complement any method and offer a variety of musical styles for the young pianist. The pieces are accessible to the fingers and capture performance excitement and style! 70/1435H Starter, 70/1436H Level iA, 70/1437H Level 1B, 70/1438H Level 2A, 70/1439H Level 2B. Easy. $5.95 each. Master Class Repertoire & Conversations (book only/book and CD), by Janet Vogt. These four volumes offer essential keyboard works that guide each student through classical repertoire. With each successive book, students encounter works of greater technical skill. All works are unsimplified. The CD includes demonstration performances of each piece by acclaimed pianist Hsing-ay Hsu, followed by helpful master class discussions and performance tips from Hsu, Scott McBride Smith and Vogt. Book only: 70/1410H Volume 1, 70/1411H Volume 2, 70/1412H Volume 3, 70/1413H Volume 4. $6.95 each. Book and CD: 70/1442H Volume 1, 70/1443H Volume 2, 70/1444H Volume 3, 70/1445H Volume 4. Easy to intermediate. $11.95 each. All That Jazz and Pizzazz, by Walter and Carol Noona. From memorable melodies to infectious rhythms, these four volumes of music will fill a musical niche in your teaching studio and recital programs. 70/1430H Book 1 Easy, 70/1431H Book 2 Moderately Easy, 70/1432H Book 3 Early Intermediate, 70/1433H Book 4 Intermediate. Easy. $5.95 each. Lorie Line Music, Inc. 222 Minnetonka Ave. S. Wayzata, MN 55391 (952) 474-1000 Fax (952) 475-1224 sales-support@lorieline.com www.lorieline.com Free catalog available. Sharing the Season, Volume Four, by Lorie Line. This volume of solo piano music by popular pianist Lorie Line features fifteen big band holiday songs for piano performance. Arrangements are upbeat, festive and lively. 125 pp. Intermediate. $30. MacGAMUT Music software International 98 Brevoort Rd. Columbus, OH 43214-3824 (800) 305-8731 Fax (877) 370-1074 info@macgamut.com www.macgamut.com MacGAMUT 2003 for Mac and Windows: User Disk, by Ann K. Blombach. MacGAMUT 2003 provides unlimited mastery-based drill in ear-training skills: notating and identifying intervals, scales and chords; melodic dictation in all clefs and keys; four-voice harmonic dictation; and new rhythm dictation. $35 (quantity discount for orders of five or more). MacGAMUT 2003 for Mac and Windows: Instructor Disk, by Ann K. Blombach. The optional Instructor Disk permits teachers to customize the User Disk software by changing its operational parameters and editing the extensive libraries of melodic, harmonic and rhythm dictation exercises. $10 (free with orders of five or more User Disks). MakeMusic! Inc. 6210 Bury Dr. Eden Prairie Eden Prairie A city of eastern Minnesota, a residential suburb of Minneapolis. Population: 57,300. , MN 55346-1718 (952) 937-9611 Fax (952) 937-9760 finalesales@makemusic.com www.makemusic.com Free catalog available. Finale (notation software), by MakeMusic!/Coda Music Technologies. With a reputation for ease of use, Finale also has many built-in tools to make teachers' jobs easier. It is compatible with our full software line, for even more flexibility and usefulness. 2004 version. Intermediate. $600 retail/$300 academic pricing. Finale NotePad The text editor that comes with Windows. It is a very elementary utility, but gets the job done most of the time. See text editor and WordPad. (text, tool) Notepad - The very basic text editor supplied with Microsoft Windows. (notation shareware), by MakeMusic!/Coda Music Technologies. Download this shareware at www.finalenotepad.com. You can notate no·tate tr.v. no·tat·ed, no·tat·ing, no·tates To put into notation. [Back-formation from notation.] Verb 1. up to eight staves of music or open and play Finale files. This is great for students doing assignments at home. Easy. Free. Finale Guitar (notation software), by MakeMusic!/Coda Music Technologies. Here's,a product with complete tab notation for all fretted instruments, plus many of the favorite Finale features. 2003 version. Intermediate. $99.95. PrintMusic! (notation software), by MakeMusic!/Coda Music Technologies. Want to learn notation on a small budget? Need to prepare lead sheets or exercises? PrintMusic! is for you. 2002 version. Easy. $69.95. SmartMusic 8.0 (rehearsal software), by MakeMusic!/Coda Music Technologies. Play your woodwind or brass instrument brass instrument Musical wind instrument, usually made of brass or other metal, in which the vibration of the player's lips against a cup- or funnel-shaped mouthpiece causes the initial vibration of an air column. or sing the solo line, and SmartMusic accompanies you. Band methods and Suzuki are available this year. Easy. Available via subscription for $20 per computer, per year. Maupin House Publishing P.O. Box 90148 Gainesville, FL 32607 (800) 524-0634 Fax (352) 373-5546 info@maupinhouse.com www.maupinhouse.com Free catalog available. My Teacher Rides a Harley: Enhancing K-5 Literacy through Songwriting, by Gary Dulabaum. This book includes a CD of sixteen songs, and detailed songwriting process and classroom activities for each song. It is a great cross-curricular teaching resource that exposes students to the writing process. Book: 115 pp; CD: 42 min., 10 sec. Easy. $23.95 for book and CD. Mel Bay Publications, Inc. #4 Industrial Dr. Pacific, MO 63069 (636) 257-3970 Fax (636) 257-5062 email@melbay.com www.melbay.com Free catalog available. 21st Century Americana: Intermediate Piano Solos with General MIDI A standard set of 128 sounds for MIDI sound cards and devices (synthesizers, sound modules, etc.). By assigning instruments to specific MIDI patch locations, General MIDI provides a standard way of communicating MIDI sound. Accompaniment, MB#98279BCD (Binary Coded Decimal) The storage of numbers in which each decimal digit is converted into binary and is stored in a single character or byte. For example, a 12-digit number would take 12 bytes. See binary numbers. , by Elizabeth Lomax. The works are built around folk songs collected by John and Alan Lomax. Complete lyrics, melodies in lead sheet format, historical notes and suggestions for related study topics are included. 72 pp. Intermediate. $17.95 Hymns Made Easy for Piano Book 1, MB#20266, by Gail Smith. These twenty hymns for the beginning piano student are arranged with both thumbs on middle C. Gradually, students are introduced to stretches and crossovers and a variety of key signatures. 24 pp. Easy. $5.95. Hymns Made Easy for Piano Book 2, MB#20267, by Gail Smith. This collection presents nineteen hymns in arrangements for the progressing beginning piano student. The pieces are in the keys of C, F and G. Lyrics are included. 27 pp. Easy. $5.95. Hymns Made Easy for Piano Book 3, MB#20268, by Gail Smith. This collection continues the progression with seventeen arrangements for the intermediate piano student. The left hand introduces octaves and octave arpeggios, and the right hand uses three-note chords. 24 pp. Intermediate. $5.95 Keyboard Essentials Wall Chart, MB#20212. This wall chart gives a complete, easy-to-understand overview of the essential information, including the notes and their location on the keyboard, inversions, the main scales and chord/finger positions. $4.95. Salsa & Pepper: Ten Latin Jazz Latin jazz is the general term given to music that combines rhythms from African and Latin American countries with jazz and classical harmonies from Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and United States. The two main categories of Latin Jazz are Brazilian and Afro-Cuban. Solos for Piano, MB#98712BCD, by Paul T. Smith. These ten pieces cover most of the bases between salsa and bossa nova bos·sa no·va n. 1. A style of popular Brazilian music derived from the samba but with more melodic and harmonic complexity and less emphasis on percussion. 2. A lively Brazilian dance that is similar to the samba. . They use many idiomatic rhythm patterns and harmonies and are designed to provide the intermediate pianist with exciting repertoire. 24 pp. Intermediate. $19.95. Minnesota Orchestral Association 1111 Nicollet Mall Nicollet Mall is a portion of Nicollet Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Along with Hennepin Avenue, one block to the west, it forms the cultural and commercial heart of the city. Minneapolis, MN 55403 (800) 292-4141 Fax (612) 371-7191 info@mnorch.org www.minnesotaorchestra.org Catalog available. Minnesota Orchestra The Minnesota Orchestra is an American orchestra that was founded in 1903 by Emil Oberhoffer as the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. The group's first performance took place on November 5 of that year. at One Hundred, by Gwendolyn Pappas and Sandra Hyslop. Showing the evolution of a major symphony orchestra, original essays cover the orchestra's music directors, touring, community involvement, education and outreach, recording and broadcasting, repertoire, summer programs and illustrious visitors. Intermediate. 184 pp. $45 hardcover/$25 softcover. Moncure-Haxton Music 820 Hanover Dr. Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, resort city (1990 pop. 393,069), independent and in no county, SE Va., on the Atlantic coast; inc. 1906. In 1963, Princess Anne co. and the former small town of Virginia Beach were merged, giving the present city an area of 302 sq mi (782 sq km). , VA 23464 (757) 467,1875 Beethoven Music Camp Student's Edition, by Hunter Moncure and Sonia Haxton. This is a comprehensive program focusing on the music periods, including history, customs, food, games, crafts, puzzles, ensemble pieces, listening, composition and more. It can be adapted to any age or level of study. 53 pp. Intermediate. $8.95. Beethoven Music Camp Teacher's Edition, by Hunter Moncure and Sonia Haxton. This is an accompaniment to the Beethoven Music Camp Student's Edition, including detailed lesson plans, answer keys and all necessary information that will ensure a successful camp for the teacher and students. 69 pp. Intermediate. $59.95. Haydn and Mozart The composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn were friends. Their relationship is not very well documented, but the evidence that they enjoyed each other's company and greatly respected each other's work is strong. Music Camp Student's Edition, by Hunter Moncure and Sonia Haxton. This is a comprehensive program focusing on Haydn and Mozart including history, customs, food, games, crafts, puzzles, ensemble pieces, listening, composition and more. It can be adapted to any age or level of study. 55 pp. Intermediate. $8.95. Haydn and Mozart Music Camp Teacher's Edition, by Hunter Moncure and Sonia Haxton. This is an accompaniment to Haydn and Mozart Student's Edition, including detailed lesson plans, answer keys and all necessary information that will ensure a successful camp for the teacher and students. 68 pp. Intermediate. $59.95. The History of Rock and Roll Music Camp Student's Edition, by Hunter Moncure and Sonia Haxton. This program focuses on the development of rock and roll, including history, food, crafts, puzzles, ensemble pieces, listening, composition and more. It can be adapted to any age or level of study. 45 pp. Intermediate. $8.95. The History of Rock and Roll Music Camp Teacher's Edition, by Hunter Moncure and Sonia Haxton. This accompaniment to the History of Rock and Roll Student's Edition contains detailed lesson plans and all necessary information to ensure a successful camp for the teacher and students. 68 pp. Intermediate. $59.95. The Beatles Music Camp Student's Edition, by Hunter Moncure and Sonia Haxton. This is a comprehensive program focusing on the lives and music of the Beatles, including history, crafts, ensemble pieces, listening, composition and more. It can be adapted to any age or level of difficulty. 57 pp. Intermediate. $8.95. The Beatles Music Camp Teacher's Edition, by Hunter Moncure and Sonia Haxton. An accompaniment to the Beatles Music Camp Student's Edition, the volume has detailed lesson plans, answer keys and all necessary information to ensure a successful camp for the teacher and students. 68 pp. Intermediate. $59.95. Music Educators' Marketplace 442 N. Maple St. Trenton, IL 62293 (618) 224-7102 Fax (559) 961-4642 info@musicedmarket.com www.musicedmarket.com Free catalog available. Mozart's Magic Flute the Music Game CD-ROM Windows, by Music Games International. It includes the Magic Flute tale, Mozart's Jukebox and biography, eight musical games, sixteen musical jigsaw puzzles, nine riddles, music trivia and an animated encyclopedia of musical instruments. For ages 4 through adult, this game is a Children's Software Review All-Star Award Winner. Easy to moderately difficult. $19.95 box, $15.95 jacket. Patriotic Camp Manual, by Bonnie Slaughter. Detailed four-day camp plan, with seventy-five-minute sessions for ages 6-12, the manual focuses on experiencing the circle of fifths and the performance and creation of patriotic music. Step-by-step planning instructions and reproducibles are included. 44 pp., plus 45 pp. reproducibles. Easy to intermediate. $29.95. QUICK NOTES Big-Note Flashcards, by Tina Crowder. The set contains thirty-two, 8.5" x 11" UV-coated flash cards. The flash card has a single note on front; the reverse shows a keyboard diagram with identifying key and note name. It ranges from two ledger lines below to three ledger lines above grand staff. The cards are smudge-proof, easily flashed and a useful visual aid. Easy. $19.95. (See advertisement on page 111.) Music Together, LLC 66 Witherspoon St. Princeton, NJ 08542 (609) 430-0341 Fax (609) 924-8457 storeorders@musictogether.com www.musictogether.com Free catalog available. Bongos Collection (Songbook and CD), by Kenneth K. Guilmartin and Lili Levinowitz. Music Together songs are joyful collections of traditional and original songs, rhythmic chants, songs without words Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words) is a series of eight musical volumes consisting of six "songs" each (a total of 48) written for the solo piano by Romantic composer Felix Mendelssohn. and play-alongs in a rich variety of tonalities and meters chosen to stimulate optimal music development. They are ideal for families and anyone who works with children, ages birth through kindergarten. 50 pp.; 55 min. CD. Easy. $17.50 each. Bells Collection (Songbook and CD), by Kenneth K. Guilmartin and Lili Levinowitz. See description above. 50 pp.; 55 min. CD. Easy. $17.50 each. Triangle Collection (Songbook and CD), by Kenneth K. Guilmartin and Lili Levinowitz. See description above. 50 pp.; 55 min. CD. Easy. $17.50 each. (See advertisement on page 55.) Myklas Music Press 387 Corona St. Denver, CO 80218 (303) 778-8003 Fax (303) 778-8082 info@myklas.com www.myklas.com Free catalog available. Triad Toccatina (piano solo), by Robert Vandall. This toccata toccata (təkä`tə, tō–) [Ital.,=touched], type of musical composition. Early examples were written for various instruments, but the best-known form of toccata originated about the beginning of the 17th cent. has the hands alternating at close proximity to each other. A fast tempo creates a showy show·y adj. show·i·er, show·i·est 1. Making an imposing or aesthetically pleasing display; striking: showy flowers. 2. effect. 2 min. Intermediate. $3. Dreamscape dream·scape n. A dreamlike scene or picture having surreal qualities. [dream + (land)scape.] (piano solo), by Robert Vandall. Bright colors and pleasant optimism are the features of this right-hand melodic solo with a quiet left hand. 3 min. Intermediate. $3. Hero's Dance (piano solo), by Ronald Bennett Father Ronald Bennett OFM (born 1935) is a Franciscan friar and a former spiritual director, sports master and bursar of Gormanston College, Co Meath, Ireland. He joined the staff of the College in 1963 and his duties also included organising teams of altar boys. . This showy recital solo is worthy of its title. Strong down beats and arpeggios with damper pedal add to the showiness show·y adj. show·i·er, show·i·est 1. Making an imposing or aesthetically pleasing display; striking: showy flowers. 2. . 2 min. Intermediate. $2.50. Toccatina in A Minor (piano solo), by Ronald Bennett. In this impressive toccata, the hands move parallel with right-hand triads and left-hand fifths. The meter alternates between 3/4 and 6/8, adding interest. 2 min. Intermediate. $3. Shooting Stars, by Robert Vandall. A lightly syncopated A section leads to a peaceful, calm B section. Harmonies and changing meters suggest the solitude of space. 2 min. Intermediate. $3. Sophisticated Fingers (piano solo), by Robert Vandall. This solo is destined des·tine tr.v. des·tined, des·tin·ing, des·tines 1. To determine beforehand; preordain: a foolish scheme destined to fail; a film destined to become a classic. 2. to become a classic with its rich jazz sounds and accessibility to intermediate students. 3 min. Intermediate. $3. Silly Monkeys (piano solo), by Anne Shannon Demarest. This is a bouncy, humorous solo. The music is full of contrasts and wonderful expressive opportunities. 2 min. Easy. $2.50. Galloping Galloway (piano solo), by Anne Shannon Demarest. The gallop is in the performer's wrists. Both hands lift and move stepwise stepwise incremental; additional information is added at each step. stepwise multiple regression used when a large number of possible explanatory variables are available and there is difficulty interpreting the partial regression from one measure to the next. 2 min. Easy. $2.50. Reflections of Summer (piano duet; one piano, four hands), by Stephen Fiess. This duet is a quiet, gentle ballad. Rich sounds with seventh chords accompany flowing melodies. There is interest in both parts. 4 min. Intermediate. $3.95. Porcupine porcupine, in zoology porcupine, member of either of two rodent families, characterized by having some of its hairs modified as bristles, spines, or quills. Polka polka, ballroom dance for couples in 2/4 time. Originated by Bohemian peasants about 1830 from steps of the schottische and other dances, the polka by 1835 reached the drawing rooms of Prague, from which it spread to the capitals of Europe. (piano duet, one piano, four hands), by Christine Wolf. This duet is full of fun and humor. Minor seconds challenge the two porcupines Noun 1. porcupines - meat patties rolled in rice and simmered in a tomato sauce porcupine ball meatball - ground meat formed into a ball and fried or simmered in broth dancing the polka. Each part is written on the grand staff with placement instructions. 3 min. Easy. $3.50. Opera Journeys Publishing 3191 Coral Way Coral Way, is a primarily east-west street that begins in downtown Miami in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The eastern terminus is at Brickell Avenue (U.S. Route 1) in the downtown Miami Financial District. , Ste. 630 Coral Gables Coral Gables, city (1990 pop. 40,091), Miami-Dade co., SE Fla., SW of Miami; inc. 1925. Founded at the height of the Florida land boom, Coral Gables is a noted planned city, with tree-lined boulevards and Mediterranean-style buildings. , FL 33145 (305) 443-7888 Fax (305) 774-1359 operaj@bellsouth.net www.operajourneys.com Free catalog available. Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series, by Burton D. Fisher. The Mini Guide Series includes more than fifty-five opera titles, each containing the principal characters in the opera, a brief story synopsis, story narrative with music highlight examples and an insightful commentary and analysis of the opera. 36 pp. Easy. $9.75. Opera Classics Library Series, by Burton D. Fisher. Each edition features principal characters in the opera, brief story synopsis, story narrative with music highlight examples, an insightful commentary and analysis, a complete, newly translated libretto libretto (ləbrĕt`ō) [Ital.,=little book], the text of an opera or an oratorio. Although a play usually emphasizes an integrated plot, a libretto is most often a loose plot connecting a series of episodes. with foreign/English translation side-by-side, a discography dis·cog·ra·phy n. Examination of the intervertebral disk space using x-rays after injection of contrast media into the disk. , videography vid·e·og·ra·phy n. The art or practice of using a video camera. vid  e·og and a dictionary of opera and musical terms. 112 pp. Easy. $19.95. Opera Journeys Libretto Series, by Burton D. Fisher. Each libretto is newly translated and features foreign/English translation side-by-side, with music highlight examples. 72 pp. Easy. $11.75. A History of Opera: Milestones and Metamorphoses, by Burton D. Fisher. This book traces each milestone in opera history. All periods are comprehensively analyzed: baroque, classical, romantic, bel canto bel can·to n. A style of operatic singing characterized by full, even tones and a brilliant display of vocal technique. [Italian : bel, bello, beautiful + canto, singing. , opera buffa, German romanticism, Wagner and music drama, verismo ve·ris·mo n. 1. Verism. 2. An artistic movement of the late 19th century, originating in Italy and influential especially in grand opera, marked by the use of rural characters and common, everyday themes often treated in a , plus analysis of the Tristan Chord, atonalism atonalism 1. the composition of music without a definite key; dodecaphony. 2. the music so written. Also atonality. — atonalist, n. — atonal, atonalistic, adj. and minimalism minimalism, schools of contemporary art and music, with their origins in the 1960s, that have emphasized simplicity and objectivity. Minimalism in the Visual Arts . 396 pp. Easy. $49.95. Piacere! 1246 Monarch Dr. Longmont, CO 80501 (303) 702-9540 PiacerePress@revealmail.com www.PiacerePress.com Folk Song Name That Tune!, by Karen Ziegler. This is a fun and challenging game for ages 8 to adult! Eighty folk songs that have become part of America's heritage are included, complete with clues, trivia and musical examples. Intermediate. $23.95. Patriotic Song Name That Tune!, by Karen Ziegler. Inspiring and fun, this Patriotic Song Name That Tune game for ages 8 to adult includes forty of our greatest national songs, along with clues, trivia and musical examples. Intermediate. $14.95. Flip for Improvisation--Pictures in Sound, Theory Concepts & Technique Tricks, by Christine J. Schumann. Foster creativity in your studio quickly and effortlessly! These improvisation flips are a great way to teach theory, technique concepts and improvisation. Be prepared for hours of fun! 31 pp. Easy. $19.95. Flip for Improvisation--Pictures in Sound, Theory Concepts & Technique Tricks, Level 2, by Christine J. Schumann. See description above. 31 pp. Intermediate. $19.95. Flip for Improvisation--Pictures in Sound, Theory Concepts & Technique Tricks, Level 3, by Christine J. Schumann. See description above. 31 pp. Moderately difficult. $19.95. Flip for Rhythm, by Christine J. Schumann. This exciting flip book is ideal for teaching rhythm. Use it in your classroom or private lessons to enhance rhythmic skills or as an inspiration for rhythmic creativity. Progressive levels. 31 pp. Intermediate. $19.95. Jump Starts ... for Composition, by Christine J. Schumann. These are imaginative and inspiring starts for piano composition! They offer seventeen beginnings for fabulous music, providing the starting measures, a setting and musical building blocks to use in creating your own pieces. 32 pp. Intermediate. $16.95. Scarecrow Scarecrow goes to Wizard of Oz to get brains. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz] See : Ignorance Scarecrow can’t live up to his name. [Am. Lit.: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; Am. Press 4501 Forbes Blvd. Lanham, MD 20706 (800) 462-6420 Fax (800) 388-4550 custserv@rowman.com www.scarecrowpress.com Free catalog available. Musical Landscapes in Color: Conversations with Black American Composers, by William Banfield. This book, explores the creative world of African-American composers, tracing the lives and careers of forty talented individuals. 400 pp. Intermediate. $69.95/cloth. Music Melting Round: A History of Music in the United States, by Edith Borroff. 416 pp. Intermediate. $24.95/paper. Jazzing Up Instruction: An Integrated Curriculum for Elementary Students, by Kelly Spanoghe and Bill Messenger. This workbook for elementary schools helps generate students' interest in what they are learning. 120 pp. CD is included. Intermediate. $36.95/paper. Practical Percussion: A Guide to Instruments and Their Sources, by James Holland. This is an assessment of the development of percussive instruments throughout the twentieth century and a detailed history of more than 200 instruments. 120 pp. Intermediate. $39.50/cloth. The Craft of Piano Playing piano playing Neurology A fanciful descriptor for finger movements linked to the loss of position sensation, in which the Pt seeks to discover finger position in space by periodic movement; PP occurs in Dejerine-Sottas syndrome; PP also refers to intermittent : A NEW Approach to Piano Technique, by Alan Fraser. The author provides a new way of manipulating the skeletal frame of the hand to produce astonishing a·ston·ish tr.v. as·ton·ished, as·ton·ish·ing, as·ton·ish·es To fill with sudden wonder or amazement. See Synonyms at surprise. sonic results from the instrument. 448 pp. Moderately difficult. $34.95/paper. SDG SDG Soli Deo Gloria (Latin: To God Alone the Glory) SDG Siding (railways) SDG Strategic Decisions Group SDG Software Development Group (NCSA) Press 3402 Woolworth Ave. Omaha, NE 68105 (402) 341-4111 Fax (402) 341-9381 www.berkey.com Free catalog available. Jackson Cove Moonrise moon·rise n. The event or time of the appearance of the moon above the eastern horizon. (piano, four hands and piano solo), by Jackson Berkey. This piece is intentionally strikingly similar to Chopin's Prelude in E Minor. It describes a quickly changing panorama, arriving suddenly at the quiet, serene moonrise pictured on the book's cover. It includes a CD. 4 min. Intermediate. $6.95. Sakura (piano solo), by Jackson Berkey. This is the setting of the famous Japanese folk song, dedicated to Kiiro Hashimoto. This offers a peaceful coexistence of two ideas with the optional additional sweetening from bamboo or metal wind chimes. It includes a CD. 4 min. Intermediate. $6.95. Time Twisters (piano solo), by Jackson Berkey. This piece offers the pianist a study of inherent rhythmic variety and technical complexity (originally entitled Rhythm Puzzles) with unusual use of asymmetrical rhythms and notation. It includes a CD. 24 pp. Moderately difficult. $10.95 Vivaldi's Winter (piano solo), by Jackson Berkey. Reminiscent of "Winter" from The Seasons by Vivaldi, this is a study in arpeggiation from two distinct sources: the Atlantic Ocean and the Olympic Peninsula. It includes a CD. 4 min. Intermediate. $6.95. Atlantic Fantasy, by Jackson Berkey. This is a suite of five pieces describing people, animals, nature and history in Cape May, New Jersey. 24 pp. Intermediate. $10.95. Crux fidelis (treble chorus), by Jackson Berkey. This offers a detailed treble chorus and handbells setting of the sixth-century Gallican chant, Crux fidelis. The text is in Latin. 20 pp. Intermediate. $4.95. Silent Tents (mixed chorus), by Jackson Berkey. This is a somber patriotic work beginning with the drum cadence played at JFK's funeral and based on quotes from O'Hara and Longfellow. 24 pp. Intermediate. $3.80. Quoniam (mixed chorus), by Jackson Berkey. This is the sixth movement of the completed "Gloria" from Mass Over a Period of Time. It was commissioned by Kyoichi Hashimoto, conductor, Fukui Mediaeval me·di·ae·val adj. Variant of medieval. mediaeval Adjective same as medieval Adj. 1. and Renaissance Consort (Japan). 24 pp. Intermediate. $3.10. Black is the Color of Dorian Gray (mixed chorus), by Jackson Berkey. This is a new arrangement of a wonderful American folksong. It is modal, often Dorian or Aeolian Ae·o·li·an adj. 1. Of or relating to Aeolis or its people or culture. 2. Greek Mythology Of or relating to Aeolus. 3. aeolian Variant of eolian. n. 1. . 36 pp. Intermediate. $5.95. (See advertisement on page 540 Shawnee Press, Inc. 49 Waring Dr. P.O. Box 690 Delaware Water Gap Delaware Water Gap (dĕl`əwâr, –wər), scenic gorge, 2 mi (3.2 km) long, cut by the Delaware River through Kittatinny Mt., on the N.J.–Pa. line; located in a mountain resort area around Stroudsburg, Pa. , PA 18327 (800) 962-8584 or (570) 476-0550 Fax (570) 476-5247 shawnee-info@shawneepress.com www.shawneepress.com Free catalog available. Come to the Table, arranged by Matt Schinski. Come to the Table uses the theme of a communion service including music from four groupings: the cross, the bread, the blood and comfort. 2-3 min. per song. Intermediate. HE5066. $12.95. Celtic Tapestry, by Joseph Martin. Celtic Tapestry is a collection of sacred songs, hymns and old tunes from the British Isles--music that is at once haunting, lyrical, dancing and meditative. 2-3 min. per song. Difficult. HE5064. $19.95. Footsteps of Jesus: A Musical Journey through the Life of Christ, arranged by Larry Shackley. Footsteps of Jesus is a keyboard journey through the life of Christ. Challenging arrangements and selected scripture readings combine to make this a moving musical experience. 2-3 min. per song. Intermediate. HE5067. $12.95. SpringSong: Promise and Hope, arranged by Shirley Brendlinger. A sequel to WinterSong, SpringSong is an engaging arrangement of familiar hymns that are filled with imagery and articulate a variety of pianistic techniques. 2-3 min. per song. Moderately difficult. HE5068. $19.95. Keys for the Kingdom--Theory and Technique Level E, A Progressive Piano Method for the Christian Student, arrangements by Joseph Martin, David Angerman and Mark Hayes. Keys for the Kingdom is a fully graded piano series designed for Christian students. The Theory and Technique books provide students with workbooks to reinforce theoretical concepts in the method books. 45 pp. 2-3 min. per song. H5015. $7.95. African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. Spirituals--Piano Collection, by James Pethel. James Pethel reaches into the treasure lode of the African-American spiritual to give the church pianist a resource replete with music for worship and service-playing occasions. 2-3 min. per song. Intermediate. HE5069. $12.95. Be, Still My Soul, by David Dubiel. Be Still My Soul is a musical journey, a distinctive addition to the sacred recitalist's repertoire. The spiritual theme and variations are worthy of both the concert hall and sanctuary. 2-3 min. per song. Difficult. HE5071. $12.95. The Road Home, by James Michael Stevens. This new collection is one of James Michael Stevens's best yet. Full of usable material for almost every worship occasion, this book is an essential resource for the sanctuary pianist. 2-3 min. per song. Intermediate. HE5070. $12.95. Sher Music Co. P.O. Box 445 Petaluma, CA 94953 (800) 444-7437 Fax (707) 763-2038 info@shermusic.com www.shermusic.com Free catalog available. The Real Easy Book, by Michael Zisman. This offers easy, but classic jazz tunes in fakebook format. It is perfect for beginning jazz combos. Each tune comes with its own page of relevant scales, chord voicings, bass lines and so on. 94 pp. Intermediate. $19. Southern music Company 1248 Austin Hwy., Ste. 212 San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 226-8167 Fax (210) 223-4537 info@southernmusic.com http://southernmusic.com Free catalog available. Humoresque hu·mor·esque n. Music A whimsical or fanciful composition. [German Humoreske, from Humor, humor, from Englishhumor.] on Swanee (concert band), by John Philip Sousa/Keith Brion. This humoresque was founded upon song from the Broadway show Sinbad. Liberally sprinkled with unusual sound effects, it unites popular tunes: "Hail, Hail the Gang's All Here," "Listen to the Mocking Bird," "Dixie" and "Old Folk at Home." Moderately difficult. $75. Carnival in Sao Paulo (concert band), by James Barnes. This is a fun-filled, safety-scored, easy-to-play, three-minute samba for school bands. Just six percussionists are required. Also suitable for community bands, this work makes a great encore for any concert. Intermediate. $67.50. Promenade (concert band), by David Stanhope stan·hope n. A light, open, horse-drawn carriage with one seat and two or four wheels. [After the Reverend Fitzroy Stanhope (1787-1864), British clergyman.] Noun 1. . Stanhope's Promenade is his reflection and endeavor to capture a piece with similar charm to that of the Norwegian march Valdres. The title was chosen because of the rather French flavor of the style. Intermediate. $65. A Solemn Prelude (concert band), by James Barnes. A richly scored, highly dramatic work commissioned by the Association of Texas Small-School Bands for their 2003 All-State Band, Solemn Prelude is very serious music that is suitable for most any high school-level band. Intermediate. $67.50. The White Rose March (concert band), by John Philip Sousa/Keith Brion. This march originating in 1917 is the requested composition by a civic committee of York, Pennsylvania, for a local celebration, which had to be cancelled in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of World War I. Keith Brion helps deliver this work from the master of marches. Moderately difficult. $65. Songs for Sight-Singing Volume 3 (choral high-school SATB SATB Siouxsie and the Banshees (band) SATB Smokey and the Bandit (movie) SATB Sports at the Beach SATB Soprano Alto Tenor Bass/Baritone SATB Semi Annual Training Brief SATB Simulated Airdrop Training Bundle collection), various authors, compiled by Vivian C. Munn. Separate collections are available for all levels and voicings. These graded materials were Created specifically for young musicians by recognized composers for use in the Texas annual sight-singing contest. Intermediate. $9.95. Horizon (concert band), by John Gibson. Horizon is a grand fanfare symbolizing all horizons, including those in the natural world where earth meets sky, and those imagined ones of hope and the excitement of what is to come next in life. Moderately difficult. $67.50. McBeth Conducts McBeth, Volume 1 (CD), by W. Francis McBeth William Francis McBeth was born March 9 1933 in Ropesville, Texas (near Lubbock). McBeth attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX. He is a prolific composer, whose musical repertoire has become a universal standard in wind band literature. . This is one of many in a series of CD compilations of the classic repertoire of W. Francis McBeth. The music is taken from the original recording produced in the 1970s. Easy. $16.95. Valor valor a rodenticide no longer marketed because of toxicity in horses causing dehydration, abdominal pain, hindlimb weakness, inappetence, fishy smell in urine. Called also N-3-pyridyl methyl N1-p-nitrophenyl urea. (concert band), by James Barnes. Valor is a gritty, hard-driving work written to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the United States Military Academy United States Military Academy, at West Point, N.Y.; for training young men and women to be officers in the U.S. army; founded and opened in 1802. The original act provided that the Corps of Engineers stationed at West Point should constitute a military academy, but at West Point. If you need a different and dramatic opener with patriotic flavor, consider this one. Difficult. $65. The Best of James Barnes, Volume 1, Advanced Repertoire (CD), by James Barnes. This is one in a series of CDs of compiled titles by this master of composing for wind band. Many fine advanced titles are showcased on this volume. Difficult. $16.95. Stipes sti·pes n. pl. stip·i·tes 1. The basal segment of the maxilla of an insect or a crustacean. 2. Botany A stalklike support or structure; a stipe. Publishing L.L.C. 204 W. University Ave. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 356-8391 Fax (217) 356-5753 stipes@soltec.net www.stipes.com Free catalog available. Keyboard Musicianship: Piano for Adults, Book One, 8th Edition, by James Lyke, Tony Caramia, Reid Alexander and Geoffrey Haydon. This helps the first-year adult pianist in group instruction develop into a well-rounded keyboard musician. This edition includes a play-along CD. 384 pp. Intermediate. $38.80. Essential Melodic and Harmonic Patterns for Group Piano Students, by James Lyke and Geoffrey Haydon. This book addresses basic melodic and harmonic keyboard patterns as well as jazz comping techniques and melodic improvisation. A play-along CD of audio and MIDI tracks is included. 52 pp. Intermediate. $12.80. SWATH swath also swathe n. 1. a. The width of a scythe stroke or a mowing-machine blade. b. A path of this width made in mowing. c. The mown grass or grain lying on such a path. 2. Publishing 23 Taylor Bay Calgary, Alberta Canada, T3J 4M9 (403) 208-4040 Fax (403) 208-4042 swathgeneral@aol.com www.barrage.org The Fiddle Club, Volume 1, by Dean Marshall. The first in a series of three, The Fiddle Club Vol. 1 is an excellent place for the young violinist to begin learning the fiddle style. 64 pp. Intermediate. $18.95. Mountain Spring, by Dean Marshall and Arthur Bachmann. This string orchestra arrangement of the BARRAGE hit Mountain Spring is a must for any string program. 82 pp. 4 min., 48 sec. Intermediate. $40. Calypso Calypso, in Greek mythology Calypso (kəlĭp`sō), nymph, daughter of Atlas, in Homer's Odyssey. She lived on the island of Ogygia and there entertained Odysseus for seven years. Jam, by Dean Marshall and Arthur Bachmann. This string orchestra arrangement of the BARRAGE favorite Calypso Jam is guaranteed to be a whole lot of fun for your string orchestra! 121 pp. 3 min., 34 sec. Intermediate. $50. The BARRAGE Book, Volume 1, by Dean Marshall. This first collection of BARRAGE tunes is guaranteed to inspire the young violinist in an alternative violin style. A special enhanced CD comes with the book. 64 pp. Moderately difficult. $24.95. The BARRAGE Book, Volume 2, by Dean Marshall. This second collection of BARRAGE tunes will provide the young student with challenging repertoire in an exciting, alternative violin style. A special, enhanced CD comes with the book. 72 pp. Moderately difficult. $24.95. Theory Time 9207 Woodleigh Dr. Houston, TX 77083 (281) 575-8101 Fax (281) 933-3612 info@theorytime.com www.theorytime.com Free catalog available. Hit a Home Run with Theory! Lesson Plans & Worksheets, by Heather Rathnau and Karen Wallace. This summer music camp packet has seventy-two reproducible worksheets divided into three levels for grades 1-9. Concepts include ear-training, note reading, notation, intervals, rhythm, scales, key signatures, vocabulary and more. Intermediate. $59.95. Hit a Home Run with Theory! Game Packet, by Heather Rathnau and Karen Wallace. This reproducible packet includes five games that teach musical terms and symbols, ear-training, intervals, notation, meter, note reading and general theory in a fun way! Intermediate. $39.95. Perfect Pitch Ear-Training Bingo, by Heather Rathnau and Karen Wallace. This ear-training bingo game will train your students to recognize a variety of intervals in a fun way! Each packet includes thirty playing cards divided into three levels (ten per level). Intermediate. $29.95. Batter Up with Theory! Board Game, by Heather Rathnau and Karen Wallace. This unique general theory game drills musical terms, symbols, note reading, intervals, keyboard, key signatures and scales in three levels. More than 360 game cards are included (120 per level). Intermediate. $29.95. Rhythm Strip Flashcards Level 1, by Heather Rathnau and Karen Wallace. More than forty rhythm strip flash cards drill measures of various rhythms in 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4. Easy. $14.95. Rhythm Strip Flashcards Level 2, by Heather Rathnau and Karen Wallace. More than seventy rhythm strip flash cards drill measures, of various rhythms in 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/8 and 6/8. Intermediate. $19.95. Rhythm Strip Flashcards Level 3, by Heather Rathnau and Karen Wallace. More than seventy rhythm strip flash cards drill measures of various rhythms in 3/4, 4/4, 6/4, 3/8, 6/8 and 2/2. Difficult. $19.95. Note Reading Flashcards, by Heather Rathnau and Karen Wallace. Thirty-eight note-reading flash cards provide a quick and excellent drill for treble and bass clef clef, in music: see musical notation. clef (French; “key” ) Musical notation symbol at the beginning of a staff to indicate the pitch of the notes on the staff. note reading. Easy. $14.95. Key Signature Flashcards, by Heather Rathnau and Karen Wallace. Thirty key signature flash cards provide an excellent drill on reading key signatures in treble and bass clef. Answers include major and minor keys on the back of each card. Intermediate. $14.95. Musical Symbol Flashcards, by Heather Rathnau and Karen Wallace. These musical symbol flash cards provide a thorough drill on fifty musical symbols every pianist should know. Intermediate. $14.95. (See advertisement on page 12.) TimeWarp Technologies 3 Lorimar Ln. Rehoboth, MA 02769 (508) 252-1074 Fax (508) 252-1076 info@timewarptech.com www.timewarptech.com Home Concert Version 2, by Frank Weinstock and George E Litterst. This practice and performance software for beginning to advanced pianists works with standard MIDI files. The program "turns your pages," follows your tempo and dynamics and provides interactive learning opportunities. $99. (See advertisement on page 57.) Trillenium Music Co. P.O. Box 88 Tunbridge, VT 05077 Phone/fax (802) 889-3354 trillenium.music@trillmusic.com www.trillmusic.com Free catalog available. Magic Flute Overture, by Mozart; arranged and edited by Don Stewart. This is a chamber orchestra reduction for 1121/211, percussion and strings. 6 min. Moderately difficult. Score and parts, $50. The Magic Flute Complete Opera, by Mozart; arranged and edited by Don Stewart. This is the complete opera in chamber orchestra reduction for 1121/211, percussion including glockenspiel glockenspiel (glŏk`ənspēl) [Ger.,=bell-play], percussion instrument. The medieval glockenspiel was a sort of miniature carillon (see bell), sometimes played mechanically by means of a rotating cylinder with protruding pins. , and strings. 120 min. Moderately difficult. Rental parts, $500. Patriotic Anthems, traditional, arranged by Earl North. This offers transcriptions for wind trio or quartet of eleven of the most beloved popular and requested national and international airs. This is a useful collection and excellent teaching material. This is catalog #0203. 20 min. Easy. Score and parts, $20. Life-Slices for Flute and Piano, Op. 4, by Don Stewart. This is a jazzy showpiece show·piece n. Something exhibited, especially as an outstanding example of its kind. showpiece Noun 1. anything displayed or exhibited 2. for both players, played in New York since 1968. This is catalog #876. 10 min. Difficult. Score and parts, $9.50. Guitarbook II, compiled and edited by William Ghezzi. This is the second in a series, returning to print great classical teaching pieces by Carulli, Carcassi, Sor and so on. These editions include fingering for both hands. This is catalog #0303 (standard) and #0304 (tablature tablature (tăb`ləch  r), in music, a generic system of musical notation indicating actions that the player must take, rather than "representing" the music itself that will result ). 30 pp. Intermediate. $20. Untimely Observations for Viola and Piano, by Matthew Greenbaum. This is a wonderful and expressive piece by one of today's great composers. This is catalog #T016 (Tunbridge Music). 10 min. Mederately difficult. Two scores, $20. W. W. Norton & Co. 500 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10110 (212) 790-4386 Fax (212) 869-0856 www.wwnorton.com Free catalog available. Beethoven: The Music and the Life, by Lewis Lockwood. Recently named a Pulitzer Prize Finalist, this brilliant portrayal of the world's most famous composer interweaves Beethoven's musical and biographical dimensions and places them in their historical and artistic contexts. 604 pp. Intermediate. $39.95. New Worlds of Dvorak: Searching in America for the Composer's Inner Life, by Michael B. Beckerman. Focusing on Dvorak's three-year stay in the United States, this book explores the world behind the public legend, offering fresh insights into the composer's life and music. 272 pp. Intermediate. $29.95. The Enjoyment of Music, Ninth Edition, by Joseph Machlis and Kristine Forney. The Ninth Edition of this classic music appreciation text provides an extensive collection of resources that support learning and teaching, from redesigned Electronic Listening Guides to a superb anthology of annotated scores. Chronological and Standard Versions: 700 pp; Shorter Version: 515 pp. Intermediate. Price: See Norton's website for various versions and packages. Yowza Software P.O. Box 4275 Berkeley, CA 94704 (800) 234-0427 info@musedit.com www.musedit.com MusEdit Music Notation Software, 3.60.2, by Yowza Software. Create music for stringed instruments (tablature), keyboard, drums and all others, plus lyrics. Translate tab to/from treble, transpose trans·pose v. To transfer one tissue, organ, or part to the place of another. , play back music, use 8,700 chords and/or chord designer and print pro-quality scores. Intermediate. $79. |
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