Directory of new music and instructional materials.A.D.G Productions 15517 Cordary Ave. Lawndale, CA 90260 (310) 379-1568 adgordon@adgproductions.com www.adgproductions.com Celtic Music Celtic music is a term utilized by artists, record companies, music stores and music magazines to describe a broad grouping of musical genres that evolved out of the folk musical traditions of the Celtic peoples of Northern Europe. for Flute and Piano, w/CD, by Allan Alexander and Jessica Walsh. Celtic Music for Flute and Piano is a flute and piano version of the very successful book, Celtic Music for Flute and Guitar. The piano score has right-and left-hand parts, along with the flute melody. The flute score is a pull-out section that can be played by the flutist without the piano score. This music is an exchange of ideas between the musicians. Play the beautiful "Hewlett" or the haunting "Separation of Soul and Body," then turn to "The Song of the Chanter chanter: see bagpipe. " and you will be hooked. This is music that comes alive every time you play it. The book comes with a play-along CD. The piano parts, performed by Andrew Gordon Andrew Gordon is a prominent scholar of modern Japanese history. He is a faculty member at Harvard University and chairs the Department of History there. Selected works
Ultimate Funk Grooves for B-Flat Instruments, by Ben Tompsett. Funk music and its infectious style remains a popular part of the music we listen to today. Timeless recordings from such artists as James Brown
James Joseph Brown (May 3 1933[1][2] – December 25 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and " , The Commodores, Stevie Wonder and many others, continue to receive massive popularity and have had a major influence on contemporary music styles, such as hip-hop, rap and R&B. This book contains 92 riffs that showcase the different ways in which the soloist can create a distinct funk sound to his or her playing. The accompanied audio CD contains 31 different grooves that accompany each of the riffs, influenced by the aforementioned artists, and covers a wide range of different funk styles Funk styles or funk dance refer to dance styles that are primarily danced to funk music. More specifically they can be used for a group of street dance styles that originated in California in the 1970s, mainly locking, popping and related styles. from the mid- to present day. The book is intended for the musician who wants to practically develop their playing style and improvisation technique in this genre. 40 pp. Intermediate. $21.95. Ultimate Funk Grooves for E-Flat Instruments, by Ben Tompsett. See description for Ultimate Funk Grooves for B-Flat Instruments. 40 pp. Intermediate. $21.95. Ultimate Latin Riffs for Guitar, w/CD, by Joe N. De Sa. This book provides an extensive study into various Latin guitar styles including: salsa, mambo A popular open source content management system (CMS) that is used to create and manage Web sites. Written in PHP and using the MySQL database, Mambo was released in 2001 by Peter Lamont of Miro Construct Pty Ltd., Melbourne, Australia. , merengue merengue Couple dance from the Dominican Republic or Haiti, danced throughout Latin America. Originally a folk dance, it has become a ballroom dance, where it is danced with a limping step, the weight always on the same foot. Varieties include the jaleo and juangomero. , 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. , chacha and much more. These 50 examples are transcribed note for note from the superbly recorded audio CD. Each example is recorded twice--the first version with guitar, piano, bass and drums Piano, Bass and Drums is a music DVD that features the musical collaboration of R&B singer Patrice Rushen, and other musicians such as Darek Oleszkiewicz,Ndugu Chancler as well as many others. , and the second version with just piano, bass and drums--so that the guitarist can practice along with the rhythm section Noun 1. rhythm section - the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments percussion section, percussion section - a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class . 60 pp. Intermediate. $21.95 Walking Bass Lines for Jazz Guitar The term jazz guitar refers to several aspects of the guitar as it is used in jazz and jazz fusion music. The term may refer to a type of guitar or to the variety of jazz playing styles (e.g. , w/ CD, by Stephan Badreau. This is a step-by-step guide in harmonizing bass lines on the guitar. The book will show the musician how to connect familiar chord shapes with the appropriate bass notes. It is full of ideas, examples, chord voicings and substitutions, as well as short chord progressions. All examples are played at both slow and normal speeds on the accompanying CD, as well as on a drums-only version for play-along purposes. 64 pp. Intermediate. $22.95. Amy R. Laurence Music Box 426 Dublin, OH 43017 (614) 764-2775 (614) 764-2775 amy@amyrlaurence.com www.amyrlaurence.com Jingle Bells Jingle Bells yuletide song composed by J. S. Pierpont. [Pop. Music: Van Doren, 200] See : Christmas Medley Piano Duet, by Amy R. Laurence. As recorded on Keyboard Christmas CD. A medley of "Jingle Bells," "Twelve Days of Christmas Twelve Days of Christmas presents increase with each day of Yuletide. [Am. Music: “Twelve Days of Christmas” in Rockwell] See : Generosity " and "O Christmas Tree Christmas tree Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. !" Intermediate. 3 mins. $5.95. Key of G, by Amy R. Laurence. As recorded on Keyboard Christmas CD. "Go, Tell it on the Mountains Piano Solo The piano is often used to provide harmonic accompaniment to a voice or other instrument. However, solo parts for the piano can be found in some musical styles. These can take the form of a section in which the piano is heard more prominently than other instruments, or in which the piano " 4 pp. 74 measures. 3 mins. Intermediate. $3.95. Keys of G and C, by Amy R. Laurence. As recorded on Keyboard Christmas CD. "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming Piano Trio A piano trio is a group of piano and two other instruments, usually a violin and a cello, or a piece of music written for such a group. It is one of the most common forms found in classical chamber music. ." For one piano, six hands. 8 pp. 80 measures. Intermediate. 3 mins. $4.95. Ars Nova Ars Nova (Latin; “New Art”) Musical style of 14th-century Europe, particularly France. As composers began to use ever shorter notes in their music, the old system of rhythmic modes (see Ars Antiqua) ceased to be adequate to describe it. Software LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control 16770 N.E. 79th St., #207 Redmond, WA 98052 (800) 445-4866 (425) 869-0817 info@ars-nova.com www.ars-nova.com Practica Musica 5, by Jeffrey Evans. The "big notes" option, an onscreen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. digital form of the Exploring Theory textbook, and other new features mark the newest edition of this complete tutor for music theory and ear training. 5 pp. $125. Bookside Press P.O. Box 300168 Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (800) 545-2022 (617) 390-7764 info@pianobook.com 2006-2007 Annual Supplement to the Piano Book, by Larry Fine Larry Fine may be:
Centerstream Publishing LLC P.O. Box 17878 Anaheim Hills, CA 92817 (714) 779-9390 centerstrm@aol.com www.centerstream-usa.com Christmas South of the Border, by Randall Ames. Add heat to your holiday with these salsa-flavored piano arrangements of time-honored Christmas carols A Christmas carol is a carol whose lyrics center on the theme of Christmas or that has become associated with the Christmas season even though its lyrics may not specifically refer to Christmas. Both types of Christmas carols are included in this list. . Play along with the CD of these super arrangements. 48 pp. Moderately difficult. $19.95. Fun Songs for Ukulele ukulele (y  kəlā`lē), Hawaiian musical instrument developed from the Portuguese guitar. It has a fretted fingerboard and four strings that are plucked or strummed. , by Ron Middlebrook. Fifty terrific songs in standard notation Standard notation refers to a general agreement in the way things are written or denoted. The term is generally used in technical and scientific areas of study like mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology, but can also be seen in areas like business, economics and music. and 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 for beginning- to advanced-ukulele players. A chord chart A chord chart is a form of musical notation that describes harmonic and rhythmic information only. It is the most common form of notation used by professional session musicians playing jazz or other forms of popular music. is included. 72 pp. Intermediate. $14.95. The Guitar Chord A guitar chord is a chord, a collection of tones usually sounded together at once, played on a guitar, a type of chromatically fretted string instrument. Chord voicings designed for the guitar can be optimized for many different purposes and playing styles. Shapes of Charlie Christian Charlie Christian (Charles Henry Christian) (29 July 1916 – 2 March 1942) was an American swing and bebop jazz guitarist. Christian was an important early performer on the electric guitar, and is cited as a key figure in the development of bebop, cool and modern jazz. , by Joe Weidlich. The concepts and fingerings in this book have been developed by analyzing the licks used by Charlie Christian. Chord shapes are moveable allowing one to play the riffs in virtually any key without difficulty, by simply moving the shape. The CD contains many exampies of how this basic concept was used by Christian to keep his solo lines moving forward. 96 pp. Moderately difficult. $19.95. Guitar Transcribing--A Complete Guide, by Dave Celentano. Learn that solo now! Use this complete guide and CD in writing down what you hear. Designed for guitar players but useful for all ear-training students. 40 pp. Intermediate. $19.95. Play Drums Now! 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. , by Rick Petrie. Noted drum instructor and performer Rick Petrie teaches the absolute beginner to master the beginning techniques of drum playing. 60 mins. Easy. $19.95. Ranger Doug Rides the Rhythm Range DVD, by Doug Green. Noted swing rhythm guitarist Ranger Doug takes you step-by-step through the process of expanding your technique on swing rhythm. Also included, is a performance by two-time Grammy winners "Riders in the Sky" in a miniconcert. 60 mins. Moderately difficult. $19.95. Tango for Guitar, by Brian Chambouleyron. This book/CD contains 13 tango songs played by noted Argentine guitarist Brian Chambouleyron, and also has 13 rhythm tracks for you to play the tango with the band. 32 pp. Moderately difficult. $19.95. Tango for Piano, by Federico Mizrahi. This music book/CD package contains 10 tango songs played by noted Argentine artist Federico Mizrahi. Includes "Tango Style and Interpretation," "Notes on the Tunes" and "Teaching Argentine Tango
C.F. Peters Corporation [Edition Peters] 70-30 80th St., 2nd Floor Glendale, NY 11385 (718) 416-7800 (718) 416-7805 sales@cfpeters-ny.com www.editionpeters.co 15 Two-Part Inventions (Transcribed), by J.S. Bach and Richard Sayage. The complete two-part keyboard inventions, BWV BWV Backwater Valve BWV Bachwerkverzeichnis (cataloging prefix for works of composer J.S. Bach) BWV Board Walk Villas (Disney resort) BWV Borderless World Volunteers 772-786, freely transcribed for guitar: the feasibility of performance remained the driving issue behind said editing. Suggested fingerings and positions are included. 31 pp. Difficult. $14.95. Das Pianobuch: Music for Discoverers, Vol. 2, edited by Sibylle Cada and Thomas Peter-Horas. The 35 piano works, an extraordinary range of material from Bach to modern pieces written for this collection, are placed so they interrelate in·ter·re·late tr. & intr.v. in·ter·re·lat·ed, in·ter·re·lat·ing, in·ter·re·lates To place in or come into mutual relationship. in or contrast by mood, thematic material, technical demands or interpretation. 40 pp. Easy. $24.95. Fantasies on Christmas Carols, Vol. 1, by Douglas Townsend Douglas Townsend (born November 8, 1921) is an American composer and musicologist who became interested in composition while a student at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, in New York City, and taught himself composition, counterpoint and . Accessible piano four-hand arrangements of "God Rest Yo Merry, Gentlemen," "Silent Night" and "The Coventry Carol The "Coventry Carol" is a Christmas carol dating from the 16th Century. The carol was performed in Coventry as part of a mystery play called The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors. The play depicts the Christmas story from the Gospel of Matthew. " ("Lullay, Thou Little Tyne Child") presented in score format. 9.5 mins. Intermediate. $9.95. From My Little Island, by Robert Aldridge Robert Aldridge was an English clergyman who died in 1616. He was a Fellow of King's College, Cambridge 1564 - 1567, Rector of Wollaton 1576 - 1616 and Vicar of St. Mary's Church, Nottingham 1 May 1578 - 1616. . This "perpetual motion Perpetual motion The expression perpetual motion, or perpetuum mobile, arose historically in connection with the quest for a mechanism which, once set in motion, would continue to do useful work without an external source of energy or which would produce more " work was written for, revised with, premiered by and recorded by marimba marimba: see xylophone. marimba Xylophone with resonators under each bar. The original African instrument uses tuned calabash resonators. In Mexico and Central America, where it was brought by African slaves, the wooden bars may be affixed to a specialist Nancy Zeltsman International Marimba Soloist, Nancy Zeltsman (b.1958) has taught at the Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music since 1993. Biography Zeltsman was born in 1958 in Morristown, New Jersey . Notation is done on grand staff, the pages can be spread out, and suitable stickings are suggested. 20 mins. Difficult. $25. Greensleeves, by Mary Lloyd-Butler. The traditional tune arranged for violin (or flute) and piano for her students at the Berkeley Carroll School The Berkeley Carroll School is an independent, nonsectarian, coed day school, enrolling about 750 students from pre-kindergarten through high school. Berkeley Carroll School is located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn at three locations: 181 Lincoln Place, 701 Carroll in Brooklyn. Melodic, but with striking harmonies: think Scenes from Childhood crossed with Mikrokosmos. 3 mins. Easy. $7.95. Meditation from "Thais" Massenet, arranged by Roger Nichols Roger Nichols may refer to:
Moving Transposition transposition /trans·po·si·tion/ (trans?po-zish´un) 1. displacement of a viscus to the opposite side. 2. : After Sachse 100 Etudes, by William Vacchiano William Vacchiano (1912 – September 19, 2005), was a legendary trumpeter and trumpet instructor. Originally from Portland, Maine, Vacchiano studied trumpet at age 12. At 14 years old, he was playing in the Portland Symphony. . Selected Sachse etudes are provided in their original form side by side with the altered versions created by the trumpet legend. The Vacchiano versions indicate the phrase-by-phrase transpositions needed to make the paired etudes sound the same. 111 pp. Moderately difficult. $30. Russian Operatic Arias for Bass, by David Fanning David Fanning may refer to:
source - a document (or organization) from which information is obtained; "the reporter had two sources for the story" , and critical remarks for each of these gems selected and edited by Russian music specialist David Fanning. 128 pp. Difficult. $32. Saloon Songs, by Fred Hersch Fred Hersch (born October 21, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a contemporary American jazz pianist who has become a consistent and highly demanded performer on the international jazz scene. Hersch began playing piano at a very young age. . Hersch's colorful mental images of Lower Manhattan Lower Manhattan is the southernmost part of the island of Manhattan, the main island and center of business and government of the City of New York. Lower Manhattan is generally defined as the area delineated on the north by Chambers Street, on the west by the Hudson River (North in the early part of the 20th century are depicted in these three dances for piano: "Four-Part Slow Drag," "The Last Call Waltz" and "Bowery Rag." 7 mins. Intermediate. $11.95. Spectrum 4, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music or ABRSM is an educational body that provides examinations in music. Often referred to simply as the "Associated Board", or "the Royal Schools of Music", the organisation is based in London, but runs examination centres all . Sixty-six miniatures for piano, commissioned for this series, which provide an excellent introduction to contemporary music. Includes a CD with the accompanying tracks required for five of the works. Easy. $80. Dancing Dot 1754 Quarry Ln. Valley Forge Valley Forge, on the Schuylkill River, SE Pa., NW of Philadelphia. There, during the American Revolution, the main camp of the Continental Army was established (Dec., 1777–June, 1778) under the command of Gen. George Washington. , PA 19482 (610) 783-6692 (610) 783-6732 info@dancingdots.com www.dancingdots.com An Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part 1, by Richard Taesch. A course in Braille music Braille music is a Braille code that allows music to be notated using Braille cells so that music can be read by visually impaired musicians. The Braille music system was originally developed by Louis Braille. reading, Part I, is a flexible course that equips the mainstream educator, with no prior experience with Braille, to teach and learn Braille music. Easy. Full set: $249 (three print, four Braille volumes). An Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part 2, by Richard Taesch. Part 2 builds on the Braille music-reading skills developed in the first four phases of the course presented in Part I. Part 2 contains: "Phase Five-A, The Circle of Keys"; "Phase Five-B, Flat Key Signatures"; "Phase Five-C, Reading in New Keys"; "Phase Six-A, Adventures in Music Reading"; "Phase Six-B, Simple and Compound Time"; "Phase Six-C, Advanced Reading and Modulating Keys." In two appendices, Taesch includes a detailed set of "Theory Examinations" and an "Index of Braille Signs." A standard subject index is also included. A separate volume of lesson exercises contains dozens of new exercises in the form of single-line melodies, duets and canons. Intermediate. Full set: $179 (two print, four Braille volumes). An Introduction to the Piano for the Blind Student, Part 1, by Richard Taesch. A piano companion course and supplement for An Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part I. This series is designed specifically for the piano student who has been exposed to the Part I course or who has fundamental knowledge of the Braille music code in general. The exercises and graded repertoire have been carefully written and compiled so as to help the student progressively overcome typical problems in reading "bar-over-bar" Braille music formats. Duets and performance repertoire are included to make the process fun, musical and educational. Intermediate. Full set: $99 (two print and two Braille volumes). Introduction to the Piano for the Blind Student, Part 2, by Richard Taesch. A piano companion course and supplement for An Introduction to Piano for the Blind Student, Book 1, Graded Studies. Prerequisites: functional knowledge of the Braille music code presented in An Introduction to Music for the Blind Student, Part I and in An Introduction to Piano for the Blind Student, Book 1, by Richard Taesch. Moderately difficult. Full set: $64 (one print and one Braille volume). Who's Afraid of Braille? Braille Edition, by Richard Taesch and William McCann. A short introduction and resource handbook for parents and students. $10. Who's Afraid of Braille? Print Edition, by Richard Taesch and William McCann. A short introduction and resource handbook for parents and students. $10. David E. Smith Publications, LLC 4826 Shabbona Rd. Deckerville, MI 48427 (810) 376-9055 810) 810-8429 despub@greatlakes.net www.despub.com And Can it Be, by Dana F. Everson. Brass duet for trumpet and trombone trombone [Ital.,=large trumpet], brass wind musical instrument of cylindrical bore, twice bent on itself, having a sliding section that lengthens or shortens it and thus regulates the pitch. The descendant of the sackbut, it was developed in the 15th cent. with piano. Optional parts for horn and baritone TC. 6 pp. Intermediate. $3.50. Be Thou My Vision Be Thou My Vision is a traditional Christian hymn, which can be traced to Ireland but is now sung in English-speaking churches around the world. The text (Rop tú mo baile , by Wayne Fritchie. Solo with piano available in sets for flute, oboe oboe (ō`bō, ō`boi) [Ital., from Fr. hautbois] or hautboy (ō`boi, hō`–), woodwind instrument of conical bore, its mouthpiece having a double reed. , clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax and violin. 4 pp. Moderately difficult. $4.50. The Battle of Jericho, by Dana F. Everson. Brass quintet A brass quintet is a five-piece musical ensemble composed of brass instruments. The most common instrumentation is two trumpets or cornets, one French horn, one trombone, and one tuba or bass trombone. and optionally a brass sextet. 12 pp. Intermediate. $4.50. Come, Ye Thankful People, Come, by Dana F. Everson. Trumpet quartet with optional horn part. Great for Thanksgiving time. 9 pp. Moderately difficult. $4. Faith is the Victory, by David Townsend David Charles Humphrey Townsend (20 April 1912 - 27 January 1997) was an English cricketer who played in three Tests in 1935. Born in Norton, County Durham, David Townsend was a right-handed batsman, sometimes used as an opener, who holds the record of being the last . Solo for mallet mallet, n a hammering instrument. mallet, hard, n a small hammer with a leather-, rubber-, fiber-, or metal-faced head; used to supply force or to supplement hand force for the compaction of foil or amalgam and to seat cast percussion and piano. A delightful display of artistry for marimba, xylophone xylophone (zī`ləfōn) [Gr.,=wood sound], musical instrument having graduated wooden slabs that are struck by the player with small, hard mallets. The slabs are usually arranged like a keyboard, and the range varies from two to four octaves. of vibraphone vibraphone or vibraharp Percussion instrument with tuned metal bars, arranged keyboard-style like the xylophone. Felt or wool beaters are used to strike the bars, giving a soft, mellow tone quality. soloist. 5 pp. Difficult. $6.50. God of Our Fathers, by Billy Madison. Percussion sextet for bells, marimba, tambourine tambourine (tăm'bərēn`), musical instrument of the percussion family, having a narrow circular frame and a single parchment drumhead, with metal plates or jingles set in the frame. , snare drum, woodblock wood·block n. 1. See woodcut. 2. also wood block Music A hollow block of wood struck with a drumstick to produce percussive effects in an orchestra. , cymbals cymbals (sĭm`bəlz), percussion instruments of ancient Asian origin. They consist of a pair of slightly concave metal plates which produce a vibrant sound of indeterminate pitch. , triangle and timpani timpani: see kettledrum. timpani or kettledrums Large bowl-shaped drums with pedal mechanisms for altering their pitch by changing the membrane's tension. The timpani are the principal orchestral percussion instruments. . 12 pp. Moderately difficult. $4.50. O Come, O Come Emmanuel, by Billy Madison. Solo with piano available separately for wind and string instruments This is a list of string instruments categorized according to the technique used to produce sound, followed by a list of string instruments grouped by country or region of origin. . 4 pp. Intermediate. $3.50. Onward Christian Soldiers, by Rob Schoolfield. Designed as a quintet but can be used as a duet as well. Instrumentation is for bells, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals and triangle. 7 pp. Easy. $2.50. Eddings Music 4 E. 1100 S. Bountiful, UT 84010 (801) 295-5979 eddings@aros.net www.eddingsmusic.com Andante an·dan·te Music adv. & adj. Abbr. and. In a moderately slow tempo, usually considered to be slower than allegretto but faster than adagio. Used chiefly as a direction. n. An andante passage or movement. Tranquillo, by Peter Warlock Peter Warlock was a pseudonym of Philip Arnold Heseltine (October 30, 1894 - December 17, 1930), an Anglo-Welsh composer and music critic. Although he used his own name when writing as a music critic, he composed under the pseudonym "Peter Warlock" and is now better known by . Also known as Pieds en l'air from the Capriol Suite, this arrangement is for organ and may be used as a devotional prelude or a recital piece. Intermediate. 4 mins. $3.50. Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam, by Franklin Eddings. Based on a 19th-century 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. theme, this organ prelude has a whimsical interlude. It can be used as a church service piece or a recital piece. 3:45 mins. Intermediate. $4.50. Liberty Bell March, by John Philip Sousa. One of Sousa's most stirring and well-known marches, this piece is an Independence Day favorite and show-stopper in an exceptional arrangement for organ. 3:30 mins. Moderately difficult. $5. Newfoundland Sketch, by Franklin Eddings. This setting in E Minor for organ is based on a plaintive plain·tive adj. Expressing sorrow; mournful or melancholy. [Middle English plaintif, from Old French, aggrieved, lamenting, from plaint, complaint; see plaint. mariner's folk song folk song, music of anonymous composition, transmitted orally. The theory that folk songs were originally group compositions has been modified in recent studies. . A piano arrangement of the piece is also available. 4 mins. Intermediate. $3.50. Six Regimental Marches of the British Army The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. It came into being with unification of the governments and armed forces of England and Scotland into the United Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. , by Franklin Eddings. The six traditional themes are arranged for organ. These rousing, regal marches may be played as singles or in a set of two or more. Intermediate. 21 mins. $16.50. Suite #2, Op. 28/2, by Gustav Holst Gustav Holst (21 September, 1874 - 25 May, 1934) [1] [2] was an English composer and was a music teacher for over 20 years. Holst is most famous for his orchestral suite The Planets. . Arranged for organ, this is vibrant, festive concert music based on English folk tunes originally composed for concert band. The pieces may be played as singles or in a set. 23 mins. Moderately difficult. $3.50. Electronic Courseware Systems Inc. 1713 S. State St. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 359-7099 (217) 359-6578 sales@ecsmedia.com www.ecsmedia.com Accent is modular technology-based music instruction in an individual learning environment. It includes an assessment tool and can integrate the knowledge base for students. It also reinforces and supports the National Standards through a curriculum approach. 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Education Edition. Volume 2 in eMedia's learning system for piano and keyboard. With a focus on improvisation and advanced techniques, this easy-to-use and interactive learning system will take your students playing to the next level. Recommended for grades 6 and up. Lab packs and site licenses also available. 1 hr. Intermediate. $99.95. F & N Enterprise 227 King High Dr. Thornhill, Ontario Thornhill (2006 population 106,394) is an upscale community in Ontario, Canada, directly north of Toronto. It is considered the most affluent of Toronto suburbs. It straddles two municipalities, the city of Vaughan having the portion west of Yonge Street and the town of Markham Canada L4J 5P5 (905) 882-1233 fima@rogers.com www.easyhitsmusic.com Jazz & Pop Piano Paradise, Vol. 4, by Fishel Pustilnik and edited by Lore Ruschiensky. These pieces offer much appeal for the young pianist and excellent choice for a supplementary book for students from grade 3 to 8. 52 pp. Intermediate. $9.95. THE FJH FJH Franz Joseph Haydn (classical composer) FJH Friendswood Junior High (Friendswood, Texas) Music Company 2525 Davie Rd., Ste. 360 Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale (lô`dərdāl), residential, commercial, and resort city (1990 pop. 149,377), seat of Broward co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; settled around a fort built (c.1837) in the Seminole War, inc. 1911. , FL 33317 (954) 382-6061 (954) 382-3073 matthewm@fjhmusic.com www.fjhmusic.com The Festival Collection, Book 1, w/CD, compiled and edited by Helen Marlais. Book 1 provides students with superior repertoire necessary to develop solid technique, and to cultivate a sense of musicality that is necessary in playing the works of the masters. 36 pp. Easy. $6.95. The Festival Collection, Book 2, w/CD, compiled and edited by Helen Marlais. Book 2 continues on the path toward the masters with literature gradually increasing in difficulty, adding more musical and technical challenges for careful and continued growth in students' studies. 55 pp. Easy. $7.95. The Festival Collection, Book 4, w/CD, compiled and edited by Helen Marlais. Book 4 consists of essential repertoire for the student to study and apply the knowledge mastered from the previous levels. Proficiency of pieces at this level will allow students to prepare for the advanced repertoire. 96 pp. Intermediate. $9.95. In Recital--Duets, Vol. 1, Book 1, w/CD, compiled and edited by Helen Marlais. Book 1 gives students a fun and manageable introduction to duet playing. This book uses quarter, half, dotted half and whole notes, and most pieces call for a limited use of hands-together playing. 40 pp. Easy. $6.95. In Recital--Duets, Vol. 1, Book 2, w/CD, compiled and edited by Helen Marlais. Book 2 contains wonderful arrangements for the student to further explore duet playing. This level adds more musical concepts to the primo and secondo se·con·do n. pl. se·con·di The second part in a concert piece, especially the lower part in a piano duet. [Italian, from Latin secundus, second, following; see sek parts, enhancing the duet's overall sound. 40 pp. Easy. $6.95. In Recital--Duets, Vol. 1, Book 3, w/CD, compiled and edited by Helen Marlais. In Book 3, students will get to experience duets written using eighth notes, five-finger patterns, cut time, patterns that extend from a five-finger position, and many more new musical concepts. 44 pp. Easy. $6.95. In Recital--Duets, Vol. 1, Book 4, w/CD, compiled and edited by Helen Marlais. Book 4 utilizes dotted-quarter notes followed by eighth and 16th notes, one-octave arpeggios in one hand, and an introduction to the blues style. This book is a perfect steppingstone step·ping·stone n. 1. A stone that provides a place to step, as in crossing a stream. 2. An advantageous position for advancement toward a goal. to intermediate-level duet repertoire. 48 pp. Intermediate. $7.95. In Recital--Duets, Vol. 1, Book 5, w/CD, compiled and edited by Helen Marlais. Book 5 offers students an introduction to syncopation syncopation (sĭng'kəpā`shən, sĭn'–) [New Gr.,=cut off ], in music, the accentuation of a beat that normally would be weak according to the rhythmic division of the measure. , ragtime ragtime: see jazz. ragtime U.S. popular music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries distinguished by its heavily syncopated rhythm. Ragtime found its characteristic expression in formally structured piano compositions, the accented left-hand , Latin rhythms, more compound meters and more complex 16-note patterns. This book will surely showcase your duet performers. 48 pp. Intermediate. $7.95. In Recital--Duets, Vol. 1, Book 6, w/CD, compiled and edited by Helen Marlais. Book 6 takes everything up a notch by adding more complicated triplet triplet /trip·let/ (trip´let) 1. one of three offspring produced at one birth. 2. a combination of three objects or entities acting together, as three lenses or three nucleotides. 3. and 16th figures, and tackles the more advanced ensemble issues in regard to pedaling and modulation. 52 pp. Intermediate. $7.95. Piano Adventures--Gold Star Performance w/CD, Levels 2A and 2B, by Nancy and Randall Faber. An adventurous collection of new solos, Levels 2A and 2B present a broad range of expressive settings in harmony, style and rhythm. Repeated listening and play-along with the CD will familiarize students with the diverse musical textures. 40 pp. Easy. $7.95. Flying Leap Music 53599 Hwy. 245 Pinehurst, CA 93641 (559) 336-9383 (559) 336-9383 fleap@fleap.com www.fleap.com Piano, Body and Soul: Learn to Play and Become the Musician You Always Wanted to Be, by Joan Harkness and Anna Dembska. Using original and classic repertoire, improvisation and "grooves" to integrate technique with note-reading, rhythm, theory, listening and self-awareness, Piano, Body and Soul guides students to discover and develop their own innate musicianship. 190 pp. Easy. $44.95. Futurific Music Limited 2299 Dundas St. W., Ste. 302 Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6R 1X7 (416) 535-1538 (416) 535-1538 sales@futurificmusic.com www.futurificmusic.com Folksongs from Around the World, Collection 1--Christmas, by Susan Cheung. This Christmas collection presents eight famous traditional carols from Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland and Spain. All key signatures stay within a single sharp or flat. 10 pp. Easy. $3.95. Folksongs from China, Collection 1, by Susan Cheung. This 20th-anniversary collection introduces eight Chinese favorites including children's, work and romantic love songs. An overview gives the history and hints on how to play the music. 10 pp. Easy. $3.95. (See advertisement on page 16.) Frederick Harris Music The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited (Frederick Harris Music) is a North American music publishing firm. Located in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga, Ontario, The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited has the largest catalogue of any Canadian print music publisher. 2250 Military Rd. Tonawanda, NY 14150 (905) 501-1595 (905) 501-0929 fhmc@frederickharrismusic.com www.frederickharrismusic.com Celebrate Bach, Vol. 2, by Johann Sebastian Bach and compiled by Reid Alexander, Samuel Alexander, Samuel, 1859–1938, British philosopher, b. Australia. From 1893 to 1924 he was professor of philosophy at Victoria Univ., Manchester. Strongly influenced by the theory of evolution, Alexander conceived of the world as a single cosmic process in which S. Holland, Marc Widner; edited by Andrew Hisey. 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Celebrate Beethoven, Vol. 2, by Ludwig van Beethoven and compiled by Reid Alexander, Samuel S. Holland, Marc Widner; edited by Andrew Hisey. Stimulating commentary accompanies every piece in this useful collection of Beethoven sonatas for the advanced pianist. Works include Sonata in C Minor Op. 13 and Sonata in F Minor, Op. 2, No. 1. 104 pp. Difficult. $22.95. Celebrate Clementi, by Muzio Clementi and compiled by Reid Alexander, Samuel S. Holland, Marc Widner; edited by Andrew Hisey. This volume includes six progressive sonatinas, Op. 36, Sonata in D, Op. 4, No. 1 and selected preludes, waltzes and easy arrangements. Each piece is accompanied by informative notes for study and performance. 96 pp. Moderately difficult. $19.95. Celebrate Piano! Christmas 1, by Cathy Albergo, J. Mitzi Kolar, Mark Mrozinski. This album for beginning pianists includes familiar holiday songs such as "Santa Claus Santa Claus: see Nicholas, Saint. Santa Claus jolly, gift-giving figure who visits children on Christmas Eve. [Christian Tradition: NCE, 1937] See : Christmas Santa Claus is Comin to Town," "Away in a Manger," "We Three Kings" and "Jingle Bells." 16 pp. Easy. $5.25. Comics & Card Tricks, by Christine Donkin. Students with a sense of adventure will revel in these 11 amusing solos incorporating sneaky staccatos, "Detectives"; fluctuating meters, "Time Travel"; and swinging rhythms, "T. Rex T. rex, T. Rex or T-Rex may refer to:
Legends & Lore, by Christine Donkin. This collection of 11 elementary to early-intermediate pieces provides the perfect escape to an enchanting storybook sto·ry·book n. A book containing a collection of stories, usually for children. adj. Occurring in or resembling the style or content of a storybook: storybook characters; a storybook romance. land filled with witches, wizards, dragons and pirates. 16 pp. Easy. $5.25. Sound Advice: Theory and Ear Training (Four Volumes), by Brenda Braaten and Crystal Wiksyk, edited by Laura Beauchamp-Williamson. Sound Advice offers an innovative approach to integrating ear training and theory for students of all ages and instruments. Audio tracks to accompany the exercises are available online at www.soundadvicedirect.com. Tonescapes, by Dale Reubart. With evocative pieces such as "April Shower," "Winter Wind" and "Dreamscape dream·scape n. A dreamlike scene or picture having surreal qualities. [dream + (land)scape.] ," this seven-piece collection offers a rich variety of sounds and textures that will aid intermediate pianists in their musical and technical growth. 16 pp. Intermediate. $5.25. Violin Series, Third Edition, by various composers. This exceptional series supports violinists in their artistic and technical development at all levels of study with nine volumes of violin repertoire, two volumes of violin technique and one volume of orchestral excerpts. 24-88 pp. $10.50-$20.95. (See advertisement on page 9.) G. Henle USA, Inc. P.O. Box 460127 St. Louis, MO 63146 (314) 514-1791 (314) 514-126 info@henleusa.com www.henleusa.com Beethoven, Piano Concerto Op. 61a--After the Violin Concerto A violin concerto is a concerto for solo violin (occasionally, two or more violins) and instrumental ensemble, customarily orchestra. Such works have been written from the Baroque period, when the solo concerto form was first developed, up through the present day. Op. 61, 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. , HN 815, by Hans-Werner Kuethen; fingering by Klaus Schilde; piano reduction by J. Sommer Sommer is a surname, from the German and Danish word for the season "summer". It may refer to:
Haydn--Six Sonatas for Violin and Violin Hob. VI: 1-6, by Andreas Friesenhagen and Ulrich Mazurowicz; cadenzas by Kurt Guntner. Henle 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. . 49 pp. Intermediate. $29.95. HN 737, Score/PartsScore: 62 pages; Violin: 13 pages; Viola: 13 pages; Violoncello violoncello: see violin. : 12 pages. HN 809--Various Parts. Liszt--Hungarian Rhapsody (1) A subscription-based online music service from RealNetworks that gives users unlimited access to a vast library of major and independent label music. Within a single interface, Rhapsody provides access to streaming music, Internet radio and extensive music information and No. 2, Piano Solo, HN 804, by Ernst Herttrich; preface by Maria Eckhardt; fingering by A. Groethuysen. Henle Urtext edition. 25/4. Intermediate. $16.95. Liszt--Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6, Piano Solo, HN 813, by Ernst Herttrich; preface by Maria Eckhardt; fingering by A. Groethuysen. Henle Urtext edition. 10 pp. Intermediate. $12.95. Liszt--Score for Violin and Viola, HN 216, by Vallee d'Obermann and Ernst Herttrich; fingering by HansMartin Theopold. Henle Urtext edition. 20 pp. Intermediate. $20.95. Mozart--Bassoon Concerto in Bflat, K. 191, Piano Reduction, HN 767, by Ernst Herttrich; piano reduction by Siegfried Petrenz; cadenzas and bridges by Robert D. Levin
Robert D. Levin (b. . Henle Urtext edition. Score, 23 pp; bassoon bassoon (băs n`), double-reed woodwind instrument that plays in the bass and tenor registers. Its 8-ft (2.4-m) conical tube is bent double, the instrument thus being about 4 ft (1. part, 13 pp. Intermediate. $22.95. Mozart--Piano Concerto in A, K. 488, Piano Reduction, HN 766, by Ernst-Guenter Heinemann; piano reduction and fingering by Andras Schiff; cadenza ca·den·za n. 1. An elaborate, ornamental melodic flourish interpolated into an aria or other vocal piece. 2. An extended virtuosic section for the soloist usually near the end of a movement of a concerto. by composer. Henle Urtext edition. 55 pp. Intermediate. $29.95. Mozart--Piano Concerto in C, K. 467, Piano Reduction, Piano Solo, HN 803(Including Alternative Versions and Interpolations), by Norbert Gertsch; piano reduction, fingering, cadenzas and lead-ins by Andras Schiff. Henle Urtext edition. 60 pp. Intermediate. $29.95. Mozart--Serenade in B-flat, K. 361 (370a), HN 801, by Gran Partita par·ti·ta n. Music 1. An instrumental piece composed of a series of variations, as a suite. 2. One of the variations contained in such a piece. and Henrik Wiese. Henle Urtext edition. Intermediate. $83.95. Schumann--Piano Quartet in E-flat, Op. 47, by Ulrich Leisinger; fingering of piano part by Michael Schneidt. 62 pp. Intermediate. $49.95. (See advertisement on page 43.) Gerard and Sarzin Publishing Co. 28 Old Fulton St., T-K Brooklyn, NY 11201 (718) 858-6945 (212) 344-0794 cgerard@pipeline.com www.gandspub.com The Lion of the Piano, transcribed by Spike Wilner. Eight compositions by stride pianist Wille "The Lion" Smith. Includes notes and biography. 80 pp. Intermediate. $16.95. You Can Ta Ka Di Mi This! w/CD, by Todd Isler. Improve and expand your rhythmic sense and precision. The South Indian syllable system of rhythm ear training. 75 pp. Intermediate. $24.95. Greenblatt & Seay Publications The Old Schoolhouse 504 Garfield St. P.O. Box 671 Avoca, NE 68307 (402) 275-3221 g-s@alltel.net www.mastercall.com/g-s/ Klezmer--Fiddle Tunes for Two Basses, by Deborah Greenblatt. Thirty-three Klezmer klezmer (klĕz`mər), form of instrumental folk music developed in the Eastern European Jewish community. The style had its beginnings in the Middle Ages; its name is a Yiddishized version of the Hebrew klei zemir duets, with chords, program notes and a source list. Also available for violas, cellos, violins and mandolins, so you can play with your musical friends. More than 60 mins. Intermediate. $15. Klezmer--Fiddle Tunes for Two Cellos, by Deborah Greenblatt. Thirty-three Klezmer duets, with chords, program notes and a source list. Also available for violas, violins, basses and mandolins, so you can play with your musical friends. More than 60 mins. Intermediate. $15. Klezmer--Fiddle for Two Violas, by Deborah Greenblatt. Thirty-three Klezmer duets, with chords, program notes and a source list. Also available for violins, cellos, basses and mandolins, so you can play with your musical friends. More than 60 mins. Intermediate. $15. Klezmer--Fiddle Tunes for Two Violins, by Deborah Greenblatt. Thirty-three Klezmer duets, with chords, program notes and a source list. Also available for violas, cellos, basses and mandolins, so you can play with your musical friends. More than 60 mins. Intermediate. $15. Overtures for Strings, by Deborah Greenblatt. These challenging arrangements are for quartet, quintet or string orchestra with symphonic tastes. Overtures included are Mendelssohn's "Midsummer Night's Dream," Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro" and Rossini's "William Tell." More than 60 mins. Moderately difficult. $25 for parts, $9 for score. Renaissance Fiddling Tunes for Two Alto Recorders, by Deborah Greenblatt. Twenty-eight renaissance duets, with chords, program notes and a source list. 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Also available for alto recorders, violins, soprano recordrs, cellos, basses and mandolins, so you can play with your musical friends. More than 60 mins. Intermediate. $15. Renaissance Fiddling Tunes for Two Violins, by Deborah Greenblatt. Twenty-eight renaissance duets, with chords, program notes and a source list. Also available for alto recorders, soprano recorders, violas, cellos, basses and mandolins, so you can play with your musical friends. More than 60 mins. Intermediate. $15. 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. Milwaukee, WI 53213 (414) 774-3630 (414) 774-3259 piano@halleonard.com www.halleonard.com The Adult Piano Method, Book 2, by Fred Kern, Phillip Keveren, Barbara Kreader and Mona Rejino. Begins with a brief review of concepts covered in Book 1, then proceeds step-by-step through five-finger patterns (C, G and F), all the way through major scales (C, G and F) and their related minor scales. 112 pp. Intermediate. $16.95. The Adult Piano Method--Popular Hits, Book 2, arranged by Fred Kern, Phillip Keveren and Mona Rejino. This hit-packed supplementary songbook correlates perfectly with the Hal Leonard Adult Piano Method, Book 2. Orchestrated accompaniments are available on either CD or GM disk. 32 pp. Intermediate. $12.95. The Beatles (Popular Songs Series), arranged by Eugenie Rocherolle. The top hits of The Beatles featured in this collection display a wide range of styles. Includes: "Can't Buy Me Love," "Get Back," "Yesterday" and more. 32 pp. Intermediate. $9.95. Beethoven: Selected Piano Works (Schirmer Performance Editions), edited by Matthew Edwards. This edition offers insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering and historical and stylistic commentary, packaged with a CD recording by the editor. 40 pp. Intermeciiate. $9.95. Broadway Hits (Popular Songs Series), arranged by Carol Klose. There's something to entice students of every age in this outstanding collection. Includes: "Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast is a traditional fairy tale (type 425C -- search for a lost husband -- in the Aarne-Thompson classification). The first published version of the fairy tale was a meandering rendition by Madame Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, published in ," "Circle of Life," "Tomorrow," "You'll Never Walk Alone" and others. 24 pp. $6.95. Broadway & Movie Hits, Level 4, arranged by Fred Kern, Carol Klose and Mona Rejino. This collection includes 10 songs students know and love, carefully graded and arranged for piano solo with great teacher accompaniments. Orchestrated accompaniments available on CD or GM Disk. 32 pp. Intermediate. $6.95. Broadway & Movie Hits, Level 5, arranged by Fred Kern, Carol Klose and Mona Rejino. This collection includes 11 songs students know and love, carefully graded and arranged for piano solo with great teacher accompaniments. Orchestrated accompaniments are also available on CD and GM Disk. 40 pp. Intermediate. $6.95. Disney Favorites (Popular Songs Series), arranged by Phillip Keveren. This exciting collection falls easily under the hands, yet preserves the spirit and expressive harmonies of the originals. Includes eigth songs. 24 pp. Intermediate. $9.95. Getting to Know You--Rodgers & Hammerstein Favorites (Popular Piano Series). This special illustrated music book will delight students and introduce them to many beloved classic songs by Rodgers & Hammerstein. 64 pp. Easy. $12.95. Gurlitt: Albumleaves for the Young, Op. 101 (Schirmer Performance Editions), edited by Margaret Otwell. This edition offers insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering and historical and stylistic commentary, packaged with a CD recording by the editor. 56 pp. Intermediate. $9.95. (See advertisement on page 1.) Heritage Music Press 501 E. Third St. P.O. Box 802 Dayton, OH 45401 (800) 444-1144 (937) 223-2042 info@lorenz.com www.lorenz.com The Amazing Music Activities Book: Ideas and Exercises for Exploring: Music Basics, Ear Training, Music Styles, and Famous Composers, by Janet Vogt. Featuring reproducible pencil-to-paper activities, real ear-training exercises to famous composer biographies, and brief reductions of recognizable themes to share music concepts in a fresh and new way for Grades K-6.88 pp. $29.95. The Beethoven Code: Crack the Codes to Explore the Lives of Famous Composers, by Geoff Lorenz and Barbara Meeks. Inspired by the book The Da Vinci da Vinci Surgery A surgical robot for performing certain surgeries–eg, mitral valve repair and laparoscopic procedures–eg, cholecystectomy and gastric ulcer repair. See Laparoscopic surgery, Robotics, Surgical robot. Code, the study of important music figures is now an interesting learning exercise by cracking secret codes needed for answers to biographical questions. For grades 4 and over. 52 pp. Intermediate. $9.95. Brain Busters Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard (known as members of the Four Horsemen and as The Brain Busters) were a professional wrestling tag team in the 1980s competing in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). : Picture Puzzles to Sharpen Right-Brain Thinking and Music Knowledge, by Brenda Knowis. These picture puzzles are ideal for grades 3 and over, homeschool home·school or home-school v. home·schooled, home·school·ing, home·schools v.tr. To instruct (a pupil, for example) in an educational program outside of established schools, especially in the home. or anyone who enjoys solving problems and has an interest in music. Puzzles vary in difficulty and permission to reproduce has been granted. 64 pp. Intermediate. $9.95. Fast Track Solos, by Janet Vogt. Four books Four Books Chinese Sishu Ancient Confucian texts used as the basis of study for civil service examinations (see Chinese examination system) in China (1313–1905). offer the opportunity to play "virtuoso" performances full-speed ahead! Teachers and students will find solos very accessible and appropriate to each skill level, yet impressive to perform. Book 1: easy; Book 2: moderately easy; Book 3: early intermediate; Book 4: intermediate. 32 pp. $6.95. Martha 'n Me Duet Books, by Martha Sherrill Kelsey. Martha's unique compositional style is highlighted in fun, accessible pieces and is the perfect complement to any method book and ideal for recitals. Books 1 and 2 feature student and teacher; Books 3 and 4 are written for students of equal skill level. Book 1: easy; Book 2: moderately easy; Book 3; early intermediate. Book 4: intermediate. 32 pp. $6.95. Music Brain Teasers: Interesting Facts and Fun Activities for Learning About Composers, Music Symbols and Terms, Musical Styles, and Instruments, by Janet Vogt. Tickle the imagination of young students with creative reproducible activities for grades 1-3. Each section begins with an overview of facts, followed by worksheets to reinforce concepts in a fun way. 88 pp. Easy. $19.95. Music Folders. These music-themed, extra-heavy, two-pocket folders with a durable film lamination lamination a laminar structure or arrangement. , are ideal for rehearsal, performance or as general organizers. 9" x 11" or 9" x 12". $1.95. Music Notation85/1060MA--Composers. These 2" x 6" bookmarks are the perfect size to give to students as a reward. 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International Music Company 5 W. 37th St. 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 10018 (212) 391-4200 (212) 391-4306 info@internationalmusicco.com www.internationalmusicco.com 15 Songs from Schlichte Weisen (Simple Songs), Op. 76 (Medium-Low)--Max Reger, edited by Richard Miller Richard Miller may be:
Born in Brand, Bavaria, Reger studied music in Munich and Wiesbaden with Hugo Riemann. to the German song repertoire is evident in this collection of modest-to-more demanding vehicles for both singer and pianist, accessible to performers of varying abilities. Moderately difficult. $18. 35 Selected Studies for String Bass--Luigi Rossi, by Rodolphe Kreutzer For other persons of the same name, see Kreutzer. Rodolphe Kreutzer (November 16, 1766 - January 6, 1831) was a French violinist, teacher, composer and conductor. , Philippe Libon, Joseph Mayseder, Giovanni Battista Giovanni Battista, was a common Italian given name (see Battista for those with the surname) in the 16th-18th centuries, which in English means "John the Baptist". Common nicknames include Giambattista, Gianbattista or Giovambattista. Polledro, Ludwig Spohr and Pierre Rode Jacques Pierre Joseph Rode (February 16, 1774 – November 25, 1830) was a French violinist and composer. Biography Born in Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France, Pierre Rode traveled to Paris at the age of 13 and soon became a favourite pupil of the great Giovanni Battista ; edited by Thomas Martin. These important transcriptions, advanced even by today's standards, attest to the forward thinking of the composer in his time and present a challenge to today's player to study, enjoy and gain from. Moderately difficult. $16. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik The Serenade for strings in G major, K 525, also known as Eine kleine Nachtmusik ("A little night music" or less literally, "A little serenade"), is one of the most popular compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. , Serenade serenade [Ital. sera=evening], term used to designate several types of musical composition. Opera and song literature yield numerous examples of the serenade sung or played by a lover at night beneath his beloved's window; outstanding is No. 13 in G Major, K. 525, for Piano Solo--Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, transcribed and edited by Matthew Cameron Matthew Cameron is an American classical pianist. He studied with eminent American pianist Agustin Anievas, and later with respected Russian pedagogue Efrem Briskin. . This transcription of Eine kleine Nachtmusik captures the spirit of Mozart's intentions in recreating the figurational and coloristic timbres of the piano while remaining faithful to the original score. Moderately difficult. $19. Meditation in D Major, Op. 32, for Violin and Piano--Alexander Glazunov, edited by Aaron Rosand Aaron Rosand, American violinist. Studied with Leon Sametini at the Chicago Musical College and with Efrem Zimbalist, Sr. at the Curtis Institute of Music, where he now teaches. . This work is a fine example of Glazunov's melodic and lyrical composing for the violin and is frequently performed as an encore by the world's great violinists. Moderately difficult. $15.75. Andante in F Major, K.616, for Three Flutes and Alto Flute The alto flute is a type of Western concert flute, a musical instrument in the woodwind family. It is the first extension downward of the C flute. It is characterized by its distinct, mellow tone in the lower portion of its range. (or Clarinet on B-Flat)--Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, transcribed and edited by Karl Kraber. "The Andante" is one of three works Mozart composed for mechanical organ A Mechanical organ is an organ that is self playing, rather than played by a musician. Usually, mechanical organs are pipe organs although some instruments were built using reeds similar to those found in a harmonium. and though it has previously been transcribed, this version represents the first transcription of the work in its entirety. Moderately difficult. $25. Symphonic Works, Complete Trumpet Parts, Vol. 3, Symphonies No. 7-10 (Adagio a·da·gio adv. & adj. Music In a slow tempo, usually considered to be slower than andante but faster than larghetto. Used chiefly as a direction. n. pl. a·da·gios 1. ), Das Lied von der Erde--Gustav Mahler, edited by Michael Sachs Michael Sachs (1808-1864) was a German rabbi. He was one of the first Jewish graduates from the modern universities, earning a Ph.D. degree in 1836. He was appointed Rabbi in Prague in 1836, and in Berlin in 1844. . As a trumpet player, there is no greater reward than performing Mahler's symphonies. These parts will not only heighten the knowledge of the professional but awaken the novice to new discoveries. Difficult. $29. Three Choruses from Messiah, for String Quartet--George Frideric Handel, transcribed and edited by Graham Bastable. These transcriptions of "And the Glory of the Lord," "For Unto Us a Child is Born" and "Hallelujah Hallelujah (hăl'əl `yə) or Alleluia (ăl–) [Heb.,=praise the Lord], joyful expression used in Hebrew worship; cf. Pss. " choruses from Handel's Messiah bring new musical life to a musical tradition. Moderately difficult. $29. Three Sonatas from the Royal Escorial, for Violin and Piano--Antonio Soler, transcribed and edited by Samuel Marder. Soler's sonatas deserve greater recognition and it is the aim of this edition to serve as a modest step towards rediscovering his music through a new dimension in tonal color. Moderately difficult. $15.50. Joel Lish 18244 Jovan St. Tarzana, CA 91335 (818) 345-0663 (818) 345-0663 violajoel@earthlink.net www.middlefiddlemusic.com Basically Baroque Trio Album, by Joel Lish. Music arranged for violin, viola and cello from 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. with special emphasis on the viola part. 40 pp. Moderately difficult. $50. Sound the Trumpet, by Joel Lish. Thirty-six arrangements for trumpet and string trio. The trumpet book is in B-flatb, C, and piccolo trumpet, and can also be played by flute, oboe or clarinet. 50 pp. Moderately difficult. $80 per set. KBA KBA Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (Germany) KBA Kentucky Bar Association KBA Kansas Bar Association (since 1882; Topeka, Kansas) KBA Kontrolliert Biologischer Anbau KBA Keeping the Blues Alive Software 7740 Bantry Ln. Dallas, TX 75248 (972) 407-1081 (972) 407-1081 htrythal@yahoo.com www.musicstudy.com Chord ID, by Gil Trythall. Easy- to advanced-ear training: harmonic dictation. Eight-bar chord progressions of graduated difficulty in pop, Latin, country, rock and jazz styles with instant feedback, scoring and self-testing. 3 pp. Intermediate. $18.95. Melodic ID, by Gil Trythall. High school/college melodic dictation (easy to advanced). Four-bar melodic dictation in all keys, simple and compound meters, with instant feedback, scoring and self-testing. 3 pp. Moderately difficult. $24.95. Note ID, by Gil Trythall. Teaches music notation/keyboard notes on grand staff in all keys. Program writes a note on grand staff and sounds pitch. User clicks correct note on screen keyboard. Scoring, automatic advance and modulation included. 2pp. Easy. Free. Pitch ID, by Gil Trythall. Easy- to advanced-pitch and interval dictation. Pitch ID generates unlimited questions in every major and minor key with instant feedback, scoring and self-testing. 3pp. Easy. $18.95. Spell ID, by Gil Trythall. Easy- to advanced-graduated music theory exercises with instant feedback, scoring and self-testing: scales, intervals, chords, cadences, secondary dominants, "borrowed" chords and pop chords in "real" books. 3 pp. Intermediate. $18.95. KITS 9732 Corral corral a small fenced-in enclosure with high, wooden fences, suitable for holding cattle or horses. corral system a management system in which range cattle are put into corrals and fed hay for a period when the environment is most Dr. Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 299-8863 musictheory@earthlink.net www.keynotetheory.com KITS Music Theory Examinations, Vol. 22, by Christine A. Murow. Annual examinations cover written, aural and applied theory on seven levels, primary through high school. Test KITS provide all materials, including National Honor Roll registration. Student workbooks are also available. 2 pp. Moderately Difficult. (See advertisement on page 101.) Last Resort Music Publishing The contractual relationship between a songwriter or music composer and a music publisher, whereby the writer assigns part or all of his or her music copyrights to the publisher in exchange for the publisher's commercial exploitation of the music. , Inc. 11288 Ventura Blvd., #820 Studio City, CA 91604 (800) 762-0966 (818) 956-1521 lrmp@lastresortmusic.com www.lastresortmusic.com Intermediate Music for Four--Christmas, arranged by Daniel Kelley. These are quartets with interchangeable parts for strings, winds, brass or saxophones, with or without keyboard or guitar. There are 35 arrangements, beginning with the easiest. These are for intermediate players. 40 pp. Intermediate. $16-$20 per part. Latham Music, Ltd. 145 Forest View Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27104 (800) 645-7022 (336) 724-1918 music@latham-music.com www.latham-music.com Airs and Graces: An Unusual Collection of String Trios from the Baroque Era, arranged by Philip Clark. The perfect set of short pieces by composers not so often performed for those long gigs. 16 pp. per part. Moderately difficult. $21.95. As Evening Falls for String Orchestra, by R. Anne Svendsen. Expressive, legato melody lines highlight this romantic work in 3/4 time giving all sections a chance to shine, oscillating os·cil·late intr.v. os·cil·lat·ed, os·cil·lat·ing, os·cil·lates 1. To swing back and forth with a steady, uninterrupted rhythm. 2. between D Major and B Minor (modal). 3 mins. Easy; grade $1.50. 40 pp. Boisterous Flight for String Orchestra, by Joshua Reznicow. 2005 Texas Orchestra Directors Association composition contest winner. An exciting perpetual motion feel with mixed meters and very active upper string parts. A fast-paced ride through varying textures, shifting and a variety of bowing styles. 5 mins. Moderately difficult; grade 4. $50. Celtic Dreams for String Orchestra, by R. Anne Svendsen. A haunting romantic melody begins this gorgeous piece in D Minor. Encompasses a variety of textures and lower string active with apreggiated accompaniment. 4 mins. Intermediate; grade 3. $45. Celtic Classics for String Trio, arranged by Carole Neuen-Rabinowitz. Celtic standards complete with ornamentation ornamentation In music, the addition of notes for expressive and aesthetic purposes. For example, a long note may be ornamented by repetition or by alternation with a neighboring note (“trill”); a skip to a nonadjacent note can be filled in with the intervening written out, great fun. "Dance to Your Shadow"; "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose"; "Flow Gently Sweet Afton"; "Morgan Magan"; "Highland Cathedral"; "Mick McGuire"; and "Lily of the West." Moderately difficult. $19.95. Festival for Cello Solo and String Orchestra, by Lee Burswold. Fun, energetic Latin flavor with claves Claves(pronounces Clar-vays) is a percussion instrument (idiophone), consisting of a pair of short (about 20-30 cm), thick dowels. Traditionally they were made of wood, but nowadays they are also made of fibreglass or plastics due to the longer durability of these materials. and maracas. The cello solo is quite reasonable for a high school player, including cadenza and minimal tenor clef. The orchestra will be challenged rhythmically and get into 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. fingerings as well. 4:30 mins. Moderately difficult; grade 4. $48. Hymns of the Nativity, Vol. 1 for 2 Violins and Piano (Optional Cello and Viola), arranged by Catherine McMichael. Piano score and set of four parts, now includes optional cello and viola for second violin. "Angels We Have Heard On High"; "Hark hark intr.v. harked, hark·ing, harks To listen attentively. Idiom: hark back To return to a previous point, as in a narrative. the Herald Angels Sing"; "Away in a Manger"; "Once in Royal David's City Once In Royal David's City is a Christmas carol, which was originally a poem written by Cecil Frances Humphreys Alexander, an Anglican bishop's wife. History Origins Once In Royal David's City was published in 1848 in Mrs. "; "Silent Night"; "The Holly and the Ivy"; "The First Noel"; "O Come, All Ye Faithful O Come, All Ye Faithful traditional Christmas carol. [Western Culture: “0 Come, All Ye Faithful” in Rockwell, 142–143] See : Christmas "; "Joy to the World." Intermediate level, second part is more advanced. $21.95. Hymns of the Nativity Vol. 2 for 2 Violins and Piano (Optional Cello and Viola), arranged by Catherine McMichael. Piano score and set of 4 parts, now includes optional cello and viola for second violin. "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"; "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"; "He is Born (II Est NE)"; "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly"; "We Three Kings"; "O Little Town of Bethlehem O Little Town of Bethlehem traditional Christmas carol. [Western Culture: “0 Little Town of Bethlehem” in Rockwell, 120–121] See : Christmas "; "What Child is This?"; "Sing We Now of Christmas." Intermediate level, second part more advanced. $21.95. Iowa Spring for String Orchestra, by Paul Seitz. A musical depiction of springtime in the Midwest ala Appalachian spring. Young players experiment with harmonics, a wide range of dynamics, mild dissonance and simple rhythms. 4 mins. Easy; grade 2. $45. Island Breezes (Las Brizas de la Isla) for String Orchestra, by Mary Alice Rich. A romantic Caribbean swing for middle school orchestra in G Major with optional trumpets and percussion. Rhythmic lower string parts support lyric upper string melodies; violin 1 goes to 3rd position. 4 mins. Intermediate, grade 2.5. $50. Lorie Line Music 222 Minnetonka Ave. S. Wayzata, MN 55317 (952) 474-1000 (952) 475-1224 susan@lorieline.com www.lorieline.com Practice, Practice, Practice!, Book 1, by Lorie Line. This new easy-to-play music book features 14 of Lorie's most popular songs with an accompanying CD with practice tips and an encouraging message for each song. All arrangements have been simplified edited for beginners. Great for both kids and beginning adults. 76 pp. 1 hr. Easy. $30. MacGAMUT Music Software International 1170 Old Henderson Rd, Ste. 100 Columbus, OH 43220 (800) 305-8731 (877) 370-1074 info@macgamut.com www.macgamut.com MacGAMUT for Mac OS X, by Ann K. Blombach. MacGAMUT ear-training software provides unlimited drill and practice on intervals, scales, chords, rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dictation. Each CD-ROM includes the new Mac OS X-native version and versions for Mac OS 7-9 and Windows. 1 hr. $35. MakeMusic, Inc. 7615 Golden Triangle Dr., Ste. M. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (952) 937-9611 (952) 937-9760 banderson@makemusic.com www.makemusic.com Finale 2006 Edition. The world's foremost engravers, composers and musicians prefer Finale. Faster and more powerful than ever, Finale 2006 has superior tools for arranging, notating and printing music. Moderately difficult. Academic pricing, $600; theological Pricing, $350. Finale Allegro 2005 Edition. Packed with features, Allegro is easy, fast and powerful. Perfect for educators, performing musicians, composers, arrangers, worship directors and students. Intermediate. $199. 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. 2006 Edition. Join 2.5 million people worldwide who have downloaded Finale NotePad! Perfect for entry-level notation. Also opens and plays Finale files! Easy. Free. 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These 10 delightful elementary solos are excellent recital material. Each piece includes the scale and chords of the piece written out. Chord changes are included to facilitate learning and improvisation. Some titles include: "Munchy Monster March," "Skullduggery," "Zombie A computer that has been covertly taken over in order to perform some nefarious task. It is estimated that millions of PCs around the world have been compromised and, under the control of a third party, routinely transmit messages unbeknownst to the user. Dance" and "Spooky Lane." 12 mins. Easy. $8. Habanera Habanera Carmen’s “love is a wild bird” provokes hearers. [Fr. Opera: Bizet, Carmen, Westerman, 189–190] See : Flirtatiousness Chromatique for Oboe, Marimba and Percussion, by Jon Jeffrey Grier. A very attractive piece for an interesting combination of instruments. Clarinet and alto flute parts are included as substitutes for the oboe. The percussion parts are played by the oboist and the mallet player. Good for college recitals. 5 mins. Intermediate. $15. Hyfrydol for Brass Quintet and Organ, by Rowland Prichard; arranged by Lawrence Eden. The title means "beautiful thought" in Welsh. The hymn version is from the English hymnal and is a beautiful hymn with rich harmonies. There is a martial-like middle section. A beautiful selection for this combination. 5 mins. Intermediate. $15. Merry Wives of Windsor Overture for Large Brass Ensemble, by Otto Nicolai; transcribed by Joel Tryebig. This is a wonderful arrangement for symphonic brass of this popular overture. This piece is excellently suited for college brass ensembles. Moderately difficult. $25. Saturday at the Movies--Reminiscing, by Robert Donahue. These 10 elementary pieces make excellent recital material. Each piece includes the scale and chords of the piece written out. Chord changes are included to facilitate learning and improvisation. Some titles include: "Valentine," "Mademoiselle," "Dreaming Dancers" and "The Game's A Foot." 12 mins. Easy. $8. Soliloquy soliloquy, the speech by a character in a literary composition, usually a play, delivered while the speaker is either alone addressing the audience directly or the other actors are silent. for Solo French Horn, by Daniel Black. This is a beautifully evocative piece in the style of Mahler. Tempos and styles evolve throughout the work with aria-like sections and marches. 8 mins. Moderately difficult. $6. Three Fanfares for Brass Quintet, by Daniel Black. These three exciting fanfares are titled "Processional," "Malyenkiy," "Fanfare" and "Avanti." 8 mins. Intermediate. $15. Mayfair Montgomery Publishing Mayfair Montgomery Publishing (Mayfair Music) is a North American music publishing firm. Located in the Toronto suburb of Markham, Ontario, Mayfair publishes the works of a number of Canadian composers some of whom are strong in the educational market. 210 S. Eighth St. Lewiston, NY14092 (905) 475-1848 (905) 474-9870 info@leilafletcher.com www.leilafletcher.com Let's Begin, Primer, by Debra Wanless. This all new primer provides the young student with a non-staff approach to the keyboard. It provides theory, aural training, sight reading and general skills leading to simple staff reading. 56 pp. $6.95. Easy. (See advertisement on page 47.) Mel Bay Publications, Inc. #4 Industrial Dr. Pacific, MO 63069 (636) 257-3970 (636) 257-5062 email@melbay.com www.melbay.com Complete Piano Photo Chords, by Jonathan Hansen. Included are hundreds of photos depicting all the chords today's pianist/keyboardist will ever need to know each shown in the left hand, except where two hands are necessary. Also supplied are useful graphics which illustrate the notes' location, a list of note names and the most commonly used chord symbol. Chords are listed by the circle of fifths. A listing of alternate chord names/symbols is also provided. 200 pp. Easy. $19.95. EZ-Play Cajun Tunes for Piano, by Nancy Simon. A collection of traditional Cajun tunes arranged for piano or keyboard. The songs all include basic staff notation in the keys of C, G and F. The CD presents each song in the book, with an accompaniment that resembles the sounds of a Cajun band. The tunes are performed at a slower rate for practice and at a faster rate for performance. 32 pp. Easy. $14.95. Jazz Piano Ad-Lib Phrases, by Akimitsu Iwase. The contents of this textbook are training exercises and practical examples. The training sections include various combinations and patterns that will help in developing a jazz-like approach. As for the practical examples, the phrases included here are not taken literally from any particular jazz pianist, but rather embody well-known patterns typical of the bebop bebop or bop Jazz characterized by harmonic complexity, convoluted melodic lines, and frequent shifting of rhythmic accent. In the mid-1940s, a group of musicians, including Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, and Charlie Parker, rejected the conventions of and post-bebop eras. Aimed at intermediate students to develop their potential of ad-lib solos, but is also good for beginners to train their fingers and ears for the future. 96 pp. Intermediate. $14.95. Jazz Piano DVD Real Book, by Per Danielsson. Danielsson analyzes and teaches both melodic and harmonic material with an easy-to-understand approach, paying particular attention to each tune's unique features and demonstrating elements of the standards that have evolved over time to become the recognizable components that make these songs the classic masterpieces as we know them to be. The tunes are recorded with a four piece band to fully express the sound, style and material being taught. 82 mins. Easy. $24.95. Praise Piano Made Easy, by Gail Smith. Each arrangement in this exciting collection has easy left-hand rhythm patterns that compliment the praise song. Fifteen popular songs are included in this book, which may be used as a piano solo or as the song is sung in church. The arrangements sound harder than they are and are a great addition to every church pianist's repertoire, as well as intermediate piano students. Easy. 32 pp. $7.95. MMB MMB Multimedia Builder (Multimedia presentation software) MMB Middle Mouse Button MMB Mighty Mighty Bosstones (band) MMB Memanbetsu, Japan (Airport Code) Music, Inc. 3526 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 531-9635 (314) 531-8384 info@mmbmusic.com www.mmbmusic.com Canzona Canzona (also canzone) is a poetic form, and a type of musical composition. Poetry In poetry, a canzona is a short lyric poem that developed in Provence, France, and became popular in Italy during the Middle Ages. , by Carson Cooman. For horn sextet. 4 pp. Intermediate. $12.95. Dawn Rituals, by Carson Cooman. For flute quartet. 7 pp. Intermediate. $14.95. Four Songs of Marge Piercy, by David Stock. For mezzo-soprano mezzo-soprano: see soprano. with piano. Text settings of the poetry of Marge Piercy, acclaimed writer and social figure. 18 pp. moderately difficult. $15.95. Ladders to the Sky, by Gwyneth Walker. In celebration of the Centennial of Mesa Verde National Park Mesa Verde National Park (mā'sə vûrd`, vûr`dē), 52,122 acres (21,109 hectares), SW Colorado; est. 1906. It includes the most notable and best-preserved cliff dwellings (see cliff dwellers) and relics in the United States, , this piano trio offers rewarding challenges for intermediate to advanced players. 18 mins. Moderately difficult. $29.95. Music for Young Players, by David Liptak. An album of pieces for violin and piano, two violins, and two violins with piano. 30 pp. Easy. $19.95. Three Intermezzi, by Carson Cooman. Three short pieces for trumpet and piano. 9 pp. Intermediate. $12.95. Threesome, by Gwyneth Walker. A wind trio well-suited for students and young musicians. Can be performed with flute, oboe, clarinet or flute and two clarinets. 9 mins. Intermediate. $24.95. Tombstone Tombstone, city (1990 pop. 1,220), Cochise co., SE Ariz.; inc. 1881. With its pleasant climate and legendary past, Tombstone is a well-known tourist attraction. The city became a national historic landmark in 1962. , by Jonathan Elkus. A slow drag for solo piano. 2 pp. Intermediate. $5.95. Music Educators' Marketplace 442 N. Maple St. Trenton, IL 62293 (800) 430-3840 (559) 961-4642 kk@musicedmarket.com www.musicedmarket.com Sensory Tune-ups: A Guided Journal of Sensory Experiences for Performers of All Ages, by Kay S. Hooper. Open this book to any page and follow the suggestions in order to increase sensory awareness Sensory awareness Bringing attention to the sensations of tension and/or release in the muscles. Mentioned in: Alexander Technique and enhance musical expressiveness. Inspires all ages with simple ideas and personal input. 84 pp. Easy. $20.99. Whirligig Legato Lake Music Game (Classroom Edition), by Sally Ritchie and Sharon Ragner. This game takes students "fishing" to introduce the language of music. Designed for 2-30 players, game includes lake boards, a large card deck, and "wild worm" cards for "bait." Easy. $31.95. Whirligig Rhythm Riot Game, by Sally Ritchie and Sharon Ragner. Game for 2-30 students who use the game's tempo spinner, 30 game boards, a card deck, and metronome metronome (mĕ`trənōm'), in music, originally pyramid-shaped clockwork mechanism to indicate the exact tempo in which a work is to be performed. It has a double pendulum whose pace can be altered by sliding the upper weight up or down. (not included) to practice changing rhythms and tempos with ease. Easy. $34.95. Whirligig Triple Threat Tiles Music Game (Key Signatures Edition), by Sally Ritchie and Sharon Ragner. Sturdy tiles (a la dominos) are the basis of a game aiding the recognition of relative major and minor keys and their key signatures. $28.95. (See advertisement on page 101.) The Music Sales Group 257 Park Ave. S. 20th Floor New York, NY10010 (212) 254-2100 (212) 254-2013 info@musicsales.com www.musicsales.com A New Tune a Day for Alto Saxophone Book and CD, by Ned Bennett. This book contains advice on equipment; instructions for an effective embouchure em·bou·chure n. 1. The mouth of a river. 2. Music a. The mouthpiece of a woodwind or brass instrument. b. The manner in which the lips and tongue are applied to such a mouthpiece. and comfortable posture; explanatory section on reading music; easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages; an audio CD with a virtuoso performance, backing tracks and audio examples; great music including duets and rounds; tests to check progress and comprehension; and a useful pull-out chart giving all first position fingerings. 48 pp. 66 mins. Intermediate. $9.95. A New Tune a Day for Cello, Book and CD, by Janet Coles. This book contains advice on equipment; instructions for an effective embouchure and comfortable posture; explanatory section on reading music; easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages; an audio CD with a virtuoso performance, backing tracks and audio examples; great music including duets and rounds; tests to check progress and comprehension; and a useful pull-out chart giving all first position fingerings. 48 pp. 60. mins. Intermediate. $9.95. A New Tune A Day For Clarinet Book and CD, by Ned Bennett. This book contains advice on equipment; instructions for an effective embouchure and comfortable posture; explanatory section on reading music; easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages; an audio CD with a virtuoso performance, backing tracks and audio examples; great music including duets and rounds; tests to check progress and comprehension; and a useful pull-out chart giving all first position fingerings. 48 pp. 60 mins. Intermediate. $9.95. A New Tune A Day For Flute Book and CD, by Janet Coles. This book contains advice on equipment; instructions for an effective embouchure and comfortable posture; explanatory section on reading music; easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages; an audio CD with a virtuoso performance, backing tracks and audio examples; great music including duets and rounds; tests to check progress and comprehension; and a useful pull-out chart giving all first position fingerings. 48 pp. 60 mins. Intermediate. $9.95. A New Tune a Day for Trombone Book and CD, by Amos Miller. This book contains advice on equipment; instructions for an effective embouchure and comfortable posture; explanatory section on reading music; easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages; an audio CD with a virtuoso performance, backing tracks and audio examples; great music including duets and rounds; tests to check progress and comprehension; and a useful pull-out chart giving all first position fingerings. 48 pp. 58 mins. Intermediate. $9.95. A New Tune A Day For Trumpet Book and CD, by Brian Thomson. This book contains advice on equipment; instructions for an effective embouchure and comfortable posture; explanatory section on reading music; easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages; an audio CD with a virtuoso performance, backing tracks and audio examples; great music including duets and rounds; tests to check progress and comprehension; and a useful pull-out chart giving all first position fingerings. 48 pp. 56 mins. Intermediate. $9.95. A New Tune A Day For Violin Book and CD, by Sarah Pope. This book contains advice on equipment; instructions for an effective embouchure and comfortable posture; explanatory section on reading music; easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages; an audio CD with a virtuoso performance, backing tracks and audio examples; great music including duets and rounds; tests to check progress and comprehension; and a useful pull-out chart giving all first position fingerings. 48 pp. 60 mins. Intermediate. $9.95. Neil A. 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This new series of solo pieces includes standout performance music for every ability level. Composed by today's top composers and veteran teachers, the series offers artistic challenges appropriate for each level, while appealing to the imaginations of students of all ages. New releases are added to the series regularly. Early elementary-late intermediate. $2.95-$3.95. Duet Repertoire, Level 5, edited by Weekley & Arganbright. The newest addition to a graded series of duet works, this volume includes nine pieces for one piano, four hands by master composers of the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection also includes a rare treat--a contemporary arrangement by beloved duettists Weekley & Arganbright. 52 pp. Intermediate. $6.95. More Moods for Christmas, by Ann Buys. A masterful follow-up to the first volume, this collection offers unique perspectives on 10 classic Christmas carols. The writing is pianistic pi·a·nis·tic adj. 1. Of or relating to the piano. 2. 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Professors and private instructors can use this computer program to schedule, manage and grade lessons, for preparation, participation, juries, attendance, performances and assignments, while easily tracking borrowed items and lesson payments. 1 hr. Easy. $29.95, renewal price, $14.95. QuenMar Music Inc. 2275-173rd St. Surrey, British Columbia Surrey is a Canadian city in the province of British Columbia that lies within the Metro Vancouver district, and geographically at the centre of the larger region known as the Lower Mainland of BC. It is the province's second-largest city by population after the city of Vancouver. Canada WA V3S 9Z7 1604-531-9577 1604-531-4847 quenmar@shaw.ca www.accompanymelody.com The Keyboard Accompaniment Course, Book 1, by Gayle MacAulay Dunsmoor. Provides the knowledge and technical skills to look at a melody in any key and createa great accompaniment. Forthy-three original and 12 folksongs progressively familiarize students with right hand chords 17-IV (m),V (7,9,11,13), 117 and diminished. Keys of C, G and F major and related minors. 86 pp. CD, 21 mins. Intermediate. $16.25. The Keyboard Accompaniment Course, Book 2, by Gayle MacAulay Dunsmoor. Provides the encouragement and confidence for students to find their own individual accompaniment style with 40 original and 12 folksongs. Familiarizes students with left hand chords 17 IV (m), V (7,9,11,13), 117 and diminished. Keys of C, G and F major and related minors. 86 pp. CD, 28 mins. Intermediate. $16.25. The Keyboard Accompaniment Course, Book 3, by Gayle MacAulay Dunsmoor. Providing accompaniment for two and three melodies routinely, the ability to quickly sense a change of harmony continues to strengthen. Left hand and right hand chord skills are encouraged with 50 original and nine folksongs. Keys are C, G and D major and their related minors. 96 pp. CD, 41 mins. Moderately difficult. $25.25. The Keyboard Accompaniment Course, Book 4, by Gayle MacAulay Dunsmoor. Providing accompaniment for 43 original and 12 folksongs continues to stimulate hearing skills. Additional chords are VI (m), llm (7) and Major 7. Key changing within the circle of keys includes keys up to four sharps and four flats. Styles/rhythms are 45 plus. 96 pp. CD, 34 mins. Difficult. $25.25. Melody Adventures, Book 1, by Gayle MacAulay Dunsmoor. Features information "windows" with clear, concise explanations; letter and Roman numerals notate no·tate tr.v. no·tat·ed, no·tat·ing, no·tates To put into notation. [Back-formation from notation.] Verb 1. basic chords and prepare for the Keyboard Accompaniment Course (KAC). Interesting duets remain within the chord structure. Realistic storyline with creative illustrations excite the imagination. Sections with 12-14 melodies for one key give students a solid recognition for the given key. 86 pp. Easy. $14.25. Melody Adventures, Primer, by Gayle MacAulay Dunsmoor. For students with no prior piano or keyboard training, features duet accompaniment for every song; questions to confirm the understanding of the music performed; realistic storyline with illustrations; believable characters; a "Note Find" exercise that is challenging and a fun game; and a story that has moral value. 87 pp. Easy. $10.75. (See advertisement on page 47.) Robert Laughlin 5825 Skyway sky·way n. 1. A route regularly used by airplanes; an air lane. 2. An elevated highway. Noun 1. skyway - a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another Paradise, CA 95969 (530) 872-7664 (530) 872-7664 newsam@pianofun.com www.pianofun.com Podcasts for Popular Piano, by Robert Laughlin. Ongoing, online piano lessons delivered directly to your computer, iPod or other mp3 player. For the chord-piano player. Topics include chord 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 , play-by-ear, blues, country, gospel, pianobar and styles. Secrets, strategies, exercises and theory for intermediate instant piano playing. Easy. Santorella Publications, Ltd. 13 Pleasant Ave. Danvers, MA 01923 (877) 600-0049 (978) 750-0572 info@santopub.com www.santopub.com 101 Licks, Riffs and Turnarounds for Jazz Guitar, by Larry McCabe This book/CD set teaches 101 jazz licks and phrases played over standard jazz chord progressions. If you currently play blues, country, folk, classical or rock music and desire to venture into jazz, this book is what you need to help expand your horizons. The second in a series. Learn To Improvise previously released has become a best-seller. 48 pp. 74 mins. Intermediate. $16.95. Basses Loaded--Essential Tools, Vol. 1, by Rod Goelz. Basic rhythms, scales, and arpeggios and application concepts. Includes 10 essential improvisational patterns in the styles of artists such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983. For most of its career, the group has consisted of vocalist Anthony Kiedis, guitarist John Frusciante, bassist Michael "Flea" Balzary, and drummer Chad Smith. , Sublime, Bob Marley, Miles Davis, Santana and Cream, to name a few. Learning is a breeze with the exciting accompaniment tracks. The series is not complete without Rock Edition, Vol. 2., Blues Edition, Vol. 3.; and Groove Workshop, Vol 4. 64 pp. 70 mins. Intermediate. $16.95. Basses Loaded--Quick Start Primer for Electric Bass, by Rod Goelz. Learn to play electric bass with a lesson format which is well-thought out and progressive. Each book contains a performance CD with a small group allowing the bass player to get off to a "Quick Start." Includes studies in pick-style, finger-style and slap-style is the first in a series of five. It's time to educate our young bass players as well. 48 pp. 70 mins. Easy. $14.95. Classical Duets for Violin with Interactive CD, by Jonathon Robbins and Denise Gendron. A one of a kind duet collection classics for violin. A great tool for sight reading. Includes an interactive CD, which allows your students to play along with Jack Whitting, a Los Angeles based concert violinist. Isolate each part and practice individually or hear in its entirety. A great way to close any practice session. 48 pp. 60 mins. Easy. $14.95. Let's Play Jazz and More for Piano, Book 2, by Jay Latullippe. The third book in our most successful beginning piano method. Primer, Book 1 and now Book 2. Book 3 to be released in January 2007. Includes an interactive CD. A beginning method from day one, with an exciting delivery. Students are entertained and learning process is effortless. Ideal for private lessons or in a group study situation. If you're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. something new and exciting, we urge you to write in for a free sample. You'll be pleased you did and so will your students. 48 pp. 68 mins. Easy. $14.95. The Magic of Appalachian Fiddling for Violin, by Larry McCabe. Specifically created with young violinists in mind. This edition is loaded with historic photos and documented background of each piece. Young violinists will enjoy learning rich folk styles. Every teacher should want to teach young children about our heritage. Being an educator, we are here to teach, and this edition does just that. This collection of Appalachian fiddle tunes is an important book for any student violinist. With each edition having a separate piano accompaniment book, ideal for recitals and solo contests. Written in first position that is ideal for fiddlers. 32 pp. Easy. $9.95. The Magic of Irish Fiddling for Violin, by Larry McCabe. Add some fun to your violin studies. Fun seems to be lacking in daily studies, but this collection of Irish fiddle tunes and reels will bring a smile to all your students. Piano accompaniment available making ideal for recitals and solo contests. A fine collection of Irish fiddle tunes for violin. 32 pp. Easy. $9.95. The Magic of Light Classical Fiddling for Violin, by Larry McCabe. Specifically created with young violinists in mind. With each edition having a separate piano accompaniment book, ideal for recitals and solo contests. Written in first position which is ideal for fiddlers. A great addition to any private-lesson cirriculum. A fine collection of light (easy) classics for violin. 32 pp. Easy. $9.95. Popular Wedding Classics for Violin with CD, by Denise Gendron. We've had countless requests to expand our wedding series for strings. Included are "Bridal Chorus," "Wedding March," "Ave Maria" (Bach and Schubert), "Grand March," "Ode to Joy," "Moonlight Sonata," "Simple Gifts," "Jesu," "Joy of Man's Desiring," "Minuet in G" and "Pachelbel's Canon." Piano CD and book accompaniment available, making this collection of wedding classics ideal for any ceremonial performace. 48 pp. 60 mins. Intermediate. $14.95. Six Clementi Sonatinas Opus 36, by Clementi and Jay Latulippe. Muzio Clementi's piano works are essential to every advancing piano student. Although studied for centuries, these sonatinas are still considered unequaled for piano teaching today. Brand new clean engravings of these intermediate studies must be shared with our young pianists. As an educator, we must educate and explain the importance of Clementi to our children. 64 pp. Intermediate. $12.95. Schaum Publications, Inc. 10235 N. Port Washington Rd. Mequon, WI 53092 (262) 241-5013 (262) 241-1063 info@schaumpiano.net www.schaumpiano.net Dreaming at Dawn, Level 5, by Alfred Cahn. Music generates a soothing, romantic mood. An especially pleasing, lyrical melody is handled with tasteful and subtle touches. The musical form is carefully crafted. Alfred Cahn is at his best! Moderately difficult. $2.95. Fingers Chasing Fingers, Level 3, by Frank Levin. Melody with twists and turns has an imitative im·i·ta·tive adj. 1. Of or involving imitation. 2. Not original; derivative. 3. Tending to imitate. 4. Onomatopoeic. style, hands deftly echoing each other. A middle section in a minor key adds interest and depth. Dynamic contrasts are effectively interwoven in·ter·weave v. in·ter·wove , in·ter·wo·ven , inter·weav·ing, inter·weaves v.tr. 1. To weave together. 2. To blend together; intermix. v.intr. . Sheet. Intermediate. $2.95. Fingerpower with CD, Series Primer through Level 4, by John W. Schaum and edited by Wesley Schaum; CD orchestrations by Jeff Schaum. Effective technic for all students helps develop finger strength in both hands. CDs with practice and performance tempos challenge students on tempo and accuracy. Pages are framed with eye-catching colors. 24 pp. Intermediate. $7.95. Gold Star Favorites, Series Primer through Level 3, arranged by Wesley Schaum; CD orchestrations by Jeff Schaum. Recital favorites are enhanced with orchestrated CD accompaniments plus interesting tidbits TidBITS is an award-winning electronic newsletter and web site dealing primarily with Apple Computer and Macintosh-related topics. Internet publication TidBITS has been published weekly since April 16, 1990, which makes it one of the longest running Internet publications. about each title. This new series includes four music styles in each book: classical, folk, jazz and patriotic. 24 pp. Intermediate. $7.95. Just as in Mexico, Level 2, by Al Rita. Escape to this Mexican fiesta with tempting fajitas fajitas Noun, pl a Mexican dish of soft tortillas wrapped around fried strips of meat or vegetables [Mexican Spanish] and enchiladas. Singing, dancing, games and pinata treats are followed by a siesta. Lively music is abundant with syncopations. Easy. $2.95. Musical Moods, Level 5, by Myra Brooks-Turner. From pensive pen·sive adj. 1. Deeply, often wistfully or dreamily thoughtful. 2. Suggestive or expressive of melancholy thoughtfulness. to playful, these recital pieces connect with the audience. Unique improvisatory-style transcriptions and originals are by a contemporary professional performer and teacher. 24 pp. Moderately difficult. $8.95. Nutcracker Suite, Level 3, by Tchaikowsky, arranged by Wesley Schaum. This new edition includes all eight parts of the famous Nutcracker Suite, plus four additional selections from the ballet. The story of the ballet and Tchaikowsky's biography are included. 24 pp. Intermediate. $6.95. Unicorn Ride, Level 1, by Kristeen Polhamus. Fanciful lyrics describe a child's adventurous flight on a mythical creature with a pink tail! Music has an easy-to-play melody divided between hands with occasional hands together and implied harmonies. Easy. $2.95. (See advertisement on page 47.) 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 (402) 341-9381 diane@berkey.com www.berkey.com Cibola, by Jackson Berkey and Phyllip White Hawk. Berkey's setting of Cibola masterfully captures the essence of Native American Phillip White Hawk's style from a very masculine and dynamic vocal timbre timbre Quality of sound that distinguishes one instrument, voice, or other sound source from another. Timbre largely results from a characteristic combination of overtones produced by different instruments. to a vital falsetto falsetto (fôlsĕt`tō) [Ital.,=diminutive of false], high-pitched, unnatural tones above the normal register of the male voice, produced, according to some theories, by the vibration of only the edges of the larynx. that is exciting to sing! 4 pp. Intermediate. $2.80. Crux Fidelis, by Jackson Berkey. Contemporary setting of 6th century Gallican Chant, varied tempi tem·pi n. A plural of tempo. and vocal color occur as the text is mixed throughout in Latin and English. Commissioned by the Seattle Girls Choir Introduction The mission of the Seattle Girls Choir is to nurture the development of our young female artist-in body, mind and spirit. The SGC school maintains a deep commitment to musical and personal excellence, and provides musically literate and personally empowered young .3.5. Moderately difficult. $4.95. Deer's Cry, by Jackson Berkey. Choral setting of St. Patrick's shield or breastplate breastplate 1. for use with a saddle, a strap attached to the girth at its lowest point, which then passes between the forelimbs, passes upwards and divides to pass on either side of the neck and to meet at the withers after attaching to the front edge of the saddle. also known historically as Deer's Cry. The text speaks to the continuing presence of Christ and His salvation throughout our modern world. 8 pp. Intermediate. $4.75. First Noel, by Jackson Berkey. First Noel ignites old words and familiar tune. Gorgeous lyricism lyr·i·cism n. 1. a. The character or quality of subjectivity and sensuality of expression, especially in the arts. b. The quality or state of being melodious; melodiousness. 2. , lush vertical sonorities and graceful dance move upon shifting meter, always emphasizing the text, as does the vital editing detail. 6. Intermediate. $2.10. Hold On!, by Jackson Berkey and Phyllip White Hawk. Native American Phillip White Hawk's original vocal style and guitar technique are expertly captured in Berkey's setting. Rhythms, text and melody capture audiences and encourage us to Hold On! together. 4 pp. Intermediate. $2.80. INGs, by Jackson Berkey. A multimovement "tour de force" for flute, oboe, bassoon and piano. Highly descriptive and expressionistic ex·pres·sion·ism n. A movement in the arts during the early part of the 20th century that emphasized subjective expression of the artist's inner experiences. ex·pres and carefully written with beautiful melodies. Exciting rhythms and shifting meters. 20 pp. Intermediate. $17. Mixed Chorus--Piano, by Jackson Berkey. Characterized by greatly varied rhythmic writing in multiple sections, this work's text is based on Benjamin Franklin's 13 virtues and the famous quote, "A good conscience is a continual Christmas." 5:50 mins. Intermediate. $5.95. No Boundaries, Silent Tents, by Jackson Berkey. A pensive choral setting of excerpts of Civil War poetry. The use of a color guard processional is encouraged during introduction. Includes drum cadence from President John F. Kennedy's funeral. 10 pp. Intermediate. $3.80. The Tie that Binds Our Hearts, by Jackson Berkey. Familiar and new melodies and rich harmonies create a fresh song from the traditional hymn: "Bless'd be the Tie." Soaring phrases, a beautiful solo and seamless lines characterize this arrangement. 5 pp. Intermediate. $2.10. Shawnee Press, Inc. 1221 17th Ave. S. 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Written for the American Brass Quintet When the American Brass Quintet gave its first public performance on December 11, 1960, brass chamber music was still relatively unknown to concert audiences. That debut marked the beginning of an international career for the ensemble that includes performances in Europe, Central , this edition allows for performance with either bass trombone or tuba tuba (t `bə) [Lat.,=trumpet], valved brass wind musical instrument of wide conical bore. on the fifth part. Inspired by the composer's residency in England, the movements are named for the old pubs in Colchester. 10 mins. Moderately difficult. $30. Folk Songs from the British Isles, by Paul Basler. Folk Songs from the British Isles is the newest addition to the Thomas Bacon The Complete Hornist series. Movements include "Suo Gan (Wales Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (1991 pop. 2,798,200), 8,016 sq mi (20,761 sq km), west of England; politically united with England since 1536. The capital is Cardiff. )," "Admiral Benbow (England)," "The Minstrel Boy (Ireland)," "The Campbells Are Coming (Scotland)," "Colchester." 11 mins. Intermediate. $12.50. Foundations for Success, by Cheryl Hudleston, is suitable for beginners and is intended as a companion study to accompany Julius Weissenborn's Practical Method for Bassoon. Highlights of the book are effective teaching strategies and an excellent fingering chart. 48 pp. Easy. $19.95. Frost Fire, by Eric Ewazen, was written to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the American Brass Quintet. This early work by Eric Ewazen is now available in a new edition allowing for effective coaching for student quintets. 8 mins. Moderately difficult. $30. Out of the Blue, by Frank Ticheli, was written for the PRISM Saxophone Ensemble. It is a celebration of rhythm. The composer describes it as "an urgent, 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. , hyperactive hy·per·ac·tive adj. 1. Highly or excessively active, as a gland. 2. Having behavior characterized by constant overactivity. 3. Afflicted with attention deficit disorder. energy--sometimes raucous, other times explosive, always free-wheeling." 8 mins. Difficult. $25. Restless, by Stephen Lias Li´as n. 1. (Geol.) The lowest of the three divisions of the Jurassic period; a name given in England and Europe to a series of marine limestones underlying the Oölite. See the Chart of Geology. , is a single movement work for saxophone quartet at the medium difficulty level. 5 mins. Intermediate. $10. Serenade for Flute Nonette, by Lawrence Ink. Serenade was commissioned by the Flute Society of Washington, D.C. It is a substantial work in three movements for flute ensemble (two piccolos, two alto flutes and bass flute) by Lawrence Ink, retired principal flutist with the United States Air Force United States Air Force (USAF) Major component of the U.S. military organization, with primary responsibility for air warfare, air defense, and military space research. It also provides air services in coordination with the other military branches. U.S. Band. 7 mins. Moderately difficult. $30. SteveMilo.com 3590 Round Bottom Rd, PMB-F223684 Cincinnati, OH 45244-3026 (865) 458-2161 milopiano@aol.com www.stevemilo.us Ladder of Chords Book, by Stephen P.Milo Milo, athlete of ancient Greece Milo (mī`lō) or Milon (mī`lŏn), fl. 500 B.C., athlete of ancient Greece, b. Crotona. , will show you how to play seven basic chords by moving only one finger down the "ladder of chords" progression. Really simple, the pro's even use this system. Large quantities available for wholesale. For organ, piano and keyboard. 33 pp. Easy. $10. 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, LLC. 204 W. University Ave. Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 356-8391 (217) 356-5753 stipes01@sbcglobal.net www.stipes.com Keyboard Fundamentals, Fifth Edition, Book 1, by James Lyke, Geoffrey Haydon, Denise Edwards and Ronald Chioldi. Provides the beginning adult piano student with the basics of reading, rhythm, technique, solo and ensemble playing. The two books each contain attractive repertoire and accompanying CDs. 143pp. Easy. $26.80. Keyboard Fundamentals Fifth Edition, Book 2, by James Lyke, Geoffrey Haydon, Denise Edwards and Ronald Chioldi. Provides the beginning adult piano student with the basics of reading, rhythm, technique, solo and ensemble playing. The two books each contain attractive repertoire and accompanying CDs. 172 pp. Easy. $29.80. Theory Time 6639 Sutters Creek Trail Missouri City, TX 77459 (281) 208-3803 (281) 208-3767 info@theorytime.com www.theorytime.com Theory Time Teacher's Edition Vol. 2--Grades 4-8, by Heather Rathnau. This Teacher's Edition includes answers and ear-training guides for every page for the newly revised early-intermediate and intermediate workbooks. 73 pp. Intermediate. $19.95. Theory Time Teacher's Edition Vol. 3--Grades 9-12, by Heather Rathnau. This Teacher's Edition includes answers and ear-training guides for the newly revised advanced and college-prep workbooks. 62 pp. Difficult. $19.95. (See advertisement on page C-IV C-IV Schedule IV Controlled Substance (USA) .) TimeWarp Technologies 3 Lorimar Lne. Rehoboth, MA 02769-1746 (508) 252-1074 (508) 252-1076 glitterst@timewarptech.com www.timewarptech.com Home Concert Xtreme 2.1. Just load a standard MIDI file into Home Concert Xtreme, choose one or two tracks to be displayed in notation, and start playing your MIDI instrument. Based on the settings that you choose, Home Concert Xtreme will: determine your location, tempo and dynamic expression; musically coordinate the accompaniment tracks to match your playing; and intelligently "turn your pages." For Macintosh and Windows. $99. Trail Creek Systems, Inc. 13774 W. Trail Creek Rd. Pocatello, ID 83204 (208) 232-7053 (208) 233-8811 reneelacey@aol.com www.trailcreeksystems.com Ear Training Expedition Part 3, Version 1.0, by J. Renee Lacey, completes this highly visual software series, offering theory and aural skill instruction for more advanced students. Difficult. $79.95. Trillenium Music Company P.O. Box 51059 Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 377-7375 (941) 377-9043 don@trillmusic.com trillenium.music@trillmusic.com The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Queen of Sheba sultry Biblical queen who visits Solomon. [O.T.: I Kings 10] See : Beauty, Sensual , by Handel and Holt. The well-known instrumental piece from the opera Salomon transcribed for solo guitar. 10 pp. 5 mins. Moderately difficult. March: Caderna, by D'archangelo and Stewart. Classic Italian band march, now transcribed for modern band. Score and parts, 60 pp. 6 min. Suitable for high school of community band level--intermediate. Morceau Mor`ceau´ n. 1. A bit; a morsel. Noun 1. morceau - a short literary or musical composition piece - an artistic or literary composition; "he wrote an interesting piece on Iran"; "the children acted out a comic de Concours Concours or EU concours is a recruitment competition and examination to select staff to all institutions of the European Union. Explanation of Open Competition , by Faure and Ghezzi. Classic French contest piece transcribed for flute with guitar. 10 pp. 5 mins. Intermediate. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140, sometimes called Sleepers, Wake, is a noted cantata written in 1731 by Johann Sebastian Bach.[1] It is scored for french horn, 2 oboes, oboe da caccia, violino piccolo, violin, viola, basso continuo, and choir with , by Bach and Ghezzi. Bach's famous aria from 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. BWV 140 transcribed for voice, flute, oboe, violin and guitar (simplified for more advanced parts). 6 mins. Intermediate. Willis Music Company 7777 W. Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53213 (414) 774-3630 (414) 774-3259 info@willispianomusic.com www.willispianomusic.com Ghost Town Suite, 10 Piano Solos, by Heather Morris. 32 pp. Intermediate. $6.95. In Style!--23 Piano Solos, by Carolyn C. Setliff. 24 pp. Easy. $6.95. Moving Pictures, Five Piano Solos, by Naoko Ikeda. 16 pp. Intermediate. $5.95. Popular Musical Collage, Eight Piano Solos, by Alexander Peskanov. 24 pp. Intermediate. $6.95. Piano Solos--First Grade (Correlated to John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano) Twelve hit songs: "Edelweiss," "Fly Me to the Moon," "Go the Distance," "It's a Small World It's a Small World (formatted “it's a small world” by the Walt Disney Company) is a popular attraction at several Walt Disney theme parks: Disneyland (in California), the Magic Kingdom (in Florida), Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Resort Paris. ," "The Rainbow Connection" and more. Orchestrated accompaniments available on CD. 32 pp. Easy. $6.95. Popular Piano Solos--Second Grade (Correlated to John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano), arranged by Eric Baumgartner. Eleven hit songs: "The Addams Family Theme," "My Heart Will Go On," "Raiders March," "Sway" and more. Orchestrated accompaniments available on CD. 40 pp. Easy. $6.95. Popular Piano Solos--Third Grade (correlated to John Thompson's Modern Course for the Piano) arranged by Glenda Austin. Ten hit songs: "Beauty and the Beast," "Castle on a Cloud," "The Glory of Love," "Yesterday" and more. Orchestrated accompaniments available on CD. 40 pp. Intermediate. $7.95. Rags to Riches, Seven Progressive Piano Solos, by Ernest Kramer. 24 pp. Intermediate. $6.95. The Royal Seven--Piano Duet, 1 Piano, 4 Hands, by Naoko Ikeda Seven delightful duets and one solo set in a magical kingdom inhabited by quirky playing cards that come alive with the music. 40 pp. Intermediate. $7.95. Soaring on Air, Three Piano Solos, by Naoko Ikeda. 16 pp. Intermediate. $4.95. (See advertisement on page 7.) Judy Zahrndt 6123 Hickory Ridge Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (225) 752-0357 jztrekk@yahoo.com www.judyzpiano.com Companion to the Bulletin III, CD, by Judy Zahrndt. This CD includes the duets from the difficult levels, as well as any lower-level duets new to the 2007-2009 Bulletin. 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