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Titles in Dictionaries for the Modern Musician series offer both the novice and the advanced artist key information designed to convey the field of study and performance for a major instrument or instrument class, as well as the workings of musicians in areas from...

A History of the Trombone, the first title in the new series American Wind Band, is a comprehensive account of the development of the trombone from its initial form as a 14th-century Medieval trumpet to its alterations in the 15th century; from its marginalized...

This introduction to the early horn provides a historical account of the instrument's development during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as well as a practical guide to playing techniques and principles of interpretation. The book aims to help performers to play in a historically...

These twenty classic hymns arranged for solo Bb trumpet are easy enough for early-intermediate students to learn or for more advanced players to sight-read. Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, recitals, and lessons. A Mighty Fortress Is Our GodAll Hail The Power Of Jesus' NameAmazing...

(Advanced Band Method). An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. The specially designed units provide a a...

Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band is a complete curriculum for beginning band students to help them grow as ensemble musicians. The series complements any band method and supplements any performance music. It contains 167 exercises, including more than 100 chorales by...

Wiener Philharmoniker Fanfare is a favorite among brass players in its original form as a large scale brass ensemble work. This arrangement for trumpet ensemble by Kyle Lane maintains the power and grandeur of the original and works well as a mass ensemble piece...

Parade of the Emperor by Ryan Meeboer for brass quinet is a perfect introductory piece into ensemble music. Not only does it primarily use the first six notes learned in most method books, but it focuses on using simple rhythms, a moderate tempo, and...

The last line of defense is a term that refers to the final means of defense before the opponent reaches its goal, particularly in a war situation. This piece reflects that definition, as it has the fierce, excitement of a war and represents the...

As We Sleep by Ryan Meeboer is a lyrical piece that is a modern lullaby. It begins with a peaceful feeling and slowly builds into a beautiful, chorale-like section, reflecting the wonderful dreams we have as we fall into our deepest sleep. Written for...

There is no place on earth more mysterious than the Great Pyramids in Egypt. The Valley of the Kings was the location of more than 60 tombs constructed for kings and nobles. In modern times the valley has become famous for the discovery of...

This compilation of familiar Italian melodies is sure to be a treat for performers and audiences. The piece includes sections from Vesti la Giubba from Pagliacci, Tarantella Napoletana, La Donna e Mobile, Musetta's Waltz, The Barber of Seville, William Tell Overture, O Sole Mio,...

This work tells the story of the famous sailor and explorer---Christopher Columbus. His voyage to discover a trade route with China while traveling West led to the discovering of The New World---the Americas. It is set in four contrasting sections---At the Dock, Setting Sail,...

Sunset Over Blue Water is a fresh new scoring of the famous hymn tune It Is Well with My Soul. The simple melody combined with the powerful, heart-wrenching lyrics, have made this hymn popular around the world. The lyrics are about remaining positive even...

The principal theme from the second movement is equal in fame and popularity to Pachelbel's Canon and Albinoni's Adagio. This incredibly beautiful melody can now be performed by a high school level ensemble. The flugelhorn performs the principal theme and the first trumpet and...

One of Offenbach's most famous melodies, the Can-Can, should be a familiar delight for both audiences and performers. The galop was originally part of Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld, but the piece soared in popularity when the Moulin Rouge selected it as music for...

Sounding very patriotic in nature, For Those Who Have Served by David Marlatt would make an ideal selection to be performed at a reflective event or simply to pay homage to the thousands of men and women who have served in the military or...

Enigma Variations, arranged by David Marlatt, is a set of variations on an original theme, about which Edward Elgar said represented the loneliness of the creative artist." Each variation has a title which contained initials or nicknames of his friends. The music was to...

This series contains 12 of the most famous classic movie instrumental solos, all arranged and edited for the Level 2--3 player. Also included is a CD featuring a full-performance version of each song, followed by a play-along track. Titles: Cantina Band * Concerning Hobbits...

First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Author: Curtis RoadsISBN-10: 9026514824ISBN-13: 9789026514821Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1997Pages: 492Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.36lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.06d

A musical and highly systematic method for trumpet players who want to improve their all-round game. This method covers all areas of techniques for trumpet. No matter how good you are or the style of music you play, you can and will benefit from...

From the classics to the hits of today, these timeless tunes are now available as easy arrangements for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Horn in F, and Trombone. All wind instrument arrangements are fully compatible and can be successfully performed as ensembles...

From the classics to the hits of today, these timeless tunes are now available as easy arrangements for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Horn in F, and Trombone. All wind instrument arrangements are fully compatible and can be successfully performed as ensembles...

La Virgin de la Macarena is a traditional bullfighting song made famous by the great trumpet virtuoso Raphael Mendez. All the flashy pyrotechnics in the original solo part are present. In setting the tone for this arrangement, a short introduction is included which quotes...

This famous work for full orchestra is a perennial favourite at Halloween and Pops concerts throughout the world. This is a version for brass quintet that is sure to thrill audiences. It was Rimsky-Korsakov who, after the death of Moussorgsky, made a purely orchestral...

This is the most famous section from Delibes' Lakm . Originally written for a duet of a soprano and alto, it is a great piece for two clarinets and piano. The flowing duet lines and graceful and elegant phrases make this an excellent addition...

Ave Maris Stella is a hymn from Monteverdi's Vespers of the Blessed Virgin. The work is split into three sections interjected with ritornelo passages. The solo sections provide opportunities for certain combinations of instruments to be featured. This piece, scored for two brass quintets,...

Challenging Jazz Duets Volume 2 is a set of five jazz duets for players of multiple combinations of instruments. The purpose of these duets is to provide players challenging jazz duets based on the chord changes to standard jazz tunes. The titles of these...

Challenging Jazz Duets, Volume 1 is a set of five jazz duets for players of multiple combinations of instruments. The purpose of these duets is to provide players challenging arrangements based on the chord changes to standard jazz tunes. The song titles are an...

Widor was a French organist, composer, and teacher. Widor is best remembered today for this famous Toccata" from his Symphony for Organ No. 5, which is often played as a recessional at wedding ceremonies."Author: Charles-Marie WidorISBN-10: 1554737141ISBN-13: 9781554737147Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2011Pages: 20Format: PaperbackWeight:...

All editions are compatible and can be played separately or together. The included CD contains a demonstration of each song followed by a play-along track. Titles are: The Chamber of Secrets * Dobby the House Elf * Family Portrait * Fawkes the Phoenix *...

These classic hymns have been arranged for Bb trumpet and trombone duet with piano accompaniment. Easy enough for early-intermediate students to learn or for more advanced players to sight-read. Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, recitals, and lessons. Includes scores and parts. A Mighty Fortress...

The adventurous hero Indiana Jones makes his long-awaited return to theaters this summer Filled with the intrigue and drama characteristic of all the classic Indiana Jones films, the fourth release is all brought to life by an incredible soundtrack. Selections from Indiana Jones and...

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). Includes practice tips and performance notes on each piece.Author: Hal Leonard CorpISBN-10: 0851627102ISBN-13: 9780851627106Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes IncLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2012Pages: 77Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.90w x 0.40d

Heat, passion, sensuality and pulsating rhythm are the very life blood of Latin America, is an exotic world superbly contained in these amazing arrangements for intermediate-level trumpet with simple piano parts. You can swing to the frenzied rhythms of Tico Tico, wallow in nostalgia...

If you can play just a few notes on the Trombone (or Euphonium), then you're ready for this book. Here are 15 imaginative little pieces specially composed for the absolute beginner, all of them with attractive piano accompaniments. The pieces are arranged progressively, so...

Author: Malcolm ArnoldISBN-10: 0571503225ISBN-13: 9780571503223Publisher: Faber & FaberLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/1998Pages: 999Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.08lbs

Malcolm Arnold's famous Fantasy for Horn.Author: Malcolm ArnoldISBN-10: 0571500307ISBN-13: 9780571500307Publisher: Faber & FaberLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/1998Pages: 999Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.80w x 0.30d

Alfred's Ultimate Movie Instrumental Solos series arranged for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, violin, viola, cello, and optional piano accompaniment. All wind instrument arrangements are fully compatible, and can be successfully performed as ensembles or solos by students...

This series contains 12 of the most famous classic movie instrumental solos, all arranged and edited for the Level 2--3 player. Also included is a CD featuring a full-performance version of each song, followed by a play-along track. Titles: Cantina Band * Concerning Hobbits...

Hailed the Trumpet Bible for over 150 years, this complete pedagogical method contains hundreds of exercises for brass instruments, beginning with basics and progressing to advanced compositions, including the author's famous arrangement of "The Carnival in Venice."Sharing the knowledge he acquired from many years...

12 of the best songs, all chosen from Rolling Stone(R) magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time." Titles include: Desperado (Eagles) * Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell) * Everyday People (Sly and the Family Stone) * Gimme Some Lovin' (The Spencer Davis Group) *...

Guide to the Euphonium Repertoire is the most definitive publication on the status of the euphonium in the history of this often misunderstood and frequently under-appreciated instrument. This volume documents the rich history, the wealth of repertoire, and the incredible discography of the euphonium....

Guide to the Tuba Repertoire is the most comprehensive investigation ever undertaken into the literature and discography of any single musical instrument. Under the direction of R. Winston Morris and Daniel Perantoni, this publication represents more than 40 years of research by dozens of...

"Few musical repertoires have attracted such a convenient and thorough compendium of knowledge." --Early Music News"A. Peter Brown has performed an excellent service for devotees of early keyboard music, and for all students of eighteenth-century music . . . " --Early Keyboard Journal"A. Peter...

"This is a valuable reference tool for any serious tuba scholar." --TUBA Journal Reviews" . . . an excellent resource . . . " --American Music TeacherProgram notes, written by the composers themselves, describe 88 works for the solo tuba. Includes works for the...

Focusing on one of the legendary musicians in jazz, this book examines Miles Davis's often overlooked music of the mid-1960s with a close examination of the evolution of a new style: post bop. Jeremy Yudkin traces Davis's life and work during a period when...

This comprehensive, annotated resource of solo repertoire for the horn documents in detail the rich catalogue of original solo compositions for the instrument. Intended as a guide for practical use and easy reference, it is organized into three large sections: works for unaccompanied horn,...

Volume 1 of Personal Trainer is the first book in a training program offering musical workouts and enrichment activities for piano students of many ages and skill levels. The overall structure consists of five books, each containing four sections dealing with specific issues. These...

The first study of the performance practice, repertoire and context of the modern 'brass ensemble' in the musical world. Whereas the British 'brass band' originated in the nineteenth century and rapidly developed into a nationwide working-class movement, the perceived modern 'brass ensemble' has a...