Christmas RecorderContentsAway in a mangerGood King WenceslasGo, tell it on the mountainIn dulci jubiloJingle bellsLittle donkeyMary had a babyMistletoe and wineOnce in royal David's citySilent nightThe first NowellThe holly and the ivyWe wish you a merry ChristmasWhile shepherds watched
Instruments of the Orchestra All you'll ever need to know about the orchestra - how the instruments are played, their ranges and transpositions, where they sit, and other fascinating facts.!!!A-Z of Composers Which composer died from stabbing himself in the foot while conducting? Who wrote a Requiem for over 200 voices? Which composer was a famous gastronome? You'll find the answers to all these questions and many other fascinating facts in this A-Z guide of composers.!!!Music Notation A quick reference guide to the theory of music, invaluable to students, teachers and performers alike.!!!Instrument Ranges If you are arranging music for different combinations of instruments, then this is the guide for you. See at a glance who can play which notes and what transpositions are required.!!!Instrumental Fingering Easy to read diagrams for correct fingering of every note.!!!Instrumental Trills Easy to read diagrams for correct execution of trills.
20 of the most popular pieces of wedding music all expertly arranged for piano or manuals.ContentsTrumpet Voluntary - ClarkeMarch from Symphony No. 3 - Saint-SaënsTrumpet Tune - PurcellArrival of the Queen of Sheba - HandelTe Deum - CharpentierAve Verum Corpus - MozartNessun Dorma - PucciniAir - BachRomeo and Juliet - TchaikovskyFrom Scheherazade - Rimsky-KorsakovToccata - WidorWedding March - MendelssohnBridal March - WagnerJesu, Joy - BachAve Maria - SchubertGrand March from Aida - VerdiJerusalem - ParryMarch from Scipio - HandelPanis Angelicus - FranckSt Anthony chorale - Brahms/Haydn
A collection of 16 favourite celtic melodies arranged for easy piano solo by Sarah Watts. Includes - All Through The Night, Annie Laurie, Be Thou My Vision, Christ's Is The World, Cockles And Mussels, David Of The White Rock, Down By The Sally Gardens, Loch Lomond, My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean, The Skye Boat Song & Will You Come And Follow Me.
This new collection will enable any congregation to sing Lord, have mercy, Glory to God, Holy, holy, holy, Lamb of God and the Acclamations with gusto and confidence, as they are set to melodies that everyone knows - from hymns such as Lord of all hopefulness and Dear Lord and Father of mankind to the spiritual Joshua fit the battle of Jericho and the folk tune The Ash Grove. These are settings that everyone will enjoy singing instantly.
Sing the Christmas Story is a ready-made 'service' which will appeal to busy teachers and children's workers. The songs tell the Christmas story from the prophecies to the visit of the wise men, the final song reminding us that the message of Christmas is not just for once a year but for always. The Bible readings are the Good News version, ideal for younger readers. Val Hawthorne also suggests a place for prayers and encourages tableaux or simple mime. Includes FREE performance and backing tracks.
Contents
01 Come with us02 Ding Dong Merrily On High03 Gods World04 Once In Royal Davids City05 Mary and the Angel06 O Little Town of Bethleham07 No Room08 Alleluia Round09 Silent Night10 The Angels Wake the Shepherds11 In the Bleak Midwinter12 The Wise Men Remember13 A Song of Christmas14 O Come All Ye Faithful15 Come with us - Backing 16 Ding Dong Merrily On High - Backing 17 Gods World - Backing 18 Once In Royal Davids City - Backing 19 Mary and the Angel - Backing 20 O Little Town of Bethleham - Backing 21 No Room - Backing 22 Alleluia Round - Backing 23 Silent Night - Backing 24 The Angels Wake the Shepherds - Backing 25 In the Bleak Midwinter - Backing 26 The Wise Men Remember - Backing 27 A Song of Christmas - Backing 28 O Come All Ye Faithful - Backing
Fountain of Life is an introduction to prayer. The simple, beautiful chants prepare the busy mind to enter into the stillness and silence of prayer. Margaret Rizza composes hauntingly beautiful melodies and is now recognised around the world as an icon of all that is holy and best in Christian composition. Her music is wonderfully melodic, often with simple, repetitive melodies carrying short, usually scriptural texts.Please note made to order items are non-returnable
A rich blend of traditional, well-loved tunes and contemporary compositions has yielded this fine collection of hymns and songs that challenge the Church to live up to its calling to be a servant, both of God and his world.Written out of deep personal faith and a powerful sense of justice and social concern, these hymns and songs will assist congregations in their worship to reflect the gospel imperative to serve in love and truth.Featuring the following outstanding Kevin Mayhew authors and composersMalcolm Archer, Jan Berry, Lucy Berry, Rod Boucher, Sean Bowman, Basil Bridge, Michael Cockett, Peter Dainty, Nick Fawcett, Michael Forster, Barbara Glasson, Andrew Grinnell, Susie Hare, Val Hawthorne, Garth Hewitt, Michael Higgins, Jean Holloway, Martin Leckebusch, Edwin Le Grice, Christopher Massey, Colin Mawby, Kevin Mayhew, Andrew Moore, June Nixon, Geoffrey Nobes, Noel Rawsthorne, Alan Rees, Alan Ridout, Betty Roe, Christopher Tambling, Sarah Watts and James Wright.Edited by John Cox.Contents
AA crown of piercing thornsAll nations of the worldAll the timeAn urgent voice is callingAnd can we hopeAt this day's endAt this table we rememberAt your feetBB-b-b Bless this hard cityBe the God of all my SundaysBe the hands of JesusBreathe in me, LordBring to God your new, best songsBroken imageCCalled by Christ to be disciplesCalled to shed lightChrist, here we are!Christ, my teacherCome, rest in the love of JesusCome with newly-written anthemsCreating God, we bring our songsof praiseCreation sings!Cry 'Freedom!'DDon't be afraidDraw us together at the close of dayEEvery land in all creationExtol the God of justiceFFaithful GodFearful, uncertainFeast your mind on what is pureFinding a wayFor beauty which delights our eyesFor I can do all thingsFor riches of salvationFor those who strive for justiceForgive us when our deeds ignoreFrom a manger in a stableFrom near and farFrom opposite directionsFrom the heart of God the FatherFrom the heights of gloryGGive me a heart that will honour youGive thanksGod beyond earth's finest treasuresGod has called us to a journeyGod has promised many thingsGod is our strength from days of oldGod of life, we come in worshipGod of loveGod of present, God of pastGod of the nationsGod of the second chanceGod's surpriseGood Joseph was a manGood Lord, deliver usGood news to the poorGracious God, in adorationHHallelu, hallelu, hallelujahHallelujahHallelujah ChorusHappy to shareHave we any room or Jesus?He broke the rulesHear our prayer for othersHold tightHow amazingHow did you feel, Lord JesusHow rich and deepGod's judgements areHumble yourselvesIIlift my eyes to the hillsI live, dependent on JesusI stand on a rockI was lost but now I'm foundI will always sing the praisesIf we have never soughtImage of our God and FatherIn an age of twisted valuesIn glad and sad remembranceIn the night, the sound of cryingIn the peace of a gardenIn vast, ornate cathedralsIs the church a building?It's the morning afterJJesus came to save usJesus, in your life we see youJesus meets us at the marginsJesus of the scarsJesus shall reign, his powerbe shownJesus, the Holy OneJesus, we have heard your SpiritJustice like a riverLLet all creation's wondersLet justice rollLet love be our gloryLet love be realLet the world be changedLet us all, with grateful mindsLet us rejoiceLight of her lifeListen upLiving God, your word has called usLiving waterLong ago you taught your peopleLord, at a time when our tables are ladenLord, change our worldLord, close to youLord, give us visionLord Jesus, plant a seed of faithLord, today your voice is callingLord, we know that we have failed youLord, what a sacrifice I seeLord, you amaze usLord, you have blessed meMMary, blessèd teenage motherMighty, magnificent GodMother of Christ, called from aboveMothers of the worldNNo gift so wonderfulNow as the evening shadows fallNow, come to the waterNow is the timeOO Christ, remember themO Father, on your love we callO God of hopeO God of thoughts and feelingsO holy, heavenly kingdomO Lord, how longO Lord, you've searched meO Love that searches all my soulO West Bank town of BethlehemOh, what a day!One of us, flesh and bloodOpen our eyes to seeOpen the doorOur Father (Caribbean)Our Father in heavenOut of the darkness of the nightPPeople, look eastPraise to Christ, the Lord incarnateRRoom prepared; disciples meetSSad, confused and shakenSaviour, precious SaviourSet the sail on your boatSing 'Hey!' for the God whois eternally newSing, my tongue, the glorious struggleSing the gospel of salvationSound out his praisesSuch a host as none can numberTTeach me, dear LordTeach us how to walkTell, my tongue, the awesome mysteryThat's why we're hereThe day will come, that glorious dayThe gracious invitationThe greatest loveThe heavens proclaim God's gloryThe Lord created familyThe Lord reveals his gloryThe man of the marginsThe only power thatcleanses meThe path is stonyThe promised time arrivesThe Spirit of GodThe Tango of our livesThe universe was waitingThere's a long wayThere's a time come nearerThirsty for the living waterThis heavenly love brings lifeThis side of heavenTogether we proclaimWWe have avisionWe hear your cry, LordWe owe our thanks to you, LordWe remember youWe saw beauty in the ashesWe will pray for you, sisterWe've silenced our prophetsWhat a giftWhat a night to rememberWhat can we say?When the day grows coldWhen we were little, hurt and lostWhere love is met with hatredWhere you lead usWhere you're going I will followWithin the busy rush of lifeWonderful, glorious day!YYou are the Bread of LifeYou've called us as your Church, Lord
As publishers and musicians ourselves, we understand the financial restraints faced by many choir directors. Even if you use just one of the pieces in the set you are paying only the usual price of a single choral piece. If you use two you're getting double value, and if you use three, four, five or more you're quids in!ContentsIdyll - Stanley VannIdyll - Joseph RheinbergerMelody - Samuel Coleridge-TaylorPostludium - Franz LisztPrière Ý Notre-Dame - Léon BoëllmanQuiet Meditation - Colin MawbyWintry Scene - Andrew Wright
If you think organ music can only sound truly magnificent when played on a large cathedral instrument, then you need this book! Drawing on the talents of some of Kevin Mayhew's most talented composers, this is an exceptional collection of festive organ music. Requiring only a modest organ, and written to ensure that no piece is too technical, these pieces make prominent use of the Tuba and other solo reeds. An exceptional collection of music sure to delight.Contents
Cantique -Stanley VannDiversion for the reeds - June NixonFinale - Andrew MooreMarch ride - Richard LloydPaean - Andrew WrightScherzando - Robert JonesTromba pomposa - Andrew FletcherTubas ahoy! - Colin MawbyTuba talk - Rosalie Bonighton
This comprehensive collection brings together 41 distinctive organ works by Andrew Moore, showcasing the compositional breadth of this accomplished priest-composer.
Moore combines extensive musical training from the Royal Academy of Music and Cambridge University with decades of practical experience as monastic choirmaster at Downside Abbey.
This collection offers organists of varying abilities well-crafted music serving equally well in worship, recital, or private study.
Specification
Cover: Paperback
Size: 230 x 305 x 8mm
Page count: 117
ISBN: 9781838582319
ISMN: 9790708210573
Contents
A Christmas ImprovisationA Prayer SongA Sad PieceA Simple MarchAdoro Te DevoteAirAt the MangerAve Maris StellaBerceuse for the GemshornBombarde - FanfareDignitateEastertide ProcessionalFanfara AnticaFinale in B flatFinale in CFinale in FGentilezzaGraziosoImprovisationIn a MangerJoyosoLenten LitanyLift High the CrossPassacagliettaPostludePostlude on 'Wolvercote'Prelude on 'Aurelia'Prelude on 'St Gertrude'RegaliaRêverie No. 1Rêverie No. 2RondinoSortieSortie JoyeuseSunday MorningToccata AnticaToccatinoTrioTrumpet DuetTrumpet TuneVoluntary à la Gigue
The first five of these songs were designed as a folk-song set, although they can of course be performed singly, and in any preferred order. Written between 1975 and 1983, they were first broadcast on BBC Radio 3 by the soprano Wendy Eathorne and myself in May 1985. However, She moved thro' the fair and, later on, The last rose of summer (which is more of a traditional Irish song, rather than a folk song) were created especially for Dame Janet Baker who performed them frequently in recitals between 1982 and 1989.Geoffrey Pratley has for many years been one of Britain's busiest accompanists and duo-players, and is especially known for his long-standing partnerships with Dame Janet Baker, the French 'cellist Paul Tortelier, and the British violinist Ralph Holmes. He has also played for Placido Domingo, Rita Streich, Jack Brymer, Leon Goossens, Vanya Milanova, Takayoshi Wanami, and many more top international artistes in many countries around the world. He teaches at the Royal Academy of Music, and Trinity College of Music, London, and has several other musical titles to his credit.Contents:My Lagan Love Seosamh MacCathmhaoil Irish Folk SongShe moved thro' the fair Padraic Colum Irish Folk SongThe Gartan mother's lullaby Seosamh MacCathmhaoil Irish Folk SongThe last rose of summer Traditional Traditional Irish Mel.The leprechaun Traditional Irish Folk SongThe little rose of Gartan Seosamh MacCathmhaoil Irish Folk Song
Easy-to-Play Jazz Standards for Flute is a lively and fun collection of pieces artfully arranged to be easily accessible to players of around Grade 2-4 standard, without losing the essence and energy of the music.
With styles ranging from blues to Dixieland and ragtime to swing, there are favourites from legends such as 'Fats' Waller, Jerome Kern and George Gershwin, plus many other gems from that great jazz era.
Includes 24 Page pull-out
Level 3 - Keys of C major/A minor, G major/E minor, F major/D minor, D major/B minor and G minor, A major, B flat major, E flat major/C minor.Sight-reading is fun we really mean it!FunKey! is a brand-new series of piano tutor books of short pieces, designed to develop students' sight-reading skills and awareness of key, using fun material which supports the sight-reading requirements of the ABRSM examination board.The pieces are in a variety of styles, notably rock, swing and Latin, increasing in difficulty from Level 1 up to Level 5. Each book comes with an accompanying CD. The backing tracks first appear with the melody incorporated, then as minus one, covering all the keys of that level.FunKey! will improve rhythmic awareness and confidence, and the ability to play fluently. Students will be encouraged to sight-read regularly, changing an element of piano playing which is often seen as intimidating into a pleasurable one.
Sarah Watts paints a colourful palette of popular styles written specifically with young players in mind.Play it Cool provides the opportunity to progress on the piano while still playing 'cool', enjoyable and fun pieces.ContentsBizzie LizzieCharlotte in the shadeDan the manDays of coolDetectivesGinger beer bluesHave a banana... OK!Stay putTake it away, ElisWonder waltz
IncludesPupil Book with Backing Track CD & Descant RecorderThis a colourful recorder tutor which guides children from the very beginning, including how to hold a recorder properly. Key symbols are explained at the outset and repeated throughout to encourage and aid learning. Music notes are introduced slowly and clearly, enabling good technique and musical literacy.
Ten of the all-time top fun songs arranged for two-part voices with fantastic new accompaniments for piano or keyboard. The arrangements are all by established and highly skilled composers who know what really works well with choirs.The book comes with accompanying downloadable backing tracks containing both practice and performance tracks for all the songs.ContentsA life on the ocean waveAll the nice girls love a sailorChick, chick, chickenDaisy bellDashing away with the smoothing ironI am the music manMy grandfather's clockOne finger, one thumbThe bear climbed over the mountainYou'll never get to heaven
Easy-to-play ten top hymnsContentsBe still, for the presence of the LordBe thou my visionDear Lord and Father of mankindGuide me, O thou greatRedeemerHow great thou art!In Christ aloneLove divine, all loves excellingMake me a channel of your peaceShine, Jesus, shineThe day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
Grade 1 - 3The folksongs in this collection have been loved for generations and, with the fabulous Sarah Watts adding her hallmark touch of spice to the harmonies and bending the rhythms a little, they will come alive for countless more generations. The free downloadable tracks include both practice and performance tracks. Stand by for hours of fun!
Contents
Strawberry fairThe oak and the ashEarly one morningCharlie is my darlingMairi's weddingThe skye boat songThe wraggle-taggle gypsiesAll through the nightThe mermaidCockles and musselsBlow the wind southerlyDashing away with the smoothing iron
Here are ten favourite Classic FM pieces that pianists love to play, all expertly arranged so they fall nicely under the fingers.ContentsRachmaninoff Theme from Third Movement of Symphony No. 2 , Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana , Barber Adagio for Strings , Ungar Ashokan Farewell , Sibelius Theme from Finlandia , Rachmaninoff Themes from First Movement of Piano Concerto No. 2 , Mahler Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 , Saint-Saens Wedding March from Symphony No. 3 , Dvorak Second Movement from Symphony No. 9 from the New World , Bruch Adagio from Violin Concerto No.1
This collection offers piano arrangements of many of Mozart's most popular works: operatic, choral, concertos, symphonies - they're all here for you to celebrate his true genius!ContentsAdagio from Clarinet ConcertoAlleluia from Exsultate JubilateAndante from Piano Concerto No. 21Ave verum corpusBei Mïnern from The Magic FluteBell chorus from The Magic FluteChampagne aria from Don GiovanniDove sono from The Marriage of FigaroFirst movement from Eine kleine NachtmusikFirst movement from Symphony No. 40Menuetto from Eine kleine NachtmusikMinuet from Don GiovanniNon piÝ andrai from The Marriage of FigaroO Isis und Osiris from The Magic FlutePapageno's aria from The Magic FluteRondo from Horn Concerto No. 4Se vuol ballare from The Marriage of FigaroSleigh rideSlow movement from Concerto for Flute and HarpSlow movement from Piano Concerto No. 23Theme from 'Jupiter' Symphony
Fresh Air is a collection of 18 graded pieces and studies (Grades 1-3) in a mixture of styles. They are fun to play (which is a hallmark of all Sarah's music) and help to improve technique and broaden musical horizons.ContentsHumdinger hoedownPrecious timesWaltz for one daySailing freeShrimps ahoyWoman in the woodsSunshine greenThe rod to LallengollenSkatastrophyThere goes JanuaryShiny shoe shimmyRight time, wrong placeStudy in greenStudy in blueStudy in silverStudy in orangeStudy in purpleStudy in yellow
Includes: FREE CD containing: Performance - Primo (practice) - Primo (performance) - Secondo (practice) - Secondo (performance)The pieces in the Fun Club will provide light relief between exams, consolidate what has been learnt and move you on to the next grade. They are in a variety of styles: classical, jazz, contemporary, rock, easy listening and ethnic. Each one explores a different aspect of alto sax technique and dynamic. The two duet parts have been arranged at the same standard, so players can swap round and play either part. And don't worry if you don't have a duet partner - the FREE CD contains accompaniment recordings of both parts, as well as a demonstration version of the complete duet. There's even a slower 'practice speed' recording to play along as you learn.ContentsGRADE 0-1Basic bluesBudgieCool it!Danger manHonk your horn!Hot potatoOne step at a timeSailingScallywagStep this wayGRADE 1-2AriaGold nugget boogieHighwayHome aloneJoplinNight trainPartyingSeven seas charmerThe snake charmerTwo go boogieGRADE 2-3Barnet's boogieChopsticksCopacabanaCreatures of the nightGroovy babyRiffsStroll onTarantellaWalk the dogWhose blues
