ISBN 9781513459905. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

In the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the parlor was a room set aside for particular functions. Before the advent of the radio, it was the place where formal presentations were staged, including amateur and semi-professional concerts. This classical guitar solo collection for the intermediate to advanced player offers nine engaging and lyrical European and North American favorites of this bygone era. All of the solos are presented in standard notation only and played on authentic reproductions of period instruments on the books online companion recording. Author Joseph Mayes plays works by well-known guitarist-composers Carulli, Coste and Giuliani as well as the lesser-known but deserving Kathleen MavoureenRomanza by Frederick N. Crouch arranged by Charles de Janon, and Felix Arndts Nola, one of the eras most popular ragtime piano themes, here transcribed and arranged by William Foden and the author. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781513469041. 8.75x11.75 inches.

Composer/arranger Owen Middleton delivers the goods in these intermediate-level, idiomatic arrangements of 21 traditional hymns and patriotic songs for solo classic guitar. The book includes optional parts for cello and flute in supporting and lead roles. Written in standard notation only, a few tunes feature altered tunings. Light left-hand fingering is provided for the more challenging passages as well as access to online audio for each piece.Middletons years of experience as a choral singer and composer for the guitar and piano shine through in these tasteful settings; his awareness of voice-leading concepts, inner parts, and basslines often gives these time-honored melodies a modern twist.