A Woodwind quartet for two flutes and 2 clarinets. An introduction using unrelated material leads the tune presented in voice two, supported by harmonies in the lower voices, then an obbligato-like motion added by the upper voice. A modulation upward makes room for a duet in the upper lines, later joined by the lower voices in a contrapuntal fashion. The final section becomes more vigorous and imitative until a solid, declamatory ending.

ISBN 9781610656139.

The guitar's entrance into American culture began in the early 1800s, introduced primarily by visiting and immigrant Spanish guitarists. Many of these newly arrived Spaniards exerted great influence on the guitar's development in 19th century America. The works in this book contain the compositions and arrangements of eight noted 19th century Hispanic American guitarist / composers with an emphasis on their works that reflect Latin themes or rhythms. Rounding out this anthology are dance forms such as the Habanera, Jota, Cachucha, Sevillano, Spanish Mazurka, and other Spanish dance related works along with extended concert pieces such as Theme and Variations, Serenades, Polonaises and a delightful arrangement of The Celebrated Spanish Retreat, a programmatic work with an unusual 'C' tuning and novel harmonic effects crafted to imitate the bugles, horns and drums as heard on the battlefield. The book features twenty-one solos and two duets which range in difficulty from easy to advanced. An extensive and well researched text along with photos and a companion recording by acclaimed guitarist/scholar Douglas Back help to make this a landmark book.

ISBN 9781619119178.

These selectionsA represent one of the first collectionsA of traditional Jewish music for solo guitar. It includes arrangementsA appropriate for parties, weddings,A recitals, Bar or Bat Mitzvahs, B'ritA Milah (Covenant of Circumcision), orA just for personal enjoyment. These works range in difficulty from moderate to advanced. Fingerings are given alongA with correlating tablature toA facilitate learning. An appendix isA included with transliterated Hebrew orA Yiddish words as well as chord symbolsA for accompaniment purposes. EnglishA translations are given when it isA common to do so. Includes access to online audio that contains all of the pieces in the book recorded in stereo format. It serves as both an aid in learning as well as aA very enjoyable solo recording. Level ofA difficulty - intermediate.

Song List: Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus Glory Hallelujah Holy Night How Great Our Joy! Joy Comes In The Morning Sing Gloria! Song of Mary Song of Simeon To Touch His Tiny Hand