By Fred Ebb, John Kander. Piano/Vocal/Chords Vocal Selections (Arrangements for piano and voice with guitar chords). Size 9x12 inches. 80 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.31008M

Perfect binding. Blues. Book and online audio. 160 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #31008M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.31008M).

ISBN 9781513467016. 8.75x11.75 inches.

Blind Lemon Jefferson was a trail blazer, both as a singer and guitarist, but also as a commercial phenomenon, for he was the first blues musician to establish the tremendous appeal that blues, as played and sung by rural African American folk, had for the record-buying public. It is no exaggeration to say that the sales of Lemon’s records paved the way for a host of other solo rural blues musicians to record in his wake and made the record companies more willing to give other musicians a chance, in the hopes of achieving similar success. 

Lemon’s record sales weren’t what made him a great musician, though - that could only be attributed to his startlingly virtuosic guitar - playing and soulful singing, developed over years of busking, building on his natural gifts with a great deal of practice and work. In the Guitar of Blind Lemon Jefferson author John Miller presents transcriptions, in standard notation and tablature, of 22 of Lemon’s greatest performances, with an additional essay examining Lemon’s senses of time and phrasing and his picking techniques. Also included is a download link to all the original recordings. 

To present a picture of Lemon the man, noted blues researchers Alan Governar and Kip Lornell have contributed an essay focusing on Lemon’s early life, the origins of his music, and his time spent in a musical partnership with Lead Belly. Links are provided to downloadable performances of the songs in the book from which the transcriptions were made, so that you can have Lemon’s sound in your head as you learn to play his songs.

Blind Lemon Jefferson was remarkable, even in a style that abounded in great musicians, and some measure of his influence can be seen in the fact that musicians recorded in the 1960s, more than thirty years after his death, were still covering his songs and stealing guitar licks from him. The Guitar of Blind Lemon Jefferson gives you the resources needed to learn what was so special about Lemon’s music, and to experience his musical excellence from inside the music itself.

Titles include: One Dime Blues, Got The Blues, Dry Southern Blues, Big Night Blues, Rabbit Foot Blues, Shuckin' Sugar Blues, Where Shall I Be, Wartime Blues, Black Horse Blues, Prison Cell Blues, Piney Woods Money Mama, See That My Grave Is Kept Clean, He Arose From The Dead, Beggin' Back, Broke And Hungry, Bad Luck Blues, Matchbox Blues, Lemon's Worried Blues, That Crawlin' Baby Blues, Easy Rider Blues, Stocking Feet Blues and Right of Way Blues

Level 2/3 • 160 pages • Direct download link to audio files. 

SATB choir, voice solo, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, C instrument, oboe, cello, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-7832

Arranged by Lori True. Lent, Christ the King A. Celebration Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 16 pages. GIA Publications #7832. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7832).

UPC: 785147783206. English. Text Source: African American spiritual.

This contemporary adaptation of an African American spiritual will have many uses in your church—during Lent, when themes of conversion are emphasized, services of reconciliation, ordinary time. It is also extremely versatile in its presentation, adjusting to your available forces and the willingness of the congregation to participate. C instrument or Oboe .

(Score & Parts)

SKU: HL.44011750

De Haske Concert Band. Hal Leonard #1084355. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.44011750).

UPC: 884088896478.

Melody instrument (in Bb, Eb, C) and piano

SKU: M7.AHW-1901

Composed by Charlie Parker. Sheet music. 31 pages. Charles Colin Corp. #AHW 1901. Published by Charles Colin Corp. (M7.AHW-1901).

The 'Charlie Parker Yardbird Originals' were originally published in 1954 by my dad, Dr. Charles Colin. In his memoir, 'Reflections II', he includes the colorful story of how it came to be that he met Charlie Parker and would publish this early work. Using most of Pop's lingo, here is a synopsis of that story: 'In the 40's - early 50's 'I' had eight studios on the second floor at 111 West 48th Street with several outstanding teachers. One of whom was Jimmy Abato who played bass clarinet with the Met. Between lessons, Jimmy relaxed at Jim and Andy's, a bar frequented by the top studio and recording artists where they would all meet for a few congenial moments in between sessions. One day Jimmy was chatting with Charlie Parker who confided that he was going through difficult times and was looking for a way to earn some cash. Jimmy, knowing that pop was into music publishing, suggested that Parker and he meet with the idea that he write a few Be Bop tunes that could be printed in book form. Even though Bebop was not yet in the mainstream or necessarily accepted by the music world, pop had great admiration and confidence in 'Charlie Parker' and was willing to make the considerable investment.' Each of the 5 tunes is presented here transposed into B-flat, C, and E-flat, alongside a piano accompaniment. Take a look at the sample pages to the left and then click above to get a physical copy sent directly to your door.

Full Score Concert Band (Score) - Grade 4

SKU: HL.44007313

Composed by Paul Ryan. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Anglo Music Concert Band. Concert. Score Only. Composed 2006. Anglo Music Press #AMP149. Published by Anglo Music Press (HL.44007313).

UPC: 884088245092. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Paul and Barry Ryan were identical twin sons of 1950's pop singer Marion Ryan and were born on 24th October 1948. They were groomed for stardom and had started singing as a duo before their fifteenth birthday. They were signed by Decca in 1965 and brilliantly marketed as clean-cut fashion icons. Their first single 'Don't Bring Me Your Heartaches' reached the UK top twenty but their success as twin performers lasted only three years. In 1968 Barry embarked on a solo career while Paul concentrated on writing and producing. Eloise with its melodramatic vocal style and heavily orchestrated backing was an early success of this new collaboration and went on to be covered by a variety ofartists, including punk legends The Damned.

De eeneiige tweelingbroers Paul en Barry Ryan vormden al een zangduo voor hun vijftiende verjaardag. In 1965 tekenden ze een contract bij Decca en werden ze op een briljante manier voor het voetlicht gebracht als keurige mode-idolen,maar hun succes als tweelingartiesten duurde slechts drie jaar. In 1968 begon Barry aan een solocarriere terwijl Paul zich concentreerde op het schrijver- en producerschap. Eloise, een stevig georkestreerd, melodramatischgezongen nummer, was een vroege en succesvolle vrucht van deze samenwerking. De song werd in de loop der tijd vertolkt door diverse artiesten.

Paul und Barry Ryan waren die Zwillingssohne der 50er-Jahre-Popsangerin Marion Ryan. Den beiden Brudern war eine Zukunft als Popstars in die Wiege gelegt. Bereits vor ihrem 15. Geburtstag traten sie als Duo auf. Spater verlegte sich Paul jedoch aufs Songschreiben und Barry trat solo auf. Der Hit Eloise mit seinem melodramatischen Gesangsstil und dem stark orchestrierten Hintergrund ist ein Resultat dieser erfolgreichen Zusammenarbeit und wurde in der Folge von zahlreichen Kunstlern neu interpretiert. Philip Sparke machte den Pop-Evergreen nun auch fur Blasorchester spielbar.

Paul et Barry Ryan etaient jumeaux, nes le 24 octobre 1948, fils de la chanteuse pop des annees 1950 Marion Ryan. Formes pour la celebrite, ils ont commence a chanter en duo avant l'age de quinze ans. En 1965 ils ont signe un contrat d'enregistrement avec Decca qui a commercialise leur image soignee d'icones de la mode. Leur premier single Don't Bring Me Your Heartaches est parvenu au top 20 du hit-parade britannique, mais leur succes a deux n'a dure que trois ans. En 1968, Barry a entrepris une carriere solo tandis que Paul s'est concentre sur la composition et la production. Eloise, avec son style vocal melodramatique et son accompagnement tres orchestral, etaitun succes precoce pour cette nouvelle collaboration. De nombreux artistes l'ont depuis reprise, telles que les legendes du punk The Damned.

Figli gemelli di Marion Ryan, celebre cantante pop degli anni '50, Paul e Barry Ryan si esibivano insieme gia prima di aver compiuto quindici anni.Nel 1965 firmano un contratto con la casa discografica Decca e commercializzano con successo la loro immagine di icone della moda. Il primo single entra nelle top 20 britanniche. Nel 1968, Barry si lancia nella carriera di solista, mentre Paul si concentra sulla composizione e la produzione. Eloise, una canzone dallo stile vocale melodrammatico che si sviluppa su un importante accompagnamento orchestrale, e uno dei primi successi della collaborazione tra i due fratelli.

Orchestra SSATB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, cello/contrabass - Grade 3

SKU: CA.4048319

Composed by Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn. Edited by Pietro Zappala. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Mendelssohn. German title: Gloria. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Mass sections, Christmas. Set of Orchestra Parts. Composed 1821/22. MWV A 1. Duration 21 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.483/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4048319).

ISBN 9790007137953. Key: E flat major. Language: Latin.

The Gloria, composed in early 1822 at the age of 13, is Mendelssohn's first creative venture in the field of church music on a larger scale. It is a direct result of his composition studies under the director of the Berlin Singakademie Carl Friedrich Zelter, but was no longer wholly a student work because the young composer hoped that Zelter would provide him with an opportunity to perform this work with the Singakademie. The enthusiasm for Handel and Bach which was sustained by the performances at the Singakademie influenced Mendelssohn's early creative style. In the Gloria Mendelssohn sought to emulate the model of the large-scale baroque cantata. The concluding fugue, the mysterious Qui tollis and lyrical solos ensembles in the place of solo arias give testimony to Mendelssohn's great talent and willingness to experiment. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.4048300.

Composed by Jay Althouse. Guidance, General Worship, Sacred. Performance/accompaniment CD. Hope Publishing Company #C 5977C. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C5977C).

Baritone Voice and Piano

SKU: HL.14014216

Composed by George Frideric Handel. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Music Sales #NOV940510. Published by Music Sales (HL.14014216).

Jazz Ensemble plus tuba & 2 F horns2nd Tenor Sax has opt. flute double - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52870S

Composed by Sammy Nestico. Kendor Archive Editions. Kendor Music Inc #52870S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52870S).

Recorded in 1971 by the Count Basie Orchestra on their Have A Nice Day album, this classic featuring solo trombone opens and closes with a directed chorale. In between, the pairing of a gospel groove with great ensemble writing makes for a winning combination.

By Amy F. Bernon. For 2-part choir voices and piano. Sing Out Series. Concert. Octavo. Published by Heritage Music Press

(11 Piano Solos, 1 Duet). By John W. Schaum. For Piano. Piano Collection. Festival of Favorites. Level: Intermediate. Book. 36 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.