SKU: XC.2301011

6.75 x 10.5 inches.

An inspiring song about handling disappointment or adversity and finding optimism in the hope that comes with a new day. Perform with the accompaniment MP3 and help your students rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.

SKU: AP.BD9516

UPC: 029156136098. English.

The starkness of a 12th-century plainsong begins CANTUS. The pace quickens as the textures thicken and become increasingly complex. The conclusion finds a meditative chorale with echoes of the opening, symbolic of the cyclical quality of our own lives! The composition is a highly evolved statement for the young ensemble and a vital new work in this genre. (3:09).

SKU: ST.W187

ISBN 9790220203305.

Anthony Caesar finds a moving text by the teenage Etonian, Oxford Movement influenced, Digby Mackworth Dolben (1848-1867), who died tragically young while swimming. Canon Caesar's anthem is a classic example of the Franciscan principle (observed by lamentably few composers) of true beauty springing from simplicity.

The text inspires a sort of post-Howells harmonic idiom, though with the choir's part kept remarkably simple. The most inspired moment comes when the opening progression, which sets the poignant tension of the first three verses, is subtly transformed into radiant certainty in the last verse: I asked for Thee- / And Thou didst come / To take me home / Within Thy Heart to be. Although the parts divide at times, this miniature classic is not too difficult for any well rehearsed four-part choir.

SKU: BT.MUSMG0287

German.

Was Sie in diesem Lehrbuch finden werden, sind 50 Begleitungen für die Akustik-Gitarre 50 Begleitungen, die für alle Kenntnisstufen geeignet sind und der Feder berühmter Songwriter und Gitarrenspieler, wie Tim Buckley, TracyChapman, Nick Drake, The Eagles, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Ben Harper, Jason Mraz u.v.a.m., entspringen. Auch wenn die hier dargebotenen 50 Rhythmiken Ihnen vor allem die Gelegenheit bieten sollen, Ihrer Spiel-Lust zu frönen, sowerden sie Ihnen doch, indem Sie einfach ihrem Beispiel folgen, ganz nebenbei und unbemerkt, die unterschiedlichen, für die Akustik-Gitarre kennzeichnenden Begleittechniken (will hei�en das Akkord- undArpeggiospiel,�bergangs-leersaiten, die geläufigsten rhythmischen Figuren, verschiedene Barré-Klänge, den Umgang mit dem Kapodaster, Open Tunings und einiges andere mehr) beibringen. Die Video-DVD ermöglicht Ihnen, sich die 50Begleitungen anzuhören, aber vor allem anzusehen bei eigentlicher und bei verlangsamter Spielgeschwindigkeit. Sie haben so die Möglichkeit, die richtigen Handgriffe mit den richtigen Fingersätzen rhythmisch im Takt ausführen zulernen(!) Die MP3-CD bietet Ihnen zu jeder Begleitung ein Playalong, was insgesamt 50 ergibt. Diese werden in zwei verschiedenen Tempi abgespielt: im Konzerttempo (bei eigentlicher Spielgeschwindigkeit) und im �bungs-tempo (beiverlangsamter Spielgeschwindigkeit). In dem Playalong bei eigentlicher Spielgeschwindigkeit ist die Gitarre lediglich während des ersten Durchgangs zu hören, dann fällt sie weg, um Ihnen das Feld zu überlassen(!) Die Playalongssind mit Absicht lang gehalten. Jedes davon dauert in etwa 3 bis 4 Minuten, was insgesamt zu 6 h Musizieren führt(!) Auf diese Weise haben Sie genügend Zeit zum �ben und fürs Spielen werden bestmögliche Bedingungen geschaffen.

SKU: CF.BAS5F

ISBN 9780825845093. UPC: 798408045098. 8.5 X 11 inches.

The musical effect of Prarie Lullaby should be graceful and serene, evocative of a peaceful night on the open plains. To that end, players will need to strive for an unlabored rhythmic flow, smooth bowing and a clear, steady tone as close to p as possible.Beginning at m.39, the violin and viola parts are marked pizzicato. If young players are unable to return quickly to argo at m.53, they may make the bow preparation easier by taking a full measure rest at m.52. This option is marked in the parts and score.The divisi notes at m. 69 are provided for ensembles which lack violas. Ensembles with violas may have them play the lower notes while the second violins play the upper notes.Percussion, which is completely optional, should be very subdued. Choose a bell mallet which allows the tones to be heard just above the strings. the woodblock part is intended to imitate the clip-clop sound of a horse's hooves. Two different sizes of woodblocks or temple blocks are needed. Finding two suitable sounds on one woodblock is difficult. Again, the right mallets are very important. The suspended cymbal should be played with brushes if the string ensemble is small. If the suspended cymbal with brushes cannot be heard above a large number of strings, then sticks should be used instead.The percussion part can be performed by one player, provided the instruments and mallets are set up properly and the player has the skill to make the transitions smoothly. Note the optional rest at mm. 53-54.Performance time with the repeat is two and a half minutes.

About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series

This series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:

• Limited parts (often 2nd violin and viola are the same part, cello and bass are same part)
• Limited keys and rhythms - only simple 8th note patterns
• Limited independence of parts
• Playable after limited study time
• First position and natural bowings
• Piano for rehearsal and reinforcement

SKU: AP.36-A744648

ISBN 9798888529812. UPC: 659359901379. English.

It is widely believed that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) wrote the Adagio in E major, K. 261 in or around 1776 as a replacement for the second movement of his Violin Concerto No. 5 in A, K. 219. The likely reason for the replacement is a complaint by Italian violinist Antonio Brunetti, recently brought to the Salzburg court orchestra by the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg, Heironymus Colloredo, that the original movements was too artificial, according to a letter from Leopold Mozart. The Mozarts, finding Brunetti boorish and morally objectionable, also would have thought his complaint regarding the artificial second movement to confirm their worst opinions of Italian taste. Still, young Mozart wrote the replacement Adagio as requested, and its serene beauty in sonata form remains a fine example of his lyrical ability. Instrumentation: 2.0.0.0: 2.0.0.0: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Solo Violin in set.

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