SKU: ST.C130

ISBN 9790570811304.

As I sit myself down to write this brief foreword, I ask myself can there be music more stirring than these old Cornish folk melodies? Though not Cornish myself (I confess to being born a little further up the road, in Bristol), I feel I have spent sufficient time in these 'ere parts to resonate with the sturdy brass band tradition that continues to permeate this incomparably beautiful, rugged county. One can almost detect a French 'accent' when listening to the piano music of Debussy, and likewise, speaking as a lapsed brass player, there is undoubtedly something of the Cornish twang about Trelawny when played on a cornet or euphonium. Then again, one gets a different, yet entirely convincing effect upon hearing these melodies rendered on woodwind instruments; hence, with a little gamesmanship on my part, I am pleased to see my collection of these fifteen delectable ditties come to fruition in the form of arrangements for treble clef brass instruments (in B flat and E flat), trombone and tuba (bass clef), horn in F, flute, clarinet and bassoon. While many will find themselves humming the likes of Going up Camborne Hill, Lamorna or The Helston Furry Dance even before they have turned to the first page - for these are indelibly intertwined with Cornish culture – I wonder if I might draw your attention to The Cornish Squire, The Pool of Pilate and Cold Blows the Wind Today Sweetheart, which are quite simply sublime melodies, perhaps needing that extra bit of help in bringing them to mind nowadays. In the best tradition of musical hand-me-downs, Cornish folk music works equally ideally sung and played, and only by doing so on a regular basis can such traditions hope to continue forward with vigour and authority. A legitimate way of achieving this is to revitalise the harmonic scheme of these ancient tunes and bring them up to date for a modern audience; after all, it was such an approach that fuelled the imagination of Benjamin Britten and Ralph Vaughan Williams in decades past, while skilfully paying homage to the underlying charm and, for want of a better word, simplicity, of the original music. But this is only a start – for without an energetic response from younger generations, Cornish folk music is destined to wither on the vine in much the same way as is happening with the Cornish dialect. So, put your instrument to your lips and proceed, not with caution, but with enthusiasm and a smile, for your great grandparents (and perhaps even their grandparents) would surely raise a glass if they could hear you doing your bit to ensure the survival of this splendid heritage.
Timeless Cornish melodies, cooked up for hungry clarinet players
Grades 1–4
Former Spartan Press Cat. No.: SP1219.

SKU: MA.EMR-56147

1. Storm In My Soul / 2. Look In The Mirror / 3. Wild Heart / 4. Less Is More / 5. Funny Dream.

SKU: FL.FX073752

This piece is a tribute to a small island off the west coast of Finistere, in front Ouessant Island. The beginning of the piece depicts a landscape of Breton moor. It then presents typical dances from this region. - Jerome NAULAIS ;

A piece that can be played from 3 years of instrument practice ; Instruments: 1 Bassoon 1 Piano; Difficuly Level: Grade 2.

SKU: FL.FX073045

We play this music with images of a fun little movie in our head... For a hearing or an exam from 6 years of practice. ; Instruments: 1 Bassoon 1 Piano; Difficuly Level: Grade 4.

SKU: MA.EMR-56122

1. Venezia / 2. Oriental Pictures / 3. Showtime / 4. Discover / 5. Espana.

SKU: MA.EMR-50401

1. Majestic Place / 2. Winter Story / 3. Secret Agent / 4. Labyrinth Concertino / 5. Music Essence.

SKU: MA.EMR-56562

1. Epic Fantasy / 2. Fantasia Italiana / 3. The Middle Age / 4. Fantasia Espanola / 5. The Conquest of The Oceans.

SKU: MA.EMR-45032

The Conquering Hero / Wedding March / Silent Night / Joy To The World / Impromptu / The First Nowell / Nobody Knows / The Little Mouse / Battle Hymn Of The Republic / Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen / Havah Nagilah / The Carnival Of Venice...

SKU: MA.EMR-57239

Bb Major.

SKU: FL.FX073915

Three short stories, three very different characters to translate into music. - Pascal PROUST ;

A piece to be played from 4 years of practice. ; Instruments: 1 Bassoon 1 Piano; Difficuly Level: Grade 3.

SKU: FL.FX073435

Tonal and modal colors give to this composition lightness and clarity. - Rene POTRAT ;

A piece to be played for exams from 4 years of instrument practice ; Instruments: 1 Bassoon 1 Piano; Difficuly Level: Grade 3; Duration: 2 mn 30 s; Musical Style: Classical, Educational; Category: Original Composition; Composer: Rene POTRAT;.

SKU: FL.FX074181

Here's how a little theme can travel in various musical styles and also around the world... - Jerome NAULAIS ;

A piece to be played from 6 years of practice. ; Instruments: 1 Bassoon 1 Piano; Difficuly Level: Grade 4.

SKU: FL.FX073433

Fun and humorous, this composition invites us to dance. - Rene POTRAT ;

A piece to be played for exams from 4 years of instrument practice ; Instruments: 1 Bassoon 1 Piano; Difficuly Level: Grade 3; Duration: 3 mn 00 s; Musical Style: Classical, Educational; Category: Original Composition; Composer: Rene POTRAT;.