Carl Fischer first released the Kopprasch studies for horn in 1939. More than seventy years have passed and the Kopprasch studies have remained standards of excellence for all serious horn players. For this reason Carl Fischer has prepared a newly edited and engraved version of the first book of Kopprasch?s seminal studies.This revised edition includes access to online MP3 recordings of all thirty-four studies in Book 1 performed by Michelle Stebleton Associate Professor of Horn at Florida State University. Now students can use these recordings as references for tempo phrasing and articulation when practising. For intermediate players.

Imagine playing the exact parts of some of the most memorable and consequential songs of our time note-for-note exactly as the legends played them. This unique new series features transcriptions of all the horn parts included on the original recordings with a separate staff for each horn. Perfect for cover bands! The books also include vocal melody lines complete lyrics and chord symbols. This volume features 15 R&B standards

Horn part edited and recorded by Canadian Brass member David Ohanian piano parts edited and recorded by Patrick Hansen. Arrangements by Bill Boyd. Contains Full performance and Accompaniment. Contents: Be Thou with Me (Bist Du Bei Mir) ƂĀ· Cherubino's Aria (Figaro) ƂĀ· Fleur Jetee ƂĀ· The Gardener (Wolf) ƂĀ· Ich Grolle Nicht (I Bear No Grudge) ƂĀ· Lover's Lament ƂĀ· Serenade from Martha ƂĀ· Solace ƂĀ· Then Shall the Righteous Shine ƂĀ· Vittoria Mio Core ƂĀ· Welcome Joy! Adieu Sad ƂĀ· Zueignung.

Imagine playing the exact parts of some of the most memorable and consequential songs of our time note-for-note exactly as the legends played them. This unique new series features transcriptions of all the horn parts included on the original recordings with a separate staff for each horn. Perfect for cover bands! The books also include vocal melody lines complete lyrics and chord symbols.

The play-along book ?Playing with the Orchestra VOL. I? has been designed for flute, Bb clarinet, oboe, Bb trumpet, F horn, violin and cello. The original symphony orchestra part for each instrument is printed in its own edition. The orchestral recordings were performed by an 80-strong professional orchestra, the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Hernando Rico. The series includes many successful works by the composer Otto M. Schwarz, such as ?Around the World in 80 Days?, ?Nostradamus?, ?Dragon Fight?, ?The Story of Anne Frank? and most recently ?The White Tower?, compositions that also feature in the Top 40 of the world-wide Classic New Releases on Spotify.

F Horn-Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band! Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read rehearse and perform band repertoirewith precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert bandsetting. Masterwork Studies focuses on six landmark compositions for band (score/parts not included). Two CD-ROMs are included featuring: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work performed by some of theworld's finest ensembles 2. Practice ?loops? on the more difficult passages for each individual instrument including tempo adjustment software on-screen assessment and a built-in metronome3. Scale arpeggio and articulation studies in all keysAlso available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum: ? Ensemble Concepts (HL00960059 ? 00960077). Designed to helpensembles to acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually in developmental order then combined for more advancedpractice.? Ensemble Concepts - Fundamental Level (HL00960110 ? 00960127)? Ensemble Concepts ? Intermediate Level (HL00960129 ? 00960146)

Rare is the drummer who is both influwntial and essential to a genre but Billy Cobham is just that in regards to jazz and consequently to music in general. He's performed with Miles Davis - displaying his ambidextrous drumming on classic recordings.This play-along package features selections from Spectrum where the individual instrument tracks are remixed so that the musician/student can play along in essence filling in for any key member of the London Jazz Orchestra with whom this project was recorded. The experience is one that Cobham describes as 'accessible yet challenging'.

Solos for Beginning through Early Intermediate lev-High quality solo literature for beginning through early- intermediate skill levels! Each 1st Recital Series book includes 12 solo pieces in diverse styles from arrangements of 'classics' to original compositions . This excellent literature is perfect for concerts contests recitals churches private studios talent shows school portfolios and for home enjoyment. A beautifully recorded piano accompaniment CD (included with the solo book) allows the soloist to practice and perform accompanied even when a piano player is not available.

Classical Play-Along Volume 6-The Hal Leonard Classical Play-Along series will help you play great classical pieces. Listen to the full performance tracks to hear how the piece sounds with an orchestra and then play along using the accompaniment tracks. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch.

Write for a horn section!
In this book, you will learn how to add saxophones and brass to a rhythm section ensemble. You will learn the capabilities and characteristics of the most common instruments, and how to order them effectively. You will also learn the different roles that a horn section can serve in your ensemble. Online audio tracks demonstrate the key concepts, as exemplified in a complete score.
You will learn to:
Write for alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone, as well as trumpet and trombone
Construct common voicings, such as unisons, octave unisons, two- to five-part soli, and open voicings
Expand your harmony by using jazz chords
Use brass mutes
Compose many textures, including melodies, solis, fills, pads, comping parts, background lines, and others
Score advanced harmonic techniques characteristic of brass sections, such as chromatic approach chords, four- and five-part voicings, tension substitutions, and more
?An amazing book that opens your mind for new horn arranging techniques. Horns on steroids!?
?Hassan El Shafei, Artist/Record Producer
?Arranging for Horns is the one-stop-shop the young arranger can make to explore the techniques, applications, and context for contemporary horn arranging. Jerry Gates masterfully compiled three decades of experience?both in classroom and in professional writing?into an organized and concise 80-page text. Highly recommended!?
?Adi Yeshaya, Composer, Arranger (Prince, Aretha Franklin, The Voice)
?An insightful and valuable resource for all arrangers. Jerry?s explanations are very clear and concise. Highly recommended!?
?Mark Harrison, Keyboardist/Composer, Music Educator, and Author
?Jerry is a devoted musician and educator who has written yet another clear and concise book! This time Jerry guides the reader through a direct and useful approach to writing horn arrangements. Included are rhythm section considerations, notations, and a valuable mention about contour shaping as the blueprint for a successful arrangement. This book demystifies arranging for horns and inspires us to dive right in. There are great tools included and distilled from Jerry?s many years of experience and education. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to get quick and positive results without excess theory to weigh the creative process down.?
?David Goldblatt, Composer, Pianist, and Music Director (for national television programs, world tours, and varied media)
?Jerry Gates? Arranging for Horns is a concise yet thorough guide to horn arranging in jazz and popular styles. The book progresses through each vital instrument, offering writing techniques for them as individuals and as a group. Arranging for Horns goes one step further than many treatments of this topic, looking at how an arrangement can vary throughout a song?changing the intensity of the music. This added consideration gives arrangers a powerful tool for adding shape and contour to their songs. Recommended for all arrangers and songwriters.?
?Ben Newhouse, Composer and Educator
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The Concert and Contest Collection Accompaniment CDFull-performance and accompaniment only recordings for this top-rated collection of solo literature. Each book offers a superb variety of solos customizedfor that instrument and most state solo/ensemble contest lists include several solos from this collection. (Solo part and piano accompaniment sold separately.) Features include:• High quality studio recordings byprofessional soloists• Accompaniment only tracks for student practice• Tempo adjustment software (most titles) allowing students to learn at their own pace

Comprehensive band method-Now the best-selling band method is even better! Book 1 for absolute beginners includes a start-up video and much much more all on CD-ROM.Features:Same great Essential Elements 2000 method!15-minute video/???super lesson??? for learning the basicsPlay-along mp3* tracks for all 185 exercises (featuring a professional player on your instrument)Tempo Adjustment SoftwareDuets and TriosMusic Listening LibrarySmartMusic? Software for Exercises 1-100 (for use on PC/Mac) - practice record and email a performance with on-screen assessment

Renaissance and Baroque Treasures-This exciting collection contains pieces which are suitable for students who have been learning for about three years and who - alongside the music in their instrumental methods - want to establish their first repertoire of early music. The CD which is included contains live recordings of the accompaniments to play along with the pieces. The sound of the typical instruments of the day (organ harpsichord lute) ensures an authentic musical experience. Includes works by Vivaldi Purcell and JS Bach.