Kaleidoscope will save you time! Do you spend hours arranging music for odd assortments of instruments? Kaleidoscope is specially arranged to suit almost any instrumental combination and these varied ensembles are easy andenjoyable too. So much scope for virtually any combination of instruments!The series is successful with recorders guitars percussion and keyboard as well as with orchestral groupings. Whether there are five or fiftyplayers every Kaleidoscope title will work! Just make sure that melody and keyboard parts are included - all other parts are optional. Kaleidoscope is superb value for money - each set contains a score plus around 50 parts eachone carefully written to suit the needs of each instrument. For example easy string parts are in first position only whilst easy clarinet parts take care to avoid the break. There are more demanding parts too for experiencedplayers. To help you choose the right pieces for your players we have given the key of each Kaleidoscope in brackets. The complete performance option! These super-flexible arrangements of well-known titles are a must forevery school. Why not choose a theme for your concert and perform a selection of Kaleidoscope show titles and film themes or have an evening of classical favourites? Bumper pack contents: 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas'(G) 'Once In Royal David’s City' (G) 'The First Nowell' (C) 'While Shepherds Watched' (F) 'Silent Night' (C) 'We Three Kings' (Em/G) 'O Come All Ye Faithful' (G) Edited by Nicholas Hare.

On Track-13 specially commissioned pieces which aim to breathe new life into a largely neglected component of the GCSE/Key Stage 4 Music syllabus Ensemble Performance.On Track comes complete with a CD-Rom containing all theparts for all the pieces and transpositions for any instrument and these parts come with a licence for printing as many copies as needed directly from the CD-Rom. A separate 'audio' CD also contains recordings of every piece.The book contains scores for each piece and extended notes by the composers to aid in the preparation of the music; there are 5 pieces for fixed ensembles and 8 pieces for flexible ensembles.The editor of the compilation Sadie Harrison comments: 'Playing in an ensemble with one's peers is perhaps the most rewarding and satisfying thing to do as a young performer and it is crucial to nurture this element ofGCSE courses to reflect this. On Track is a fantastic collection of many different styles approaches and sounds. There is something in here for everybody at whatever level and on whatever instrument. This is what GCSE Musicteachers are crying out for and finally here is something that really hits the mark.' Harrison's comments are echoed by recent examiners' reports from EdExcel one of the largest examiners of GCSE music. Theydescribe how the music they heard in examinations demonstrated 'an extreme range of standards and revealed evidence of the very wide range of instruments in use'. The AQA (Assessment and Qualification Alliance) Examiners' reportin 2004 warns schools against allowing their students to present solo music with a piano accompaniment played by a teacher or with a CD accompaniment for the ensemble performance component. It continues saying that 'it is of utmost importance that the chosen ensemble allows the candidate to show rapport with the other player(s). This is a significant requirement with which many [examination] centres did NOT

In Circles - 16 Imaginary Dances for 18 Players (2010). Parts are available on hire: hire@ewh.dk Instr.: FluteOboeClarinet in BbBass ClarinetBassoonHorn2 Trumpets In BbTenor-Bassposaune2 PercussionistsPiano2 ViolinsViola2 CellosDouble Bass Programme note About five years ago the Ensemble Modern commissioned a composition giving me relatively free rein over instrumentation duration and completion date. I was very excited about the opportunity and eager to start work but first I had to finish asymphony and a cello concerto. However when I wanted to begin writing the piece for Frankfurt inspiration became silent and remained silent for the next three years apart from the two works for chamber orchestra: I experienced my first writer’s block. This was not my first commission but the first time that I was seriously worried about a piece and started thinking about the commissioning ensemble and its expectations. If anything I held the Ensemble Modern in too high esteem. The ensemble is notorious for being a group of all-rounders who have already seen and done everything. However it was simply time for me to challenge my self-belief as composer and to search out what kind of composer I really am. Whatever the true reason was I still didn’t get anything down on paper. Nothing would gel. In 2008 a stipend from a New York foundation led me to an Italian lavender-castle from the 15th century far away from everything else deep in Umbria. The deadline for my first opera moved dangerously closer but was barely started. The next commission for an orchestra was also waiting in addition to the piece for EM: only empty sheets.  When I came home six weeks later though I hadn’t finished anything the spell was broken. Behind the massive walls drafts had been created for what within the

Mixed Bag No. 28-This highly acclaimed series provides a real opportunity for woodwind players of mixed ability to play together. It will work with as few or as many players as you like! Each arrangement will work with just three or four mainparts. Part 1 is quite demanding but Parts 2 & 3 are easier. These parts can be played by just one or several players - it’s up to you! Optional ‘filler’ parts are also included for beginners. These have very simple rhythms andnotes (clarinet parts are all below the break) allowing young players to gain experience in ensemble playing. Mixed Bag gives you a score and double set of parts. Titles include arrangements of classical romantic modern and folktunes. Mixed Bag - the answer for woodwind groups of mixed instrumentation mixed ability and mixed tastes.

Score & Parts-Score & Parts. Tower's Rain Waves which musically explores the motion of a wave form was written in 1997 as a commission by Michigan State University for the Verdehr Trio. A recording is available on compact disc: Verdehr Trio The Making of a Medium Vol. 13 Crystal Records CD 943.

Kaléidoscope vous fera économiser du temps! Avez-vous passer des heures à arranger la musique pour des assortiments étranges d'instruments? Kaléidoscope est spécialement aménagé pour répondre à presque n'importe quelle combinaison instrumentale et ces ensembles variés sont faciles et agréables aussi. Portée tant pour pratiquement n'importe quelle combinaison d'instruments!La série est réussie avec des enregistreurs, des guitares, des percussions et du clavier ainsi que les groupements d'orchestre. Que ce soit il ya cinq ou cinquante joueurs, chaque titre Kaléidoscope travail! Juste s'assurer que les pièces mélodie et le clavier sont inclus - toutes les autres parties sont en option. Kaléidoscope est une valeur exceptionnelle pour l'argent - chaque jeu contient un score plus environ 50 parties, chacune soigneusement écrit pour répondre aux besoins de chaque instrument. Par exemple, parties de cordes faciles sont en première position seulement lorsque les parties de clarinette facile de prendre soin d'éviter la rupture. Il ya plus de pièces exigeantes aussi, pour les joueurs expérimentés.Pour vous aider à choisir les bonnes pièces pour vos joueurs, nous avons donné la clé de chaque Kaléidoscope entre parenthèses. L'option de performance complet! Ces arrangements ultra-flexible de titres bien connus sont un must pour chaque école. Pourquoi ne pas choisir un thème pour votre concert et effectuer une sélection de titres montrent Kaléidoscope et thèmes de films ou d'une soirée de grands classiques? / Orchestre

This impressive work for mature band is based on an inspiring poem written by an American pilot in World War II. The dazzling brass sonorities and sweeping woodwind lines reflect the young man's love for flying and its release from the troubles of the world. A classic band work from the pen of master composer James Curnow.

(Hairston) (C) Edited by Nicholas Hare. Kaleidoscope will save you time! Do you spend hours arranging music for odd assortments of instruments? Kaleidoscope is specially arranged to suit almost any instrumental combination andthese varied ensembles are easy and enjoyable too. So much scope for virtually any combination of instruments! The series is successful with recorders guitars percussion and keyboard as well as with orchestral groupings. Whetherthere are five or fifty players every Kaleidoscope title will work! Just make sure that melody and keyboard parts are included - all other parts are optional. Kaleidoscope is superb value for money - each set contains a scoreplus around 50 parts each one carefully written to suit the needs of each instrument. For example easy string parts are in first position only whilst easy clarinet parts take care to avoid the break. There are more demandingparts too for experienced players. To help you choose the right pieces for your players we have given the key of each Kaleidoscope in brackets. The complete performance option! These super-flexible arrangements of well-knowntitles are a must for every school. Why not choose a theme for your concert and perform a selection of Kaleidoscope show titles and film themes or have an evening of classical favourites. And don’t forget we have Kaleidoscopebumper carol packs and seasonal gems for your Christmas Concert too!