SKU: BT.MUSM570209088

English.

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 the parts 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 of GCSE 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 Music teachers 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. They describe 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' report in 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 comply. Fixed Ensembles Sadie Harrison — On the run!for clarinet in Bb, violin, 'cello, piano Ed Hughes — Matthew's Mazurkafor piano duet Jeremy Dale Roberts — 'Takes three...' for trumpet, 'cello, piano Matthew Roddie — Gone Clubbin' for violin, 'cello Thomas Simaku — From Across the Sea for 2 flutes, clarinet in Bb Flexible Ensembles David Blake — Piece for Luis and Justin for four instruments Anthony Gilbert — U-GO for Arirang for four instruments Jo Kondo — A Birthday Toast for any number of instruments David Lumsdaine — A tree dances for Orpheus for three instruments Paul Mealor — Swing Slow for two instruments Robert Saxton — There and Back for three instruments John Stringer — Duo for two instruments Lu s Tinoco — Diversion for four instruments.

SKU: SP.TS280

ISBN 9781585604746. UPC: 649571102807.

Reflect on this past century with 20 unforgettable jazz standards that first defined popular American music with Essential Jazz Standards for Horns from Santorella Publications. Every page is packed with toe-tapping favorites certain to make anyone dance and sing along. Share these memorable tunes with family and friends and spread the sheer joy a song can evoke. This best-selling collection is arranged in accommodating keys for clarinet, trumpet, alto sax, flute and trombone by Jonathon Robbins. Now everyone can have some fun and play along! Essential Jazz Standards for Clarinet is available with or without a piano accompaniment CD. Alexander's Ragtime Band - I Want a Girl - Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight - For Me and My Gal - Chinatown, My Chinatown - Melancholy Baby - Little Brown Jug - Fascination - You Made Me Love You - Moonlight Bay - Bill Bailey - Rock-a-Bye Your Baby - Oh, You Beautiful Doll - When the Saints Go Marching In - Swanee - St. Louis Blues - After You've Gone - A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody - They'll Be Some Changes Made - Baby Face.