SKU: ST.C546

ISBN 9790570815463.

Whether a student or a great artist, the desire to make a beautiful sound is a constant in the life of any musician. Sound is the musician’s voice, the means of communicating an artistic vision to the audience and it should be the aim for children of any age or standard to be engaged in good tone production.

The inspiration for writing the pieces for this book came to me from the wish to give the young children I teach music which would develop their ear for both good intonation and beautiful tone production. All the pieces have a strongly implied harmonic structure allowing them to be played without accompaniment. The purpose of the second violin part is therefore to enable the teacher to underline the harmony as well as to influence the student’s tone production and intonation through his own sound, as much can be taught by good example. The violin student also has the option to play with piano. The accompaniments included within this book are written by Heidi Rolfe.

The choice of keys in this book covers most of the requirements for scales in the Associated Board syllabus Grade 1.

Finally I think that children enjoy the challenge of expressing different moods and emotions musically, and I hope that the range of ideas implied by the keys and the titles of these pieces will fire their imagination.

Nigel Goldberg

Grade 2
Former Spartan Press Cat. No.: SP952 and SP953.

SKU: ST.C501

ISBN 9790570815012.

Close Encounters for Clarinet in B flat & Piano draws on historic themes connected to the medieval closes (also know as wynds or vennels) of the Scottish burgh town of Lanark, situated in the rural Clyde Valley. Often named after prominent resident business owners, these otherwise unremarkable narrow lanes are given life by the records of their occupiers or through local tales.

Aside from the more self explanatory titles, ‘Luminare’ describes the astronomical interests of electrical pioneer David Hunter; ‘Jumbo Jive’ relates to the legend of an inebriated circus elephant escapee who became stuck in the arch of Wide Close; ‘Amber Sky’ connects the India Ale trade of Brewery Close with an occasional, evocative dusk light that cloaks the town before sunset.

Close Encounters comprises five fascinating and contrasted short movements each set within its own very vivid sound world. The colourful harmonic language is drawn from a number of musical influences including flavours of Jazz, the silver screen and the French impressionists, all adding up to music that is both engaging to play and to listen to. The five movements are set at a comfortable technical level for the intermediate to advanced clarinettist, cover the entire range of the instrument, and the set would make for an intriguing addition to any clarinet recital.

- Paul Harris (composer & clarinettist)

SKU: HP.C5245C

UPC: 763628952457. Luke 2:1-20.

Hymn tune
This dramatic choral setting features a flowing, Brahms-like piano accompaniment, fully realized in the optional 4-hand piano accompaniment. The frequent use of augmented phrases provides space for the lush choral sound. Creative text painting adds interest and builds toward a stirring, triumphant finish. The 4-Hand Piano Part and a Rehearsal/Performance CD are both available separately.

SKU: FH.VC5

ISBN 978-1-55440-541-1.

This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.
Concertos, Sonatas, and Suites:
Concerto in D Major, op. 213 - Mendelssohn, Ludwig
- First Movement: Allegro moderato
Concertino No. 1 in F Major - Breval, Jean-Baptiste arr. L.-R. Feuillard
- First Movement: Allegro
Suite in G Major - Matz, Rudolf
- Fourth Movement
- Fifth Movement
Sonata in G Major - Bach, Johann Christoph Friedrich arr. Hugo Ruf
- First Movement: Allegretto
Sonata in C Major - De Fesch, Willem arr. Jason Noble
- First Movement: Largo
- Second Movement: Vivace
Sonata - Marcello, Benedetto arr. Alfred Piatti
- First Movement: Largo
- Second Movement: Allegro
Sonata in F Major, RV 41 - Vivaldi, Antonio arr. Kathleen Wood
- First Movement: Largo
- Second Movement: Allegro
Concert Repertoire:
O Canto Do Cysne Negro - Villa-Lobos, Heitor
Frogs Dancing on Water Lilies - Mustonen, Olli
Langsam, op. 102, no. 2 - Schumann, Robert
When Music Sounds - Coulthard, Jean
Wie einst in schoener'n Tagen, op. 64, no. 1 - Popper, David
Bourree, op. 24 - Squire, William Henry
Notturno, op. 59, no. 1 - Goltermann, Georg
Scherzo and Trio - Reger, Max
Lamento - Faure, Gabriel
Lied - Rachmaninoff, Sergei
Unaccompanied Repertoire:
Capriccio No. 5 - Matz, Rudolf
Ricercar No. 3 - Gabrielli, Domenico
Suite in C Major - Matz, Rudolf
- Fourth Movement: Sarabande
- Seventh Movement: Gigue
Suite No. 1 in G Major - Bach, Johann Sebastian
- Third Movement: Courante.

SKU: HP.C5077R

UPC: 763628144548. By Rick Founds. Psalms 9:2, Psalms 18:49, Psalms 29:2, Psalms 34:3, Psalms 47:1-9, Psalms 66:4, Psalms 69:30, Psalms 113:1-3, John 3:16, Acts 1:1-11.

Contemporary Praise song by Rick Founds
Lord, I Lift Your Name on High by Rick Founds continues to hold its position at the top of the CCLI charge. Arranger, Douglas Wagner, has provided a skillful setting for SATB choir with a dynamic and supportive keyboard accompaniment. Don't miss the verse of original music and words Doug has added, heightening the overall impact of the song. The optional rhythm parts and track are a perfect source for bringing the contemporary 'acoustic' sound into your service.

SKU: TV.C52

ISBN 9781894096904.

The Seasons is a song cycle - 5 art songs for children. The lyrics are poetry, evoking images and feelings. The music is witty, clever and very beautiful. The Jubilate Children's Chorus has done an exceptional job on this CD. The CD is a wonderful example of what an excellent quality children's choir should sound like. The CD is performance only. ( The piano accompaniment is very free and it would be extremely difficult for a choir to sing with a recorded accompaniment) This collection is written to be used by classroom teachers as an integrated unit involving many subjects. It is also geared toward a gala evening to which parents could be invited. Not only would the evening include a presentation of songs and poems, but Aesop's fables could be acted out, artwork could be displayed, Science or Social Studies research or trivia could be presented, and some simple Science fair boards and little student-created books could be displayed. This format would be excellent for an open house event and the 'performance pressure' would not be concentrated on a single musical event or the arts only. Also, many children could be involved and a multiple intelligences approach would be evident. The materials are presented thematically, not according to grade level. This resource is intended as an idea springboard and must be shared by teachers from a variety of grade levels.

SKU: HL.49018171

ISBN 9781423498629. UPC: 884088528126. 7.5x10.75x0.008 inches. Latin.

The number of choral works by Nino Rota published by Schott is increased by the first edition of 'Custodi nos, Domine'.The quiet work with its beautiful sound for two-part children's or female-voice choir with organ accompaniment (without pedal) is headed 'Semplice, con fervore'. There are no major rhythmic or musical difficulties, an aspect that will certainly be welcomed by small choirs or choirs with only little performance practice. The piece can be used both in church services and for performances in church concerts and sounds great even in small rooms.

SKU: HL.49019911

ISBN 9790001196031. UPC: 888680750619. 7.5x11.0x0.022 inches. English.

Also available for a-cappella choir apart from the versions with piano or string orchestra: the Prayer for Peace of Saint Mother Teresa in a simple, densely woven musical setting as a romantic elegy. Ideal for bathing in the sound of large choirs and great acoustics. (This Edition can not be used with the versions for piano and string orchestra.).