Volume 3 Early Advanced-The third volume for early advanced pianists explores even more genres than the first two volumes such as elements of Tango and Haitian Merengue music. 'Cell Phone Blues' is derived from pop music and Jazz. This volume also includes spirituals and African folksongs. Performance notes and composer biographies are provided as well.

Instructional DVD for 6-String Bass-Oteil Burbridge has played bass with the legendary Allman Brothers Band since 1997. Bandmate Derek Trucks calls him 'the Michael Jordan of the bass.' In this comprehensive and entertaining DVD Oteil discusses the fine points of bass playing and musicianship including: Rhythm concepts African Latin jazz funk poly rhythms and basic drumming concepts; Harmony chord structure and shapes for the six-string bass; Listening to artists from various styles of music; Emotional and spiritual aspects of music how to let our emotions out in music so we can make a spiritual connection with others; Relative pitch singing along with what you play; Thinking melodically breaking musical ideas into bite-sized parts; and much more. 59 minutes.

Rosephanye Powell released a gripping arrangement for mixed voices in 2004 that has enjoyed steady use. This SSAA arrangement remains true to the unique qualities of the previous voicing - heart-wrenching harmonies and soulful blue notes that mourn gracefully. The inclusion of the two brief West African texts adds years of history and depth to this somber Spiritual. The surprising Picardy ending provides a pleasant reassurance. Medium difficulty.

Simple three-part harmonies make this fresh arrangement of the traditional “Kum Ba Yah” accessible to both SSA and TBB ensembles. Optional percussion adds a celebratory African feel to this rhythmic and festive piece.Great syncopation and some harmonic surprises give new energy and vitality to this familiar spiritual.

Songs Of A Rainbow Nation comprises four great songs from South Africa arranged for soprano alto and combined men's voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. Included are: Hamba Lulu - a wedding song with a gentle comforting rhythm; Jesu Ukukhanya - featuring a call-and-response structure where a simple solo line is followed by a choral answer; Si Njay Njay Njay - a joyfully exuberant song with an infectious rhythm which can also beperformed a cappella with some optional percussion for greater effect; and Weeping - a South African pop song from the band Bright Blue which uses as its chorus the refrain from the Zulu anthem N’kosi Sikeleli Africa (God Bless Africa).  If you enjoy these songs try L’Estrange’s hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa!  The arrangements form part of the Choral Basics series which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages the series offers attractive idiomatic arrangements for SA and SA/Men choirs with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music spirituals folk song pop classics hit shows and original pieces this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.

Conductors of male choirs are always looking for advanced works outside the genres of barbershop folksong glees and spirituals. This work derived from an African initiation rite is filled with an energy and rhythm that will be thrilling to your male singers and audience alike.