SKU: HL.49008111

ISBN 9783795753474. 13.25x17.0x1.154 inches. German - English.

Carl Orff's Carmina Burana is amongst the most important compositions of the 20th century. Orff was fascinated by the original power and pictorial imagination of this medieval song collection, compiled in the 13th century in the German monastery of Benediktbeuern. ' The “Carmina Burana” are our Middle Ages', Orff said in 1970 in an interview. 'With “Carmina Burana” being played all over the world, it is not my music that's important but to comprehend the occidental power of this body of poetry and to let it work on our imagination.' According to the medieavalist Wolfgang Maaz it is Orff who, besides Umberto Eco, had the most signifant influence on the perception of the Middle Ages in the 20th century.. The autograph score is a fair copy written in blue ink throughout. Additional entries in pencil and coloured pencil turn this into a source of extraordinary significance for musicologists and amateurs alike.

SKU: CF.P3313

ISBN 9780825850899. UPC: 798408050894. 9 X 12 inches.

This eclectic piano solo was written for the Vision Into Arts International Pianofest and was premiered in December of 2002 in New York City. The composer, son of noted jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, pays tribute to his father’s jazz legacy and mentor Darius Milhaud through this wild romp featuring a variety of styles including boogie-woogie, jazz, and improvisation. A short piece (only three minutes), this dramatic work is perfect for an unusual encore, showpiece in a piano recital or when a little dramatic contrast is in order for any program.

SKU: HL.1303139

UPC: 196288173434.

This collection by Elena Cobb presents four virtuoso piano pieces in the Romantic Style for Advanced Level. Filled with flamboyant octaves, cascading double notes and delicate trills, they offer young pianists a great opportunity to show off their skills on stageand during examinations. Book 2 includes the Débutante Grand Valse, the Peacock Grand Valse, as well as the Russian Bells Étude-Tableau that first appeared in International Piano Magazine in November 2016, and the Arabia Étude-Tableau that was released in 2014 and is frequently performed by young pianists at such venues as Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. In order to offer performers the best direction for their interpretation, the editors have given detailed instructions for pedalling, dynamics and articulation. Suggested fingering may be amended to suit the needs of the individual pianist.

SKU: HL.48186275

UPC: 888680838874. 9x12 inches.

“Maurice Hauchard (1870-1957) was a French violinist and composer. As a minor composer, often in the shadow of his contemporary, Maurice Ravel, much of Hauchard's music is not widely known. However, his Positions Studies have enhanced the technical progression of many violinists and Alain Mames' transcription of the studies for Viola have also been well-received. As an excellent, versatile musician, Hauchard loved his art and remains one of the greatest contributors to music education. Positions Studies (3rd Position) addresses the third hand position in the context of musical techniques, such as intervals, scales, chromaticism and is studies of varying styles. Mames' adaption for the Viola of Hauchard's Positions Studies is an imperative aid to technical progression.&rdquo.

SKU: HL.49047142

ISBN 9781705193013. UPC: 196288133926.

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SKU: GI.G-10552

English. Text Source: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed?, Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt., At the Cross, Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901, alt. Text by Isaac Watts.

“At the Cross” contains the very rich texts of Isaac Watts and Ralph Hudson. My desire is to treat each verse with utmost respect by highlighting—through music—the suffering, shame, hope, beauty, and glory of the cross. The cross embodies all of these attributes. You will notice there is a somberness that begins at m. 84, mirroring the darkness that ensued while Christ hung on the cross (Mark 15:33). A “darker” sound from the altos is encouraged. This is the turning point in the song, preparing the singers for the response to such a sacrifice. Although the text speaks of grief and debt (starting at m. 93), one can see the hope that builds, with the realization that complete surrender is the only response to such a sacrifice. Much thought and energy (under control) should be expended to aid this verse in building to the climactic point of the song, when hope is found in the cross and the burden has been lifted.

SKU: CL.023-4597-01

Everyone contributes to the spooky atmosphere of this creative piece for your youngest ensembles. Surprisingly rich-sounding despite only using six notes, this work also provides great teaching moments with simple mouthpiece-buzzing and unison singing. This will be a huge hit with your students and audiences!

SKU: GI.G-017172

This edition enables everyone involved with the RCIA to have a working copy of the entire official document of the church. With ample margins for notes, sturdy but flexible binding, and clearly numbered paragraphs in the introdutction and texts, this edition is for study, reflection, and preparation of liturgy. The introduction to the entire Rite and the introductions to additional rites express the understanding that should be the foundation of the parish catechumenate.