Par HOLENKO JOHN. The Contra Dance Encyclopedia is a handbook for musicians who want to play for contra dances. Music from American fiddle tunes to the Irish tradition are presented in sets suitable for playing for dances (as well as sessions, concerts, and other gigs). There is also an extensive section of tunes grouped into Reels, Jigs, and Waltzes that can be used. Included is a short history of contra dance, as well as ideas on putting together a dance band. Instrumental and stylistic techniques for guitar, mandolin, whistle, and fiddle are discussed, as well as band dynamics and orchestration. - Convenient and easy to use handbook - Music from American fiddle tunes to Traditional Irish tunes are presented in sets suitable for dances - Information on the history of the contra dance - Instrumental and stylistic techniques for guitar, mandolin, whistle, and fiddle are discussed / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Recueil / Dance - Songbooks

The Boosey and Hawkes Bartók Edition showcases brand new stylish arrangements of highlights from the leading twentieth century composer for developing musicians to learn and enjoy. The Romanian Folk Dances were originally written in 1915 as a suite of six short piano pieces, which Bartók subsequently orchestrated for small ensemble. In this edition, Hywel Davies has arranged the suite for cello with piano accompaniment. / Violoncelle Et Piano

This is a new edition of Béla Bartók?s popular Romanian Folk Dances in its original scoring for Solo Piano. With fascinating background notes and unique imagery this publication is essential for pianistsinterested in the work of the Hungarian composer.When Bartók?was just 23 years old he visited the Transylvanian town of?Gerlicepuszta. Overhearing a lullaby sung by a teenage servant girl named LidiDósa he quizzed her about it and noted it down. This was the beginning of a passion for folk music that would go on to change the course of the composer's life and work. Romanian FolkDances?remains one of Bartók's most popular and enduring works evoking the folk melodies combined with his own idiosyncratic harmonies and textures. Each of the six short pieces here is based on atraditional melody which Bartók?penned during his travels.? Including newly engraved masterpieces?Stick Dance Waistband Dance In One Spot Dance From Butschum Romanian Polkaand Fast Dance this sheet music collection features editorial revisions guided by recordings of Bartók's own performance. The notation also includes fingering guidancethroughout. Romanian Folk Dances also?features a specially-written introduction as well as some fantastic photographs that both tell the story of the young composer and the intriguingbackstory of this work.? One of the most important 20th century composers and along with Liszt one of Hungary's finest musical minds Bartók?held a strong fascination for folkmusic. Through his studies recordings and arrangements he composed some incredible music like these?Romanian Folk Dances ?while simultaneously initiating the field of

Aztec Dances was commissioned by Christopher Orton with the assistance of the BBC Performing Arts Fund. The first performance was given by Christopher Orton (recorder) and Magdalena Nasidlak (piano) at a concert in the Manchester Midday Concerts series at the Bridgewater Hall Manchester in March 2010.The version for flute and piano was premiered by Wissam Boustany (Flute) and Aleksander Szram (Piano) at St James?s Church Piccadilly on Thursday 19 May 2011.1. Ritual/Pastorale2. Fertility Dance3. Ghost Dance/Song4. Sacrificial Dance Composer's Note The idea for the genesis of thiswork and indeed its title and individual movements came after visiting an exhibition at the British Museum entitled Moctezuma ?Aztec Ruler. The exhibition traced the events following the election in 1502 of Moctezuma as Supreme Ruler of the Aztecs and the subsequent invasion of 1519 by a Spanish expedition led by Hermán Cortés ? an event that was to eventually lead to the demise of the Aztec civilisation.Part of the exhibition explored the role that music and dance played in Aztec life. The primitive recorder together with trumpets and drums were used as an important part of the formal ritual ceremonies (including rather gruesomely human sacrifice) that took place to appease the many Gods which the Aztecs worshipped as well as for other more informal occasions in their social and cultural life.I have tried to reflect some of these highly contrasting and dramatic ideas in this four movement work.        Edward Gregson

Graded Concert Studies-20 Dances For Trumpet is a wonderful collection of stylistic pieces for solo Trumpet as composed by Allen Vizzutti. The accompanying CD includes performances of the pieces by the composer himself providing a valuable study aid. This volume contains twenty unaccompanied pieces written in a variety of dance styles including Flamenco Irish Reel Waltz Japanese Fan Dance and Turkish Belly Dance!

Stylish arrangements of selected highlights from the leading 20th century composer. Par BARTOK BELA. The Boosey and Hawkes Bartók Edition showcases brand new stylish arrangements of highlights from the leading twentieth century composer for developing musicians to learn and enjoy. The Romanian Folk Dances were originally written in 1915 as a suite of six short piano pieces, which Bartók subsequently orchestrated for small ensemble. In this edition, Hywel Davies has arranged the suite for clarinet with piano accompaniment. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Répertoire / Trompette et Piano

This lively original is set in the style of a Hungarian csardas with sparkling dance-like rhythms and a whirling twirling text that evokes the gypsy-style violin that it describes. Perform it as a concert piece or use the energetic ShowTrax Cassette to display a variety of European folk dances. Available: SAB 2-Part ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

This outstanding collection offers note-for-note transcriptions with tab for 25 top tunes from this quintessential and influential surf pop band: . Sloop John B2. God Only Knows3. The Warmth Of The Sun4. Dance, Dance, Dance5. Barbara ann6. Be True To Your School7. California Girls8. Catch A Wave9. Good Vibrations10. Do You Want To Dance?11. Don't Worry Baby12. 40913. Fun, Fun, Fun14. Help Me Rhonda15. I Get Around16. In My Room17. Kokomo18. Little Deuce Coupe19. Little Honda20. Shut Down21. Surfer Girl22. Surfin' Safari23. Surfin' U.S.A.24. When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)25. Wouldn't It Be Nice / Guitare tablatures / Hal Leonard

This great collection contains 20 of the top hits from these surf music megastars: Barbara Ann · Be True to Your School · California Girls · Catch a Wave · Dance Dance Dance · 409 · Fun Fun Fun · Good Vibrations · Help Me Rhonda · I Get Around · In My Room · Kokomo · Little Deuce Coupe · Little Honda · Shut Down · Sloop John B · Surfer Girl · Surfin' Safari · Surfin' U.S.A. · Wouldn't It Be Nice.