SKU: MB.22248M

ISBN 9780786693825. UPC: 786693827. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Just like a guitar, saxophone, piano, clarinet or flute, the voice is an instrument that requires training and education if one wishes to improve upon their natural ability. Understanding the parts of the voice, how it functions and routinely practicing will help ones voice gain flexibility, agility, a wider range, and ultimately more control to consistently sing what you hear in your head. With this book you will gain the knowledge of how your voice as an instrument and body part functions, what contributes to proper vocal health, how your breathing system works and the technique to strengthen your breathing. Through the many exercises and songs included on the companion audio as well, you will have the accompaniment for a guided lesson to practice each day and improve your vocal abilities. Includes access to online audio.

SKU: HL.49047076

ISBN 9781705184035. UPC: 196288115076.

There are only two sacred solo songs in the extensive oeuvre of the Oppenheim composer Johanna Senfter. Both songs, probably composed in 1917, are influenced by the catastrophe of the First World War. They are hereby presented as the first publication. JOHANNA SENFTER 1879 - 1961 Born and raised in Oppenheim/Rhein - First lessons from the mother (piano, violin) - School and university years in Frankfurt/Main -From 1895 parallel music studies at the Hoch Conservatory in Frankfurt, graduating in 1903 (piano, organ, violin, composition; especially dealing with J.S. Bach) - From 1907 private lessons with Max Reger - October 1908 to 1909 his student at the Leipzig Conservatory - 1909 Arthur Nikisch Prize for the best composition - Then worked in Oppenheim as a freelance composer and music teacher - Friendly relationship between the Reger family and Senfter - With Reger's death in 1916 she lost the protege for the advertising of her works (approx. 130) - 1921 founding of two music societies. ROLF SCHONSTEDT Born in Erfurt/Thuringia in 1944 - studied church music in Herford and Cologne - church music exams (B / A / artistic maturity exam / concert exam) Kantor positions in Remscheid, Wuppertal, Hamm/Westf. - KMD, state chairman of church musicians, state church music director, lecturer at the Westf. phil. (The organ song - a new genre on the threshold of the 20th century) - As an organist, harpsichordist,conductor, lecturer in Europe, Russia, North and South America, Africa - Co-founder of the 2nd Reger Festival in Argentina - Boardmember of the International Max Reger Society - Member of the Argentine National Academy for Art and Music - Honors and awards (national / international) - Publisher: Series The Spiritual Song / The Organ Works by Karl Hasse - Radio, television, disc /CD.

SKU: HL.303498

ISBN 9781540065728. UPC: 888680968335. 9.0x12.0x0.706 inches.

About First 50

You've been taking lessons, you've got a few chords under your belt, and you're ready to buy a songbook. Now what? Hal Leonard has the answers in its First 50 series. The First 50 series steers new players in the right direction. These books contain easy to intermediate arrangements for must-know songs. Each arrangement is simple and streamlined, yet still captures the essence of the tune.

SKU: MN.50-0455

UPC: 688670504556. English.

This traditional text is set for SATB divisi, a cappella. The composer has provided an original melody which is lyrical and lilting. The first verse is given to a soprano soloist over choir accompaniment. The second is set for SATB, the third given to a tenor soloist, again, with the choir accompanying. The final verse is set for SSAATTB.

SKU: HL.14012528

9.0x12.5x0.011 inches.

Celedonio Romero (1913 - 1996) was a classical guitarist and composer. Born in Cuba to Spanish parents, he studied music at Malaga and Madrid, but never had any formal Guitar lessons. Having became well known within Spain, he was refused permission to perform outside the country by Franco's government. In 1957, he moved to the United States, and founded the distinguished Guitar quartet Los Romeros with his three sons. Romero wrote over 100 compositions for Guitar. His ever-popular Gavota (Gavotte) was first published in 1980, but was probably written much earlier.

SKU: HL.48187228

UPC: 888680830588. 7.5x11 inches.

“French composer, Gustave Charpentier (1860-1956) is best known for his Opera, Louise. Having premiered in 1900, the Opera remains performed to this day. Louise depicts Parisian working-class life, telling the story between a young seamstress, Louise, and an artist, Julien. Having undertaken composition lessons from Jules Massenet at the Paris Conservatoire, Charpentier's career took off immediately. The Opera Louise was successful from the first performance and was made into a film in 1939. For all Opera fans, Charpentier's Louise is an essential contribution to the genre.&rdquo.