SKU: HL.48181054

UPC: 888680787059. 9x12 inches.

Internationally acclaimed French composer Henri Dutilleux (1916-2013) followed the music traditions of Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy yet implemented his own, distinctive style. His Sarabande et Cortege for Bassoon and Piano displays influences of Debussy's eschewing of tonality and Ravel's inventive textures. These, combined with Dutilleux's unique uses of structure and pedal points create a truly riveting piece for bassoon and piano. Sarabande et Cortege comes at the beginning of Dutilleux's career and was composed as part of a set of four exam pieces for the Paris Conservatoire (1942-1950). Yet the popularity of all four pieces remains, and they continue to be performed to this day. Elements like lyrical melodies and furious semiquaver passages make for an exciting piece for bassoonists.

SKU: AP.36-M225791

ISBN 9781638872603. UPC: 735816105204. English.

The word tombeau is a musical term from the 17th century, meaning a piece written as a memorial. Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) composed LE TOMBEAU DE COUPERIN as a six-movement suite (based on those of the Traditional Baroque suite) for solo piano, with each movement dedicated to the memory of a friend who had died fighting in World War I. The Couperin referred to in the title is François Couperin the Great (1668-1733), although Ravel's intentions were to pay homage to the sensibilities of the Baroque French keyboard suite in general, not one composer in general. Often light-hearted rather than sombre as one may suggest, Ravel responded, The dead are sad enough, in their eternal silence. Movements: I. Prelude, II. Fugue, III. Forlane, IV. Rigaudon, V. Menuet, VI. Toccata.

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SKU: AP.49053

ISBN 9781470647865. UPC: 038081567082. English.

The traditional bolero is a moderately slow dance in triple meter which originated in late-18th century Spain. Since then it has spread to other countries and become transformed in the process. The Cuban bolero became a bit faster in tempo and duple in meter. In the U.S. it became a staple of competitive ballroom dancing, even faster and in 4/4 time. Maurice Ravel's Boléro for orchestra harkens back to the slower Spanish dance in three. Wood's Bolero by Mark Wood, on the other hand, focuses on the American version but maintains elements of the dance's origins and first iterations. For string orchestra with optional rock rhythm section parts. (3:10)

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SKU: AP.49064S

ISBN 9781470647858. UPC: 038081567075. English.

This multi-level piece includes a full set of parts for grade 2 as well as a full set for grade 4 ensembles. Mix and match the parts as you need---perfect for mixed-ability ensembles!

The traditional bolero is a moderately slow dance in triple meter which originated in late 18th century Spain. Since then it has spread to other countries and become transformed in the process. The Cuban bolero became a bit faster in tempo and duple in meter. In the U.S. it became a staple of competitive ballroom dancing, even faster and in 4/4 time. Maurice Ravel's Boléro for orchestra harkens back to the slower Spanish dance in three. Wood's Bolero by Mark Wood, on the other hand, focuses on the American version but maintains elements of the dance's origins and first iterations. For string orchestra with optional rock rhythm section parts. (4:30)

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SKU: FH.VA7

ISBN 978-1-55440-569-5.

This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.
Level 7:
Holberg Suite, op. 40: I,V - Grieg, Edvard
Symphony No. 5, op. 67: II - Beethoven, Ludwig van
Symphony No. 4 (Italian), op. 90: II - Mendelssohn, Felix
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, BWV 1048: I - Bach, Johann Sebastian
Symphony No. 35 (Haffner), K 385: I - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Level 8:
Ruslan and Ludmilla: Overture - Glinka, Mikhail
Symphony No. 35 (Haffner), K 385: IV - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Symphony No. 6 (Pathetique), op. 75: I - Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yich
Symphony No. 9, op. 125: IV - Beethoven, Ludwig van
Symphony No. 3 (Eroica), op. 55: IV - Beethoven, Ludwig van
Symphony No. 1, op. 68: I - Brahms, Johannes
Symphony No. 9 (New World), op. 95: IV - Dvorak, Antonin
Level 9:
Symphony No. 5, op. 67: III - Beethoven, Ludwig van
Die Zauberfloete, K 620: Overture - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
The Hebrides, op. 26: Overture - Mendelssohn, Felix
Variations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a - Brahms, Johannes
Le carnaval romain - Berlioz, Hector
Symphony No. 8, op. 88: I - Dvorak, Antonin
Symphony NO. 4 (Romantic): II - Bruckner, Anton
Level 10:
Symphony No. 4 (Italian), op. 90: I,IV - Mendelssohn, Felix
Symphony No. 4, op. 98: II,IV - Brahms, Johannes
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, op. 46: I - Grieg, Edvard
Concerto for Orchestra: IV,V - Bartok, Bela
Symphony No. 40, K 550: I,IV - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
Serenade for Strings, op. 48: I,II - Tchaikovsly, Pyotr Il'yich
Symphony No. 5, op. 47: I - Shostakovich, Dmitri
Associate:
Group 1: Ochestral Tutti Parts (Viola):
Daphnis et Chloe: III - Ravel, Maurice
Don Juan, op. 20 - Strauss, Richard
Symphony No. 9, op. 125: II,IV - Beethoven, Ludwig van
Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61: Scherzo - Mendelssohn, Felix
The Bartered Bride: Overture - Smetana, Bed_ich
Group 2: Viola Solos:
Don Quixote, op. 35 - Strauss, Richard
Harold en Italie: I - Berlioz, Hector.