Written by Dennis Caplinger. Instructional book and accompaniment CD for mandolin. 88 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

Book/CD Pack. Musicians Institute Press. Instructional and Classical Period. Instructional book (softcover) and examples CD. With standard guitar notation, guitar tablature, introductory text, instructional text and instructional photos. 64 pages. Published by Musicians Institute Press

Concert Band (optional solo piano) - intermediate

SKU: AI.AMC-WB-003SSC

Composed by Francis Johnson. Arranged by Kenneth Amis. Music of Black Composers and Artists. Study score only. Amis Musical Circle #AMC-WB-003SSC. Published by Amis Musical Circle (AI.AMC-WB-003SSC).

8.5 x 11 inches.

The 1818 publication of Francis Johnson's A Collection of New Cotillions marks the first known publication of original music by a black composer in the United States. A prolific composer, instrumentalist, teacher and conductor, Johnson led a varied and successful career in an era in U.S. history that was not inviting to black professionals. His musical interests ranged from the contemporary works of Johann Strauss Jr. to traditional, popular dances.

The cotillion is a French country dance that was popular in Europe and America in the 18th century. It was originally danced by four couples in square formation and was an important influence in the development of the square dance in the United States. Francis Johnson composed two sets of six piano accompaniments for this dance. The original 1818 publication even included movement instructions for the eight dancers. The short and charming melodies that he composed are a fitting example of popular dance music of the time.

This transcription may be performed as a piano solo, with the piano as a non-solistic instrument within the ensemble or without piano at all. If it is to be a piano solo, the other instruments should not play the passages marked “opt. tacet (optional tacet). If the piano will not be treated soloistically, the conductor can have some or all of the “opt. tacet passages played at their discretion. When there is no piano involved in the performance ,all instrumentalists should ignore the “opt. tacet instruction and play everything.

(1st Bb Trumpet). By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Arranged by Richard S. Thurston. For Concert Band. Band - Band Collection. Southern Music. Grade 2. 16 pages. Southern Music Company #B474TPT1. Published by Southern Music Company

Pianists and Non-Pianists for Private and Classroom Use. Composed by Chuck Marohnic. Keyboard/Piano; Method/Instruction; Technique Musicianship. Advance Music. Jazz. Book. Advance Music #01- ADV9033. Published by Advance Music

From the Classic Hot Licks Video Series. By Joe Pass. Hot Licks. Jazz, Jazz Instruction. Softcover Video Online. With guitar tablature. 40 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(2nd Eb Alto Saxophone). By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Arranged by Richard S. Thurston. For Concert Band. Band - Band Collection. Southern Music. Grade 2. 16 pages. Southern Music Company #B474SAXA2. Published by Southern Music Company

(1st Bb Clarinet). By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Arranged by Richard S. Thurston. For Concert Band. Band - Band Collection. Southern Music. Grade 2. 16 pages. Southern Music Company #B474CL1. Published by Southern Music Company

Instructional book and instructional video: DVD (examples) for guitar. With standard notation (no tablature), chord names, guitar chord diagrams, instructional text, instructional photos and introductory text. Series: Step One. 28 pages. Published by Music Sales.

A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-Step Instruction and Over 25 Pieces to Study and Play. Guitar Method. Softcover Audio Online. Guitar tablature. 120 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

60 Studies, Op. 45 Complete (Books 1 and 2 for Violin). (Books 1 and 2 for Violin). By Franz Wohlfahrt. For violin. String. Classical Period, Instructional and Studies. Instructional book. Bowings and fingerings. 56 pages. G. Schirmer #LB2046. Published by G. Schirmer