Trio in C major op. 87 - Variations in C major WoO 28-Both of these works for two oboes and cor anglais which Beethoven composed in the 1790s belong to the lighter genre of serenades and divertimentos. He might have written them in response to a commission or have been inspired bythe prevailing popularity of this delicate combination of instruments.Likewise with the Variations WoO 28 on the famous theme 'La ci darem la mano' by Mozart he made a contribution of his own to the arrangements ofoperatic melodies for wind ensembles that were so popular at the time.This Urtext edition follows the recently published volume in the Beethoven Complete Edition and thus reflects the latest scholarly research onBeethoven.

In three books Lucien Thévet (1914-2007) a virtuoso Horn player of his day provides 148 pages of detailed and progressive studies and exercises for the Horn. The first volume of Méthode Complète de Cor is essential to all Horn players seeking to improve their technique on the instrument. Thévet's book focuses on elements including timbre fingering breathing sound production holding the instrument intervals articulation and notes values among other musical aspects. Moreover Méthode Complète de Cor also contains 125 exercises and suggestions on how toorganise practice. Significantly Méthode Complète de Cor first seeks to address tube-lengths fingering combinations and tuning-slides so that when the student progresses to Horn notation the sound is not lost. With notes in French English German and Spanish this Thévet book is versatile and crucial to the progress of any Horn player.

Volume 6 : 10 grandes études nouvelles virtuosité-In six books Maxime Alphonse provides 200 progressive studies for the Horn. The final volume of Two Hundred New Melodic and Progressive Studies is essential to advance level Horn players seeking to improve their technique on the instrument. Alphonse's studies focus on elements including tempo complex rhythms ornamentation performance directions phrasing articulation rests dynamics intervals breath control and neatness among other musical aspects. Compiled in 1924 Alphonse's Two Hundred New Melodic and Progressive Studies has enhanced the studies of many prolific Horn players. With detailedinstruction in French English and German for each exercise this Alphonse book is versatile and crucial to the progress of any advanced Horn player.

From the composer of Song of the Shadows Harvest of Sorrows and The Weeping Tree comes a brilliant new innovative cantata for Holy Week The Lenten Sketches. The work is a series of tableaus illustrating thepivotal final days of Christ's earthly ministry the triumphal entry the last supper the garden of Gethsemane and the crucifixion. With a performance time of approximately 30 minutes the cantata is easily integrated into aworship event. There is a full line of support products available to help facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work including a digital resource kit featuring art work PowerPoint visuals a Bible study practicehints interpretive movement options plus a unique composer's commentary explaining some of the writer's perspective on the composition of the cantata. Expertly orchestrated by Brant Adams this important work is destined tobecome a Lenten classic. Outstanding!Includes: Portrait of Grace; Behold the King of Zion Comes; From an Upper Room; Scenes from Gethsemane; Tableau of Sorrow; Pieta; Epilogue. Instrumentation is Flute 1&2 Oboe/English Horn Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn Timpani Percussion 1&2 Piano Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass. Available separately: SATB book iPrint Orch CD-ROM Printed Orchestration StudioTrax CD ListeningCD 10-Pack listening CDs Preview Pack (Book/Listening CD) RehearsalTrax CDs Digital Resource Kit. Duration: ca. 35:00.

John Leavitt has taken a familiar melody and paired it with an earnest and pleading lyric to create this moving anthem. The English Horn part adds to both the listening and singing experience. Available separately: SATB SAB ChoirTrax CD. Octavo includes part for English Horn. Score and parts (eng hn vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 5:20.

In 1984 the Corciano (Italy) Tourist Authority initiated a composition competition for wind band. For this event André WAignein composed 'Alternances for Symphonic Band' a piece which won him the first prize in the competition. The opening of the work is based on a very tonal foundation. The English horn (or alto saxophone) introduces a rich and warm theme which is immediately taken up by the whole orchestra in a grandiose manner. The subsequent development shows off all the elements of the orchestra to the full. In the second movement the English horn (or alto saxophone) comes to the fore again. A harmonic change gradually takes us back to the allegro of the firstmovement. The musical development is here dominated by exuberance virtuosity and rhythm.

Percy Grainger's extraordinary scoring skills permeate this classic carefree work for symphonic band. Children's March: ?Over the Hills and Far Away? originally a piano solo was orchestrated by the composerwhile he was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Artillery Band. It includes two unusual scoring elements for the time - a prominent part for piano (cued in the winds) and brief four-part vocal interludes to be sung by members ofthe band (or a small chorus ad lib). Grainger believed that the greatest expressivity could be found in the lower instruments of the band (particularly the lower woodwinds) and Children's March includes a liberal andhighly specialized use of the bassoons English horn bass clarinet and low saxophones. The march was first performed by the renowned Goldman Band in 1919 and was recorded in its original form by the same band with the composerconducting. (Full set includes a vocal score.)

Condensed Score-Percy Grainger's extraordinary scoring skills permeate this classic carefree work for symphonic band. Children's March: “Over the Hills and Far Away” originally a piano solo was orchestrated by the composerwhile he was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Artillery Band. It includes two unusual scoring elements for the time - a prominent part for piano (cued in the winds) and brief four-part vocal interludes to be sung by members ofthe band (or a small chorus ad lib). Grainger believed that the greatest expressivity could be found in the lower instruments of the band (particularly the lower woodwinds) and Children's March includes a liberal andhighly specialized use of the bassoons English horn bass clarinet and low saxophones. The march was first performed by the renowned Goldman Band in 1919 and was recorded in its original form by the same band with the composerconducting. (Full set includes a vocal score.)

Par VAN BEVEREN ACHIEL. Belgian composer Achiel Van Beveren (1904 - 1985) originally composed this Elegie in 1953 as a vocalise for bass voice and piano (also violin and piano) and it was dedicated to Leopold Loomans, one of his students. Achiel's son, Alex Van Beveren, a professional oboe and English horn player later adapted this work for English horn and piano. This publication includes the solo part as playable on English horn, as well as the original vocalise part. Belgian composer Achiel Van Beveren (1904 - 1985) originally composed this Elegie in 1953 as a vocalise for bass voice and piano (also violin and piano) and it was dedicated to Leopold Loomans, one of his students. Achiel's son, Alex Van Beveren, a professional oboe and English horn player later adapted this work for English horn and piano. This publication includes the solo part as playable on English horn, as well as the original vocalise part./ Répertoire / Cor Anglais et Piano

This work was written by Michael Nyman towards the end of 1997 commissioned by the English Sinfonia to celebrate the orchestra's taking up residence in Stevenage Hertfordshire. The first performance was given by the EnglishSinfonia under Bramwell Toevy at the Royal Festival Hall London on 14 April 1998.Duration c. 17mins. Instrumentation:; 2 FLUTES; 2 OBOES; 2 CLARINETS IN Bb; 2 BASSOONS; 2 HORNS IN F; 2 TRUMPETS IN Bb; TIMPANI; STRINGS

Printed Chamber Orchestration-Printed Chamber Orchestration: Inspired by Celtic music traditions this new work for Lent or Holy Week presents Christ's journey to the cross. Utilizing folk songs hymns and newly composed sacred songs the music adornsthe heart-felt message of God's love and grace displayed in Christ's redemptive work on Calvary. A thoughtful narration weaves the movements of the work together with Scripture prayer and poetry while delivering a reflectivemessage of hope and assurance. Gentle orchestrations capture the Celtic spirit of the music in a smaller more restrained approach in keeping with Holy Week considerations. A full line of support products is available. Duration:approx. 30 minutes. Titles include: Prologue The Song of the Cross A Celtic Hosanna Come to the Upper Room The Garden of Tears The Carpenter A Tree Once Stood Consolation of the Cross Epilogue. Available separately:SATB Listening CD Preview Pack (Book/CD) StudioTrax CD (Accompaniment only) RehearsalTrax CDs 10-Pack Listening CDs Digital Resource Kit Chamber Orchestration (Score & Parts for Soprano Recorder/Penny Whistle AltoRecorder Oboe/English Horn Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpet 1-3 Trombone 1&2 Tuba Timpani Percussion 1&2 Harp Piano Violin 1&2 Viola Cello Double Bass) and Chamber Orchestration CD-ROM. Duration: ca. 30:00.

Score-Walter Piston's Variations On A Theme By Edward Burlingame Hill (1963). Full score.Instrumentation:2 Flutes2 OboesEnglish Horn2 Clarinets in BbBass Clarinet2Bassoons4 Horns In F2 Trumpets In C3 TrombonesTubaPercussion (Triangle Tambourine Bass Drum)Harp

This treasury of part songs and sacred music for one to six voices will delight all lovers of medieval and Renaissance music. Containing a wealth of both religious and secular music from the 12th to the 17th centuries the collection covers a broad range of moods. Approximately half the songs are secular some from the popular tradition and others from the courtly poets and musicians surrounding such musically inclined monarchs. Some of the music contained is printed for the first time. Edited by Noah Greenberg

Music through the Ages in 3 Volumes-Time Pieces For Trumpet Volume 3 allows the pupil to get a real feel for the different styles of music through time and will prove an invaluable varied source of further study and recital repertoire. Includes pieces by Beethoven Marc-Antoine Charpentier and Dvorak.