String Quartet-Two rousing themes The English National Anthem - God Save Queen and Parry's Jerusalem arranged for String Quartet by Colin Cowles. Includes optional 3rd Violin part in place of Viola.

The long awaited Sassmannshaus method “Early Start on the Double Bass” is now here. At last students of the largest instrument in the string family can make use of this tried and tested method for beginners, developed by Egon Sassmannshaus for the other string instruments and applied here to the double bass by Holger Sassmannshaus and J. Peter Close. This method will meet the needs of the growing number of young bass students. “Early Start on the Double Bass” encompasses everything that one would expect from a Sassmannshaus method: an easy start, progression at a suitable rate, many cross-references to the other string instruments, songs and scales in different positions from early on, as well as many duets. Lively and colourful illustrations by Charlotte Panowsky complete the edition. For more than three decades “The Sassmannshaus Tradition” has been the household name for excellence in beginner string methods in German-speaking countries. The English editions for violin, viola and violoncello, which were introduced to the international market in 2008, have proven to be very successful, particularly in the United States. Kids to the Bass! While children learning other string instruments can start as early as the age of four, the appropriate age to begin the double bass is approximately eight (possibly even six); this allows for a faster progression than on the other string instruments, and the method consists of only three volumes. The first volume will be published separately in an English and a German edition; the following two volumes will have German and English text in each book. Original compositions by Boguslaw Furtok enrich the volumes. - Based on the tried-and-tested Sassmannshaus methods for violin, viola and cello - Volume 1: Separate editions in German and English - Volumes 2 and 3: Bilingual, German/English editions - Moderate increase in difficulty - Position playing, duets - Includes new original compositions to B. Furtok - Volume 3 with piano accompaniments to 7 pieces The authors Holger Sassmannshaus is a double bass player with the Niederrheinische Sinfoniker in Mönchengladbach/Krefeld. He also teaches the double bass and performs with several other ensembles. J. Peter Close is a teacher for violoncello and double bass in Munich.

Rarely has a musical work been better characterized by its subtitle than Nicolas Bacri’s Lyric Interlude: ‘A Study in Pastoral Style’. When in 2008 the composer received the commission for a piece with English Horn from Cecilia Benner patron of the Chamber Music Society of Detroit he immediately thought of the duo between this instrument and the Oboe that Berlioz in the Symphonie fantastique placed at the beginning of the ‘Scène aux champs’ making suddenly appear a nocturnal country landscape where two shepherds carry on a dialogue on their pipes. First performed in March 2009 inits original version for English Horn Violin and Cello the Lyric Interlude for English Horn and Piano (Op.110b) nonetheless proclaims another tradition: that of British pastoralism illustrated by the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) the 50th anniversary of his death having just been celebrated. This score pays him homage of rare sensitivity: set off by refined counterpoint the undulating lament of the beginning rhythmically supple evokes the waving wheat as does Vaughan Williams in the opening undulation of his Symphony No.3. The lyrical effusion briefly interrupted by a scherzo in 6/8 again pours out making the work evolve towards a slow ecstatic atmosphere close to the last of the English composer’s Three Preludes on Welsh Hymn Tunes. Far from bucolic postcard clichés and servile imitation this Lyric Interlude opens the doors to a realm where pure beauty reigns. The composer also wrote another version of this work for English Horn (or Flute Clarinet or Viola) Violin and Cello Op.110a (AL 30 751)

Herbert Howells (1892-1983) was an English composer and teacher perhaps best known for his choral music in the Anglican tradition. His String Quartet No.3 (In Gloucestershire) has a somewhat chequered history: originally finished in 1916 the only copy of the score was left on a train and lost forever! In the 1920s Howells rewrote the work incorporating the themes he could remember from the original but large sections of it had to be created from scratch. Howells was unable to serve in the Great War due to ill health and this quartet provides a fascinating insight into how he reacted to the turmoil and aftermathof the conflict. The title suggests it was inspired by the Cotswold landscape of which he was fond; this is indeed the case but it is haunted by the memories of departed friends with whom the landscape had once been shared.

18 Lektionen / 18 Lessons-The long awaited Sassmannshaus method Early Start on the Double Bass is now here. At last students of the largest instrument in the string family can make use of this tried and tested method for beginners developed by Egon Sassmannshaus for the other string instruments and applied here to the double bass by Holger Sassmannshaus and J. Peter Close. This method will meet the needs of the growing number of young bass students. “Early Start on the Double Bass” encompasses everything that one would expect from a Sassmannshaus method: an easy start progression at a suitable rate many cross-references to the other string instruments songsand scales in different positions from early on as well as many duets. Lively and colourful illustrations by Charlotte Panowsky complete the edition. For more than three decades “The Sassmannshaus Tradition” has been the household name for excellence in beginner string methods in German-speaking countries. The English editions for violin viola and violoncello which were introduced to the international market in 2008 have proven to be very successful particularly in the United States. Kids to the Bass!While children learning other string instruments can start as early as the age of four the appropriate age to begin the double bass is approximately eight (possibly even six); this allows for a faster progression than on the other string instruments and the method consists of only three volumes. The first volume will be published separately in an English and a German edition; the following two volumes will have German and English text in each book. Original compositions by Boguslaw Furtok enrich the volumes. Based on the tried-and-tested Sassmannshaus methods for violin viola and cello Volume 1: Separate editions in German and English Volumes 2 and 3: Bilingual German/English editions Moderate increase in difficulty Position playing duets Includes new original compositions by B. Furtok Volume 3 with piano accompaniments to 7 pieces The authorsHolger Sassmannshaus is a double bass player with the Niederrheinische Sinfoniker in

Traditional Carol-For a moderately advanced children's choir or easy for an adult choir. Includes: pat-a-pan and fum fum fum. Can be performed in French _x000D_Spanish or English and accompanied by piano or harp strings and_x000D_ woodwinds. Instrumentation: flute 1-2 oboe 1-2 clarinet 1-2 bassoon 1-2 violin 1-2 viola cello and bass.Harp plays from the piano part onthe octavo. No score.

Arranged for Violin and Piano-The Belgian Charles Auguste de Bériot (1802-1870) was not only a violinist but also a teacher and composer.Bériot composed a number of concertos. His Concerto No.9 In A Minor published in 1859 is a favourite with more advanced students. Julia Fischer played it with verve at the early age of eight. The piece stands out with seemingly virtuosic short passages varied rhythms and a slight Hungarian touch.The EditorKurt Sassmannshaus is a world-famous Violin teacher with a professorship in Cincinnati (Ohio USA). He is also the founder of the Great Wall Music Academy an international summer camp for youngstring players in China. He continues the family tradition of Early Start on the Violin founded by his father Egon Sassmannshaus and published by Bärenreiter with editions in German and English.The series Bärenreiter's Concert Pieces includes works for solo strings usually the Violin but also Viola and Cello all with Piano accompaniment.

Preview Pack (Book/CD)-Preview Pack (SATB Book/Listening CD): 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 musicadorns the 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 areflective message 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. Availableseparately: 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 Alto Recorder 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.