Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. When it comes to musical skill, why is it that some people achieve so much more than others? We are frequently led to believe this is because of a talent hardwired into their DNA. Now, music educator Michael Griffin dismisses that age-old notion in favour of another known factor: practice. His new book, Learning Strategies for Musical Success illustrates how the quantity and quality of practice is the greatest predictor of musical success so that aspiring musicians of all ages and abilities can best bring about expert performance. This inspiring, accessible guide will equip students, teachers, adult learners, and parents with the methods and mindset to improve the likelihood of learning music successfully. 'Deeply impressive - the breadth of research is fascinating!' - Victorian Music Teachers Association 'Terrific...eminently practical...excellent discussion...I came away inspired and excited.' - The Music Trust, Australia 'This book really does deliver' - American Music Teacher 'I can't think of any other book that draws on so many resources to create a new understanding of learning music. Every serious music student, music teacher, and parent of a music student will find important information in this book. Griffin gives clear examples of how concepts are applied that make for enjoyable reading. This book has a potential for making lifelong differences in the lives of music students, parents and teachers.” - Roy Ernst, PhD, LLD Professor Emeritus, Eastman School of Music of The University of Rochester 'A must buy for every music teacher and music student. Bravo on a most stimulating read. This draws together old wisdom and the latest research. I am re-reading this excellent book for the third time, highlighter pen in hand.' 5 stars (Amazon Rank) - William Bruce, Guildhall UK. 'A most stimulating read that has given me a great deal to think about.' - Nicholas Carpenter, Prebendal, UK. 'Fantastic book...simply brilliant!' - Ian Cooper, Norfolk Music Service, UK. 'A must read for all music educators. Michael Griffin has collected lessons from his own experience - which is extensive, and pertinent, recent research to provide a detailed overview of how we learn, and how students can be empowered and trained to become effective, efficient and independent learners. The book is well documented, making it convenient to go on to further reading about the topics of each chapter. The language is concise and easily understood, yet deeply practical and useful.' - 5 stars Robert Adams, Music Educator, New Haven, USA. 'Don't miss this opportunity!' - 5 stars Mary George, USA./ Méthode / Tout Instrument

Canadian composer and church musician Eleanor Daley gives us a stunning new Easter anthem set to a text of Edmund Spenser. Scored for divisi mixed chorus with organ the mixed meter is artistically set to accommodate the energy of the text. This is a real winner for your Easter celebration.

Will Todd's Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria. The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus, 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd's characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmanship, it is suitable for performance both liturgically and as part of a concert by mixed choirs of all abilities. The work can be accompanied by piano alone (as written or extemporised), jazz trio (piano, bass and drums) or jazz ensemble (alto saxophone, 2 trumpets and jazz trio - parts available separately). / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Instruments Divers

Many can arrange a medley many can repackage the overdone - but it takes talent to breathe new life into something the way this setting does to well-known melodies of Lo Yisa Goi. The text (Nation shall not lift up sword against nation...) gives it almost limitless usefulness and its creative ever-changing format will keep any audience paying attention.

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or making your first trip to Europe to study or work as a musician this book will simplify your life. The Handbook For American Musicians Overseas describes details ofunderstanding the different European music school systems finding and getting into a school and adjusting to a new country.A dictionary of contemporary music terms gives you the musical vocabulary that you’ll need inFrench German and Italian on a daily basis. Whether you’re going to work or study music in Europe this book is going to make life easier.

London College Of Music?s 2018?2020 Piano syllabus gives more choice to learners than ever before. With exam options to suit every individual and a wide selection of performable repertoire at each grade LCM iscommitted to enabling everyone to learn and play the music they enjoy. Key features of the new syllabus include a wider range of musical genres and more pieces by living composers than ever before alongside an ongoing commitmentto core Piano repertoire. London College of Music handbooks contain all of the material that is needed to take an LCM exam in a single publication ? a wide selection of pieces all of the required technical work andguidance and examples for the supporting tests. Accompanying the pieces are performance notes written by a team of leading Pianists teachers and composers bringing the music to life with their unique interpretative insights.

London College Of Music?s 2018?2020 Piano syllabus gives more choice to learners than ever before. With exam options to suit every individual and a wide selection of performable repertoire at each grade LCM iscommitted to enabling everyone to learn and play the music they enjoy. Key features of the new syllabus include a wider range of musical genres and more pieces by living composers than ever before alongside an ongoing commitmentto core Piano repertoire. London College of Music handbooks contain all of the material that is needed to take an LCM exam in a single publication ? a wide selection of pieces all of the required technical work andguidance and examples for the supporting tests. Accompanying the pieces are performance notes written by a team of leading Pianists teachers and composers bringing the music to life with their unique interpretative insights.

London College Of Music?s 2018?2020 Piano syllabus gives more choice to learners than ever before. With exam options to suit every individual and a wide selection of performable repertoire at each grade LCM iscommitted to enabling everyone to learn and play the music they enjoy. Key features of the new syllabus include a wider range of musical genres and more pieces by living composers than ever before alongside an ongoing commitmentto core Piano repertoire. London College of Music handbooks contain all of the material that is needed to take an LCM exam in a single publication ? a wide selection of pieces all of the required technical work andguidance and examples for the supporting tests. Accompanying the pieces are performance notes written by a team of leading Pianists teachers and composers bringing the music to life with their unique interpretative insights.

London College Of Music?s 2018?2020 Piano syllabus gives more choice to learners than ever before. With exam options to suit every individual and a wide selection of performable repertoire at each grade LCM iscommitted to enabling everyone to learn and play the music they enjoy. Key features of the new syllabus include a wider range of musical genres and more pieces by living composers than ever before alongside an ongoing commitmentto core Piano repertoire. London College of Music handbooks contain all of the material that is needed to take an LCM exam in a single publication ? a wide selection of pieces all of the required technical work andguidance and examples for the supporting tests. Accompanying the pieces are performance notes written by a team of leading Pianists teachers and composers bringing the music to life with their unique interpretative insights.

As if looking back on his youth toward the end of his life Richard Strauss wrote a second concerto for horn and orchestra again in Eb major around sixty years after his first concerto for horn. This sublimely beautiful late work which gives no indication of the oppressive circumstances of Strauss? poor health and the Second World War was premiered in 1943 by Gottfried von Freiberg under the direction of Karl Böhm. It was not until after Strauss? death that the concerto appeared in print in London making a critical new edition on the basis of the autograph sources and performance material more than overdue. The editor Hans Pizka former principal horn of the BavarianState Opera in Munich learned first-hand about the performance tradition and genesis of the concerto as a pupil of Gottfried von Freiberg. For use in lessons and for performances the especially playable piano reduction by Johannes Umbreit is a great help. As if looking back on his youth toward the end of his life Richard Strauss wrote a second concerto for horn and orchestra again in Eb major around sixty years after his first concerto for horn. This sublimely beautiful late work which gives no indication of the oppressive circumstances of Strauss? poor health and the Second World War was premiered in 1943 by Gottfried von Freiberg under the direction of Karl Böhm. It was not until after Strauss? death that the concerto appeared in print in London making a critical new edition on the basis of the autograph sources and performance material more than overdue. The editor Hans Pizka former principal horn of the BavarianState Opera in Munich learned first-hand about the performance tradition and genesis of the concerto as a pupil of Gottfried von Freiberg. For use in lessons and for performances the especially playable piano reduction by Johannes Umbreit is a great help.

Will Todd’s Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria. The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd’s characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmanship it is suitable for performance both liturgically and as part of a concert by Mixed Choirs of all abilities. The work can be accompanied by Piano alone (as written or extemporised) Jazz Trio (Piano Bass and Drums)or jazz ensemble (Alto Saxophone 2 Trumpets and jazz trio – parts available separately).

Uses: Christmas YouthScripture: Luke 2:8-14A well-loved spiritual shines with new life in this contemporary version that is sensitively voiced two ways for developing voices. A fresh compositionalapproach gives a lively brightness to this traditional spiritual. The text is a challenge to share the good news and celebrate the coming of the Light. For schools and sanctuaries alike. Available separately: SAB TB LiteTrax CD.Duration: ca. 3:14.

This book contains easy Ukulele arrangements of 45 favourite Christmas songs complete with background notes and performance hints and tips. Songs include: All I Want For Christmas Is You Away In A Manger BlueChristmas The Coventry Carol Fairytale Of New York The First Nowell Happy Xmas (War Is Over) and many more! As well as the printed score this book is supported by SoundWise:SoundCheck powered by Match My Sound: this innovative technology listens to you play and gives you instant feedback on your performance and advice on how to improve.eBook: a digital edition of your music to read on any device.