Stuff All The Pros Know And Use. Bass Instruction. Instructional. Softcover instructional book and online audio. With standard notation, bass tablature, chord names, instructional text, instructional photos and introductory text. 76 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

SATB choir, piano reduction - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.WW1700

Composed by Traditional Xitsonga. Arranged by Michael Barrett. Walton Choral. Classical. Octavo. 8 pages. Walton Music #WW1700. Published by Walton Music (GI.WW1700).

UPC: 785147014065. Xitsonga. Text Source: Traditional Xitsonga.

A simple and joyous South African song stating Look at the dove on that tree! Use a soloist or a small group of singers along with improvised percussion and ululations to create an unforgettable performance. Available in both SATB and TTBB voicings. .

Clarinet, Piano

SKU: PR.700613460

Composed by Miguel Del Aguila. Peermusic Classical #70061-346. Published by Peermusic Classical (PR.700613460).

UPC: 884088946142.

Writt en in 1998, Pacific Serenade is a “peaceful serenade:” serenade as in: romantic, quasi improvised music which should be sung at night under the stars. The main “singer” here is the clarinet. In general the music is extremely quiet, delicate, sensuous and sentimental. The sensuousness is created by Latin song elements especially the nostalgic Brazilian folk song, which is at times combined with Blues style melody and harmony. The string quartet has a technically expressively challenging part which is not merely the accompaniment to the clarinet, but rather it is responsible for setting the mood in which the clarinet sings. This is Aguila’s opus 59 and it was commissioned by Pacific Serenades Ensemble of California who premiered the work in 1998. Of course the ensemble's name inspired the name of this work as well as its mood. In an age of boom boxes, media bombardment of information and pop culture becoming increasingly aggressive, boisterous and violent, I felt the need to write just the opposite… to show once more that less is more. -- Miguel del Aguila.

Jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: LO.60-1039H

Composed by Frank Mantooth. Jazz. Conductor's score. Heritage Music Press #60/1039H. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.60-1039H).

UPC: 000308076493.

This chart really fills a void in literature for this level. It is designed to be played on synth with a cool electric piano sound, but we tried it with acoustic piano and it sounds great that way too. The piano part is completely written out- Frank's idea to create a contemporary sounding piece for a classically trained piano student is right on the money! Of course, it you are blessed with the student who is comfortable with improvising, so much the better.

Violin - Grade 5; Intermediate

SKU: AP.12-0571537057

Composed by Paul Harris. Method/Instruction; String - Violin Studies or Collection. Faber Edition: Improve Your Scales! Book. Faber Music #12-0571537057. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571537057).

ISBN 9780571537051. English.

An invaluable resource for students, Improve Your Scales! Violin Grade 5 covers all the keys and ranges required for the Associated Board syllabus, helping you pick up valuable extra marks in exams.

Paul Harris's brilliant series of Improve Your Scales! workbooks contains not only the complete scales and arpeggios for the ABRSM Grade 5 exam but also uses finger fitness exercises, studies, key pieces, and simple improvisations to help you play scales and arpeggios with real confidence.

Trombone and piano - Intermediate-Advanced

SKU: FT.FM426

Composed by Antonio d'Amato. A short atmospheric piece for trombone and piano. Score and part. Forton Music #FM426. Published by Forton Music (FT.FM426).

ISBN 9790570483259.

A warm and soft atmosphere pervades the piece. The tempo marking - Molto moderato, con libertà e sempre espressivo (very moderate, freely and expressively throughout) favours the effective partnering of soaring melodies of an improvised character in the solo part with the settled and unsettled rhythms and harmonic textures featured in the piano part. The style combines a classical language with the mood of jazz harmonies.

By Ryan Meeboer. For Brass Quintet. Brass Ensemble - Quintet. Eighth Note Publications. 20 pages. Published by Eighth Note Publications

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.21877M

The Mimi Fox Guitar Method. Composed by Mimi Fox. Saddle-stitched, Improvising, Lines and Phrases, Jazz. Style. Book and online audio. 64 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #21877M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.21877M).

ISBN 9780786690312. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This method book by renowned jazz artist Mimi Fox utilizes a unique approach to helping guitarists develop strong solos. Scales, arpeggios, patterns, and syncopated rhythms are introduced in a logical clear fashion. All of this is then applied to the graduated studies that follow.Starting with simple melodies, and then progressively adding more complex figures based on arpeggios, scales, passing tones, and syncopated rhythms the graduated solos will teach students how to develop their own great solos by using the techniques contained herein. Graduated Soloing is stuffed full of great ideas/patterns/licks drawn from Mimis many years of playing with the top musicians in Jazz/Pop music.The book concludes with an explosive solo of Mimis over a 12 bar blues and includes tab as well as musical notation with a detailed analysis by the author. Includes access to online audio containing all examples and solos.

By Gyorgy Kurtag. Arranged by Jatekok. EMB. Size 9x12 inches. 52 pages. Published by Editio Musica Budapest.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3-4

SKU: FJ.HX9007S

Score Only. Composed by Ryan Fraley. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. HXmusic. Jazz; Swing. Score. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-HX9007S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.HX9007S).

English.

Here's an ebullient and flashy solo feature for clarinet and big band. The ensemble swings brightly with intricate but accessible orchestrations while the bouncy solo shines with riffs and glissandi. A transcription of the improvised portion of the solo is provided. The top trumpet note is A. This is serious literature for any clarinetist to consider!

Flute with Chord Symbols

SKU: BT.MUSBM11803B

A New Tune A Day. Pop and Rock. Book with CD. Boston Music #MUSBM11803B. Published by Boston Music (BT.MUSBM11803B).

English.

About A New Tune A Day

Since it first appeared in the 1930s, the concise, clear content of the best-selling A Tune A Day series has revolutionized music-making in the classroom and the home. Now, for the first time, C. Paul Herfurth's original books have been completely rewritten with new music and the latest in instrumental technique for a new generation of musicians. The A New Tune A Day books have the same logical, gentle pace and keen attention to detail, but with a host of innovations: the inclusion of an audio CD-with actual performances and backing tracks-will make practice even more fun and exciting, and the explanatory diagrams and photographs will help the student to achieve the perfect technique and tone. This book contains: easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages; tips for technique; improvising hints; audio CD with a virtuoso performance, backing tracks, and audio examples; great music, including duets and ensemble pieces; useful pull-out fingering chart

Jazz Ensemble standard Jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes - Grade 2

SKU: KN.60365S

Composed by Lennie Niehaus. Jazz Gateway. Kendor Music Inc #60365S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.60365S).

UPC: 822795603651.

Set in a moderate swing feel, this chart contains nearly everything a developing jazz ensemble needs to take their performances to the next level. Developmental material is offered in the first two choruses before transitioning to the solo choruses, where suggested solos for numerous instruments can be played verbatim or used as guides for embellishing or improvising. Rhythm section parts are notated with chords cued, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 5:25.

(An Introduction to Jazz Harmony, Technique and Improv). Woodwind Method. Softcover with CD. 204 pages. Schott Music #ED13140. Published by Schott Music

(Trombone)

SKU: HL.14062596

Composed by Amos Miller. Brass. General Merchandise. Duration 240 seconds. Music Sales #BM11583. Published by Music Sales (HL.14062596).

About A New Tune A Day

Since it first appeared in the 1930s, the concise, clear content of the best-selling A Tune A Day series has revolutionized music-making in the classroom and the home. Now, for the first time, C. Paul Herfurth's original books have been completely rewritten with new music and the latest in instrumental technique for a new generation of musicians. The A New Tune A Day books have the same logical, gentle pace and keen attention to detail, but with a host of innovations: the inclusion of an audio CD-with actual performances and backing tracks-will make practice even more fun and exciting, and the explanatory diagrams and photographs will help the student to achieve the perfect technique and tone. This book contains: easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages; tips for technique; improvising hints; audio CD with a virtuoso performance, backing tracks, and audio examples; great music, including duets and ensemble pieces; useful pull-out fingering chart

Oboe(s) solo

SKU: BR.EB-9240

For Solo Oboe. Composed by Jorg Birkenkotter. Solo instruments; stapled. Edition Breitkopf. Solo concerto; Music post-1945; New music (post-2000). Score. Composed 2013/14. 16 pages. Duration 13'30. Breitkopf and Haertel #EB 9240. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel (BR.EB-9240).

ISBN 9790004185407. 9 x 12 inches.

Belcanto is a term for the Italian art of singing which took its development from the richly ornamented solo vocalism of the early 17th century (nobile maniera di cantare) and dominated European operatic singing until the first half of the 19th century. Complete control over the voice meant not only legato and messa di voce, but also appoggiatura and portamento, as well as virtuoso ornamentation by means of coloratura (canto fiorito). This development towards utmost virtuosity, emulating instrumental playing techniques, led to a mannered, artificial style on the one hand, but on the other also emphasized the physical aspects of interpretation (castrati were considered the ideal belcanto singers). And today? In his essay The Grain of the Voice, Roland Barthes writes: The grain is the body in the voice as it sings, the hand as it writes and the limb as it performs. Initially, he refers to the friction between language and voice in singing, but then transfers his thoughts to the physicality of instrumental music. In this spirit, I went in search of beautiful singing, a beauty which perhaps results in the very place where the grain, the roughness, meaning also physical resistance, are not smoothed over. The oboe seemed very suitable to me for singing with such a physical expressivity, as a very unruly instrument! The backbone of my piece is one single, quasi endless melodic line, consisting of intervals that are constantly pulled apart and contracted again (breathing). Many different actions attach themselves to these notes: coloratura, trills, chords (multiphonics), double flageolets. However, there are not only sound types, but also impulses, repetitions, rhythmic figures and other elements: composed elements of belcanto. In the opera tradition described above, these were improvised ornaments or additions; here they become composed figures which originate with the notes of the melody, but also pull on them, bend them, and charge them with physicality. (Jorg Birkenkotter).

Unison voices, voice solo, piano accompaniment, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-8266

Composed by Paul Melley. Arranged by Paul Melley. Leavensong Series. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 8 pages. GIA Publications #8266. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-8266).

UPC: 785147826606. English. Text by Paul Melley.

Great flexibility is afforded in this contemporary ballade that may be sung by a soloist or by sections of the choir. Have an ensemble that likes to improvise? This is a chart for them.

(With Flute 2 Part Carol Wincenc 21st Century Series for Flute). Composed by Karl Joachim Andersen (1847-1909). Edited by Carol Wincenc. For Flute. LKM Music. Softcover. 28 pages. Lauren Keiser Music Publishing #S112005. Published by Lauren Keiser Music Publishing

By Larry McCabe. For All Instruments. theory & harmony. All Styles. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 5.5x8. 80 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Composed by Marcel Dupre (1886-1971). Edited by David A. Stech. Published by Wayne Leupold Editions (WY.WL600292).

Fanfare Band - Grade 4

SKU: BT.DHP-0930518-020

Composed by Jan Van der Roost. Inspiration Series. Concert Piece. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 1993. De Haske Publications #DHP 0930518-020. Published by De Haske Publications (BT.DHP-0930518-020).

‘Toccata Festiva’ was commissioned in 1994 by the Dutch Brass Band Championships. The wind band version was made a year later by the composer himself. Historically speaking, the toccata is considered to be one of the first independent instrumental forms for keyboard instruments. Originally the toccata was typically more or less improvised, later this musical form was given a more regulated structure. Both elements are used in the ‘Toccata Festiva’: on the one hand the different themes are developed freely, on the other, the piece has an orderly structure. It is in a three part form (quick-slow-quick) and includes both strong rhythmical figures and broad melodic lines. Partof the composition is written in a more or less archaic tone idiom, referring to the period from which the toccata form originates (16th century).

(Get Your Band Together). For Cello. Berklee Methods. Softcover with CD. Published by Berklee Press

Activities, Sight Reading, and Songs to Help You Read Music with Confidence. Piano Method. Instruction, Sight Reading. Softcover. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Mark Brown. For Guitar. Guitar Method or Supplement. Blues; play along. Handy Guide Book and CD. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By Paul Manz (1919-). For organ. This edition: commemorative edition. Collection. General, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent. Medium. Organ score. 35 pages. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Jazz Band Jazz Band - Grade 0.5

SKU: XC.EJE2104FS

Composed by David Samuel. Swing, Blues, Concert. Jazz Exploration. Swing, Blues, Concert. Score. Excelcia Music Publishing #EJE2104FS. Published by Excelcia Music Publishing (XC.EJE2104FS).

UPC: 812598037791. 9 x 12 inches.

Everyone is a winner with this new David Samuel blues with a bridge composition. It’s got everything you look for in an easy swing chart: straight ahead rhythms with clear articulations, bluesy melodic lines, well written solos with an opportunity to improvise and a cool shout chorus. Definitely worth taking a gamble on this one!

By Don Fornuto. Pace Jazz Piano Education. Published by Lee Roberts Music Publications, Inc.

Piano

SKU: BT.9780713645118

Composed by Jane Sebba. Method. Book Only. 48 pages. Collins Music Publishing #9780713645118. Published by Collins Music Publishing (BT.9780713645118).

ISBN 9780713645118. English.

An exciting course for the very young beginner, offering a thorough grounding in piano technique through enriching and inventive music. This tutor book covers:

Technique

Theory

Note reading

Aural training

sight reading

improvising

transposing

composing.