SKU: CF.CPS66F

ISBN 9780825864742. UPC: 798408064747. 9 X 12 inches. Key: C major.

Inspired by the Slavonic Dances of Czech master Antonín Dvořák, Joseph Compello has written his own Furiant, a Bohemian dance, usually in triple meter with frequently shifting accents. This dazzling little original piece makes much of the contrast between 6/8 and 3/4. This variety of rhythmic pulse gives the piece tremendous energy and momentum. Slavic Scherzo is a selection that will energize the band and delight the audience in equal measure.

SKU: HL.48181347

UPC: 888680856779. 9.0x12.0x0.084 inches.

French composer, conductor and teacher, Jules Semler-Collery (1902-1988) was born to a musical father. He studied at the Paris Conservatoire where he won many prizes. Semler-Collery's works have been successful, with many of his concertos being included in the Conservatoire's list of compulsory works. Reverie and Scherzo for Clarinet and Piano is no exception to the composer's success. Published in 1950, Semler-Collery's Reverie is marked Andantino Cantabile and is in 6/8 meter. Both the Clarinet solo line and Piano accompaniment are virtousic, exploiting rhythm, tonality and harmony. A cadenza-like passage is heard towards the end. The Scherzo is marked Molta Leggiero and is staccato in 3/4 meter. Quaver and semiquaver passages are heard with the speed accelerating to a dramatic finale. For all advanced clarinetists, Semler-Collery's Reverie and Scherzo provides an exciting performance work for performers and audiences alike..

SKU: CY.CC3180

ISBN 9790530119082. 8.5 x 11 in inches.

James Pugh has written a short work of chamber music in one movement called Short Scherz, Quintet for Saxophone Quartet and Trombone. This music is appropriate for very advanced performers and is about 2 1/2 minutes in length. The work begins with a bouncy melody (A Theme) that works it's way up through the instruments, comes to a climax and continues on into a languid melodic section (B Theme) and works its way by adding speed and dynamics to the conclusion (A Theme repeated). This work was written for and first performed in 1989 by George Marge and the American Saxophone Quartet with Mr. Pugh.

SKU: BT.WMP2112

ISBN 9789810884802.

T eachers' Choice, Selected Piano Repertory & Studies for Grades 4 & 5 is compiled to provide teachers and students with good options for the 2011-2012 ABRSM Piano examinations.

• A variety of interesting andappealing Piano pieces with up-to-date editorial suggestions are presented to assist students achieve high standards of musical performance.
• Effective teaching points are suggested with recommended technical studies.Teachers will find this approach very helpful and effective, thus enriching their teaching process, leading to a very successful experience.
• Examination requirements aside, finer details in interpretation andstylisticperformance are strongly encouraged. Beyond the printed page, the editorial suggestions are directed to provide the impetus to strive towards greater musical creativity and perfection.
• Most important of all,enjoy the high standard of music typography; with clear, professionally laid scores that combine musical semiotics with modern publishing technology. Digital print on quality cream-coloured paper ensures comfort in reading andlearning for all students.

SKU: HL.49041925

ISBN 9783795782665. German.

Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau kann man ohne Einschrankung zu den herausragenden Sangern in der Nachkriegsgeschichte zahlen. Er verdankt diese Einschatzung jedoch nicht allein seiner unverwechselbaren Bariton-Stimme, die den Kunstler so charakteristisch hervorhebt: er fasziniert durch die Art des Vortrags, durch die Intensitat, mit der er gleichermassen Opernpartien wie auch geistliche Werke und Lieder gestaltet und damit vom Zuhorer stehts das Ausserste an Konzentration fordert. Fischer-Dieskau kennt keine Beschrankung des Repertoires; ihm ist bis hin zur zeitgenossischen Musik, die er oft genug mit aus der Taufe heben half, nichts unerschlossen geblieben.Auf der Grundlage von Interviews schildert dieses Buch den kunstlerischen Werdegang des Sangers, vermittelt Einsichten in die Ernsthaftigkeit seines interpretatorischen Ansatzes und in Fragen des Spiel- bzw. Konzertbetriebes und behandelt Fragen des Repertoires. Ein tabellarischer Lebenslauf, zahlreiche Abbildungen und diskographische Hinweise schaffen ein lebendiges Bild des Kunstlers und Menschen Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau.

Scherzo For Organ was first published in 1917. It is dedicated to John Connell, a South African organist and Organ builder, with whom the composer became great friends when he travelled to Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Alfred Hollins (1865-1942) was an inspirational British organist, composer and teacher. Blind from birth, he travelled all over the UK and the British Empire, giving concerts and designing Organs. He eventually settled in Scotland, where he was an organist in Edinburgh for over forty years