First Impressions Ensemble Jazz [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Débutant Kjos Music Company
Band jazz ensemble - Grade 1.5 SKU: KJ.JZB384 Composed by Jim Cifelli. St...(+)
Band jazz ensemble -
Grade 1.5
SKU:
KJ.JZB384
Composed by
Jim Cifelli. Standard of
Excellence Jazz Ensemble
Method. Jazz. Score and
set of parts. Neil A.
Kjos Music Company
#JZB384. Published by
Neil A. Kjos Music
Company (KJ.JZB384).
UPC:
8402701959.
First
Impressions draws
inspiration from such
classic albums as Miles
Davis's So What and John
Coltrane's Impressions.
Use this chart to
introduce your students
to the relaxed swing
feeling of an important
era of jazz history.
Expert scoring enables
your horns and rhythm
section to achieve the
dynamic balance, clarity,
and bounce that are
essential to the style.
Flexible orchestration
allows it to be played by
as few as 9 players.
Additionally, everyone in
the ensemble has an
opportunity to improvise
in the open solo section,
and the set includes two
suggested solos and a CD
with a solo practice
track, to facilitate
successful
improvisation.
About Standard
of Excellence Jazz
Ensemble
Method
The
Standard of Excellence
Jazz Ensemble Method is
designed to help both you
and your jazz ensemble
students explore the
world of jazz through
easy-to-use Rhythm
Studies, Improvisation
Studies, Instrument
Specific Exercises, and
full ensemble jazz
charts. The approach is
non-theoretical and
aurally based. Each part
book comes with an
accompaniment CD, so like
every great jazz player
throughout history,
students learn to play
jazz by listening!
Keyboard (First Impressions Series). Published by Alfred Publishing. An excitin...(+)
Keyboard (First
Impressions Series).
Published by Alfred
Publishing. An exciting
and innovative
intermediate piano method
written to fill the need
of students who have
completed a beginning
piano method and/or are
ready to study the
classics. Each collection
comes with a study guide
that emphasize analysis
and enable students to
understand the elements
of music theory in each
piece thus facilitating
the learning and
memorizing process. The
music is arranged in
order of musical period
and is in their original
form.
Harpsichord SKU: HL.265678 For Harpsichord. Composed by Anna Thorv...(+)
Harpsichord
SKU:
HL.265678
For
Harpsichord. Composed
by Anna Thorvaldsdottir.
Music Sales America.
Classical. Softcover. 8
pages. Duration 480
seconds. Chester Music
#CH86856. Published by
Chester Music
(HL.265678).
14.5x10.0x0.4
inches.
Anna
Thorvaldsdottir's
Impressions for prepared
harpsichord. Written for
Gudrun Oskarsdottir. The
first performance was
given on 30 January 2016
at Harpa Centre,
Reykjavik, Iceland.
First Impressions [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Facile Heritage Music Press
Jazz ensemble jazz band - Grade 2 SKU: LO.60-1194H Composed by Peter Blai...(+)
Jazz ensemble jazz band -
Grade 2
SKU:
LO.60-1194H
Composed
by Peter Blair. Jazz.
Score and set of parts.
Heritage Music Press
#60/1194H. Published by
Heritage Music Press
(LO.60-1194H).
UPC:
000308071887.
A
beautiful jazz chorale
sets the stage for this
straight-ahead chart. As
you might guess from the
title, the main part of
this tune and the solo
section are based on the
two minor chords that
Coltrane used in his
classic modal composition
Impressions. The 32-bar
AABA structure of the
original has been
compressed to 16 bars to
make it easier for
younger players.
Christmas Impressions, Book 2 arranged by Catherine Rollin. For Piano. Piano Col...(+)
Christmas Impressions,
Book 2 arranged by
Catherine Rollin. For
Piano. Piano Collection;
Piano Supplemental.
Christmas; Winter.
Intermediate. Book. 24
pages. Published by
Alfred Music Publishing
Choral Cello, Piano, SATB chorus SKU: CF.CM9714 Composed by Z. Randall St...(+)
Choral Cello, Piano, SATB
chorus
SKU:
CF.CM9714
Composed by
Z. Randall Stroope. 16
pages. Duration 4
minutes, 48 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #CM9714.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.CM9714).
ISBN 9781491160329.
UPC: 680160918904. Key: F
major. English. Robert
Frost.
About the
work ... Few American
poems are as well known
as The Road Not Taken.
Robert Frost, the author,
is an international icon,
not unlike Pablo Picasso,
Winston Churchill or Mark
Twain in their own
disciplines.The poem is
full of contradictions
and quirks of form and
structure. Perhaps that
illusiveness is part of
the poem's intrigue. But
beyond all of the
literary devices that
only a few scholars may
fully appreciate, this
poem has taken on a sort
of fanfare for the common
person credo - a
challenge to
individualism, stepping
out on one's own, and
breaking the mold out of
sheer determination if
nothing else. Frost
connects to the core of
the human spirit in just
a few stanzas using the
analogy of a fork in a
road. The message super
cedes geography, culture,
race or creed. Rather, it
is part of the DNA of
most every person on the
planet - the inner desire
to feel empowered to
create one's own destiny,
to forge a road not
taken, and ultimately in
doing so, to make a
difference. Rehearsal
notes ... Research
strongly suggests that
there is a direct
connection between the
first rehearsal and the
performance. First
impressions last. I find
it helpful to immediately
lock three concepts into
place - mechanics
(notes/rhythms),
text/phrasing (intent and
motivation) and color
(timbre). Performers need
to think musically from
the first reading forward
(first impression). The
cello is very much a
collaborative instrument
in this work, and should
be located in front of
the ensemble (not to
side). Lastly, let the
text speak. The simplest
melodic lines are often
the most exposed. Keep
the voices clear and
transparent, floating
over the top in softer
passages, and singing
with vibrancy and forward
focus throughout. Z.
Randall Stroope A
definitive recording was
made by the New American
Voices, with Randall
conducting. This can be
found on Spotify,
YouTube, his website
(www.zrstroope), and
other social media. About
the composer ... Z.
Randall Stroope is an
American composer and
conductor. His
composition teachers were
Normand Lockwood and
Cecil Effinger, both
students of the Nadia
Boulanger, the famous
French teacher (and
student of Gabriel
Faure). He is the
artistic director of two
international summer
music festivals, is an
Honorary Member of the
National Association of
Italian Choral Directors,
and has conducted in 25
countries. He has
directed over 40 times at
Carnegie Hall, and is a
frequent conductor at
other prestigious concert
venues. Randall has 190
published works, and his
music can be heard on
Spotify, YouTube and
other platforms,
including his website
(www.zrstroope.com). A
bout the work ...Few
American poems are as
well known as The Road
Not Taken. Robert Frost,
the author, is an
international icon, not
unlike Pablo Picasso,
Winston Churchill or Mark
Twain in their own
disciplines.The poem is
full of contradictions
and quirks of form and
structure. Perhaps that
illusiveness is part of
the poem's intrigue. But
beyond all of the
literary devices that
only a few scholars may
fully appreciate, this
poem has taken on a sort
of fanfare for the common
person credo - a
challenge to
individualism, stepping
out on one's own, and
breaking the mold out of
sheer determination if
nothing else. Frost
connects to the core of
the human spirit in just
a few stanzas using the
analogy of a fork in a
road. The message super
cedes geography, culture,
race or creed. Rather, it
is part of the DNA of
most every person on the
planet - the inner desire
to feel empowered to
create one's own destiny,
to forge a road not
taken, and ultimately in
doing so, to make a
difference.Rehearsal
notes ...Research
strongly suggests that
there is a direct
connection between the
first rehearsal and the
performance. First
impressions last. I find
it helpful to immediately
lock three concepts into
place - mechanics
(notes/rhythms),
text/phrasing (intent and
motivation) and color
(timbre). Performers need
to think musically from
the first reading forward
(first impression). The
cello is very much a
collaborative instrument
in this work, and should
be located in front of
the ensemble (not to
side). Lastly, let the
text speak. The simplest
melodic lines are often
the most exposed. Keep
the voices clear and
transparent, floating
over the top in softer
passages, and singing
with vibrancy and forward
focus throughout.Z.
Randall StroopeA
definitive recording was
made by the New American
Voices, with Randall
conducting. This can be
found on Spotify,
YouTube, his website
(www.zrstroope), and
other social media.About
the composer ...Z.
Randall Stroope is an
American composer and
conductor. His
composition teachers were
Normand Lockwood and
Cecil Effinger, both
students of the Nadia
Boulanger, the famous
French teacher (and
student of Gabriel
FaureÌ). He is the
artistic director of two
international summer
music festivals, is an
Honorary Member of the
National Association of
Italian Choral Directors,
and has conducted in 25
countries. He has
directed over 40 times at
Carnegie Hall, and is a
frequent conductor at
other prestigious concert
venues. Randall has 190
published works, and his
music can be heard on
Spotify, YouTube and
other platforms,
including his website
(www.zrstroope.com).
Composed by
Joe Riposo. Set of Score
and Parts. Carl Fischer
Music #SPS96. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.SPS96).
ISBN
9781491163795. UPC:
680160922581.
Popca
tepetl, “Smoke
Mountain†in Aztec,
is a dormant volcano
which the Mexican people
affectionately call
“POPO.†This
dormant volcano in Mexico
is on the boundary
between the states of
Mexico and Pueblo.In 1921
Popocatepetl belched
smoke and gas for several
months. Since then is has
occasionally emitted the
smoke and sulfurous
vapors that earned its
Aztec name.This suite is
my musical impression of
the Aztec volcano. The
piece is divided into
three scenes.The first
scene, Prologue, is the
first impression formed
when you first come upon
the volcano. The emotions
range from fear to
excitement to respect for
nature. This scene should
be played with spirit and
every rhythmically.The
second scene, Ballad.
represents my feelings
after the initial
emotions have faded. One
is quickly relaxed by the
beauty of the volcano and
its surroundings. This
scene is scored in a
dance-band style with
lush sounding harmonics.
This section of the
composition should be
played very slowly and
with a relaxed
feeling.The third scene,
Introduction and Samba,
is the emotion of joy
utilizing Latin rhythms.
This scene takes
advantage of all of the
color and rhythms
associated with Mexico.
Samba opens with a
fanfare which is the main
theme on which the whole
scene is developed. This
section should be played
very crisply and
rhythmically.Particular
attention should be paid
to all of the dynamic
expressions even though
the scoring will in most
cases achieve dynamic
changes.
Composed by
Z. Randall Stroope.
Duration 4 minutes, 48
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #CM9750. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.CM9750).
ISBN
9781491162385. UPC:
680160921133. Key: F
major. English. Robert
Frost.
About the
workFew American poems
are as well known as The
Road Not Taken. Robert
Frost, the author, is an
international icon, not
unlike Pablo Picasso,
Winston Churchill or Mark
Twain in their own
disciplines. The poem is
full of contradictions
and quirks of form and
structure. Perhaps that
illusiveness is part of
the poem's intrigue. But
beyond all of the
literary devices that
only a few scholars may
fully appreciate, this
poem has taken on a sort
of fanfare for the common
person credo - a
challenge to
individualism, stepping
out on one's own, and
breaking the mold out of
sheer determination if
nothing else. Frost
connects to the core of
the human spirit in just
a few stanzas using the
analogy of a fork in a
road. The message super
cedes geography, culture,
race or creed. Rather, it
is part of the DNA of
most every person on the
planet - the inner desire
to feel empowered to
create one's own destiny,
to forge a road not
taken, and ultimately in
doing so, to make a
difference.Rehearsal
notesResearch strongly
suggests that there is a
direct connection between
the first rehearsal and
the performance. First
impressions last. I find
it helpful to immediately
lock three concepts into
place - mechanics
(notes/rhythms),
text/phrasing (intent and
motivation) and color
(timbre). Performers need
to think musically from
the first reading forward
(first impression). The
cello is very much a
collaborative instrument
in this work, and should
be located in front of
the ensemble (not to
side). Lastly, let the
text speak. The simplest
melodic lines are often
the most exposed. Keep
the voices clear and
transparent, floating
over the top in softer
passages, and singing
with vibrancy and forward
focus throughout.Z.
Randall Stroope.
Mein erstes Konzert. Composed by Various. Edited by Rudolf Mauz. Woodwind So...(+)
Mein erstes Konzert.
Composed
by Various. Edited by
Rudolf
Mauz. Woodwind Solo.
Softcover with CD. 52
pages.
Schott Music #ED21107.
Published by Schott Music
Orchester of plucked instruments - intermediate to advanced SKU: M7.GHE-915(+)
Orchester of plucked
instruments -
intermediate to advanced
SKU: M7.GHE-915
The Complete
Repertoire composed and
arranged for Lira
Orfeo. Edited by
Stefano Grondona.
Arranged by Miguel
Llobet. This edition:
Saddle-wire stitching.
Sheet music. 112 pages.
MDS (Music Distribution
Services) #GHE 915.
Published by MDS (Music
Distribution Services)
(M7.GHE-915).
26 Easy COncert Pieces from 5 Centuries With a CD of performances. Composed by...(+)
26 Easy COncert Pieces
from
5 Centuries With a CD of
performances. Composed by
Various. Edited by
Kristin
Thielemann. Brass Method.
Renaissance, Baroque,
Modern, Romantic,
Classical.
Softcover with CD. 82
pages.
Schott Music #ED22326.
Published by Schott Music
Trois Morceaux Clarinette, Alto et Piano (trio) [Conducteur et Parties séparées] Rosewood Publications
By Joseph Lauber. For clarinet (violin), viola (cello/clarinet 2) and piano. Win...(+)
By Joseph Lauber. For
clarinet (violin), viola
(cello/clarinet 2) and
piano. Winds, Strings and
Piano. Effective
composition. Somewhat
impressionistic.
Excellent companion piece
to Kegelstatt. Flexible
instrumentation. First
Edition. 20th Century.
Score and set of parts.
Published by Rosewood
Publications
For
orchestra. Composed
by Ryan Wigglesworth.
This edition: Saddle
stitching. Sheet music.
Edition Schott.
Softcover. Composed 2010.
60 pages. Duration 9'.
Schott Music #ED13471.
Published by Schott Music
(HL.49019158).
ISBN
9790220133206.
8.25x11.75x0.222
inches.
Written in
2010 for the Royal
Liverpool Philharmonic,
Wigglesworth's
nine-minute work explores
the idea of perpetuum
mobile (continuous
movement) in seven
connected, miniature
inventions. A regular
pulse forms the work's
core, with elaborations
of the central musical
idea shifting constantly
around it in jagged
rhythms and sumptuous
orchestration. The
composer writes, The
seven sections can very
briefly be described
thus: 1) an active,
miniature 'theme and
variations'; 2) the
juxtaposition of various
fragmentary two-part
inventions; 3) a tremolo
string ostinato with
woodwind interjections,
building towards the
first climax; 4) an
ostinato passing between
horns and muted trumpets
together with a dialogue
for high woodwind and low
strings; 5) a very slow
canon for string
harmonics and pizzicato
double basses; 6) a fast,
one-part invention
beginning with solo
piccolo, and gradually
leading to the second
climax; 7) chorale.This
is a lively orchestral
miniature which gives the
impression of a
kaleidoscope, with short
musical ideas cutting
across each other in
quick succession.
Piano (Piano) SKU: HL.14030017 The Village Church. Composed by Jea...(+)
Piano (Piano)
SKU:
HL.14030017
The
Village Church.
Composed by Jean
Sibelius. Music Sales
America. Classical. Book
[Softcover]. 4 pages.
Edition Wilhelm Hansen
#WH18777. Published by
Edition Wilhelm Hansen
(HL.14030017).
ISBN
9788759851562.
8.25x11.75x0.047
inches.
The Piano
music of Jean Sibelius
ranks among the greatest
of Finnish music, and his
1924 set Five
Charactereistic
Impressions demonstrates
his importance. The first
of this set, The Village
Church is a ceremonial
theme bringing to mind
the oaccasions and events
that surround a small
place of worship and that
is perfect for ushering
in the start of a
programme. An
impressionist piece that
captures the imagery of
reality with tonality,
colour and a solemn
pace.