SKU: CA.3711013

ISBN 9790007214425. Language: German.

Gottfried August Homilius belongs to the last generation of composers of the 18th century who, in addition to the popular Passion oratorios, continued to write oratorio Passions using biblical texts. From his pen a Passion for each of the four Gospels has survived. With sensitive arias, unusal orchestral sound and expressive turba choruses Homilius translated the traditional Passion to his times. It was surely not a coincidence that in Hamburg Carl Philipp Emanuel Bachr resorted primarily to the Passions of Homilius, especially the St. Mark Passion, which he first performed in an abridged version in 1770 and whose music he employed in 14 of his 21 pasticcio Passions. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3711000.

SKU: AP.12-0571543014

ISBN 9780571543014. English.

Stringtast ic Book 2: Viola teaches through playing in an engaging exploration of musical styles. Part of the fully integrated Stringtastic series in which violin, viola, cello, and double bass can all learn and play together in any combination.

Learn as you play through the world of Stringtastic, with 62 imaginative pieces that have been specifically designed to establish a secure playing technique and build confidence one step at a time. Following on from Stringtastic Book 1, this book takes the student from Grade 1 (Early Elementary) to Grade 2 (Elementary) level. Featuring equal-level duets for all instruments, the pieces are ideal for individual and group tuition as well as flexible ensemble and classroom settings.

Every piece is supported by an exciting backing track plus a piano-only track for practice---all available to download. The Stringtastic Book 2: Teacher's Accompaniment book provides the complete piano score which works with any combination of the instrumental parts.

Mark Wilson and Paul Wood have developed an engaging and accessible new series of string-playing method books… The presentation will appeal to young learners, and the careful, well-conceived pedagogy will thrill their teachers! Furthermore, the Stringtastic integrated approach gives proper deference to the social aspect of music-making by allowing violinists, violists, cellists, and bassists to play together from the start. I look forward to sharing this method with my young students and colleagues in early music education.

-- Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman, Director of Strings and Orchestral Studies, Sheridan College.

SKU: KN.SB2306

12 x 9 inches.

The Latin American String Collection is an authentic resource for the modern string room. As a Latin American Composer, Mark Contreras Gómez brings a wealth of experience to this collection – making it a trusted choice for your students. Explore Latin American styles and learn about their unique histories with information included by the composer on each and every solo. The accompanying tracks have been carefully curated and performed by the composer, and include click count-offs, performance versions, and performance demos for use while practicing each distinctive style. The book itself, is laid out with a strong focus on pedagogic sequencing, introducing new styles and dances as the musician progresses. The book is divided into sections: Open Strings, First Finger, Second Finger, Third Finger, Fourth Finger and Chromatic Changes. Perfect for fun, performance, or festival adjudication – this new collection is a must-have for your string solo library.

SKU: FH.VAS2

ISBN 978-1-55440-572-5.

This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. Two volumes of Etudes (Preparatory-4 and 5-8) include selections that focus on technique for the left hand, right hand, and tone development at every level of study. Chosen as much for their musicality as their pedagogical benefits, these Etudes raise the study of technique to a new level of enjoyment.
Legato Pieces in a Slower Tempo:
Ode to Joy - Beethoven, Ludwig van arr. Mark Mrozinski
Au clair de la lune (Underneath the Moonlight) - Traditional French song arr. Akiko and Forrest Kinney
Chorus of Soldiers, Townspeople, Matadors, Elephants, and Other Miscellaneous Opera Characters - Birston, Harold
Come to the Sea (Vieni sul mar) - Italian folk song arr. Christine Donkin)
Streets of Laredo - American folk song arr. Forrest Kinney
Land of the Silver Birch - Canadian folk song arr. Nancy Telfer
Red River Valley - American folk song arr. Christine Donkin
Energetic Pieces in a Faster Tempo:
Dizzy Lizzy Lightweight - Attwood, Ben and Carol Lumsden
Sailor Song - Traditional sea shanty arr. Jason Gray
Ten Toads - Milne, Elissa
Pepperoni Pizza Pie - Hewitt-Jones, Anita and Caroline Lumsden
A Lively Tune - Carse, Adam
Hark, What's Coming In from Out There? (Horch, was kommt von draussen rein?) - German folk song arr. Christine Donkin
Someone's in the Kitchen with Dinah - American folk song arr. Forrest Kinney
Saint Paul's Steeple - English folk song arr. Jason Gray
The Sounds So Glorious (Das klinget so herrlich) - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Christine Donkin.

SKU: AP.1-ADV14771

UPC: 805095147711. English.

A new and exciting way for viola players to learn and practice basic jazz style. Easy Jazz Conception: Viola Book & CD set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Mark Feldman on violin along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano; Peter Washington, bass; and Kenny Washington, drums. The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section, and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist on the CD, and learn basic jazz style first hand.

SKU: CA.3710413

ISBN 9790007214319. Language: German.

He was without argument our greatest church composer, wrote the lexicographer E. L. Gerber a few years after Homilius's death in 1785. As a result of the destruction of the Kreuzkirche during the Seven Years War, the longtime Kreuzkantor, a pupil of Bach, performed his professional musical duties primarily at the Frauenkirche in Dresden. The Passionskantate was well received and widely disseminated during the 18th and 19th centuries: Thanks to its popularity it was published in 1775 by Breitkopf as a full score - a rare honor, accorded to only one other Passion in the 18th century (Graun's Tod Jesu). The text describes the events of the Passion from a very personal point of view: The story focuses less on the actual events, then upon the feelings of the observers of these events. The subjective nature of the narrative is reflected in a very dramatically marked style of recitative, which presents a charming contrast to the expressive choral writing and the melodically accented arias. With the release of a new music editions and a SACD/CD the Passionskantate can now be rediscovered.. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3710400.

SKU: AP.46204

ISBN 9781470637118. UPC: 038081522739. English.

Billboard Greatest Chart All-Stars Instrumental Solos contains hit songs from the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Hot 200 lists of the past 50 years. Each instrument book is carefully edited---complete with articulations, dynamic markings, and keys well suited for the level 2--3 player. The accompanying MP3 CD includes a live instrumental performance of each song followed by a play-along track, PDFs of piano accompaniments, and Alfred's TNT 2 practice software. Titles: 21 Guns (Green Day) * Style (Taylor Swift) * All About That Bass (Meghan Trainor) * Cake by the Ocean (DNCE) * Can't Feel My Face (The Weeknd) * Desperado (Eagles) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Firework (Katy Perry) * Go Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac) * Sorry (Justin Bieber) * Mr. Know It All (Kelly Clarkson) * Like I'm Gonna Lose You (Meghan Trainor feat. John Legend) * and more.