Piano - Grade 3 SKU: BT.WMP2215 2015-2016 Grades 1-3. Composed by ...(+)
Piano - Grade 3
SKU:
BT.WMP2215
2015-2016 Grades
1-3. Composed by
Josephine Koh. Teachers'
Choice. Method. Book
Only. 38 pages. Wells
Music Publishers
#WMP2215. Published by
Wells Music Publishers
(BT.WMP2215).
ISBN
9789810924089.
English.
Teachers’ Choice,
Selected Piano Repertory
& Studies for
grades 1, 2 and 3 is
compiled to provide
teachers and students
with good options for the
2015 & 2016 ABRSM Piano
examinations.
-
This collection
ofinteresting and
appealing Piano pieces
contains editorial
suggestions for
pedagogical purposes.
Most teachers will find
the performance points
helpful in developing
stylistic awareness in
the
students.
-Examinat
ionrequirements aside,
details on articulation,
dynamics, fingering,
pedal marks and tempo
serve to provide a
directed approach for
students to strive
towards achieving musical
excellence and
perfection.
-Effect
ivetechnicalstudies
suited to each level have
been carefully selected,
forming in themselves,
supplementary materials
to enhance technical
competence.
-Most
important of all, enjoy
the high standards of
music typography
suchclear, professionally
laid scores supported by
modern publishing
technology and musical
semiotics. The digital
print on quality
cream-coloured paper
ensures comfort in the
reading of musical
scores.
Chamber Music Piano SKU: PR.110418370 Composed by Charles Ives. Arranged ...(+)
Chamber Music Piano
SKU: PR.110418370
Composed by Charles Ives.
Arranged by Danny Holt.
Performance Score. 20
pages. Duration 8
minutes. Theodore Presser
Company #110-41837.
Published by Theodore
Presser Company
(PR.110418370).
ISBN
9781491135075. UPC:
680160686247.
Compo
sed as an organ solo by
the 17-year-old Ives for
his own performance
purposes, the beloved
Variations on America is
a treat for any occasion,
whether a holiday
concert, a serious
recital, or other special
event. Danny
Holt’s
transcription for Piano,
Four Hands adds a
dazzling new option to
play at home or on stage,
taking best advantage of
Ives’ tremendous
contrasts in color,
dynamics, and
texture. Composed when
Charles Ives was a
teenager, Variations on
“America†is
both a convenient
introduction to
Ives’ body of
work, and an early
example of his
iconoclastic musical
voice and creative
genius. Just a few years
after composing this
piece, Ives would leave
home to study music at
Yale. But until then he
had been taught by his
father, George (who had
been a bandmaster in the
Civil War). George
subjected the young Ives
to experiments such as
singing a song in one key
while being accompanied
in another, or arranging
for two marching bands to
converge on a town
center, with the
resulting cacophony that
ensued.The Variations
exemplifies an early
period of experimentation
in Ives’ work,
spurred on by the unusual
pedagogy of his father.
The piece is particularly
notable for its use of
bitonality in the two
interludes, subtly
foreshadowing more
well-known examples by
Stravinsky, Bartók,
and others by
approximately two
decades.The bitonal
interludes were so ahead
of their time, in fact,
they were omitted from
the first copy that was
submitted to a publisher
in 1892. (Alas, the piece
was rejected even despite
these
“shockingâ€
elements having been left
out, and it wasn’t
published until more than
five decades later.)
There is some ambiguity
about when exactly Ives
added the interludes into
his manuscript copy,
though ample evidence
suggests he had performed
the piece with the
interludes around the
time he notated the piece
in 1891-92. In any case,
in light of this piece
and his other polytonal
explorations from the
last decade of the 19th
century, it seems fair to
give Ives credit for
being a pioneer in this
area!This arrangement for
Piano, Four Hands,
closely follows
Ives’ original
version for organ,
setting aside William
Schuman’s popular
adaptation for symphony
orchestra and William
Rhoads’ band
transcription of the
Schuman orchestration.
Pianists will find that
the piece translates well
to the instrument.
Ideally, the choreography
and logistics of
elbow-to-elbow four-hands
playing approximates the
wild joy one gets from
watching an organist play
the piece (e.g., the
elaborate pedal part in
the final variation).In
preparing this
publication, attention
was paid to details in
the dual Critical
Editions (Presser
443-41003) of both
Ives’ manuscript
edition and the 1949
publication edited by
organist E. Power Biggs
(who is credited with
discovering what had been
a long-lost, forgotten
work.) But as with much
of Ives’ output,
attempting to create a
true
‘urtext’
score is a futile
endeavor, and especially
with a piece such as this
one – in which
Ives incorporated
improvisation in live
performance –
seems unnecessary anyhow.
True die-hards are of
course encouraged to
consult the critical
editions and even find
inspiration in the
orchestrated version.
Generally, performers are
advised to be wild, have
fun, and not to be too
rigid in their
interpretive
choices.Dynamics in this
arrangement mostly follow
the organ score closely.
Pianists will use good
judgment about pedaling
throughout, which should
be straightforward and
intuitive. Courtesy
accidentals have been
provided frequently
– without
parentheses –
balancing the need for
extra clarity in the
context of Ives’
murky musical language,
and a desire to avoid
unnecessary clutter.A few
notes that might inform
interpretive
decisions:mm. 15-16:
There are inconsistencies
here between Ives’
original manuscript and
the 1949 Biggs edition,
regarding the top voice
in m. 15, beat 3 (C# vs.
Cn) and m. 16 (D Major
vs. D Minor).mm. 76-84 &
143-146: In both
Interludes, Ives
emphatically notates
extreme dynamic contrast,
in order to highlight the
bitonality. Although it
may seem counterintuitive
(or even a misprint, as
has apparently been
misconstrued by some),
performers are urged to
follow the
composer’s
marking!m. 109: Two-note
slurs have been added
here for clarity and
consistency with other
similar passages, though
they do not appear in
either the original
manuscript or Biggs.m.
112: The last two eighth
notes of Primo appear as
16ths in the original
manuscript.mm. 183-186:
The original manuscript
has a slightly different
bass line.mm. 184 & 186:
Primo gestures have been
re-written to be slightly
more idiomatic for Piano,
Four Hands.m. 186: The
breath mark at the end of
this bar does not appear
in either the manuscript
or Biggs, but is an
editorial suggestion
– aside from being
appropriately dramatic,
it will indeed be
necessary in a
reverberant hall!I would
like to thank Steven
Vanhauwaert, the other
half of my piano duo,
4handsLA, for his input
on early drafts of this
arrangement.—
Danny Holt, April
2022.
Piano seul [Partition + CD] - Débutant Kjos Music Company
By Lisa Bastien. Edited by Lori Bastien, Jane Bastien. (Bastien Piano For Adults...(+)
By Lisa Bastien. Edited
by Lori Bastien, Jane
Bastien. (Bastien Piano
For Adults). Bastien
Piano. Method. Level:
Book A,1. Music Book.
Size 232. Published by
Neil A. Kjos Music
Company.
Piano seul [Partition] - Débutant Kjos Music Company
By Lisa Bastien. Edited by Lori Bastien, Jane Bastien. (Bastien Piano for Adults...(+)
By Lisa Bastien. Edited
by Lori Bastien, Jane
Bastien. (Bastien Piano
for Adults). Bastien
Piano. Method. Level:
Book A,1. Music Book.
Size 232. Published by
Neil A. Kjos Music
Company.
Let's Play Jazz and More * Book 2 composed by Jay Latulippe and Sonny Doss. For ...(+)
Let's Play Jazz and More
* Book 2 composed by Jay
Latulippe and Sonny Doss.
For easy piano. This
edition: Paperback.
Instructional. Jazz
Method. Book and CD. Text
Language: English. 48
pages. Published by
Santorella Publications
By John Cage (1912-1992). For for any instrument or combination of instruments. ...(+)
By John Cage (1912-1992).
For for any instrument or
combination of
instruments. Modern.
Sheet Music. Composed
1952. Duration 4 minutes
33 seconds. Published by
Edition Peters
Jazz Piano Cocktails * Christmas Edition with CD arranged by Craig Stevens. For ...(+)
Jazz Piano Cocktails *
Christmas Edition with CD
arranged by Craig
Stevens. For jazz piano.
This edition: Paperback.
Collection. Christmas.
Book and CD. Text
Language: English. 48
pages. Published by
Santorella Publications
Best Of Christmas for Easy Piano with CD composed by Various. Arranged by Craig ...(+)
Best Of Christmas for
Easy Piano with CD
composed by Various.
Arranged by Craig
Stevens. For easy piano.
This edition: Paperback.
Collection. Christmas.
Book and CD. Text
Language: English. 128
pages. Published by
Santorella Publications
Let's Play Jazz and More * Primer composed by Jay Latulippe and Sonny Doss. For ...(+)
Let's Play Jazz and More
* Primer composed by Jay
Latulippe and Sonny Doss.
For easy piano. This
edition: Paperback.
Instructional. Jazz
Method. Book and CD. Text
Language: English. 48
pages. Published by
Santorella Publications
(Get to Know Classical Masterpieces Series In a simple arrangement for piano by ...(+)
(Get to Know Classical
Masterpieces Series In a
simple arrangement for
piano by Hans-Gunter
Heumann). By George
Frideric Handel
(1685-1759). Arranged by
Hans-Gunter Heumann.
Piano. Softcover. 36
pages. Schott Music
#ED20658. Published by
Schott Music
Piano SKU: HU.HN602 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Edited by Ernst Herttr...(+)
Piano
SKU: HU.HN602
Composed by Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart. Edited by
Ernst Herttrich. Piano
Solo, Piano and Keyboard,
Repertoire, Solos. Piano
Sonata C major K. 330
(300h). Classical.
Softcover Book. 17 pages.
G. Henle #HN602.
Published by G. Henle
(HU.HN602).
12.2 x 9.3 x 0.1 inches.
Piano SKU: FG.55011-871-3 Composed by Lauri Mäntysaari. Classical, con...(+)
Piano
SKU:
FG.55011-871-3
Composed by Lauri
Mäntysaari. Classical,
contemporary. Score.
Fennica Gehrman
#55011-871-3. Published
by Fennica Gehrman
(FG.55011-871-3).
Lauri
Mäntysaari explores
the theme nature in Chats
before Sunrise (2007,
rev. 2022). The
atmosphere created in
this composition is one
of early dawn after a
long night spent with
good friends (and wine,
perhaps), a moment where
an unseen element lighter
than the air seems to
hold the still bubbling
conversation in its arms
and let us feel relieved.
Not only does the word
chat mean a light
conversation, but also a
family of birds which is
particularly known for
their habit of making
clicking sounds. These
chats also find their
place in the
composition.
Durat
ion: c. 6'
Lauri
Mäntysaari (b. 1982
Helsinki) is known for
his wide variety of
composing for different
media. His output
consists of orchestral
works, music for
instrumental ensemble,
solo works, songs and
choir music. His works
have been performed
widely in Finland, but
also in eg. Sweden,
Denmark, Estonia, Austria
and Canada.
Mäntysaari's works
have recently gained
success in international
competitions in Italy and
The Netherlands.
Piano - easy SKU: HL.49019113 Piano. Composed by Jean-Baptiste Duv...(+)
Piano - easy
SKU:
HL.49019113
Piano. Composed by
Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy.
Edited by Hans-Gü and
nter Heumann. This
edition: Saddle
stitching. Sheet music.
Edition Schott.
Classical, Educational.
Softcover. Op. 176. 40
pages. Schott Music
#ED21315. Published by
Schott Music
(HL.49019113).
ISBN
9790001181778. UPC:
884088699321.
9.0x12.0x0.171
inches.
'san-Baptis
te Duvernoy (1800-1880)
was a French pianist,
composer, and professor
of piano at the
Conservatoire de Paris. A
composer of more than 300
works, he is primarily
known for his studies,
including the opus 176
Elementary Studies, which
were written for
beginner's lessons on the
piano. Duvernoy's studies
intentionally lack
technical sophistication
making them a suitable
complement to Czerny
etudes. The lack of
technical rigor allows
students the latitude to
focus on expression,
lyricism and tone
production...With clearly
notated articulation and
dynamic markings, the
student has the
opportunity to experience
music making on a number
of levels...Looking at
the music itself the
quality and mindfulness
of Schott's typography is
self-evident. Through
careful spacing, most of
the studies fit well on a
single page.--American
Music Teacher.
Piano - Early Advanced; Late Intermediate SKU: AP.47915 Piano Arrangem...(+)
Piano - Early Advanced;
Late Intermediate
SKU:
AP.47915
Piano
Arrangements for the
Close of Worship
Services. Composed by
Carol Tornquist. Other
Church; Piano Collection;
Worship Resources.
Worship Essentials.
Contemporary Christian;
Sacred. Book. 40 pages.
Alfred Music #00-47915.
Published by Alfred Music
(AP.47915).
ISBN
9781470642174. UPC:
038081549279.
English.
The
Worship Essentials series
offers a valuable
resource for church
pianists that includes
collections with
accessible piano
arrangements specifically
for preludes,
offertories, and
postludes. This book
includes selections of
contemporary Christian
hits appropriate for
postlude music. Titles:
Cry of My Heart (Terry
Butler) * Days of Elijah
(Robin Mark) * Even So
Come (Come Lord Jesus)
(Chris Tomlin) *
Everlasting God (Brenton
Brown) * I Am Not Alone
(Kari Jobe) * I Lift My
Eyes Up (Brian Doerksen)
* Indescribable (Jesse
Reeves and Laura Story) *
Lord, Reign in Me
(Brenton Brown) * Mighty
to Save (Hillsong
Worship) * Our God (Chris
Tomlin) * Redeemed (Big
Daddy Weave) * Sing to
the King (Billy Foote) *
Take My Life (Holiness)
(Scott Underwood) * This
Is Amazing Grace (Phil
Wickham) * Trust in You
(Lauren Daigle) * Whom
Shall I Fear (God of
Angel Armies) (Chris
Tomlin).
(Lesson Book 1 2-CD Set). By Nancy Faber and Randall Faber. For Piano. Faber Pi...(+)
(Lesson Book 1 2-CD
Set). By Nancy Faber and
Randall Faber. For Piano.
Faber Piano Adventures®.
Primer/Level 1. CD only.
Faber Music #CD1016.
Published by Faber Music
(84 Early Intermediate Selections Spanning Seven Centuries - Medieval to Modern)...(+)
(84 Early Intermediate
Selections Spanning Seven
Centuries - Medieval to
Modern). Edited by
Willard A. Palmer. For
Piano. Piano Collection.
Essential Keyboard
Repertoire. Masterwork.
Early Intermediate /
Intermediate. Book. 160
pages. Published by
Alfred Music Publishing