Carl Maria von Weber's fame rests mainly on ?Der Freischütz'. The unprecedented success of this opera overshadowed all his other works and contributed to their increasing fall into oblivion. Certain works such as ?Preciosa', ?Oberon', and ?Euryanthe', the overtures, solo concertos and piano sonatas, the lieder and chamber works enjoyed great popularity and were widely known in Germany and abroad as late as the second half of the 19th century. However, any chance of a revival of Weber's influential and substantial oeuvre was wasted in the 1920s, when a complete edition - begun by Hans Joachim Moser and with potential contributors including Wilhelm Kempff, Hans Pfitzner, Max von Schillings, Fritz Stein and Richard Strauss - failed after the third volume.Ever since there have been numerous attempts to restart a complete edition of Weber's works, but as this kind of project would have required the co-operation of scholars from both sides of the inter-German border, the political situation after 1945 was not conducive to any such enterprise. Careful negotiations led to the first tangible steps in the 1980s. The intention, right from the beginning, was to place Weber's work in context, and not to separate his musical output from his influential work as a writer, critic and organiser in the musical field, but to publish his compositions together with his letters, diaries and other literary output as the best way to document the cross-fertilisation between his musical, literary and practical activities.Since the German re-unification both working-parties concerned - at the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, and at the Musikwissenschaftliches Seminar, Detmold/Paderborn - have co-operated on the complete edition of the musical works (c. 45 volumes in 10 series: sacred music - cantatas, odes and other occasional works - stage works - lieder and vocal works - orchestral works - chamber music - music for piano - piano reductions - miscellanea, arrangements and orchestrations - works of doubtful attribution). The diaries (6-8 vols.) are edited in Berlin and the letters (8-10 vols.) and other writings (2 vols.) in Detmold. This complete edition aims to be a reliable basis of scholarly debate as well as for the authentic performance practice of Carl Maria von Weber's music. Conforming to the standards of recent historico-critical editions, the textual material will be based on all available authentic sources, accompanied by a detailed documentation of the genesis and a list of variants for each work. The musicological importance of the works will be evaluated by placing them in their historical context, the presentation of their genesis, history and Critical Commentaries. The letters, writings and diaries will be treated as inter-related and relevant to each other in the commentaries, therefore readers should benefit from a wealth of concise information and cross-references. / Score

Par GILBERT WILLIAM SCHWENCK / SULLIVAN ARTHUR. GILBERT/SULLIVAN THE GRAND DUKE OR THE STATUTORY DUEL VOCAL SCORE / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Recueil / Chant et Piano

Over 200 of your favorite pop/rock songs, all in one book! The Ultimate Song Pages: Piano Volume 1 provides the lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements for some of the greatest pop and rock hits ever written. Artists featured: 50 Cent * ABBA * Aerosmith * Avril Lavigne * the Beatles * the Bee Gees * Bruce Hornsby * Bruce Springsteen * Celine Dion * Cher * Chicago * Coldplay * Cream * Diana Ross * Dixie Chicks * Elvis Presley * Eric Clapton * Grateful Dead * Green Day * Hall and Oates * Jerry Lee Lewis * Jim Brickman * Jimmy Buffett * Joni Mitchell * Kelly Clarkson * Kenny Loggins * Madonna * Mariah Carey * Michael Jackson * Motley Crue * Neil Young * Nickelback * Pink Floyd * R.E.M. * Ray Charles * Rod Stewart * Santana * Sheryl Crow * Steppenwolf * The Cars * The Doobie Brothers * The Who * The Eagles * The Rolling Stones * Tina Turner * Van Halen * Van Morrison * Wham! * Whitney Houston, and many more! / Miscellaneous, Scores, Songbooks / Recueil / Piano, Voix, Guitare et Clavier

Par GILBERT WILLIAM SCHWENCK / SULLIVAN ARTHUR. Having a rather idealistic view of England and the English people, King Paramount of the south sea island of Utopia decides that his people should adopt all English customs and fashions, and that the kingdom should become a company limited . Utopia Limited , or The Flowers Of Progress , is a Savoy Opera, with music by Arthur Sullivan and Libretto by W.S. Gilbert. It was the second-to-last of Gilbert and Sullivan's fourteen collaborations, premiering on October 7, 1893 for a run of 245 performances. Available here is the vocal score of the Opera. / Niveau : Elémentaire / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Recueil / Chant et Piano

Par GERLE ROBERT. There is no shortage of books on how to play the violin, but the aim of Robert Gerle, one of America's most distinguished teachers and soloists, is specifically to suggest ways of planning a violin student's practice. The hints given by the author will in many cases be useful for all string players, particularly on sight-reading and memorizing./ Livre / Livre

Terry Riley, most commonly associated with the minimalist and experimental schools of music, draws influence from a vast number of sources, including jazz and Indian classical music. In turn, his influence on contemporary composers and music in general is enormous, and with this collection of his Piano Works, you can learn a selection of his fascinating, hypnotic and simply stunning compositions for solo Piano.As one of the founders of western music's minimalist movement, Riley's works have been acclaimed as forays into ever-expanding loops of rhythm and melody, music that, instead of being listened to, immerses and envelops you. His early works, such as 'In C', spearheaded this innovative idea, beginning a career unmatched by other avant-garde composers. With The Piano Works, this collection of Terry Riley sheet music finally brings together some of his best-loved and most acclaimed works for solo Piano, like The Philosopher's Hand and Two Pieces For Piano.Featuring an extensive foreword by Terry Riley himself, this is not just a collection of sheet music, it's almost a work of art: a brilliant publication featuring some beautifully engraved music along with words by a genius composer. Riley gives a vast amount of fascinating biographical and compositional information about his included Piano Works, such as Keyboard Study #1 and #2, Be Kind To One Another (Rag) and The Heaven Ladder Book 7. At times humourous and always eloquent, his foreword tells the story of this composer's journey from humble Piano lessons to masterpieces and an unfathomable influence, it's just great. Finally, at the end of the book, a selection of facsimiles of Riley's own handwritten scores is included, letting you see what the music looks like from the man's own hand.As well as the foreword, there are introductory performance notes for each piece by pianist Sarah Cahill. These expound the techniques, skills and experience necessary to master each piece, but also simply provide some interesting reading before delving into the harmonic and rhythmic rabbit-hole that is Riley's Piano Works. Aside from the theoretical and academic joy that Terry Riley's music affords, the most immediate pleasure is the universal aesthetic beauty of the sounds that will emanate from your Piano as you play these wonderfully whirling and dynamic compositions.As a collection of sheet music, Terry Riley's Piano Works would make a wonderful addition to your music stand. As a book that will bring endless enjoyment to fans not just of Riley himself, but music in general, the foreword and performance notes combined with the magical music make a fantastic edition of a true master's masterpieces. / Piano

Par BENJAMIN GEORGE. Full score Following the enormous success of George Benjamin’s first opera Into the Little Hill (2006), there has been huge anticipation in the musical world at the prospect of his first full-length work in this genre. After a period of intense work and isolation for Benjamin, his much-awaited new opera, Written on Skin, was premiered at the Aix-en-Provence Festival on 7 July 2012. A long standing ovation was the first of many marks of recognition and praise for this extraordinary work which has been hailed by critics as ‘[one of] the best operas of the 21st century so far,’ ‘the birth of a masterpiece.’ The opera is scored for 60 players, lasts 95 minutes and has a cast of five. An opera tour will be conducted throughout Europe during 2013. / Scores / Répertoire / Orchestre et Voix

Par MILLER DONALD. These books are arranged to be performed with various combinations of instruments. This volume presents some of the most beloved repertoire for the Christmas season. Some works are well known, others will sound fresh and new to most players. The pieces may be performed as a solo for each instrument (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola or Cello) with piano accompaniment, or as duets or trios, as well as full orchestra. If performed with full orchestra, the piano accompaniment should not be used. The string ensemble series meets all standards for ASTA (American String Teachers Association) and Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc. If performed with full orchestra, no solo parts should be played except the 1st violin part. Note also, if you wish to perform these works with full orchestra and you are short certain instruments, you still have some flexibility with the score. For example, if there are not enough violas for balance, the viola (harmony part) and 3rd violin part are identical. The part may be played with all 3rd violins or equally divided between 3rd violins and violas. / Niveau : Débutant / Christmas - Ensemble / Recueil / Alto, Violon 3 et Ensemble

One of the all-time great film composers, James Horner's output was extensive and memorable, not to mention instantly-recognisable. His musical abilities meant he was able to lend his talent to any genre of film, as the 12 wonderful pieces included in this Ultimate Film Score Collection confirm. All music is arranged for Piano and, where relevant, Voice.The collection of themes and songs included here are representative of James Horner's famous compositions from the beginning of his career to the present day. A selection of his most enduring works are included here, from 'Star Trek II's Theme back in 1982 to Promises/End Titles from 'The Amazing Spider-Man' in 2012. For his oeuvre of over a hundred major scores, Horner received two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a body of work that will surely be added to the canon of great scores. This body includes music for 'Avatar' (I See You), 'Braveheart' (For The Love Of A Princess) and the incomparable 'Titanic' (My Heart Will Go On), all of which are included in this Ultimate Collection.The scores in this collection are arranged for Piano and Voice, so you'll be able to learn James Horner's greatest works from one convenient place. These unforgettable themes include those for 'The Perfect Storm', 'Apollo 13' and 'A Beautiful Mind', which were all cinematic successes that boasted such fittingly climactic music. With The Ultimate James Horner Film Score Collection, 12 of his most original and uplifting themes are immortalised for your playing pleasure in what is sure to be a mainstay on your Piano's music stand. / Voix Et Piano

Broadway Presents! Teens' Musical Theatre Anthology: Male Edition is a delightful collection of musical theatre songs from a variety of shows that span decades of theatre history. Using the original vocal scores, the songs have been selected and adapted with the ranges and skills of teen singers in mind. Authoritative historical and contextual commentary, audition tips, and 16-bar cut suggestions for each song make this the most useful and relevant collection of its kind. CD includes accompaniment tracks. Titles: All That's Known (from Awakening) * Chim Chim Cher-ee (Mary Poppins) * Corner of the Sky (Pippin) * Evenin' Star (110 in the Shade) * Giants in the Sky (Into the Woods) * Grow for Me (Little Shop of Horrors) * Heart (Damn Yankees) * I Can't Be Bothered Now (Crazy for You) * I Chose Right (Baby) * I Could Write a Book (Pal Joey) * I'd Rather Be Sailing (A New Brain) * I'm Calm (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) * I'm Not That Smart (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) * If I Only Had a Brain (The Wizard of Oz) * It's No Problem (Reprise) (High Fidelity) * Johanna (Johanna) * Ladies' Choice (Hairspray: the Movie) * Larther Than Life (My Favorite Year) * Left Behind (Spring Awakening) * My Unfortunate Erection (Chip's Lament) (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) * Now I've Seen You (Honk!) * On the Street Where You LIve (May Fair Lady) * Singin' in the Rain (Singin' in the Rain) Slide Some Oil to Me (The Wiz) * Some Girls (Once on This Island) * The Streets of Dublin (A Man of No Importance) * They Can't Take That Away From Me (Crazy for You) * They Were You (Solo Version) (The Fantasticks) * What Do I Need with Love (Thoroughly Modern Millie) * What Would I Do If I Could Feel? (The Wiz) * When I'm Not Near the / Instrumental Music, Miscellaneous, Songbooks, Voca / Recueil / Voix et Piano

Write for a horn section!
In this book, you will learn how to add saxophones and brass to a rhythm section ensemble. You will learn the capabilities and characteristics of the most common instruments, and how to order them effectively. You will also learn the different roles that a horn section can serve in your ensemble. Online audio tracks demonstrate the key concepts, as exemplified in a complete score.
You will learn to:
Write for alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone, as well as trumpet and trombone
Construct common voicings, such as unisons, octave unisons, two- to five-part soli, and open voicings
Expand your harmony by using jazz chords
Use brass mutes
Compose many textures, including melodies, solis, fills, pads, comping parts, background lines, and others
Score advanced harmonic techniques characteristic of brass sections, such as chromatic approach chords, four- and five-part voicings, tension substitutions, and more
?An amazing book that opens your mind for new horn arranging techniques. Horns on steroids!?
?Hassan El Shafei, Artist/Record Producer
?Arranging for Horns is the one-stop-shop the young arranger can make to explore the techniques, applications, and context for contemporary horn arranging. Jerry Gates masterfully compiled three decades of experience?both in classroom and in professional writing?into an organized and concise 80-page text. Highly recommended!?
?Adi Yeshaya, Composer, Arranger (Prince, Aretha Franklin, The Voice)
?An insightful and valuable resource for all arrangers. Jerry?s explanations are very clear and concise. Highly recommended!?
?Mark Harrison, Keyboardist/Composer, Music Educator, and Author
?Jerry is a devoted musician and educator who has written yet another clear and concise book! This time Jerry guides the reader through a direct and useful approach to writing horn arrangements. Included are rhythm section considerations, notations, and a valuable mention about contour shaping as the blueprint for a successful arrangement. This book demystifies arranging for horns and inspires us to dive right in. There are great tools included and distilled from Jerry?s many years of experience and education. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to get quick and positive results without excess theory to weigh the creative process down.?
?David Goldblatt, Composer, Pianist, and Music Director (for national television programs, world tours, and varied media)
?Jerry Gates? Arranging for Horns is a concise yet thorough guide to horn arranging in jazz and popular styles. The book progresses through each vital instrument, offering writing techniques for them as individuals and as a group. Arranging for Horns goes one step further than many treatments of this topic, looking at how an arrangement can vary throughout a song?changing the intensity of the music. This added consideration gives arrangers a powerful tool for adding shape and contour to their songs. Recommended for all arrangers and songwriters.?
?Ben Newhouse, Composer and Educator
/ Partitions jazzandblues / Tous instruments par tonalité / Tous instruments / BERKLEE

Par HESS NIGEL. Commissioned in 1994 by the Royal Air Force, 'Scramble!' is a concert overture for symphonic wind band inspired by images of the RAF's airfields during the Battle of Britain, immortalised for ever in such films as 'Reach for the Sky'. The pastoral opening depicts the lull before the storm: the young pilots sitting in wicker chairs outside their barracks on a sunlit morning. The peace is, of course, deceptive, suddenly amid siren sounds, there is a shout of 'Scramble!', and a rush to the waiting planes. In no time at all the squadron is airborne, heading for a skirmish over the English Channel and beyond. A lyrical central section featuring a solo cornet depicts the stillness many pilots described as they flew to engage the enemy, before the battle breaks out once more. For those who returned, it would be only a short while before, once again, they would hear the familiar shout of 'Scramble!'/ Répertoire / Orchestre D'Harmonie