Advanced Blues Reharmonizations and Melodic Ideas for Guitar. Composed by Bruce Saunders. Perfect binding. Mel Bay's Private Lessons. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20415M).

Advanced Improvising Concepts for Guitar. Composed by Bruce Saunders. Saddle-stitched. Mel Bay's Private Lessons Series. Book and online audio. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20416M).

(solo for djembe (with digital delay), prayer bowl, and audio soundscape). By Jim Casella. For Djembe, large tibetan bowl, personal computer (Mac or PC) with a 4x4 audio interface. (1 players). This edition: Multiple-percussion solo with audio. Concert Percussion Solos. Medium-Advanced. Folio CD-Rom. 12 pages. Duration 6:00

Concert Band Concert Band - Grade 1; Grade 1.5; Grade 2; Grade 2.5

SKU: FJ.B1363S

Score Only. Composed by Brian Balmages. Concert Band; Concert Band Resources; Warm-Ups. FJH Developing Band. Score. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-B1363S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.B1363S).

English.

This set of chorales was written to embrace a wide range of musical concepts, allowing directors multiple opportunities for working on ensemble sound, intonation, and phrasing. Each chorale includes various tempo and dynamic markings, while additional elements (such as fermatas) are introduced throughout. These chorales will work in a variety of situations - from beginning band (the first chorales use only 6 notes) to accomplished middle school band. Two mallet parts are included - an easier part and a more advanced part that includes multiple notes and rolls. In addition, an auxiliary percussion part is included so students may secure proper techniques on triangle, suspended cymbal, and crash cymbals. Finally, the piano part is useful for directors wishing to either supplement the ensemble or assist during singing.

Teachin g suggestions are included for each chorale. Several applications and techniques are provided, along with further possibilities for more advanced groups. Certainly, varying techniques may be applied to each chorale. Directors are encouraged to diversify for fresh and interesting rehearsals.

Score only. Full set (score and parts) also available: B1363.

About FJH Developing Band

Sligh tly more advanced than beginning band. Clarinet 1 begins to play over the break. Rhythms and ranges are expanded to accommodate the end of first-year as well as second-year instruction. Grade 1.5

Hand percussion and bodhran - Beginning; Intermediate; Advanced

SKU: MB.22062M

Composed by Michel Merhej Baklouk. Squareback saddle stitch, Percussion: Hand Percussion and Bodhran, Method. World Music. Book and online audio. 128 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #22062M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.22062M).

ISBN 9781513460536. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Built around the life and teachings of master percussionist, Michel Merhej Baklouk, this book has been designed as a biographical tribute, a teaching manual, and a resource guide for anyone wishing to develop a deeper understanding of the role that percussion plays in Near Eastern Arabic music. This book differs from most technique manuals in that it includes historical information about Arabic music as it pertains to the life and work of a single artist, Michel Merhej Baklouk.The book is composed of three parts: Introduction, Lessons, and Reference Information. Each part is written to stand on its own as well as fit with the whole so that readers can approach the book either as individual articles and lessons, or in its entirety, to be read from cover to cover. By presenting Michel's work in this way, we hope to appeal to a wider audience, percussion students at varying skill levels and from varying music disciplines and backgrounds, students of music and Middle Eastern studies, or anyone else interested in twentieth century Arab music and culture.The first part, Introduction, contains several essays about Michel's life, his teaching philosophy, pedagogical practices, musical aesthetics and performance practices. Although these sections may be read independently, they are also designed to help percussion students apply the book's lessons to their own playing and musical interpretations.The technical focus of this book is on the riqq; however, students of Arabic music (beginning through advanced) can adapt the practical exercises to gain mastery of the percussion instrument(s) of their choice.The second part, Lessons, begins with information about how to hold the percussion instrument (case in point: the riqq) and how to practice effectively. It then presents the body of exercises that Michel developed for his students. These exercises have been taken directly from Michel's notated lessons, which he developed into units corresponding to levels of proficiency, or academic years as he taught them at the Conservatory in Beirut; however, for the purposes of this book, the exercises are reorganized to correspond to subject matter and only roughly mirror Michel's conservatory sequence. Unit 1, Technique Building Exercises, is aimed at novice players or anyone who is new to reading music. Units 2 through 5 focus on specific rhythmic structures with increasing complexity. Students should master each unit of exercises before proceeding to the next unit. The third part, Reference Information, includes a notation reference, a list of rhythms, a list of further reading recommendations, and a glossary of Arabic music terms, many of which are used in the text. All Arabic words in this book appear in italics, except proper names, and with the exception of some proper Arab names, the text is essentially written in the standard system of transliteration used by the Library of Congress and most academic literature Throughout the book you will see quotations from Michel offset in the text. These prosaic tidbits may be words of wisdom, interesting anecdotes about Michel's life, or insights into his work and world of music.Each provides a glimpse into the personality of this exceptional musician. As a technical manual for students of Arabic percussion, Classical Riqq Technique provides specific exercises and explores important concepts, some of which are rarely taught, even in private lessons. At the same time, this book strives for a broader goal, to present and preserve classical percussion from the perspective of a master who not only lived in but also influenced the golden age of Arabic music. Includes access to online audio.

Three traditional snare solos for the rudimental drummer. Composed by Danny Raymond. Score. 16 pages. Published by Tapspace Publications (TA.TSPCS-68).

(An Approach to Playing Traditional Dance Music on the Guitar). Guitar. Softcover with CD. Guitar tablature. 80 pages. Published by Centerstream Publications

By Janice Tucker Rhoda. For Violin. Merchandise. Duration 1:00:00. Published by Carl Fischer.

Piano - Late Intermediate

SKU: FJ.PS1032

Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Edited by Sarah Hutchings. Masterworks; Piano Solo. The FJH Piano Solo Series. Masterwork. Score. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-PS1032. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.PS1032).

UPC: 241444434628. English.

A new edition of Mozart's famous theme and variations on the well-known tune, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Entitled, Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman, or Ah, shall I tell you, Mama, with 13 variations, this edition is suited for Late Intermediate to Early Advanced students wishing to study a legendary tune that all piano students should know.

For marimba duo. Composed by Thomas R. Marceau. Percussion Duets. Folio & Parts on CD- ROM. Tapspace Publications #TSPCD18-001. Published by Tapspace Publications

Mixed choir (SATB) and organ - intermediate to advanced

SKU: HL.49017921

For SATB choir and organ. Composed by John Casken. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Choral. Choral score. Composed 2008. 12 pages. Duration 6'. Schott Music #ED13285. Published by Schott Music (HL.49017921).

ISBN 9790220131509. UPC: 884088567590. 8.25x11.75x0.062 inches. English.

Composed for the Alwinton and Holystone Church Choir near the composer's home in Northumberland, John Casken sets Christina Rossetti's In the bleak mid-winter - a poem popularised by Gustav Holts' setting of the same name for SATB choir and organ. A traditional carol based on the nativity it paints a vivid picture of the chill of winter and is ideal for choirs wishing to move away from the well-known whilst retaining an element of tradition. Constantly flowing organ lines create a sense of unease but this is uplifting music with subtle crescendos and powerful homophonic writing for the voices.

2 trumpets

SKU: M7.AHW-1208

Arranged by Al Past. Sheet music. Performance score. Charles Colin Corp. #AHW 1208. Published by Charles Colin Corp. (M7.AHW-1208).

A compendium of contrapuntal gems - 45 in all - drawn largely from the enduring works of the great baroque masters: Vivaldi's concerto's; Handel's organ concertos, Fireworks Music, and Water Music; and J.S. Bach's partitas, orchestral suites, concerti grossi, harpsichord and violin concertos, and preludes and fugues from The Well Tempered Clavier (Books I and II). A few of the duets are within the capability of beginning students. For example, the familiar Shaker tune Simple Gifts, many require intermediate level proficiency, but most will challenge - and reward - the advanced player. Excellent material for those wishing to improve their technique on the high trumpets.