Composed by Various. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Chamber Music Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, Clarinet, English Horn, Oboe, alto Saxophone, soprano Saxophone

SKU: PR.11441998S

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Sws. Full score. 32 pages. Duration 16 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41998S. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.11441998S).

UPC: 680160681730. 9 x 12 inches.

The ancient Egyptian empire began around 3100 B.C. and continued for over 3000 years until Alexander the Great conquered the country in 332 B.C. Over the centuries, the Egyptian empire grew and flourished into a highly developed society. They invented hieroglyphics, built towering pyramids (including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World), and the created many household items we still use today, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, eyeliner, black ink, and the forerunner of modern-day paper. Included among their achievements were a series of highly developed funerary practices and beliefs in the Afterlife. As the average lifespan of an Egyptian hovered around 30 years, living past the death of oneAs physical body was a legitimate concern. Egyptians believed that upon death, their souls would undertake a harrowing journey through the Netherworld. If they survived the horrific creatures and arduous trials that awaited them, then their souls would be reunified with their bodies (hence the need to preserve the body through mummification) and live forever in a perfect version of the life they had lived in Egypt. To achieve this, Egyptians devised around 200 magical spells and incantations to aid souls on the path to the Afterlife. These spells are collectively called The Book of the Dead. Particular spells would be chosen by the family of the deceased and inscribed on the tombAs walls and scrolls of papyrus, as well as on a stone scarab placed over the deceasedAs heart. Subsequent collections of spells and mortuary texts, such as The Book of Gates, assisted a soul in navigating the twelve stages of the Netherworld. Not only did these spells protect and guide the soul on this dangerous path, but they also served as a safeguard against any unbecoming behavior an Egyptian did while alive. For instance, if a person had robbed another while alive, there was a spell that would prevent the soulAs heart from revealing the truth when in the Hall of Judgment. Rites for the Afterlife follows the path of a soul to the Afterlife. In Inscriptions from the Book of the Dead (movement 1), the soul leaves the body and begins the journey, protected by spells and incantations written on the tombAs walls. In Passage though the Netherworld (movement 2), the soul is now on a funerary barque, being towed through the Netherworld by four of the regionAs inhabitants. We hear the soul slowly chanting incantations as the barque encounters demons, serpents, crocodiles, lakes of fire, and other terrors. The soul arrives at The Hall of Judgment in movement 3. Standing before forty-two divine judges, the soul addresses each by name and gives a A!negative confessionA(r) connected to each judge (i.e. A!I did not rob,A(r) A!I did not do violence,A(r) and so on). Afterwards, the soulAs heart is put on a scale to be weighed against a feather of MaAat, the goddess of truth. If the heart weighs more than the feather, it will be eaten by Ammut, a hideous creature that lies in wait below the scale, and the soul will die a second and permanent death (this was the worst fear of the Egyptians). But if the heart is in balance with the feather, the soul proceeds onward. The final stage of the journey is the arrival at The Field of Reeds (movement 4), which is a perfect mirror image of the soulAs life in ancient Egypt. The soul reunites with deceased family members, makes sacrifices to the Egyptian gods and goddess, harvests crops from plentiful fields of wheat under a brilliant blue sky, and lives forever next to the abundant and nourishing waters of the Nile. Rites for the Afterlife was commissioned by the Barlow Endowment on behalf of the Akropolis Reed Quintet, Calefax Reed Quintet, and the Brigham Young University Reed Quintet. -S.G.

By Various. Creative Concepts Publishing. Size 9x12 inches. 192 pages. Published by Creative Concepts.

A Beginner's Guide, Featuring Step-By-Step Lessons with Audio, Video, and Popular Songs!. Guitar Educational. Softcover Media Online. 32 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Banjo; Baritone Ukulele; Guitar; Mandolin; Ukulele

SKU: HL.356773

By Various. Arranged by Mark Phillips. Strum Together. Folk, Folk/Rock, Pop. Softcover. 144 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.356773).

ISBN 9781705113066. UPC: 840126941944. 9.0x12.0x0.345 inches.

The Strum Together series enables players of five different instruments – or any combination of them – to “strum together” on 70 great songs. This easy-to-use format features melody, lyrics, and chord diagrams for five popular folk instruments: standard ukulele, baritone ukulele, guitar, mandolin, and banjo. A great resource for beginning stringed instrument players who are ready to experience the fun of making music together! This collection includes 70 tunes perfect for your next coffeehouse gig: Across the Universe • Alison • Big Yellow Taxi • The Boys of Summer • Budapest • Constant Craving • Diamonds on the Inside • Dust in the Wind • Free Fallin' • Give a Little Bit • Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) • Hallelujah • I Melt with You • Iris • Leaving on a Jet Plane • Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) • The Scientist • You're So Vain • and more.

by William Bay. For all guitars. All styles, class. Level: Intermediate. Book. Method. Size 8.75x11.75. 200 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

Craig Duncan. For fiddle. Bluegrass and country, bluegrass. Level: Intermediate-Advanced. Book. Solos. Size 8.75x11.75. 152 pages. Published by Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

Guitar (fingerpicking) - Beginning-Intermediate

SKU: MB.20619M

Composed by Stefan Grossman. Saddle-stitched, Blues, Bluegrass, Technique, Theory and Reference, Solos. Grossman Audio. Style. Book and online audio. 24 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #20619M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20619M).

ISBN 9781513460932. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book/online audio lesson is designed for the beginner and intermediate student. Basic fingerpicking styles are illustrated in all the major keys. The technique of the alternating bass is introduced in various settings both in standard and open tunings . The styles and techniques of Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller, Sam McGee, Skip James, Willie Brown and Tommy Johnson are explored. Includes access to online audio.

Perfect binding. Exercises. Book. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30782. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc

Fast Track Music Instruction. Instruction. Softcover Media Online. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By William Gangel, edited by Steve Siktberg. For Guitar (Fingerpicking). Solos. MBGU. Ragtime. Level: Intermediate. Book/CD Set. Size 8.75x11.75. 72 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

(7 Duets for Piano). Edited by Robert Pace. Arranged by Jim Lyke. Pace Piano Education. Softcover with CD. 48 pages

Fast Track Music Instruction. Play Along. Softcover Audio Online. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Fast Track Music Instruction. Learn To Play and Play Along. Softcover Audio Online. With bass tablature, standard bass notation, black and white photos, performance notes and illustrations. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Six Outstanding Composers. For piano. FJH Solo Standouts. Late Elementary/Early Intermediate. Book

Piano, Vocal and Guitar

SKU: BT.MUSAM995863

By Jenni Wheeler. Pop & Rock. Book with CD. Wise Publications #MUSAM995863. Published by Wise Publications (BT.MUSAM995863).

ISBN 9781847728098.

A unique book and double-CD pack developed for singers auditioning for shows, revues and bands.

The CD's give you full professional 'soundalike' backing tracks, each specially recorded in the most appropriate key.Arrangedfor Piano, Voice and Guitar.

Jazz Ensemble - Easy

SKU: KN.60135

Composed by David Springfield. Jazz Gateway Series (E). Score and Parts. Kendor Music Inc #60135. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.60135).

12 x 9 inches.

This minor blues in the hard bop tradition of Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley was written for the 2020 District 8 Georgia Honor Jazz Band and is perfect for developing groups. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation.

(10 Original Piano Solos by Favorite Myklas Composers). By Various. For Piano. Book; Graded Standard Repertoire; Piano Collection. Late Intermediate. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble with opt. vibes - Grade 5

SKU: KN.62765S

Composed by Bob Washut. Jazz Summit. Kendor Music Inc #62765S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.62765S).

UPC: 822795627657.

Writt en in a minor blues form featuring an 8-bar bridge, this challenging original depicts the music of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers from the late '50s and early '60s. It requires an aggressive approach from everyone to faithfully capture the hard bop style. Duration 5:20.

Jazz Ensemble standard Jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba and vibes - Grade 2

SKU: KN.KEN60135S

Composed by David Springfield. Jazz Gateway. Kendor Music Inc #KEN60135S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.KEN60135S).

UPC: 822795601350.

This minor blues in the hard bop tradition of Art Blakey and Cannonball Adderley was written for the 2020 District 8 Georgia Honor Jazz Band and is perfect for developing groups. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students in improvisation. Duration 3:20.

Ukulele Solo. Performed by Jim Beloff. By Various. Arranged by Jim Beloff. Fretted. Size 6.7x10.5 inches. 72 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.