Par ISBIN GILBERT. Belgian guitarist and composer Gilbert Isbin presents 50 original, short, contemplative pieces in this book and online recording. Designed for sight reading and performance by classical and fingerstyle players of all ages, these world music, blues and jazz-influenced tone poems are written entirely in first and second position in guitar-friendly keys.Adventurous rhythmic concepts with frequent use of pickup notes, syncopated basslines and meter changes make these contemporary guitar solos creative and extremely interesting. The solos feature singable melodies and are easily within the skill level of the intermediate level guitarist. Ideal for concert, recital or just playing for fun. Includes access to an online recording of the author performing each piece. / Date parution : 2022-07-20/ Recueil / Guitare

Companion dual CD for 'Guitar Images' (MB#22193). The solos in this collection present a myriad of moods on the guitar. They were written to be very expressive contemplative pieces which could be performed in a variety ofsecular and sacred settings. Most of the pieces are from three solo collections previously released entitled 'Guitar Meditations' (MB22029) 'Guitar Airs and Ballads' (MB22039) and 'Timeless Solos for Guitar' (MB22041). Some ofthe pieces were scored for 7-string guitar; others 6-string guitar. Many of the solos use a 'cross-picking' technique alternating higher position closed strings and open strings resulting in a 'harp-like' effect. A number of thepieces are in Dropped D tuning highlighting the rich resonance that tuning gives the instrument. Explore the diverse moods presented in this collection! Performed by William Bay.

B??l?ro (Soprano SATB Tenor)-Composed by Joseph Canteloube B??l?ro is part of the first series out of five from Songs From The Auvergne. It is the most famous song of the series and this edition was written for Soprano Solo Tenor Solo and SATB. The lyrics are in local dialect “Occitan”and have the French translation below they consist of questions asked to the b??l?ro. The piece is introduced by the SATB singing slowly and in a contemplative way with a strict tempo. The Soprano solo then starts with the lyrics followed by an SATB transition towards the Tenor solo. The piece is then replayedwith no introduction and different lyrics to finish with all the voices in perfect harmony. Joseph Canteloube (1879-1957) was a French composer musician and author mainly known for his folk songs and for the series 'Songs from the Auvergne' inspired by the area his family was from.

Par . A collection of thirty guitar solos for the plectrum or flatpick guitarist drawn from the early American shape-note tradition. These songs reflect the rugged faith of America?s early settlers and range from joyous, rhythmic pieces to somber, contemplative melodies. The arrangements are of medium difficulty and present a broad palate of harmonic colors. Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio, recorded by the author. / Date parution : 2022-04-09/ Recueil / Guitare

Uses: Concert General Peace Sunday Scripture: Proverbs 16:7 Colossians 3:15 Hebrews 12:14 James 3:18 The familiar Latin text Dona Nobis Pacem is set here with great beauty. This is a timeless piece so appropriate for the here and now. Lee Dengler's exquisite vocal lines and masterful choral texturing combine to make this classic prayer an anthem of thoughtful contemplation and soothing assurance. The violin obbligato adds beauty and delicacy to this lovely composition and we are pleased to now offer a full orchestration and new SAB and TTBB voicings. Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn tpt 1-3 hn 1-2 tbn 1-2 tba perc 1-2 timp hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as adigital download.

A very interesting poetic perspective is explored in this anthem that considers the silence shadows and mystery of faith reminding us that truth is sometimes revealed in moments of quiet contemplation and in times of seeking. The American folk hymn Jesus My Song in the Night clarifies the Source of our answers and arching melodic gestures with lush harmonies infuse this piece with a theatrical sweep that really connects. Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-3 tba perc 1-2 timp pno hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

Uses: Good FridayScripture: Titus 2:13-14; Matthew 20:28; Mark 9:12From the opening sounds of a lonely cello to the final hushed whispers of the choir this Holy Week anthem is an expressive portraitof grace. The text reminds us of the boundless love of Christ as He chooses Calvary to become the Redeemer of the World. The melody caresses this sensitive text with a delicate touch and the deep sonorous qualities of thepart-writing create an atmosphere of profound contemplation.

A Service for Advent (1 Book 1 Preview CD)-This moving cantata is a worship service of contemplation and reflection. Based on the classic Evensong service the work is appropriate for choirs looking for a something that is both traditional and yet very innovative. A profound blending of message and music the writers have provided a moving invitation to quietly consider the advent moment from an ancient yet relevant perspective while the narration for multiple readers and congregation poignantly weaves everything together. Though brief this powerful work will be an inspiring moment as your church prepares for the Christmas event. Truly inspired! Songs include: 'Tis the Winter of Our Longing - O Come Thou Wisdom - O Come Thou Branch of Jesse's Tree - O Come Thou Key of David - O Savior Open Heaven Wide - Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus - Wake Awake for Night Is Flying - O Come O Come Emmanuel. Score and Parts (fl ob eng hn vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition.

John Rutter's Prelude - Te Lucis Ante Terminum for Organ. Duration: 1 1/2 minutes. This short (44 bars) contemplation is dedicated to the memory of Hilary Cornall and takes the form of a gently­ flowing Andante tranquillo with freq­uently-changing time-signatures but with a constant quaver pulse = 126. This gives the work a haunting quality as if ­in visual terms - quietly observing the passage of cloud across a balmy sum­mer sky. Tonally the music gradually descends from an implied A minor to G - the mode subtly indeterminate but undoubtedly final as the approach of evening. As with so much music by this composer the effect is simple but very touching the constantly flowing open fifths in the right hand adding the principal expression of movement. A most effective miniature. Although dated 2010 on the cover and title page the composer himself gives 2009 at the end of the final bar.' - James Palmer

A Service for Advent-This moving cantata is a worship service of contemplation and reflection. Based on the classic Evensong service the work is appropriate for choirs looking for a something that is both traditional and yet very innovative. A profound blending of message and music the writers have provided a moving invitation to quietly consider the advent moment from an ancient yet relevant perspective while the narration for multiple readers and congregation poignantly weaves everything together. Though brief this powerful work will be an inspiring moment as your church prepares for the Christmas event. Truly inspired! Songs include: 'Tis the Winter of Our Longing - O Come Thou Wisdom - O Come Thou Branch of Jesse's Tree - O Come Thou Key of David - O Savior Open Heaven Wide - Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus - Wake Awake for Night Is Flying - O Come O Come Emmanuel. Score and Parts (fl ob eng hn vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a Printed Edition.

L'édition officielle des partitions de l'album du même nom « Piano Songbook » chez Sony Classical. Elle contient des arrangements et des fantaisies sur des œuvres populaires, du baroque au romantisme, ainsi que des compositions originales de Martin Stadtfeld. Niveau de difficulté facile à intermédiaire - idéal pour les jeunes et ceux qui se remettent au piano.
« Les œuvres rassemblées dans ce volume m'ont accompagné toute ma vie. Dans des périodes difficiles, cette musique m'apporte du réconfort et de la certitude.
Les arrangements sont en partie libres et subjectifs, distillant ce qui est essentiel pour moi. La devise était : le moins de notes possible. C'est également ce que je revendique pour mes dix propres compositions dans la troisième partie. Ainsi, la plupart des pièces peuvent être jouées dans des cours de piano. Même ceux qui se remettent au piano après une longue période peuvent commencer avec ces pièces. Je souhaite que beaucoup de gens, lorsqu'ils les joueront, ressentent ce que j'ai ressenti lorsque j'ai écrit ce volume : contemplation, approfondissement, force intérieure. »
(Martin Stadtfeld)
Part I, 10 piano songs after Händel, Bach, Beethoven and Schumann: I Hymn (after Händel’s “Zadok the Priest”)
II Never alone (after Bach’s “Bist Du bei mir”)
III Shepherd’s song (after Bach’s “Schafe können sicher weiden”)
IV Nature song (after Beethoven’s “Pastorale”)
V Organ piece I (after Bach’s “Toccata in C”)
VI Study (after Schumann’s “Die Rose, die Lilie, die Taube, die Sonne“)
VI Organ piece II (after Bach’s “Sonata No. 5”)
VIII Choral (after Schumann’s “Aus meinen Tränen sprießen”)
IX Siciliano (after Bach’s “Erbarme Dich”)
X Hymn II (after Händel’s “Zadok the Priest”)
Part II, 10 piano songs after Bach, Dvorak, Schubert, Vivaldi, Purcell, Beethoven and Mozart: I New song (after Bach’s “Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied”)
II Folksong (after Dvořák’s “Dumka from piano quintet”)
III Passacaille (after Bach’s “Crucifixus”)
IV Night song (after Schubert’s “Nachtstück”)
V Aria (after Vivaldi’s “Sovente il sole”)
VI Bach meets Vivaldi (after Vivaldi’s “Sovente il sole”)
VII Canon (after Bach’s “Ich folge Dir gleichfalls mit freudigen Schritten”)
VIII Lamento (after Purcell’s “When I am laid in earth”)
IX Folksong (after Beethoven’s “Eroica”)
X Variation (after Mozart’s “Marsch der Priester”)
Part III, Ten Piano Songs: I Lullaby
II Choral
III Old song
IV Passacaille
V Minuet
VI Eichendorff song
VII Natural loud
VIII Choral
IX March
X Lullaby
Encore 1: Eroica Dance (after Beethoven’s “Eroica”)
Encore 2: Jesu my joy (after Bach’s “Jesu bleibet meine Freude“) / Partitions classique / Piano - instruments à clavier / Piano / SCHOTT

This is a new montage of timeless hymns adroitly joined in celebration of grace. Featuring three classic hymns of assurance the arrangement affirms the gifts of salvation and provides a really different sound for Lentencontemplations. This medley is also very useful for general times as well. A potpourri of praise! Supports: Psalm 107:2 I Peter 1: 18-19

Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor Op. 85 his last notable work is a cornerstone of the solo Cello repertoire. In contrast with Elgar's earlier Violin Concerto which is lyrical and passionate the Cello Concerto written in the aftermath of the First World War is for the most part contemplative and elegiac. The four-movement concerto scored for solo Cello 2 Flutes 2 Oboes 2 Clarinets in A 2 Bassoons 4 Horns in F 2 Trumpets in C 3 Trombones Tuba Timpani and Strings did not achieve wide popularity until the 1960s however is now regarded to 'rank not only among his finest works but among the greatest ofits kind' (Michael Kennedy).Sir Edward William Elgar was an English composer many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire. Although Elgar is often regarded as ‘typically English’ most of his musical influences were not from England but from continental Europe.

Discovery Level 2-Here is a song that celebrates the idea of having a place of your own where you can go to be alone to relax contemplate and dream. First recorded by The Drifters in 1962 and then again in 1979 in a soulful version by JamesTaylor this arrangement is especially crafted for younger choirs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.