Few baroque composers were ever able to create work as sunny as joyous as Vivaldi did in this beloved Gloria. The contrast of mood throughout the work as it moves through the drama of the Mass to its satisfying double final movement shows the composer at the height of his powers.Vivaldi composed this work in Venice in about 1715 during his fruitful time at the Ospedale della Piet . In his lifetime this priest composer and virtuoso Violinist achieved enormous musical success. Considering his great popularity in the modern era it is difficult to believe that public appreciation of his work declined after his death and that the Gloria languished undiscovered forcenturies. It wasn’t until 1957 that the restored work was heard again in its entirety. Since that time this moving and joyous Gloria has been recorded more than one hundred times and perennially appears on concert series around the world.

Noted jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator Andy LaVerne has drawn from his decades of experience playing with master musicians from Getz to Lovano to create this comprehensive compendium of contemporary moving voicings. Quartal, quintal, drop 2, dominant 7b9/diminished, triadic, whole tone and chromatic performance proven voicings pioneered by McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Andy himself are presented and fleshed out in all twelve keys. This book picks up where others leave off, enabling you to replace static chords with voicings that move melodically, dramatically, and gracefully over the entire range of the keyboard. Firmly rooted in contemporary jazz theory, the emphasis is on practical performance applications. Andy ties it all together with illustrations of comping choruses for five standard jazz tunes. Chords in Motion satisfies a long awaited need in actual comping situations, and shows you how to move chords through varying harmonic rhythms. FINALLY ' a book that gives you moving voicings, and sets them in motion in all twelve keys. Chords in Motion is a valuable resource for all keyboardists, arrangers, and instrumentalists. Activate, animate, and energize your comping with this encyclopedic volume. 156 pages, spiral bound for easy opening. Andy carries the flame of jazz piano tradition and just great music. He always inspires me. Chick Corea This is a great book! I am going to sit down and play through this!! I am always telling my non-piano playing students how important it is to work with (and internalize) the sounds that we live with all our lives as Jazz musicians. Coltrane spent years sitting at the piano and so should all of us!!! John Patitucci Berklee College of Music One thing about Andy'he is complete as can be and has been consistently so for years in both his teaching materials and playing. He is completely knowledgeable in such a way that when I play with him, I know he KNOWS!! Plus he is one of the smoothest and polished of players around. Great book'encyclopedic in content. Dave Liebman Founder, Artistic Director, International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ) I've played and recorded with Andy LaVerne many times over the years and in many different settings and he's always come up with the hippest, most interesting chords in the most musical way! His way of playing and looking at chords inspires me as a drummer and his rhythm section partner to play things that are in turn inspiring to the rest of the band. This book, helps musicians, understand, in a clear thoughtful presentation, how to go about getting this together. Billy Drummond Jazz Drummer, Educator, Juilliard, NYU Chords in Motion is an outstanding and comprehensive guide by Andy LaVerne, whose encyclopedic knowledge, decades of experience and brilliance as a performer and educator make this an invaluable handbook of modern jazz piano harmony. Its user-friendly, intelligent design enables musicians to expand their harmonic palette and potentially transform their playing, writing and arranging. Chords in Motion is an invaluable contribution to jazz musicians! Lynne Arriale Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, Associate Professor of Jazz Piano, Director of Small Ensembles, University of North Florida Chords in Motion is exactly the book I'd expect from Andy LaVerne. It's clear, openhearted and inspiring, as has been every conversation I've had with Andy over the years. Long a fan of his playing, I have enjoyed this look behind the curtain at how Andy LaVerne formulated his signature style. One other thing -- any pianist, no matter his/her approach, will gain insight into what will surely be new and exciting musical directions. Pete Malinverni Jazz Pianist, Educator, Director of Jazz Studies, SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music What a great resource for expanding the harmonic palette! Chords in Motion is a must have for the aspiring young jazz pianist as well as the seasoned veteran. Another winner from Andy! Paul Schmeling Jazz Pianist, Educator, Chair Emeritus, Piano Department, Berklee College of Music In Chords in Motion, I recognize chords and sounds that have inspired me to compose and play: harmony from the music of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner. This book is well organized, and from the beginning gets you playing. Each chord structure is explained and developed. There is plenty to practice. I especially like the exercises using contrary motion, arpeggiation and pivot, and the application to tunes. The reader will be tempted to stop on every page and compose. I found the Lost Chord, but won't tell you the page number. Bert Ligon Jazz Pianist/Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, Educator, Director of Jazz Studies, University of South Carolina Ever wonder how to move harmony around instead of repeating the same chord voicing over and over' Then Chords in Motion is a must have book for you! Andy has included a ton of information that will open up your comping and should keep you busy with new ideas for a long time! I highly recommend it! Dan Haerle Jazz Pianist, Composer, Author, Educator, Professor Emeritus, University of North Texas Chords in Motion is an essential guide to expanding one's conception of modern Jazz Piano Harmony. Andy LaVerne has managed to outline in a very practical and concise way, modern principles of piano chord voicings, as they pertain to the Jazz Pianist's primary group function of comping. David Hazeltine Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music Chords in Motion should be fun to take into the practice room to explore new ways of sustaining harmonies over the entire register of the piano. It is encyclopedic and thorough in its content. No stone is left unturned! Stephany Tiernan Pianist, Composer, Educator, Chair, Piano Department, Berklee College Of Music Chords In Motion is an excellent practicing resource that provides a garden of harmonic sonorities for a musician to choose and explore at the piano. I like the way that Andy has made the information accessible to any level of student. I look forward to discovering some different sounds with this book. Phil DeGreg Jazz Pianist, Author, Educator, University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music I am delighted to recommend Andy LaVerne's Chords In Motion to aspiring jazz pianists! Andy is a superb pianist, very capable of addressing this topic. Prior to pianists like McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, and others, most pianists were content to have acquired a small handful of chord voicings, generally with the chord roots on the bottom of the voicings. Though 'rootless voicings' were adopted in later years, they were primarily for the left hand and generally only used the 3rd or 7th on the bottom. But now the serious jazz pianist needs to be able to move his or her voicings in a more diatonic manner, as shown in Andy's book. Jerry Coker Jazz Saxophonist, Author, Educator Andy LaVerne's Chords in Motion is a study of encyclopedic scope on the use of harmonies based on fourth intervals in the context of jazz harmony. There is a wealth of information in terms of voicings, voice leading and chord/scale relationships and their application to common harmonic formulae (ii-V, etc.) and the chord progressions used in blues and common standard tunes. Jazz musicians interested in this vocabulary should find this book to be a useful launching pad for exploring this important corner of the world of jazz harmony. Bill Dobbins Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Author, Educator, Professor of Jazz Studies, Conductor, Coordinator Jazz Composition and Arranging, Eastman School of Music Chords in Motion is a highly detailed, informative and filling-in-the-gap text. It's an important and welcome addition to the jazz piano literature, which can be applied to any level of proficiency. Stefan Karlsson Jazz Pianist, Educator, Professor/Jazz Studies Division, University of North Texas Fantastic pianist Andy LaVerne has put together an amazing, detailed, and incredibly comprehensive guide for effectively implementing quartal and related voicings. He has honed in on the 'secret' to using these structures musically and creatively: moving the voicings through changes in logical and interesting ways. Clearly presented, extremely thorough, and loaded with information, Chords in Motion is a must-have for any pianist! Martin Bejerano Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, Assistant Professor, Jazz Piano, Frost School of Music University of Miami Chords in Motion is an in-depth look at fourth and related voicings that give an atmosphere that you want to improvise on. We play over the voicing, not the chord symbol. Chords in Motion targets that modal atmosphere that horn players love playing over. Love this book - can't wait to start practicing it! Jerry Bergonzi Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Author, Educator, New England Conservatory I was thrilled when Jazz Piano Great Mulgrew Miller agreed to write a quote for this book. I was deeply saddened to hear of Mulgrew's passing just days before publication. All who loved Mulgrew and his music will sorely miss him, and are grateful for the rich musical legacy he left us. Rest easy, Mulgrew. Andy LaVerne

Par BACH JOHANN SEBASTIAN. Study score format 22. 5 x 16. 5 cm; With an introduction in English and German by Alfred Dürr. The 2nd version with the 4 inserts from the E-flat major version (transposed into D major). Barenreiter Urtext: In the international music world “Bärenreiter Urtext” is synonymous with performing editions in which the musical text has been prepared using clearly formulated scholarly critical criteria. Editors which include prominent musicologists as well as musicians take all available sources into account, thus guaranteeing an authentic musical text which represents the latest in musicological research. For Bärenreiter, “Urtext” ismore than just a label – it is also a pledge and a guarantee for sheet music performing editions that present the authentic text and the latest findings of scholarly research, enabling musicians to get as close to the composer’s intentions as the surviving sources will allow. There are no arbitrary editorial additions, and the quality of the musical text is matched by an appearance on the page that satisfies the most discerning eye./ Répertoire / Partition de Poche

This catchy Van Morrison classic is accessible for newly formed a cappella groups and satisfying for more experienced ensembles. Arranged here for unaccompanied TTBB choir by Deke Sharon.

With Online Audio-Absolute universal and harmonious - Bach's music is as profoundly satisfying and uplifting today as it was in his era. One of the most eloquent and expressive guitarists of our time Javier Calderon presents thesetimeless pieces expertly arranged and transcribed for the classic Guitar.Selections include: Sonata BWV 1001 (Adagio Fugue Siciliano and Presto); Chaconne in D Minor BWV 1004; Prelude in D Minor Prelude Fugue andAllegro BWV 998; Suite for Lute BWV996 (Prelude Allemande Courante Sarabande Bourree and Gigue); Prelude for Lute BWV 999; and Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring. Written in standard notation only with minimal unobtrusive left-hand fingering. The audio download online presents the author's exquisite rendition of every selection in the book. 70 pp.

National Federation of Music Clubs 2014-2016 Selection Mid-Intermediate Level-A spectacular jazz solo in 3 movements Austin's second jazz suite is as challenging as it is satisfying.

In this a cappella gem profoundly moving music surrounds a classic sacred text. The choir will sound sonorous and expressive matching with sensitivity this moving portrait of Christ's suffering on Calvary. Characterized by well-crafted stepwise movement the part-writing is on point. This approach yields an organic quality as the chords melt from harmony to harmony. Musically satisfying!

This earnest song of prayer is a beautiful communion anthem. With a plaintive melody and harmonies to match this anthem is satisfying and moving.

Here is an opportunity to perform a familiar piece of music that is superb for practicing foundational string skills. And as importantly, beginning and advanced students alike can learn to play with authentic and challenging Baroque style in this carefully edited arrangement. A satisfying centerpiece for any concert! (2:30) Correlates to String Explorer Book 1, Unit 12. / Orchestre A Cordes

This traditional spiritual is set with divisi choral parts and requires a mezzo-soprano soloist who can soar over the choir carry the music and bring style and passion to the rendering. Beautiful legato and dynamically subtle singing by the choir is a must with the results being a most satisfying performance for singer and listener.

Solo Version (Printed Edition)-I have finally decided to re-create the already-daunting Rach 3 into an even more horrifying but also emotionally satisfying project which was to make such a large-scale arrangement for solo piano requesting the pianist to combine both the piano and the orchestral accompaniment of Rachmaninoff's original crowning achievement thus merging an 80-people orchestral sonority onto one person. The process of this project was one of the most artistically educational experiences for me as I couldn't just take the original score and copy and paste it onto the same instrument which would've been meaningless and would simply sound like a mess. One has to really work as a sensitivecomposer to know the differences between the timbres and colors of the piano and that of the orchestra which requires me to re-arrange registers minor shifts of structural obstacles avoidance of over-toned harmonies and attempt to make it sound like as if it was conceived originally as a grand solo piano sonata instead of just some crazy transcription for showing off. I hope this new version of the Rach 3 can achieve a different kind of in-depth virtuosity and emotional scope and that it may attract interest from my contemporary and future pianists or musicians.

Lead Me to Calvary-Uses: General Lent Holy Week Scripture: John 13:34-35 Mingling the new with the old this meaningful paean of grace is ideal for blended worship situations and Heather Sorenson's latest offering creates a reflection upon the journey to repentance and an invitation to recollect the profound gift of mercy as displayed at the cross. Satisfying harmonies support a lovely melody while the contemporary approach to the piano accompaniment provides support and color. Special! Instrumental Parts (ob vn vc) available as a digital download.

Piano Selections from Péchés de Vieillesse-In 1855 Gioacchino Rossini began to compose again after two decades of seclusion from the age of 37. This time in the form of chamber works performed privately in his Paris salon for the cream of society.These works were not published until after the composer's death and have since come to be known as Sins of Old Age.A graceful combination of sophistication and naivety the 150 vocal and solo piano pieces from this period influenced later composers such as Saint-Saëns and Satie.This selection of highlights from a 14-volume compilation of Rossini's piano works includes Mon Prélude Hygiènique duMatin Ouf! Les Petits Pois (Oh! Those Little Peas) and Un Rêve.Fun to learn and satisfying to perform these pieces are suitable for intermediate to advanced pianists. Each piece was selected by classical pianist Sara Davis Buechner who offers an informative Introduction.

The arranger describes these advanced piano solo arrangements as ?musically compelling artistically satisfying and spirtually enriching.? Includes 10 hymns: Be Still My Soul ? Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing? Count It All Joy ? Face to Face ? Fairest Lord Jesus ? He Hideth My Soul ? I Sing the Mighty Power of God ? Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring ? A Mighty Fortress Is Our God ? O the Deep DeepLove of Jesus.

Leo Sowerby. This wonderful collection features pieces for seasonal use as well as for the general worship service. Especially satisfying for the more accomplished organist. Includes: Chorale Prelude on a Calvinist Hymne-Tune · Prelude on the Benidiction 'Ite Missa Est' · Prelude on 'Non Nobis Domine.' Medium advanced level.