PARTITIONS GRATUITES : CHœUR SSAA A CAPPELLA
- Owen Thomas

Organ

SKU: HL.14027781

Composed by Janet Owen Thomas. Music Sales America. Classical. Book [Softcover]. Music Sales #NOV010228. Published by Music Sales (HL.14027781).

Piano

SKU: HL.14042937

Composed by Anthony Gilbert. Music Sales America. Softcover. University of York Music Press #M570364725. Published by University of York Music Press (HL.14042937).

Monsoon Toccata by Anthony Gilbert. 3'33; for solo piano. In memoriam Janet Owen Thomas (1961-2002). In 1988, Janet Owen Thomas met up with me in Sydney at the end of a short organ-recital tour - possibly her last before devoting herself entirely to composing. We returned to England together, doing a rapid circular tour of Northern India on the way. Alighting from the plane at Delhi we were hit by the whirling wind and torrential rain of the seasonal monsoon, and early the following morning there was also a minor earthquake. This experience determined the spirit of the music, and Northern Indian Raga determines the purely technical approach, with thequasi-improvisatory toccatalike textures acting as decoration to a slow-moving, widely-spaced modal top line which almost loses control of the overall shape at the mid-point - a reflection of the impact of those natural phenomena. A.G. Monsoon Toccata by Anthony Gilbert. 3'33'; for solo piano. In memoriam Janet Owen Thomas (1961-2002).

'In 1988, Janet Owen Thomas met up with me in Sydney at the end of a short organ-recital tour - possibly her last before devoting herself entirely to composing. We returned to England together, doing a rapid circular tour of Northern India on the way. Alighting from the plane at Delhi we were hit by the whirling wind and torrential rain of the seasonal monsoon, and early the following morning there was also a minor earthquake.

This experience determined the spirit of the music, and Northern Indian Raga determines the purely technical approach, withthe quasi-improvisatory toccatalike textures acting as decoration to a slow-moving, widely-spaced modal top line which almost loses control of the overall shape at the mid-point - a reflection of the impact of those natural phenomena.'

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By Turlough O Carolan ; Donal O'sullivan. For Harp. Irish, Folk, Celtic. 380 pages. Published by Ossian Publications.

SATB Choir and Organ

SKU: C4.9790902260473

Composed by Various. Classical. Score. Crescendo Music Publications #9790902260473. Published by Crescendo Music Publications (C4.9790902260473).

ISBN 9790902260473. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.

Forming part of the A Distant Music anthology, Praise: Psalms and Prayers 1 showcases 20 sacred choral works by Australian composers, most published here for the first time.

Containing a variety of accompanied and unaccompanied works, Praise: Psalms and Prayers 1 offers choirs access to quality Australian sacred music. Settings include texts from the Book of Psalms, well-known prayers as well as a spiritual poem by Australian Erica Jolly.

The 90-page volume covers a range of abilities and variety of compositional styles.

compiled by Dr. Ed Whitcomb. For Fiddle. songbook. Canadian. Level: Beginning-Intermediate. Book. Size 8.75x11.75. 224 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Fingerpicking guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.95266M

Composed by Stefan Grossman. Solos, Celtic / Irish, Perfect binding. Style. Book and online audio. 160 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #95266M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.95266M).

ISBN 9780786695546. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Presenting 45 melodies composed by the blind Irish bard and harpist Turlough OCarolan arranged by such guitar greats as Dave Evans, Davey Graham, El McMeen, Duck Baker and many others. As these melodies lend themselves particularly well to guitar settings, OCarolans compositions have captured the imagination of guitarists world-wide. This compilation divides the tunes into three categories: Airs and Dance Tunes, Tunes for Patronage, and Laments. Written in standard notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

(For Voice and Piano). By Thomas Pasatieri. For Soprano, Piano. The first three performances of the cycle were by sopranos Judith Beckmann, Chloe Owen and Carol Neblett with the composer at the piano. Classical. Piano/Vocal Score. Standard notation. 30 pages

Book/Online Audio Viola

SKU: HL.339744

Berklee Guide. Method. Softcover Audio Online. 120 pages. Published by Berklee Press (HL.339744).

ISBN 9780876392089. UPC: 840126916744. 9.0x12.0x0.336 inches.

Develop mastery and control over the viola fingerboard, in all keys. Whether you are playing classical, jazz, fiddle tunes, or other styles, these twenty-first century strategies can significantly improve your technique and musicality, and provide the foundation for improvisation. Play-along audio tracks are included for accompaniment, as you begin to explore this previously uncharted but essential territory. This approach is core to Berklee's viola curriculum. The book covers: Fingering strategies for comfortably playing in all keys; Scale diagrams for easily visualizing your fingerboard; Major, minor, and pentatonic scales, modes, and arpeggios; Etudes applying these scales and arpeggios in an improvisational context; Essential chord and scale relationships that are useful for improvising; Exercises to help memorize and internalize the scales; and more! Rob Thomas is a professor in the Berklee College of Music String Department, where he has taught since 2002. He has performed and recorded with the String Trio of New York, the Jazz Passengers, Chuck Owen's Jazz Surge big band, the Mahavishnu Project, the Chris Parker Quintet, Gypsy Jazz Caravan, and many others.