15 Progressive Duets for Clarinets-The early stages of learning any instrument are undoubtedly the most important. A good teacher is of course essential but it is also vital to have stimulating study material which complements your choice of teaching method and is carefully tailored to introduce learning and playing skills in a structured manner. In writing this collection Philip Sparke worked with many instrumental teachers to discover exactly what was required for each instrument to help players develop the full range of skills whilst still having fun. Each book of this collection is specifically tailored for the developing musician and focuses on study solos and duets aimed to improve specific technical andmusical demands of the instrument.

This is a little salute to the wonderful music of Duke Ellington taking Mood Indigo as its model. Something Borrowed Something Blue will allow the young band to approach this masterpiece?s laid-back style using chords and harmonies that they may be hearing for the first time. The flexible instrumentation of this work makes it ideal for bands without the full quota of players. Bring the world of jazz to life with this smooth classic.

Spirit of Endeavour honore l?histoire de l?Harmonie de Charlesbourg depuis sa formation en 1993. Cette histoire aux multiples facettes embrasse tous les aspects de la vie humaine : le travail l?amitié l?excellence musicale l?amour lemariage et la naissance ainsi que la perte douloureuse de membres aimés.Le compositeur Philip Sparke salue cette histoire avec une ?uvre qui se divise en deux parties contrastées : la première One Vision reflète la vision deFrançois Dorion lorsqu?il a fondé l?orchestre ainsi que le désir unanime de former un ensemble épousant l?idéal de la perfection musicale. La deuxième partie The Pursuit of Excellence salue les vingt années de travail acharné permettant àl?Harmonie de Charlesbourg de réaliser ses espoirs et de prendre une place de premier plan dans la vie musicale du Québec.

The English king Henry VIII (1491-1547) is mainly remembered for disposing of his wives on a regular basis and breaking with the Catholic Church when the Pope Clement VII refused to grant him a divorce so he could marry Anne Boleyn. As a young man he was a gifted athlete dancer and composer writing many songs poems and consort pieces (though not Greensleeves as is often believed). Pastime with Good Company is undoubtedly the best-known of these written in the first years of the 16th century while he was still a handsome prince newly married to Catherine of Aragon and the envy of Europe. The lyrics tell of the joys of hunting dancing and singing and would havebeen sung as part of the court entertainment.This arrangement features a quartet of soloists and two solo drummers.

Beethoven’s York’scher Marsch is one of a collection of three tattoos (WoO 18-20) and has had a chequered history to say the least. There are several autograph copies for different instrumentations dedicated to different archdukes who were commanders of various regiments of the army including the Prussian regiment called Marsch des Yorkschen Corps which is how its current title arose. Philip Sparke’s arrangement enables a march by this major classical composer to be enjoyed by concert bands.

Five Variations on the 'Brugg Song'-Kaleidoscope is a set of five variations of on the ‘Brugger Lied’ (Brugg Song) which is the traditional song of the town of Brugg. The lyrics tell of the geography people and traditions of this charming and historic town which is situated in the north of Switzerland near to the German border about halfway between Basel and Zurich.Each variation is based on tiny extracts of the theme the whole piece therefore resembling the effect of a kaleidoscope which juxtaposes small fragments of colour in a constantly changing pattern.

Suivant Starter Solos, Skilful Solos est le nouveau recueil motivant offrant une présentation structurée des techniques de jeu et d'apprentissage. Les solos composés par Philip Sparke constituent les premiers pas plaisants de votre entrée dans le formidable monde de la musique ! Sur le compact disc inclus, vous trouverez une version intégrale de chaque pièce ainsi qu'une version où ne subsiste que l'accompagnement ; la version papier des accompagnements de piano est jointe au recueil. 1 1. Nice to See You Again 2 2. Pony and Trap 3 3. Summer Siesta 4 4. Spring Compositeur: Vivaldi, Antonio 5 5. A Victorian Ballad 6 6. Trumpet Tune 7 7. Promenade 8 8. Greensleeves Compositeur: Traditional 9 9. Could You Repeat That' 10 10. Alladale Aria 11 11. Scales of Justice 12 12. Largo from Winter Compositeur: Vivaldi, Antonio 13 13. Waltz with Variations 14 14. At the Circus 15 15. Adagio Compositeur: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus 16 16. Marche Militaire Compositeur: Schubert, Franz 17 17. Thinking of You 18 18. Fives and Threes 19 19. Daydream 20 20. Rhode Island Rag

L'acquisition de nouvelles compétences, au sein d'une démarche structurelle, est indispensable dans l'apprentissage d'un instrument à vent. Un bon professeur est un élément-clé mais il est essentiel de posséder, en complément de la méthode utilisée, des outils pédagogiques motivants offrant une présentation structurelle des techniques de jeu et d'apprentissage. Chaque recueil d'études, de solos et de duos fournissent un evironnement adéquat à l'introduction de nouveaux éléments musicaux en suivant une démarche logique qui facilite le développement rapide d'un 'musicien complet'. Jouer en duo (professeur/élève et deux élèves) est un travail d'équipe dans sa forme la plus simple. Quelle que soit la forme choisie (étude, solo ou duo), chaque recueil est enrichissant et procure beaucoup de satisfaction. 1 Jeepers Creepers 2 Two Together 3 One More Time 4 Up and Down the Stairs 5 Three-legged Race 6 Once More 7 Upside Down 8 Heroes March 9 Peasants' Dance 10 Give Us a Break 11 The Bits In-between 12 Wednesday Waltz 13 A Little Fanfare 14 Another Little Fanfare 15 A Tune without a Name 16 Step by Step 17 Purple Patch 18 Scottish Gavottish 19 The Village Band 20 In the Country 21 In the Air 22 The Traveller 23 Do You Agree' 24 Westminster Waltz 25 Rushing Around 26 Bobby's Blues 27 Beach Cruise 28 Sparrow's Dance 29 Number Twenty-nine 30 Harvest Time 31 Wicked Waltz 32 Follow Me 33 Spanish Scherzo 34 Czardas 35 Peter's Polka 36 Pierrot's Puppet 37 Highland Tune 38 Bluebird's Ballad 39 Simple Serenade 40 Dance of the Dolls 41 Bobby Who' 42 Scottish Air 43 Spooks 44 Sad March 45 Willow Waltz 46 Canzona 47 Love Song 48 Dynamic Exercise 49 The Blue Danube 50 All's Well 51 Alpenhorn Echoes 52 Sunday Scherzo 53 Carol 54 Going Home Again 55 Trumpet Tune 56 Music Box Waltz 57 Ragtime 58 Men of Harlech 59 Footsteps 60 Rock School