Chester-Music

Continues the progress of Book 1 introducing 'Send In The Clowns' 'William Tell' 'Pink Panther' and many more.

Children love the magic of fairy tales and folk stories. Imaginations flourish amongst the unforgettable fables of old as their vivid cast of characters captivate and delight young audiences. Beginning with the story Mr.Troll in Pixiewood Forest this musical activity book and CD brings a new spin on traditional folk tales to life in your classroom through music stories drama and movement. Revisit old favourites such as Rumplestiltskin Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs as you follow Mr. Troll on his travels.Ideal for specialist and generalist Early Years teachers Start With A Story - Traditional Tales is a rich teachingresource to inspire and inform your lesson plans. The pack contains:A specially-written song to illustrate each chapter of the storyA range of suggested activities for each chapter with brilliant ideas forgames poems songs movement drama role-play percussion playing and moreA CD with all the music and audio tracks to bring the story to life. All the songs are presented with a vocal demonstration and backingtrack.All you need is a space and a selection of simple percussion instruments!The Start With A Story... series has been specially designed by Ann Bryant for the Early Years Foundation Stagecurriculum using a story as a powerful starting point from which songs poems and drama activities can emerge. Ann is an award-winning author of over 90 books that include children's fiction music education resources and booksabout emotions families and friendships for older children.

Constant Lambert was greatly influenced by the music of the great Duke Ellington and in particular by Florence Mills star of the interracial revue From Dover Street to Dixie and of her own all-black revue Blackbird. Upon heruntimely early death in 1927 Lambert was moved to write this Elegiac Blues For Piano in her memory.Constant Lambert composer and conductor was a child prodigy who began composing Orchestral works at a tender age and establishedhimself quickly as a major talent of British music just after the First World War. Over time he became involved in the world of ballet conducting at Sadler’s Wells becoming Music Director of the Vic-Wells Ballet and as apopular Orchestral conductor on BBC Third Programme.

Score available: SOS02903. Work for Soprano Flute Cello Piano Celesta and Percussion.

Keyboard From The Beginning is a practical teaching method for younger students who are just starting to learn the instrument. Ideal for 6- to 12-year-olds this introduction to playing the Keyboard or Pianouses a mix of original and favourite melodies as well as fun pictures to get pupils making music from their very first lesson.   Keyboard From The Beginning uses a enjoyable melodies tointroduce different techniques and principles guiding young students in the beginning of their Keyboard-playing career. No previous musical knowledge or experience is necessary this book will take students from the absolutebeginning to playing their first fun tunes with ease.    Using over 30 enjoyable and simple tunes this book will allow young beginners to express their musicality at the same time as learning thebasics of playing. With timeless tunes like Au Clair De La Lune This Old Man London Bridge and Ode To Joy children will learn to play these simple melodies while at the same time learning new notes andtechniques like different time signatures rests dotted rhythms and even scales and chords.    As the book progresses new techniques are introduced providing a structured and logical course making this an ideal book for students to work from either on their own or as part of a larger group. The book is accompanied by a unique download card giving instant online access to audio downloads of demonstrations and backingtracks. Pupils will be able to hear how each tune should sound before playing it along with a professional recording. Fun images throughout make this a hugely fun and enjoyable book to introduce young beginners to the joys ofplaying the Keyboard.   Keyboard From The Beginning is a brilliant way for young pupils with no previous musical experience to learn to play the Keyboard. Musical melodies

With this sheet music songbook you can learn a diverse range of Piano Solos from a great selection of genres that have all been carefully chosen with the specifications of the major exam boards in mind. Thisparticular book is perfect for Grade 5 pianists including some pop chart toppers classical favourites and timeless tunes.   This fantastic songbook includes some valuable supplementaryrepertoire for beginning Grade 5 pianists of any age. These particular Piano Solos will aid with your technique and theoretical skills while also allowing you to play some incredible tunesthat will aid your musicality. Including such pop classics as Elton John's Your Song and Simon & Garfunkel's brilliant Bridge Over Troubled Water these familiar tunes will be fun to play for anypianist.   Not only this but a great selection of timeless jazz tunes are included such as Herbie Hancock's Cantaloupe Island and The Dave Brubeck Quartet's Take Five  suchawesome tunes allowing everyone to enjoy Grade 5 Piano! Aside from the pop and jazz Piano Solos there is a stunning selection of classical tunes meaning there's something in this songbookfor everyone. Featuring Erik Satie's Gymnopédie No.1 Mozart's Rondo Alla Turca Chopin's wonderful Prelude In A Major/C Minor as well as modern classical favourites like Einaudi's UnaMattina and Yiruma's Kiss The Rain. You'll be amazed at the diversity and quality of the Piano Solos that you can play at Grade 5 improving your playing while makingincredible music.   With a fantastically diverse collection of pop and classical songs some beautifully crisp engraving and helpful performance tips for each song this is the perfect songbook for