/ Piano Et Chant / Chanson En Séparée
SKU: HL.124967
ISBN 9781401324667. UPC: 884088986100. 6.0x8.5x1.036 inches. Joanne Lipman and Melanie Kupchynsky.
If you're lucky, somewhere in your past is that one person who changed your life forever. The one who pushed you to dream bigger and to reach higher, and who set you straight on what matters in life. For Joanne Lipman and Melanie Kupchynsky, that person was a public-school music teacher, Jerry Kupchynsky, known as Mr. K - a Ukrainian-born taskmaster who yelled and stomped and screamed, and who drove his students harder than anyone had ever driven them before. Through sheer force of will, he made them better than they had any right to be. Strings Attached tells the inspiring, poignant, and powerful story of this remarkable man, whose life seemed to conspire against him at every turn and yet who was able to transform his own heartache into triumph for his students. Lyrically recounted by two former students - acclaimed journalist Joanne Lipman and Mr. K's daughter, Chicago Symphony Orchestra violinist Melanie Kupchynsky - Strings Attached takes you on a journey that spans from his days as a forced Nazi laborer and his later home life as a husband to an invalid wife, to his heart-breaking search for his missing daughter, Melanie's sister. This is an unforgettable tale - a captivating narrative that is as absorbing as fiction - about the power of a great teacher, but also about the legacy that remains long after the last note has faded into silence: lessons in resilience, excellence, and tough love.
SKU: JK.01452
Luke 2.
Christmas opener for mixed chorus (SATB) and piano, with original words and music--offering courage and light because the Savior was born: No sin nor death, no toil nor pain can burden the heart where Jesus doth reign. Highest soprano note: E (with an F on the final note).Composer: Melanie Hoffman Arranger: Roger Hoffman Lyricist: Melanie Hoffman Difficulty: Medium to medium-difficult Performance time: 3:05Reference: Luke 2.
SKU: AP.20162UK
ISBN 9781470611743. English.
The piano is a magnificently versatile instrument and great fun to learn, but all the considerations can seem a little overwhelming if you're thinking about taking it up. In So You Want To Play The Piano?, concert pianist and piano teacher Melanie Spanswick covers all concerns and gives advice on: - how to find the perfect instrument - what to look for in a teacher - things to bear in mind beyond playing the right notes - popular books for beginners - preparing for exams - supporting a child who is learning - and much, much more. So You Want To Play The Piano? is an excellent guide for anyone thinking about the piano as their instrument of choice. And who knows, you could see a pleasant pastime become a lifelong passion!'This little book is an absolute MUST for anyone thinking of taking up the piano, or sending their child to piano lessons!' - * * * * * Amazon review
SKU: AP.31716S
UPC: 038081355962. English.
Inspired by the many hardships of the Irish immigrants, this piece brings hope of a new world, a new lease on life and a second chance. The piece begins with the sound of the ocean in the background (played by the ocean drum) while a solo flute plays the main theme. As the piece develops the theme represents several scenes: first, the knowledge that life needs to change due to the famine and hardships of the time; second, the immigrants begin their move to America; third, the arrival in America and seeing the statue of Liberty, which is the climactic moment of the piece; and finally, ending with the same idea in the beginning of the piece but now as memory and longing for Ireland.
