Melody - from Op. 16

'From the Beginning of the World was commissioned by the Cardinall’s Musick and premiered at Cadogan Hall on the 20th July 2015 in the first of the 2015 BBC Proms Chamber Music Concerts. The concert launched The Tallis Edition a new project by the ensemble with an aim to throw new light on Tallis’s work and part of the commission brief was that my new piece should be a homage to this great English polyphonist. I spent several weeks in libraries attempting to find a suitable text eventually settling on excerpts from Tycho Brahe’s German Treatise on the Great Comet of 1577. Whether Tallis knew about the comet is unknown of course but this seismic event to me seemed emblematic of all the great changes that occurred during his lifetime in areas such as religion the calendar and time-keeping (finding out that Tallis lived out his last days in Greenwich was an extra bonus). The text also seems to speak to contemporary times: whilst Brahe may have thought the comet’s birth would cause the sun to ‘bring unnatural heat’ nowadays we know that its ‘venom [will be] spewed over the lands’ due to mankind’s continued pillaging of the earth’s natural resources. Yet our political ‘pseudo prophets’ prefer to distract us with an austerity delusion rather than confront a reality perpetuated by certain corporations for whom ‘seek[ing] their own honour’ is of primary value. The music itself is very influenced by Tallis and canons and imitation abound. During my time as a ‘cellist at the Yehudi Menuhin School I performed Ralph Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis many times and so From the Beginning of the World which also uses Tallis’s Third Mode Melody from the English Hymnal is really a homage to both composers.' - Cheryl Frances-Hoad.

This lovely melody from Warlock's Capriol Suite makes an ideal short work for solo piano.

An arrangement of this wonderful melody from Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite. Comes with full score and three of each part.

Brahms at his lyrical best. This simple melody from the slow movement of the Violin Concerto works perfectly for oboe.

An excellent arrangement of this beautiful melody from Peer Gynt. Includes score and parts.

A variety of combinations of instruments can play trios with these books. With the exception of the basses, any three like-instruments such as three flutes, three clarinets, three cornets, three trombones, three bassoons, and so on can play together in three-part harmony. Numerous mixed-instruments such as violin, trumpet, and tuba also may perform all of the trios in these books. Basses must play the bottom line only, but the music is arranged so that they have the melody from time to time. Any number of instrumentalists may play together in three-part harmony. Thus, directors can rehearse the music with large ensembles and assign trios of players or groups of players to practice and perform together. / Tout Instrument

Love Theme-Some movie themes never seem to grow old - only better. This hauntingly beautiful melody from The Godfather trilogy is almost as well-known as the movies themselves. Dur: 2:45

Flute Clarinet Saxophone or Trumpet Duet-This enchanting melody from Lakme has been arranged for your choice of performers. In the opera Lakme and Mallika sing this pastoral duet as they begin their morning tasks. A lovely addition to your program ideal for featuring your outstanding soloists.

This lilting melody from Offenbach's opera The Tales of Hoffman has recently gained popularity by being featured in the hit film Lorenzo's Oil. A lively addition to the light repertoire for recorder ensemble. Each set includes a score and three of each part.

This famous melody from the film â??The Gadflyâ?? will be instantly recognised by all.

Double Act is a collection of duets where the accent is on playing for pleasure. It is aimed at players of equal standard with the melody often shared between the parts. The popular melodies cover a broadspectrum of styles that will appeal to trumpeters of all ages and abilities from Grade 2 upwards. The duets will help to develop technique and the familiar tunes will make sight-reading easy and rewarding.Adagio from Clarinet Concerto - MozartAmazing grace - Traditional American melodyAndante from Violin Concerto - MendelssohnBlow the wind southerly - Traditional English melodyCanon in D - PachelbelCome landlord fill the flowing bowl - Traditional Scottish student songDaisy Daisy - Harry DacreDance to your daddy - Traditional Northumbrian melodyDick's maggot From 'The Dancing Master' - John PlayfordDonkey riding - Traditional Canadian melodyEvening prayer from 'Hansel and Gretel' - HumperdinckFlower duet from 'Lakmé' - DelibesHallelujah chorus from 'Messiah' - HandelHornpipe from 'WaterMusic' - HandelI do like to be beside the seaside - John A. Glover-KindJ'ai du bon tabac - Traditional French melodyLa donna è mobile - VerdiLinstead Market - Traditional Jamaican melodyLittlebrown jug - Joseph WinnerLullaby - BrahmsMango walk - Traditional Jamaican melodyMinuet in G - BeethovenNearer my God to thee - Lowell MasonPrelude from 'Te Deum' - CharpentierRule Britannia- Thomas Augustine ArneSoldier soldier - Traditional English melodyStill still still (Hush hush hush) - Traditional Austrian melodySwing low - SpiritualThe ash grove - Traditional Welsh melodyTheBritish grenadiers - Traditional English melodyThis jazzy old man - Adapted from a traditional English melodyWaltzing Matilda - Marie Cowa

Just about every song ever written and sung by the Beatles, arranged in melody line with guitar chord boxes and symbols, strum marks and complete lyrics. One of the most famous songbooks ever published... The most celebrated Beatles book of them all. The Beatles Complete was first published in 1972 and was an instant best-seller. Reprinted every year since, it has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and remains the definitive collection of Beatles music. Freshly published here in high-quality compact format, featuring original illustrations by Alan Aldridge from the first edition. / Ligne De Mélodie, Paroles Et Accords