Norton Christopher - Microjazz Christmas Collection (intermédiaire - Avancé) - Piano

20 jazzy interpretations of traditional Christmas carols for the intermediate to advanced pianist-Microjazz Christmas Collection provides the intermediate to advanced pianist with fresh repertoire for the festive season. Containing 20 innovative arrangements of traditional carols in styles such as jazz blues swing rock 'n' roll and reggae this set of Piano pieces will help you to capture the magic of Christmas.

Raising the curtain on Christopher Norton’s Micromusicals – exciting and accessible musicals for schools based on popular classroom teaching topics from the creator of the internationally-acclaimed Microjazz series. Designed for children aged 6-12 each production lasts around 30 minutes and can be learned rehearsed and performed in as little as 2 days.Stage a real class act with this comprehensive and flexible resource:* Succinct casting and direction suggestions * Optional props list with a wealth of additional downloadable resources * Straightforward and catchy songs with complete demonstration and backing tracks on an accompanying CD * Voice and piano scoreswith guitar chords * A wide range of flexible easy band and orchestral parts available to download which can be played in conjunction with the backing tracks or as part of an independent live orchestral or band * Photocopiable lyric sheets (also available as downloads for printing or projection) * Wide-ranging cross-curricular teaching and classroom activity suggestions * A customisable poster to publicise performances A Christmas Carol is an English literary classic written by Charles Dickens and was first published in December 1843. The popular novella is studied at Key Stage 2 and 3 as part of the National Curriculum in England as well as at schools and colleges elsewhere in the UK and around the world. In this new Micromusical adaption the abridged story is told through drama and song.TestimonialsThe micro-musicals have enriched our curriculum and have enabled the topics taught in class to come alive. Through the micro-musicals the children have gained a deeper and broader understanding of the curriculum and have developed a bank of rich language which has supported their writing outcomes. The micro-musicals have provided an excellent opportunity to teach music through all areas of the curriculum and we have been able to use music as a platform to learn history science geography and literature. They have been a good value for money and a valuable resource.-Bronwen Chalmers Head Teacher Davies Lane Primary School

Festive fare for a Christmas of close harmony-The Boosey & Hawkes Concerts For Choirs series is an innovative approach to concert planning for choirs. Each volume contains a wealth of material to help the choral director assemble a concert programme - all from one volume. The anthology draws on the vast Boosey & Hawkes archive and also includes many specially-composed or newly-arranged pieces. The information included at the end of each book will give the choral director invaluable material for brief concert announcements or program notes. Christmas In Blue is a collection of familiar and not-so-familiar festive songs brought together by Nigel Short former member of the King's Singersand conductor of Tenebrae. His own new arrangements join those by Christopher Norton (Microjazz) Karl Jenkins Will Todd Geoff Richards Carol Canning (a former member of the Swingle Singers) and Ward Swingle himself.

15 original pieces-Fifteen entertaining and inventive pieces for Alto Saxophone and Piano based on well-known American folk tunes Christmas carols and nursery rhymes. The pieces are designed for intermediate to advanced-level players from the creator of Microjazz. Includes playalong CD featuring backing tracks and performances and pull-out Piano accompaniment.

14 contemporary Xmas songs in popular styles-Christmas carols with a difference: a set of brand new carols in rock style for upper voices. Catchy tunes and pulsating pop rhythms designed to appeal to all ages. Three brilliant and idiomatic composers: Christopher Norton (Microjazz) Sue Furlong (D'Aon Ghuth) and introducing Andrew Milburn. The volume is accompanied by an attractive CD containing sample performances and colourful backing tracks. Contents: Andrew Milburn: Snow is falling Christopher Norton: Advent carol Sue Furlong: Ring those bells! Christopher Norton: The animals' carol Andrew Milburn: Christmas morning Sue Furlong: Gloria in excelsisDeo Christopher Norton: There is a holly Sue Furlong: It's Christmas! Christopher Norton: Carol of the gift Sue Furlong: Starlight Andrew Milburn: Christmas long ago Sue Furlong: Journey of the Kings Christopher Norton: Carol of the Virgin Andrew Milburn: The little cradle rocks