The Voice of the Spirits

These four fantastic cabaret songs are splendid examples of the genre. They not only provide ample evidence of the composer's and poet's wit and high spirits but are also wholly characteristic of a particular kind of vernacular music that resulted from the collaboration of two brilliantly endowed young men in the thirties. Arranged for Piano and voice.

The Russian ballet director Sergei Diaghilev commissioned many composers to write music for the theatre. This was what caused Serge Prokofiev to compose the four part Scytische Suite (also known as Ala and Lolli) in 1916 from which The Enemy God and the Dance of the Spirits can be heard on this CD. This suite is one of Prokofiev's first works and received negative criticism following its first performance on account of its being 'uncivilised'. Prokofiev himself wrote after this first performance '. . . The timpani player beat the skin of the timpani to tatters and the whole orchestra voiced a protest. A cellist complained that he only put up with the violence createdby the blaring brass on account of his sick wife and three children . . .'.

Discovery Level 3-The young jazz vocalist Renee Olstead recorded this song from the Roaring Twenties featured in the popular film Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. Your choirs will love the razz-a-ma-tazz of this fun number with the timeless message to keep up your spirits even when things are not going your way. Available separately: SSA VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.

for Intermediate Piano. BACH: Air on the G String - Badinerie, BWV 1067 - Allegro, BWV 1048 - Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Sheep May Safely Graze - Toccata and Fugue, BWV 565 · BEETHOVEN: Theme from Piano Concerto No. 5 (Emperor) - Theme from Symphony No. 3 (Eroica) - Theme from Symphony No. 5 - Theme from Symphony No. 7 - Theme from Symphony No. 9 · BIZET: Habanera from Carmen · BOCCHERINI: Minuet from String Quintet, Op. 11, No. 5 · BORODIN: Nocturne from String Quartet No. 2 · BRAHMS: Hungarian Dance, WoO 1, No. 5 - Lullaby, Op. 49, No. 4 · CLARKE: Trumpet Voluntary · DVORÁK: Theme from Symphony No. 9 (From the New World) · ELGAR: Nimrod from Enigma Variations - Pomp and Circumstance · FAURÉ: Après un rêve, Op. 7, No. 1 - Pavane, Op. 50 · FRANCK: Panis angelicus · GLUCK: Dance of the Blessed Spirits from Orfeo ed Euridice · GOUNOD: Ave Maria adapted from Prelude in C Major, BWV 846 by JS Bach · GREIG: Anitra's Dance from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 - Morning from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 - Norwegian Dance, Op. 35, No. 2 · HANDEL: Air from Water Music, HWV 348 - Allegro from Water Music, HWV 349 - Allegro from Water Music, HWV 348 - The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon - Bourrée from Flute Sonata, HWV 363b - Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah - Largo from Serses · HAYDN: Theme from String Quartet, Op. 3, No. 5 - Theme from Symphony No. 94, Hob I:94 (Surprise) · LEHAR: Waltz from The Merry Widow · MASSENET: Meditation from Thaïs · MENDELSSOHN: Nocturne from A Midsummer Night's Dream - Wedding March from A Midsummer Night's Dream · MOZART: Ave Verum Corpus - Theme from Clarinet Concerto - Theme from Eine kleine Nachtmusik - Lacrimosa from Requiem - Theme from Piano Concerto No. 21 - Theme from Symphony No. 40 - Theme from Symphony No. 41 · Offenbach: Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffmann - Can-Can from Orpheus in the Underworld · PACHELBEL: Canon in D · PARRY: Jerusalem · PUCCINI: Musetta's Waltz from La bohème - Un bel dì vedremo from Madame Butterfly - Vissi d'arte from Tosca · RACHMANINOFF: Theme from Piano Concerto No. 2 · RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: Flight of the Bumblebee - Song of India - The Young Prince and the Young Prince from Scheherazade · SAINT-SAËNS: Danse macabre - The Swan from The Carnival of the Animals · SCHUBERT: Ave Maria - Serenade · SOUSA: The Stars and Stripes

The twenty-nine piano arrangements in this superb collection are complete measure for measure transcriptions of the best known waltzes and favorite polkas galops quadrilles and polka-mazurkas of Johan Strauss Jr. Neither too facile nor overly difficult they are immensely satisfying for pianists of many levels of accomplishment to play. Reprinted here from authoritative G. Schirmer editions they are presented without cuts the introductions and codas intact the original suggestions for cuts to facilitate dancing retained. Included are Waltz favourites such as 'On the Beautiful Blue Danube' 'Tales from the Vienna Woods' 'Vienna Blood' 'Voices of Spring' 'Roses from theSouth' the 'Emporer Waltz' and highlights from 'Die Fledermaus'. The sparkling 'Pizzicato Polka' 'The Bayadere' galop and 'One Heart One Mind' polka-mazurka are sure to delight pianists with their soaring Straussian spirits and haunting rhythms.

Choral-One of many genres of the American Folk song traditions the work song and the railroad song are two of the most common. These were often sung during times of travel as a means of passing time but also as a means of up-lifing spirits. This example offers hope along with a solid example of the style so important in American Folk Song history.

A special selection of 23 feel-good songs that are guaranteed to make you smile time and time again all arranged for Piano Voice and Guitar.A truly great song has the power to lift the spirits lighten the mood and makeyou worries drift away each and every time transforming your day and filling you with energy. This anthology is brimming with funky rhythms blissful tunes and feel-good singalongs including timeless classics such asTwist And Shout Don't Worry - Be Happy Good Vibrations and What A Wonderful World.

The Polar Express is a wonderfully heart-warming seasonal tale that has touched the spirits of millions over the years telling the story of the power of belief. Published in 1985 the inevitable movie version was the Christmas film of 2004. This sumptuous edition features eight pages of stills from the film along with Piano Voice and Guitar arrangements of the 7 original songs by Ballard and Silvestri. Futhermore the folio also includes five Christmas classics as performed by Frank Sinatra and Perry Como.

Maryland, My Maryland. Par HERZOG EDGAR. After initially introducing the theme in a mere „cloud of sound', the piece, then, starts off in a Cajun/New Orleans groove. All the voices have their solo spots. More and more independent voices join in falling into the groove and, thus, intensifying the tune: The woodwind family is in high Christmas spirits. Shortly after the climax - Is it the turkey or the presents? - the festivities are concluded in a short and classical manner. But, wait! It is a little musical joke that finally rounds the evening off. intermediate/ Recueil / Flûte Traversière Hautbois, Clarinette, Cor en Fa/

There is unbridled joy in this simple statement of hope and confidence. Ideal for opening a service with young voices What a Beautiful Day is sure to lift the spirits of the faithful. The song is mostly unison with afew optionaltwo-part moments included for color. Splendid!

Another wonderful work for Pentecost or general use this piece for mixed voices and keyboard will truly lift your spirits on high. (Also check out the collection from which it is taken!)