Format : Sheet music
SKU: MB.98215M
ISBN 9780786690060. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Grey Larsen, in the 150 Gems collection, has given us a most welcome follow-up to his encyclopedic volume, The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle Mel Bay Publications, 2003 and The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox Mel Bay Publications, 2004 . The Gems feature not only meticulously-selected tunes, but represent the first major offerings that use Larsens innovative system of notating Irish ornamentation. This book with access to online audio will help players gain a deeper understanding of the Irish musical tradition as well as provide new material to enhance the experience of the solo player and Irish session participant alike.
SKU: FH.WS0
ISBN 978-1-55440-549-7.
Unparalleled in scope, this groundbreaking series for E_Alto and B_Tenor offers a single collection of Repertoire and supporting materials written or arranged specifically for saxophone. With Repertoire spanning from the Baroque to contemporary eras, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts, this comprehensive series serves as a balanced and organized pedagogical resource from the beginner to advanced levels of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to original works and arrangements of diverse styles from W.A. Mozart to Violet Archer, with selected works by notable jazz artist Paul Desmon (Take Five), and living composer Phil Woods. Each level provides opportunities to explore Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary works, with original, unaccompanied selections from Levels 5 through 8 that use extended techniques such as multiphonics, key clicks, and bisbigliando. Earlier works pre-dating the origin of the saxophone have been carefully arranged with consideration of the unique quality of the instrument. Exposure to these works help to develop musicianship and an understanding of tonality, creating well-rounded and versatile performers. Selections written for both E_Alto and B_Tenor include piano accompaniments that function with both instruments.Eb Saxophone:Rhythmic Repertoire:The Birch Tree - Traditional Russian, arr. Akiko and Forrest KinneyThe Carman's Whistle - William Byrd, arr. Christine DonkinAlto Affirmation - Eugene RousseauMenuet (Rondeau) - Francois Philidor, arr. Kathleen WoodWhat Is a Day? - Philip Rosseter, arr. Akiko and Forrest KinneyPolly Wolly Doodle - Traditional American, arr. Akiko and Forrest KinneyThe Cuckoo - TraditionalDance Time - Paul HarrisLyrical Repertoire:Evening Song - Edwin Franko GoldmanSyrian Love Song (Al Ya Zane) - Traditional Syrian, arr. Judith Pearce and Christopher GunningHuron Carol - 16th-century French, arr. Akiko and Forrest KinneyAt the Clear Fountain (a la claire fontaine) - Traditional French Canadian, arr. Akiko and Forrest KinneyTrembling Aspen - Christiaan VenterThe Moon over the Ruined Castle (Kojo no Tsuki) - Rentaro Taki, arr. Mark MrozinskiLullaby (Wiegenlied), op. 49, no. 4 - Johannes Brahms, arr. Forrest KinneyBeautiful Brown Eyes - Alton Delmore and Arthur Smith, arr. Andrew BalentBb Saxophone:Rhythmic Repertoire:The Birch Tree - Traditional Russian, arr. Akiko and Forrest KinneyThe Carman's Whistle - William Byrd, arr. Christine DonkinMenuet (Rondeau) - Francois Philidor, arr. Kathleen WoodAllemande - Franz Joseph Haydn, arr. Jason NobleLyrical Repertoire:Syrian Love Song (Al Ya Zane) - Traditional Syrian, arr. Judith Pearce and Christopher GunningHuron Carol - 16th-century French, arr. Akiko and Forrest KinneyBeautiful Brown Eyes - Alton Delmore and Arthur Smith, arr. Andrew BalentAmazing Grace - Traditional American, arr. Forrest KinneyThe Moon over the Ruined Castle (Kojo no Tsuki) - Rentaro Taki, arr. Mark MrozinskiCalm Breezes - Richard JohnstonTo a Wild Rose - Edward MacDowell, arr. Jason Gray.