SKU: GI.G-10562

ISBN 9781622775989.

Continuing the journey started in The Musician’s Soul in 1999… In The Musician’s Empathy, James Jordan argues for both awareness and understanding of the essential role Empathy plays in honest musicianship. Jordan states that our awareness of what Empathy is (and is not) will build both new human depth and new connection within the rehearsal room and concert hall. This book is a collection of suggestions and metaphors for how musicians can harness their own human empathy to refocus rehearsals and performances. Jordan passionately argues that an acute and constant awareness and understanding of Empathy should be at the forefront of all music making, and must be the threshold to artistry and human connection in a post-pandemic world “re-set.” Joining with James Jordan, Jason Max Ferdinand shares how Empathy has shaped his own music making. The book also contains a wealth of QR codes for video presentations dealing with topics related to this book for both self-exploration and class use. Grammy-nominated James Jordan is Professor of Conducting at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, where he conducts the acclaimed Westminster Williamson Voices. He is Artistic Director and Conductor of The Same Stream (www.thesamestreamchoir.com). He is Co-Director of the Choral Institute at Oxford and Director of the Westminster Conducting Institute. Jason Max Ferdinand is Director of Choral Activities at Oakwood University, where he conducts the Aeolians of Oakwood University.

SKU: HL.49001770

ISBN 9790001021197. UPC: 073999293562. 9.25x12.0x0.07 inches.

Though A.E. Brachvogel's portrayal of the failed genius in his biography about W.F. Bach drew an impressive picture of the inner turmoil of the eldest Bach son's personality, it is rather unproductive for the understanding of his music. However, legends often or mostly contain a core of truth: There is no doubt that the highly gifted musician failed because of the overwhelming example of his father (as composer) particularly since he was on the threshold from one epoch to another.In the adagio, both flute parts rising above the string orchestra are assigned a quality of expression that can already be related to the sentimental age whereas the second movement, a more or less strict string fugue, is rooted in the tradition-conscious baroque period.

SKU: HL.49047076

ISBN 9781705184035. UPC: 196288115076.

There are only two sacred solo songs in the extensive oeuvre of the Oppenheim composer Johanna Senfter. Both songs, probably composed in 1917, are influenced by the catastrophe of the First World War. They are hereby presented as the first publication. JOHANNA SENFTER 1879 - 1961 Born and raised in Oppenheim/Rhein - First lessons from the mother (piano, violin) - School and university years in Frankfurt/Main -From 1895 parallel music studies at the Hoch Conservatory in Frankfurt, graduating in 1903 (piano, organ, violin, composition; especially dealing with J.S. Bach) - From 1907 private lessons with Max Reger - October 1908 to 1909 his student at the Leipzig Conservatory - 1909 Arthur Nikisch Prize for the best composition - Then worked in Oppenheim as a freelance composer and music teacher - Friendly relationship between the Reger family and Senfter - With Reger's death in 1916 she lost the protege for the advertising of her works (approx. 130) - 1921 founding of two music societies. ROLF SCHONSTEDT Born in Erfurt/Thuringia in 1944 - studied church music in Herford and Cologne - church music exams (B / A / artistic maturity exam / concert exam) Kantor positions in Remscheid, Wuppertal, Hamm/Westf. - KMD, state chairman of church musicians, state church music director, lecturer at the Westf. phil. (The organ song - a new genre on the threshold of the 20th century) - As an organist, harpsichordist,conductor, lecturer in Europe, Russia, North and South America, Africa - Co-founder of the 2nd Reger Festival in Argentina - Boardmember of the International Max Reger Society - Member of the Argentine National Academy for Art and Music - Honors and awards (national / international) - Publisher: Series The Spiritual Song / The Organ Works by Karl Hasse - Radio, television, disc /CD.

SKU: XC.PSO2002

UPC: 812598034134. 9 x 12 inches.

Exciting and Intense from start to finish, Threshold doesn’t hold back! Driving and fun, the work also has moments of lyrical expressiveness making it not only fun to play, but a great piece to teach! Using only the first 6 notes of the D-major scale, Threshold is perfect for your first concert!

SKU: XC.DCB2006

UPC: 812598033151. 9 x 12 inches.

Exciting and Intense from start to finish, Threshold doesn’t hold back! Your percussion section will be fully engaged with color and impact points while each section in the band has a moment to carry the melody. Driving and fun the work also has moments of lyrical expressiveness making it not only fun to play, but a great piece to teach!