This is the second in the Sylia Woods Multi-Level Harp Series books designed to be used by harpers of all levels of proficiency. Each tune has two arrangements; an easy version (A) and one that is more difficult (B). Also each version contains chord indications that can be used by harpers or other instrumentalists.

An outstanding collection of recorder solos including 'The Willow Song' and 'Summer Is Icumen In'. Forty-seven easy arrangements of airs and dances from the 10th to the 16th century. Chord symbols.

The music of church and travelling musicians dominated the middle ages. Twenty-one tunes are now available and arranged for the Celtic Harp. Book includes song notes and brief historical preface.

Selected pieces and traditional songs in five volumes-The five-volume ABRSM Songbook series offers singers and their teachers an unrivalled choice of core repertoire that will provide the bedrock for many years of rewarding vocal study. This series features: Over 1000 art songs drawn from Grades 1-5 of the Associated Board's Singing syllabus. A massive range of repertoire from the Medieval to modern musicals - many in practical new editions. Irresistible new arrangements by Carol Barratt of eighteen classic songs. A rich collection of sixty authentic unaccompanied traditional songs sourced from around the world. English singingtranslations for every non-English-language song - many newly-commissioned. Useful notes on the songs containing background information and performance suggestions. CDs of Piano accompaniment to all the art songs performed by Simon Lepper as well as recordings of the text to every song performed by native speakers.

A unique collection of guitar music which spans the late Renaissance to the late Classical period. Including new and unusual repertoire as well as popular works and showpieces Suitable for intermediate standard players.

A collection of forty fantastic pieces from the Medieval Renaissance and Baroque periods. It is mainly designed for use by the growing numbers of school recorder groups who need a comprehensiveand readily available repertory of recorder music.

This volume is a real pleasure: fifty easy pieces spanning five centuries just waiting to be discovered in standard musical notation and tablature. Simple folk pieces are included alongside well-known classics by Carulli Paganini Sor and Tárrega. Melodies by celebrated masters such as Bach Handel Mozart and Vivaldi feature here as well though.There is information too on the origins and individual characteristics of each piece. The accompanying CD for listening and playing along to makes the whole thing even more fun!

Morten Lauridsen is most noted for his vocal cycles and sacred motets which are performed extensively throughout the world. He is Professor of Composition at the USC Thornton School of Music in the United States. The Madrigali: Six ‘Fire Songs’ on Italian Renaissance poems were premiered in Los Angeles in 1988. Each of the six poems in the cycle contains romantic references to fire and the music is unified by manipulations of a sonority called the ‘Fire-Chord’ which opens the piece and is found extensively throughout. Whilst the pieces are contained in a cycle each piece could be performedindividually. Translations of the poems are provided. The Choral Programme Series is now a well-esatablished programming tool for many choirs as it offers a wealth of fresh material from many eras and in many styles. Also offering great value for money as each volume in the series provides up to forty minutes of music

33 Works for Soprano (Descant) Recorder and Piano-Author of the Baroque Recorder Anthology series Peter Bowman along with Kathryn Bennetts presents the second in a series of four volumes dedicated to recorder music from the Renaissance period. Featuring a variety of interesting pieces scored for recorder and keyboard accompaniment this collection includes works by well-known figures as well as lesser known and rarely available pieces from a range of other composers. Suitable for students of ca. 4-5 years? of playing experience this book includes composer biographies and teaching notes on each piece together with a CD recording of all works performed by Kathryn Bennetts. Contents:Anon.: Es ist ein Ros entsprungenAnon.: FabordónA. le Roy: Bransle de PoictouT. Susato: Ronde 'Tausand Dukaten im Sack'J. Dowland: M. George Whitehead his AlmandAnon.: La Traditora (Galliard)A. Holborne: The Night Watch (Almain)R. Johnson: AlmanT. Susato: Nachtanz 'Sehr zu Unrecht'Anon.: Galliard 'La Rocha el Fuso'P. Phalčse: Gaillard 'La Fanfare'P. Verdelot: Quanto sia liet' il giornoAnon.: AlmanT. Susato: Ronde 'Mein Freund'T. Susato: Second RondeT. Susato: RondeR. Johnson/G. Farnaby: AlmanR. Susato: Ronde 'Es war einmal ein Mädchen'R. Farnaby: Fayne Would I WeddHenry VIII: Pastime with Good CompanyR. Susato: NarrenaufzugAnon.: Pavane de la BatailleAnon.: Galliarde de la BateilleT. Morley: AirAnon.: FricasséeW. Byrd: Wolsey's WildeG. Farnaby: Tower HillM. Praetorius: Ballet des MatelotzAnon.: Ballet des PrincessesL. Senfl: FantasiaAnon.: Sellinger's RoundA. Holborne: Fantasia

The Faber Carol Book is an exciting volume of Christmas carols and songs with an original contemporary twist designed to breathe fresh air into Christmas concerts. It contains forty pieces expertly edited and arranged by Gwyn Arch and Ben Parry capturing a variety of moods and styles through time – from contemporary arrangements of medieval and traditional carols to spirituals and music from around the world. There is also an impressive line-up of original pieces by some of today’s most highly respected choral composers including Howard Goodall Lin Marsh Peter Gritton Errollyn Wallen and Mike Brewer.This is the first of twoseparate volumes arranged in the SA(B) format of the Faber Young Voices series it is perfect for youth choirs or amateur adult choirs who have a dearth of male voices. An SATB version is also available - 0571521274. Both publications include undemanding keyboard accompaniment and suggestions for optional instrumental lines.

The German School For 4 Voices-The volumes of this expanding series are devoted to a wide range of sacred renaissance motets with Latin texts and contain a mixture of well known and unfamiliar pieces some of which are published for the first time.Allappear in completely new editions by Anthony G. Petti.