The magnificent interweaving of harmonies and dialogue-like Voices in Handel’s For Unto Us A Child Is Born make it a perfect addition to the festive choral repertoire. German-born British Baroque composer George Frideric Handel originally composed this piece in 1741 for the English-language oratorio Messiah which eventually became one of the best-known and most frequently performed choral works in Western music. As the last song of Scene 3 of Part I of the oratorio which addresses Isaiah's specific prophecy about the virgin birth of a Messiah For Unto Us A Child Is Born tells the news of Christmas thebirth of a son in Isaiah’s words as found in the Scripture (Isaiah 9:6). The delicate familiar theme is introduced by the Sopranos and taken up by their counter-voices the Tenors later the same dialog is given over to the Altos and Basses. The tutti culminates in 'Wonderful' 'Counselor' 'The Mighty God' 'The Everlasting Father' and 'The Prince of Peace'.

Follow-up to Anselma's New Bassoon Method, Book 1.Brings aspiring bassonists from Adam and Eve to Mozart. In this second book, we are already a bit closer to Mozart than to the apple tree - o)Completely revised and happily optimized edition, fully packed with great bassoon pieces.- Slow and steady wins the bassoon race! The beautiful little pieces are progressing slowly but continuously for an effortless learning experience.- lovely and tasty exercises, etudes and duets that delight childrens' (and big childrens') ears- pitch range book 2: Bb - g1 (chromatically)- original music from various renaissance and baroque composers, Anselma Veit and Julius Weissenborn- traditional pieces and entertaining music are combined for enjoyment and variety- in many duets both parts can be mastered by the student- chapters with rhythm only exercises for gettin' the groove- chapters with study pieces to apply and train newly introduced notes and rhythms- chapters with sight reading tests to see what sticksHumorously illustrated by the amazing Fritz Kotrba, who even made a google search for 'stylish girl's hairstyle? for a special contemporary look and artwork.A bassoon method that makes progress easy and learning fun and effortlessly. It helps you making learning fun and effective. For a colorful learning experience that builds naturally a strong foundation and makes you fall in love with music making. The new standard method! / Basson

Bassoon trios selected and arranged from the Renaissance Baroque Classical Romantic and Modern eras by Graham Sheen (principal bassoon B.B.C. Symphony Orchestra). Seven substantial new pieces comprising score parts and detailed notes which teachers will find provide a wide range of technical and musical challenges while bon viveurs will enjoy an amusing and not too taxing prelude to the easing of the corks. Above all great fun! '... Splendid stuff Spartan!' - Double Reed News.Grade: 5 - 8