Spring has finally arrived. The days grow longer, birds prepare to nest, trees turn green and plants begin to bloom as nature wakes up from her winter sleep. This, and the fact that the composer's third grandson was born in the spring, were the inspiration for Spring Song.

Arthur Pryor was one of the most popular bandsmen of his day. He was Trombone soloist for the famous John Philip Sousa band in the early part of the 20th century. Pryor later organized his own band that was renowned around the world. He was one of the first solo performers to use phonograph recordings to preserve his performances. To this day his recordings of his own works are considered to be some of the best Trombone performances ever recorded. Pryor's works for Trombone are melodic idiomatic and virtuosic. This collection preserves many of his best known compositions like Thoughts of Love and Blue Bells ofScotland but also makes available once again some of his other delightful works.

Much-loved seasonal melodies including carols, folk songs and hymns with real instrument demo tracks and full orchestrated CD backings. In addition to single titles there are three medleys and two suites. The wind and brass books are compatible with each other, as are the string books.Contents: Angels Medley: Angels We Have Heard On High' Angels, From The Realms Of Glory' Away In A Manger' Carol Medley: Celebration Medley: Coventry Carol' Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy (The Nutcracker Suite Op.71a)' Es Ist Ein Ros' Entsprungen' Folk Carol Suite: Ges Bambino (This Infant Jesus)' Hallelujah Chorus (Messiah)' Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' Infant Holy, Infant Lowly' Joy To The World' Manger Medley: March Of Priests (The Nutcracker Suite' Masters In This Hall' Noel Nouvelet', O Come, All Ye Faithful' O Du Frohliche (Echo Carol), O Holy Night' Overture (The Nutcracker Suite)' Russian Dance (The Nutcracker Suite)' The First Noel' Waltz Of The Flowers (The Nutcracker Suite)' Wiegenlied (Cradle Song)