Tea For Two (Flex Ensemble)

On Track-13 specially commissioned pieces which aim to breathe new life into a largely neglected component of the GCSE/Key Stage 4 Music syllabus Ensemble Performance.On Track comes complete with a CD-Rom containing all theparts for all the pieces and transpositions for any instrument and these parts come with a licence for printing as many copies as needed directly from the CD-Rom. A separate 'audio' CD also contains recordings of every piece.The book contains scores for each piece and extended notes by the composers to aid in the preparation of the music; there are 5 pieces for fixed ensembles and 8 pieces for flexible ensembles.The editor of the compilation Sadie Harrison comments: 'Playing in an ensemble with one's peers is perhaps the most rewarding and satisfying thing to do as a young performer and it is crucial to nurture this element ofGCSE courses to reflect this. On Track is a fantastic collection of many different styles approaches and sounds. There is something in here for everybody at whatever level and on whatever instrument. This is what GCSE Musicteachers are crying out for and finally here is something that really hits the mark.' Harrison's comments are echoed by recent examiners' reports from EdExcel one of the largest examiners of GCSE music. Theydescribe how the music they heard in examinations demonstrated 'an extreme range of standards and revealed evidence of the very wide range of instruments in use'. The AQA (Assessment and Qualification Alliance) Examiners' reportin 2004 warns schools against allowing their students to present solo music with a piano accompaniment played by a teacher or with a CD accompaniment for the ensemble performance component. It continues saying that 'it is of utmost importance that the chosen ensemble allows the candidate to show rapport with the other player(s). This is a significant requirement with which many [examination] centres did NOT

2. Intermediate Level Score Edition Pack-A collection of exciting jazz repertoire for classrooms and concerts at three progressive levels - Initial Intermediate and Advanced. This Score Edition Pack contains: Eight original pieces in a challenging range of styles by leading jazz composers. Score and parts for C B flat E flat and bass-clef instruments plus parts for a rhythm section of piano bass guitar and drums. The parts may be photocopied allowing for flexible ensemble playing. Booklet of detailed performance and rehearsal notes with comments on stylistic and cultural influences.

It S Heaven-Anton Bruckner's Seventh Symphony unlocked by Mark Goddard for flexible ensemble. This arrangement retains the essence of the great work yet is easy to play flexible and concise.Available in three separate versions - woodwind (SP1192) brass (SP1193) and strings (SP1194) - which combine together as required.Woodwind pack includes the full score plus 12 parts: Part 1: Flute and/or Oboe and/or B Flat Clarinet/Soprano SaxophonePart 2: Oboe and/or B Flat Clarinet and/or E Flat Alto SaxophonePart 3: B Flat Clarinet and/or E Flat Alto SaxophonePart 4: Bassoon and/or B FlatClarinet/Bass Clarinet and/or B Flat Tenor Saxophone and/or E Flat Baritone Saxophone

You Raise Me Up is part of the wonderful Young Jazz Ensemble series designed for developing Jazz groups and young players of grade 2 standard. The full instrumentation for a large brass band is provided though this flexible ensemble is versatile enough to be played by smaller groups as are further optional parts to extend or alter the arrangement to suit. A smash hit on either side of the Atlantic performed by vocal star Josh Groban and Westlife and also sung as a touching tribute to the NASA space shuttle Columbia astronauts this uplifting melody has arranged for the young Jazz ensemble. Featuring a tenor sax solo with modest brass ranges thisn straighteigth-note chart will come together. This chart builds in intensity with modulations from F to G to A-Flat. This is a must have enjoyable and entertaining edition. This fabulous package also contains a CD including all the songs from the series played by professional musicians allowing yiou to hear how each arrangement should sound.

Children on stage-Selections from Tchaikowsky's The Nutcracker arranged by Barbara Dobretsberger for flexible ensemble. Includes a score and parts for two melody instruments piano cello (or double bass or bassoon) and optional percussion.