Christopher Norton: Microjazz Guitar Duets 2: Guitar Duet: Instrumental Album

Microjazz is the world-famous series of pieces based on classical technique yet using popular contemporary styles such as jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll and funk. Microjazz helps you develop musicianship and technique through the familiar sounds and styles of popular music. It is this unique combination of modern genres with traditional technique that has made Microjazz an international success with teachers and players, and one of the most widely used educational series ever published. New technology brings Microjazz alive and adds an exciting interactive dimension to practice and performance. Based on classical technique Microjazz is a great way to introduce rhythm and develop co-ordination skills whilst being fun for all ages and standards. A great motivator for the reluctant student the pieces are equally effective on acoustic or electronic instruments. Content : Spring Song Hungarian Stomp Fleet Feet Promises Wombling Mechanics Rag Highly Strung Beguine Boogie Young at Heart

with Audio CD and Downloadable Extras-Raising the curtain on Christopher Norton’s Micromusicals exciting and accessible musicals for schools based on popular classroom teaching topics from the creator of the internationally-acclaimed Microjazz series. Designed for children aged 5 - 8 each production lasts around 30 minutes and can be learned rehearsed and performed in as little as 2 days. Stage a real class act with this comprehensive and flexible resource:Succinct casting and direction suggestions.Optional props list with a wealth of additional downloadable resources.Straightforward and catchy songs with complete demonstration and backing tracks onan accompanying CD.Voice and Piano scores with Guitar chords.A wide range of flexible easy band and orchestral parts available to download which can be played in conjunction with the backing tracks or as part of an independent live orchestral or band.Photocopiable lyric sheets (also available as downloads for printing or projection).Wide-ranging cross-curricular teaching and classroom activity suggestions.A customisable poster to publicise performances.The Little Mermaid is a classic fairy tale written by Hans Christian Anderson that was published in 1837. In this captivating new interpretation by Christopher Norton the ocean-based story of hope love tragedy and redemption is told simply and effectively through brilliant and accessible songs dialogue and movement.

Microjazz est la célèbre série de pièces basés sur la technique classique, encore à l'aide des styles contemporains populaires comme le jazz, blues, rock ' ne roll et funk. Microjazz vous aide à développer la musicalité et la technique à travers les sons familiers et les styles de musique populaire. C'est cette combinaison unique de genres modernes avec la technique traditionnelle qui a fait Microjazz un succès international avec les enseignants et les joueurs et de la série éducative plus largement utilisée jamais publiée. Nouvelle technologie apporte Microjazz vivante et ajoute une dimension interactive passionnante à la pratique et la performance. Basé sur la technique classique Microjazz, c'est une excellente façon d'introduire de rythme et de développer des compétences de coordination tout en étant amusant pour tous les âges et les normes. Un grand facteur de motivation pour l'étudiant réticent, les pièces sont tout aussi efficaces sur les instruments acoustiques ou électroniques. / Guitare

Microjazz for Mandolin-The acclaimed Microjazz series by composer and pianist Christopher Norton has won worldwide popularity for its stimulating blend of contemporary genres and classical values. The series has now been expanded to provide new and engaging progressive repertoire for the beginner to intermediate level Mandolin player.Microjazz For Mandolin contains 20 entertaining and inventive solo pieces complete with a Guitar accompaniment and featuring hints and tips from leading Mandolin expert Barbara Pommerenke-Steel. This book provides an exciting and flexible resource suitable for both teaching and performance.An accompanying audioCD contains full demonstration and backing tracks to enhance practice and performance. Alternative Piano accompaniments for every piece are also available to download as PDFs.

Complete Performance Resource with Audio CD and Downloadable Extras-Raising the curtain on Christopher Norton’s Micromusicals exciting and accessible musicals for schools based on popular classroom teaching topics from the creator of the internationally-acclaimed Microjazz series. Designed for children aged 7-11 each production lasts around 30 minutes and can be learned rehearsed and performed in as little as 2 days. Stage a class act with this comprehensive and flexible resource:* Straightforward and catchy songs with complete demonstration and backing tracks on an accompanying CD * Voice and piano scores with guitar chords * Photocopiable lyric sheets * Cast list (with number on lines per role) plus succinct costume anddirection suggestions * Comprehensive props checklist * Wide-ranging cross-curricular teaching and classroom activity ideasDownloadable extra resources include:* a wide range of flexible easy band and orchestral parts which can be played in conjunction with the backing tracks or as part of an independent live orchestral or band * flexible prop designs illustrations and banners * PDF lyric sheets and scripts * Powerpoint files containing full script and song lyrics * sound effect audio files * a customisable poster to publicise performances Performance licences available online.Romeo & Juliet - Shakespeare’s tragedy about two ‘star-crossed lovers’ - is an English literary masterpiece studied at Key Stage 2 and 3 as part of the National Curriculum in England as well as at schools and colleges elsewhere in the UK and around the world. In this new Micromusical adaption the abridged story is told through poetry and song.TestimonialsThe micro-musicals have enriched our curriculum and have enabled the topics taught in class to come alive. Through the micro-musicals the children have gained a deeper and broader understanding of the curriculum and have developed a bank of rich language which has supported their writing outcomes. The micro-musicals have provided an excellent opportunity to teach music through all areas of the curriculum and we have been able to use music as a platform to learn history science geography and literature. They have been a good value for money and a valuable resource.-Bronwen Chalmers Head Teacher Davies Lane Primary School

Complete Performance Resource with Audio CD and Downlooadable Extras-Raising the curtain on Christopher Norton’s Micromusicals exciting and accessible musicals for schools based on popular classroom teaching topics from the creator of the internationally-acclaimed Microjazz series. Designed for children aged 6-12 each production lasts around 30 minutes and can be learned rehearsed and performed in as little as 2 days. Stage a real class act with this comprehensive and flexible resource:* Succinct casting and direction suggestions * Optional props list with a wealth of additional downloadable resources * Straightforward and catchy songs with complete demonstration and backing tracks on an accompanying CD * Voice and piano scoreswith guitar chords * A wide range of flexible easy band and orchestral parts available to download which can be played in conjunction with the backing tracks or as part of an independent live orchestral or band * Photocopiable lyric sheets (also available as downloads for printing or projection) * Wide-ranging cross-curricular teaching and classroom activity suggestions * A customisable poster to publicise performances The Vikings are covered in Key Stage 2 History in England and are popular in school teaching elsewhere in the UK and further afield. This Micromusical includes topics including:* the Viking invasions of the British Isles * King Alfred * Norse Mythology (Valhalla Asgard Odin Thor Frey Freya Tyr the children of Loki Fenrir) * the present-day effect of the Vikings on British culture TestimonialsThe micro-musicals have enriched our curriculum and have enabled the topics taught in class to come alive. Through the micro-musicals the children have gained a deeper and broader understanding of the curriculum and have developed a bank of rich language which has supported their writing outcomes. The micro-musicals have provided an excellent opportunity to teach music through all areas of the curriculum and we have been able to use music as a platform to learn history science geography and literature. They have been a good value for money and a valuable resource.-Bronwen Chalmers Head Teacher Davies Lane Primary School

Classés pièces pour instruments à vent deux styles contemporain populaire comme le jazz, blues, rock ' ne roll et reggae. Adapté pour les joueurs intermédiaires, chaque partie est d'une norme égale. Comprend les symboles de la corde d'accompagnement de clavier ou de la guitare et des suggestions pour obtenir un soutien rythmique facultatif. Microjazz est la célèbre série de monde de pièces basés sur la technique classique, encore à l'aide des styles contemporains populaires comme le jazz, blues, rock ' ne roll et funk. Microjazz vous aide à développer la musicalité et la technique à travers les sons familiers et les styles de musique populaire. C'est cette combinaison unique de genres modernes avec la technique traditionnelle qui a fait Microjazz un succès international avec les enseignants et les joueurs et de la série éducative plus largement utilisée jamais publiée. Nouvelle technologie apporte Microjazz vivante et ajoute une dimension interactive passionnante à la pratique et la performance. Basé sur la technique classique, Microjazz est grande à introduire le rythme et de développer les compétences de coordination... / 2 Clarinettes