SKU: HL.14002972
ISBN 9780853609001. 11.75x8.5x0.17 inches.
Toccata in C (or E) (566), Prelude and 'Wedge' Fugue in E minor (548), 'Great' Prelude and Fugue in G major (541), Prelude and Fugue in G minor (535), Fantasia and Fugue in G minor (the 'Great' G minor) (542), Edited by Sir Frederick Bridge and James Higg.
SKU: CF.YPS203
ISBN 9781491152232. UPC: 680160909735. Key: D minor.
Imagine Bach trying to compose in his studio while being pestered by a spider! Arachnophobia and Fugue exposes students to the Baroque style of music using dramatic contrasts, light articulation, chorale-style sections, and multiple references to Bach's works. The spider is represented by the xylophone and/or marimba supported by the flutes. As a humorous bonus, auxiliary percussion includes rolled-up newspapers to swat the pesky spider throughout the piece.Good music played well inspires the imagination. Imagine Bach trying to compose in his studio while being pestered by a spider! First and foremost this is educational music exposing kids to the Baroque style of music. Dramatic dynamic contrasts, light articulation, chorale-style, and multiple references to Bach’s works form the basis for the work. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Sleepers Wake, Little Fugue in G Minor, Sheep May Safely Graze, Dies Irae, and Come Sweet Death are the basis for this look into an imaginary situation with the Great Baroque Master. The spider is represented by either a solo xylophone or multiple xylophones and/or marimba (supported by the flutes.) As a humorous bonus auxiliary percussion use rolled up newspapers to swat the pesky spider throughout the piece in rhythm with the music.
SKU: AP.36-52703034
ISBN 9781682962206. UPC: 654690579935. English.
Bach's organ works seem to work perfectly for string quartet, with everyone getting in on the thematic material. These three works are some of his best-known and are a nice addition to the concert and contest repertoire. Contents: Prelude and Fugue in C minor, BWV 537; Great Fugue in G minor, BWV 542; Fugue in D major, BWV 532.
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SKU: CF.YPS203F
ISBN 9781491152911. UPC: 680160910410.
SKU: HL.14011001
11.75x8.25x0.43 inches.
J. S. Bach (1685-1750) was a German Baroque composer who is revered for the originality and skill of his contrapuntal and harmonic techniques. He spent most of his life working as an organist and choirmaster, but was also employed as a composer a many different Royal Courts. However, his skill as an organist and composer for Organ is what gained him the reputation he enjoyed during his lifetime.
This is perhaps epitomised by his Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor (BWV 542), often referred to as the Great Fantasia and Fugue. It has been edited by Sir Frederick Bridge and James Higgs.
SKU: AP.36-52703038
ISBN 9781682962220. UPC: 654690580573. English.
Bach's organ works seem to work perfectly for string quartet, with everyone getting in on the thematic material. These two works are among his best-known and are a nice addition to the concert and contest repertoire. Contents: Little Fugue in G minor, BWV 578; Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582.
SKU: CY.CC3100
ISBN 9790530110775. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Bach's Little Fugue in G minor BWV 578 for organ was written in the first decade of the 18th century while he was working at Arnstadt. It is one of his best known works and has been arranged for numerous types of ensembles including a full-blown one for full orchestra by Leopold Stokowski. Mr. Tempest has arranged a great setting of this work for 11-part Brass Ensemble with the following instrumentation: Trumpet in D, 2 B-flat Trumpets, Flugelhorn, 2 Horns, 3 Trombones, Euphonium and Tuba. This work is about 4 minutes in length and appropriate for moderately advanced performers.
SKU: CY.CC2947
ISBN 9790530057667.
Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565 is possibly the most famous work in the organ repertoire. It was written as early as 1704 while the composer was in his teens, which could explain some of its unusual features. It first appeared in publication in 1833 by way of Felix Mendelssohn.The first appearance of this work as a transcription and recording for brass came in 1979 by Frederick Mills and the Canadian Brass, becoming an iconic work in the ensemble's repertoire.Ralph Sauer has had a great deal of success with his transcriptions of Bach's works. This work of about 9 minutes in length for 8-part Trombone Ensemble of advanced performers is brilliantly thought out and can be the cornerstone of a concert program.
SKU: CL.026-4957-00
This classic Bach fugue is ideal for bands of all sizes and skills, but especially adapted for those with limited instrumentation desiring to challenge their developing musicians. It is also appropriate for very small ensembles, having been carefully crafted by the arranger to work well with as few as five performers. The required independence of parts provides opportunities for developing technical and musical skills while also presenting the option for performance of a masterwork from the Baroque era. The final product will be well worth the effort in developing and enhancing the overall musicianship of your performers. Great music!
SKU: CL.026-4957-01