Grade 2-The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical contemporary and educational repertoire highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff Dmitri Shostakovich Karl Jenkins Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall Vera Gray and others.Carefully selected by Iain Farrington this practical anthology provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 2 pianist and creates the perfect package for teaching exam preparation and performance.Each volume contains:* a diverse collection of pieces each complemented by a useful practice andperformance tip * grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises * brand new sight-reading and improvisation activities * newly-commissioned aural awareness tasks Packaged with a CD of full performance demonstrations and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources.Iain Farrington has an exceptionally busy and diverse career as a pianist organist composer and arranger. He has performed across the world notably at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics and has worked with many leading musicians including Bryn Terfel and Sir Paul McCartney. As a composer Iain’s music has been performed recorded and broadcast worldwide and his wide-ranging catalogue of arrangements receives regular international performances.
SKU: BT.WMP2317
ISBN 9789811105586. English.
The latest of this series comprises popular choice pieces and alternative works from the ABRSM Piano Examination syllabi. These pieces have been specially selected for examination purposes and general repertoire study. Meticulously fingered and edited by Josephine Koh , the Teachers' Choice Selected Piano Repertory & Studies , just like the past series, offers teaching points and performance directions that help to develop technical assurance and stylistic awareness in the students. All works in Teachers' Choice are beautifully scored for comfort of reading. Beyond examinations, the series is enjoyed by music teachers who use the studies presented in eachgrade, for the development of specific technical skills in their students.
