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A Guide To Hand Technique-Jojo Mayer has put together the most comprehensive and detailed volume on hand technique ever published! As both an inspiring instructional method and highly entertaining reference guide this DVD is invaluable to drummers ofevery skill level. It covers a wide range of information from the most fundamental to the most sophisticated techniques. Many of the topics addressed here reveal and explain closely guarded and never-before-published secrets ofthe great masters as well as Jojo's own approaches. All are documented here for the first time! German Version.

The Essential Handbook for Musicians Who Teach. The Essential Handbook for Musicians Who Teach is an accessible guide to instrumental and singing teaching with a wealth of practical advice and information. It covers a comprehensive range of topics from employment status,safeguarding and health and well-being to planning, teaching strategies and continuing professional development. Written by experts in the field, this is a blueprint for teaching music that is essential reading for all musicianswho teach. Teaching is a very important part of the portfolio careers of professional musicians, and while they have a high level of knowledge about the practicalities of playing their instruments and working with othermusicians, they need backup in many other matters. This book fills an important gap in the literature in this area and is a vital guide and companion for all instrumental and vocal teachers.

An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs including sacred and secular works from simple four-part settings to more expansive yet accessible repertoire in an exciting variety of styles.This collection is perfect for choirs looking to broaden their repertoire and explore some of the best new music around.Angele Dei (Angel of God) is a prayer to the guardian angel suitable for general liturgical use in particular as an introit anthem or blessing at the Feast of the Holy Archangels or for concert performance.‘This piece was composed as a partinggift for my great friend and colleague Harriet Gedge. Recorded by the BBC Singers conducted by Bob Chilcott on 19 November 2010 at St Paul’s Church Knightsbridge London it was subsequently sung at Harrriet’s funeral in Brecon Cathedral on 16 December 2010.’     - Kate Johnson Kate Johnson - Angele Dei by musicroom Text.Angele Dei qui custos es mei me tibi commissum pietate superna hodie illumina custodi rege et guberna.Amen. Angel of God my guardian dear to whom God's love commits me here ever this day be at my side to light and love to rule and guide.Amen.The text is attributed to Reginald

With solemn passages as well as fanfare passages this piece culminates as a celebration. A contest piece that features several opportunities to teach bow placement techniques along with position work, it is suitable for any occasion, especially those in which you wish to celebrate America's veterans (5:30) / Orchestre A Cordes