SKU: CY.CC3110
ISBN 9790530110874. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Albert Robert Mueller (Muller) was a German trombonist born in 1849. He initially received violin lessons and discovered his talent for trombone playing at the age of twelve. He eventually settled in Leipzig and became a member of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra as well as a teacher at the Royal Conservatory of Music. He wrote the School for Trombone in 1902. (Wikipedia) The School for Trombone (part of our Vintage Brass Series, not to be confused with the Technical Etudes) is a very detailed and comprehensive book in three volumes totalling 208 pages, the text being divided into German, English and Russian languages. * Volume I includes detailed lessons on music theory including all scales and keys, rhythm, time signatures, rests, accents, accidentals, explanations of tempo markings, dynamics, posture, tone, a table of positions and notes. The lessons go through different keys starting very slowly and methodically with short exercises....not going too fast for the beginning student. Along the way Mueller inserts easy duets to perform with teacher and student, including many Bach chorales, etc. to get tuning and tone solidified. * Volume II for the intermediate level student, begins with the first studies of slurs and legato. He introduces simple songs and famous melodies including more duets. The exercises get progressively more difficult and include the entire collection of ornaments. * Volume III, for the more advanced student, introduces tenor and alto clefs in scales and studies including more duets. Compiled by Gordon Cherry.
SKU: HL.48186332
UPC: 888680839604. 9.0x12.0x0.225 inches.
Ad Libitum ? Volume 1 (IM1) is the first volume of three books preparing and teaching the basics of music theory, published in 2012. The book presents guidance for the teachers in blue boxes along the exercises and also teaches how to read music by a relative reading of the position of each notes. The book contains lessons, exercises and initial reading of G, F and C keys. Learning is also facilitated thanks to the use of basic melodies and nursery rhymes. Content: 1.Relative reading and positioning 2.Keys G and F 3.Rhythms 4.Singing 5.Theory 6.Listening development Written by Martine Neumayer (born 1964), a French pianist and music theory teacher, this method will enable a good and quick understanding of music theory basics..
SKU: HL.215239
UPC: 888680668112. 9.25x12.0x0.134 inches.
The first volume for piano solo from the series Music from Chopin's Land gives an obvious, though often forgotten, impression that every era in the history of Polish piano music had its own great creators. The compositions selected for the series allow for a global overview of the Polish piano music - its pathway, development and unique style. CONTENTS: Franciszek Mirecki: Sonata No. 3, Op. 12, part II Janina Garscia: Ikebana * Mount Fuji Witold Lutolawski: Folk Melodies: O My Johnny, An Apple hangs on the Apple-tree, Flirting Marek Stachowski: Odysseus amidst the White keys: The Sirens, The Home-coming of Odysseus Zygmunt Noskowski: Elegaic Polonaise Fryderyk Chopin: Waltz in A minor, Op. post.
SKU: CF.CAS59
ISBN 9780825884221. UPC: 798408084226. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: C major.
A tour de force string orchestra work by Sean O'Loughlin, Pursuit of Liberty is well worth the effort for your group, delving into the sound of the American frontier; a flowing tapestry of timbres and textures.Pursuit of Liberty is a piece for string orchestra commissioned by the Stringendo Orchestral Ensemble in Paris, France under the direction of Jean Thorel. Mr. Thorel asked me to compose this piece as part of a celebration of the French Revolution. His only request was to use a folk song from that time period as the basis for the piece. “Ah! Ca Ira” by Gervais Couperin from 1790 is the folk song I chose for this setting.The opening music contains fragments of the folk song’s melody. I also utilize this phrase as a transitional element between sections in the piece. It helps to integrate an original melody that I employ as counterpoint to the “Ah! Ca Ira” melody. The folk song melody first appears in its complete form at m. 14. Exposition and development follows until m. 37, which signals a transition to an original melody of mine. The eighth note pulse is punctuated by accents and sixteenth note interjections. Please bring those out of the texture throughout this section. Fragments of the folk song melody begin to appear in each of the sections of the ensemble which functions as an extended build up to a main statement of my original melody at m. 62. The folk song melody rejoins the setting in the upper strings at m. 70. This plays concurrently with the original melody in the lower strings. At m. 80, the melodies are reversed in the ensemble to a dramatic effect. The opening music returns at m. 84 to provide momentum to the rousing chords at m. 93 and subsequent conclusion. Vivre la Liberté!
About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series
This series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
SKU: CF.YAS217F
ISBN 9781491160770. UPC: 680160919376.
This energetic original work for intermediate string orchestra layers vigorous melodies and rhythms as it builds toward a climactic key change from A minor to B minor. As the title suggests, the music represents a constant state of movement and change, pushing forward with momentum and building theme upon theme, increasing and expanding in range, volume, and intensity. A sometimes-syncopated feel conveys the restless drive and determination of working continuously toward a goal. In this piece, students can explore the musical elements of melody, countermelody, and motif while developing the ability to count and play independently. An excellent selection for working on extended finger patterns (viola and cello), string crossings, divisi playing, easy shifting (first violin), and dramatic dynamic changes.
About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series
This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:--Occasionally extending to third position--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts--Viola T.C. part included--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels
SKU: CF.YAS217
ISBN 9781491160510. UPC: 680160919109.
SKU: FH.VA8
ISBN 978-1-55440-570-1.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.Preparatory Level:Blast Off! - Cohen, MaryDragon Drama! - Harris, PaulD Scale Waltz - Anderson, Gerald E. and Robert FrostPizzicato Puddle Stomp - Rapoport, KatharineLevel 1:Gliding Along at the Octopus Ball - Cohen, MaryThe Little Eel - Entezami, RaminNojack - Donkin, ChristineBow Division - AnonymousLevel 2:Rowing on the Lake - Keyser, Paul deSailing - Romberg, Bernhard Heinrich arr. A. Baird KnechtelCharlie Is My Darling - Traditional Scottish melody arr. Mary CohenKites - Rapoport, KatharineLevel 3:Etude in C Major, op. 45, book 1, no. 4 - Wohlfahrt, FranzHeidi Hi! - Cohen, MaryThe Fair Isle - Mackay, NeilSpuzzam - Donkin, ChristineThe First Skating Lesson - Geringas, YaakovLevel 4:Melodious Double Stops No. 9 - Trott, JosephineHot Chocolate Treat - Cohen, MaryPreparatory Exercise for Chromatic Scales - Kinsey, Herbert transc. Margaret BanwellPlaying Ball - Geringas, Yaakov.
