Seasonal Sounds

Bags Of Christmas is full of tunes to get you into the festive mood. As well as lots of favourite carols and Christmas songs there are some new 'seasonal soundscapes' picturing snowmen snow angels and a mischievious kitten! Great material to play with friends and at family gatherings and parties from the build-up to Christmas right through to New Year! Each piece is complete in itself so does not need an accompaniment but for fun you could ask a friend to improvise a simple rhythm on drum or percussion to fit with your part. Written and arranged by the UK's leading string pedagogue Mary Cohen creator of a wide range of imaginative teachingpublications including Superstart.

Bassoon/Trombone/Bar. BC-Sounds of the Season is a collection of fifteen songs from around the globe representing holiday musical traditions from Africa the British Isles Germany France the Middle East the West Indies and the United States.The versatile Multiple Option Scoring allows each arrangement to be performed solo as an ensemble piece of any size or instrumentation or as a full concert band work. All pieces correlate with SOE Comprehensive BandMethod Books 1 and 2. With eight sacred and seven Secular titles Sounds of the Season is ideal for use in schools churches or Community settings.

Flute-Sounds of the Season is a collection of fifteen songs from around the globe representing holiday musical traditions from Africa the British Isles Germany France the Middle East the West Indies and the United States.The versatile Multiple Option Scoring allows each arrangement to be performed solo as an ensemble piece of any size or instrumentation or as a full concert band work. All pieces correlate with SOE Comprehensive BandMethod Books 1 and 2. With eight sacred and seven secular titles Sounds of the Season is ideal for use in schools churches or Community settings.

E-flat Horn-Sounds of the Season is a collection of fifteen songs from around the globe representing holiday musical traditions from Africa the British Isles Germany France the Middle East the West Indies and the United States.The versatile Multiple Option Scoring allows each arrangement to be performed solo as an ensemble piece of any size or instrumentation or as a full concert band work. All pieces correlate with SOE Comprehensive BandMethod Books 1 and 2. With eight sacred and seven secular titles Sounds of the Season is ideal for use in schools churches or Community settings.

E-flat Tuba-Sounds of the Season is a collection of fifteen songs from around the globe representing holiday musical traditions from Africa the British Isles Germany France the Middle East the West Indies and the United States.The versatile Multiple Option Scoring allows each arrangement to be performed solo as an ensemble piece of any size or instrumentation or as a full concert band work. All pieces correlate with SOE Comprehensive BandMethod Books 1 and 2. With eight sacred and seven secular titles Sounds of the Season is ideal for use in schools churches or Community settings.

Joining two memorable tunes from hymnody “Beach Spring” and “Nettleton ” Mark Patterson has arranged a triumphant setting of a John Parker Thanksgiving text. Simple handbell parts and accessible vocalwriting make this much-needed anthem a refreshing addition to your service. “In the Season of Our Plenty” is a prayer of gratitude to be shared at any time of the year but especially at harvest time. ...praisingGod for all His goodness let the sounds of joy prolong!

The sweet acoustic sounds of this light pop-style Christmas song by Dara Maclean and Dave Barnes will bring warmth and hope to seasonal concerts and worship services. Just a baby sleeping in a manger all the world was waiting for you to come...under Bethlehem skies.

Contains eight lyrical arrangements of seasonal favorites for intermediate pianists of all ages. These arrangements emphasize the beauty of the solo piano and explore the lush sounds of the keyboard with a touch of contemporary harmony. / Piano

for Concert Band-Among Goldman's many contributions to the band's repertoire his pastiche marches such as Children's March and the Christmas March have been especially popular. Familiar seasonal tunes include Good King Wenceslas Adeste Fideles Jingle Bells It Came Upon the Midnight Clear The First Noël Deck the Halls and Hark! the Herald Angels Sing. An optional short coda reduces the playing time to approximately 4:00. A handsome full score and judicious rescoring of the upper woodwinds makes this an ideal alternative for community bands looking for new sounds in a classic yet familiar style for their December programs.

for Concert Band-Among Goldman's many contributions to the band's repertoire his pastiche marches such as Children's March and the Christmas March have been especially popular. Familiar seasonal tunes include Good King Wenceslas Adeste Fideles Jingle Bells It Came Upon the Midnight Clear The First Noël Deck the Halls and Hark! the Herald Angels Sing. An optional short coda reduces the playing time to approximately 4:00. A handsome full score and judicious rescoring of the upper woodwinds makes this an ideal alternative for community bands looking for new sounds in a classic yet familiar style for their December programs.

Based on a poem by Julia H. Scott (1809-1842) this original choral expresses the beauty of seeing the first snow of the winter season. Gorgeous piano writing supporting full harmonic loveliness truly depicts the sights and sounds of a winter scene. Based on a poem by Julia H. Scott (1809-1842) this original choral expresses the beauty of seeing the first snow of the winter season. Gorgeous piano writing supporting full harmonic loveliness truly depicts the sights and sounds of a winter scene.

Noted jazz pianist, composer, recording artist and educator Andy LaVerne has drawn from his decades of experience playing with master musicians from Getz to Lovano to create this comprehensive compendium of contemporary moving voicings. Quartal, quintal, drop 2, dominant 7b9/diminished, triadic, whole tone and chromatic performance proven voicings pioneered by McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Andy himself are presented and fleshed out in all twelve keys. This book picks up where others leave off, enabling you to replace static chords with voicings that move melodically, dramatically, and gracefully over the entire range of the keyboard. Firmly rooted in contemporary jazz theory, the emphasis is on practical performance applications. Andy ties it all together with illustrations of comping choruses for five standard jazz tunes. Chords in Motion satisfies a long awaited need in actual comping situations, and shows you how to move chords through varying harmonic rhythms. FINALLY ? a book that gives you moving voicings, and sets them in motion in all twelve keys. Chords in Motion is a valuable resource for all keyboardists, arrangers, and instrumentalists. Activate, animate, and energize your comping with this encyclopedic volume. 156 pages, spiral bound for easy opening. Andy carries the flame of jazz piano tradition and just great music. He always inspires me. Chick Corea This is a great book! I am going to sit down and play through this!! I am always telling my non-piano playing students how important it is to work with (and internalize) the sounds that we live with all our lives as Jazz musicians. Coltrane spent years sitting at the piano and so should all of us!!! John Patitucci Berklee College of Music One thing about Andy?he is complete as can be and has been consistently so for years in both his teaching materials and playing. He is completely knowledgeable in such a way that when I play with him, I know he KNOWS!! Plus he is one of the smoothest and polished of players around. Great book?encyclopedic in content. Dave Liebman Founder, Artistic Director, International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ) I've played and recorded with Andy LaVerne many times over the years and in many different settings and he's always come up with the hippest, most interesting chords in the most musical way! His way of playing and looking at chords inspires me as a drummer and his rhythm section partner to play things that are in turn inspiring to the rest of the band. This book, helps musicians, understand, in a clear thoughtful presentation, how to go about getting this together. Billy Drummond Jazz Drummer, Educator, Juilliard, NYU Chords in Motion is an outstanding and comprehensive guide by Andy LaVerne, whose encyclopedic knowledge, decades of experience and brilliance as a performer and educator make this an invaluable handbook of modern jazz piano harmony. Its user-friendly, intelligent design enables musicians to expand their harmonic palette and potentially transform their playing, writing and arranging. Chords in Motion is an invaluable contribution to jazz musicians! Lynne Arriale Jazz Pianist, Composer, Educator, Associate Professor of Jazz Piano, Director of Small Ensembles, University of North Florida Chords in Motion is exactly the book I'd expect from Andy LaVerne. It's clear, openhearted and inspiring, as has been every conversation I've had with Andy over the years. Long a fan of his playing, I have enjoyed this look behind the curtain at how Andy LaVerne formulated his signature style. One other thing -- any pianist, no matter his/her approach, will gain insight into what will surely be new and exciting musical directions. Pete Malinverni Jazz Pianist, Educator, Director of Jazz Studies, SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Music What a great resource for expanding the harmonic palette! Chords in Motion is a must have for the aspiring young jazz pianist as well as the seasoned veteran. Another winner from Andy! Paul Schmeling Jazz Pianist, Educator, Chair Emeritus, Piano Department, Berklee College of Music In Chords in Motion, I recognize chords and sounds that have inspired me to compose and play: harmony from the music of Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner. This book is well organized, and from the beginning gets you playing. Each chord structure is explained and developed. There is plenty to practice. I especially like the exercises using contrary motion, arpeggiation

This sparkling arrangement of Ding Dong Merrily On High is full of the festive sounds of bells that ring from church steeples street corners and stores throughout the holiday season! It's a vibrant work that captures the jubilant and triumphant sounds of Christmas! Wonderful!

Discovery Level 2-Imagine the excitement of winter and first snowfall! Owl City brings their whimsical and fresh sounds to the holidays with this song that captures the childlike wonders of the season. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.