Simple Sarabande

SKU: BT.AMP-037-010

The sarabande originated in the early 17th century and is a stately dance in triple time. It was popular in France and Spain but as a dance it quickly spread throughout the courts of Europe and the style was soon adopted into instrumental music in dance suites for solo instruments as well as orchestra. Something of this style has influenced Simple Sarabande and although its harmonic language is perhaps more up-to-date it could be seen as a ‘period piece’.

Simple Sarabande ist im Stil der ursprünglichen Sarabande, einem würdevollen höfischen Tanz aus dem 17. Jahrhundert im 3/4-Takt, geschrieben, wenn auch Philip Sparke für seine Komposition einen etwas moderneren harmonischen Ausdruck wählte. Einfachheit und leichte fließende Bewegungen sind die Schlüsselworte in diesem Stück, in dem Ihr Blasorchester sich ganz auf die Schönheit von Ton und Phrasierung konzentrieren kann.

La sarabande est une danse au caractère digne, sur un rythme ternaire lent, dont l’origine remonte la première moitié du XVIIe siècle. Très appréciée en France et en Espagne, elle conquiert rapidement l’ensemble des cours européennes. La sarabande s’intègre alors dans la musique instrumentale et devient un mouvement fondamental de la suite de danses. On retrouve quelques éléments stylistiques de cette danse dans Simple Sarabande. La structure harmonique reste néanmoins plus moderne.

SKU: FP.FPD07

ISBN 9790570503957.

These little pieces are intended for flautists of about a year's standing. It is hoped that this small album will also help to foster in young players a taste for ensemble playing: the two simple trios also include oboe and clarinet, but if these instruments are not available the parts may be played on a violin.

SKU: FP.FPD17

ISBN 9790570504329.

Four simple piano duets of equal difficulty in dance form. Dorothy Pilling was a much loved figure in the Mancunian musical world, known to generations of young pianists for her imaginative piano teaching pieces. Most famous for classic 'Harmonization of Melodies at the Keyboard' series, Dorothy Pilling also composed many piano duets and solos, as well as songs and other works. According to the Voxturturis blog:

'Her music remains fresh and light; characterised by strong melodies and late romantic harmony which she improvised well and the pieces are, in the main, short. Instantly appealing to players and audiences alike, most of her work shows a high degree of compositional craft.'.

SKU: FH.VC1

ISBN 978-1-55440-537-4.

This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.
Baroque and Classical Repertoire:
Menuet and Trio, W.O 10, no. 3 - Beethoven, Ludwig van arr. Watson Forbes
Rondeau (from The Fairy Queen) - Purcell, Henry arr. Watson Forbes
Sarabande - Handel, George Frideric arr. Jason Noble
Andante grazioso - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason Gray
Hornpipe a l'Inglese - Galliard, John Ernest arr. Christine Donkin
Vittoria, mio core! - Carissimi, Giacomo arr. Christine Donkin
Traditional and Romantic Repertoire:
Tambourin - Rameau, Jean-Philippe arr. Christine Donkin
All the Pretty Little Horses - American lullaby arr. Jason Gray
Barbara Allen - British folk song arr. Forrest Kinney
Simple Gifts - Brackett, Joseph Jr. arr. Forrest Kinney
March (from The Nutcracker) - Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yich arr. Jason Noble
Londonderry Air - Irish folk song arr. Forrest Kinney
Repertoire Composed After ca 1930:
A Little Child's Dance - Konicek, Zdenek
...I Say Ca-rib-'be-an - Birston, Harold
Sonata da camera - Matz, Rudolf
- First Movement: Adagio
- Fourth Movement: Allegro vivace
Grab the Slippery Toad! - Lumsden, Caroline and Ben Attwood
Hungarian Stomp - Wedgwood, Pam
Budapesto - Cheney, Carey
Wild West - Blackwell, David and Kathy Blackwell
Livi's Blues - Cheney, Elliott W.