Ghost stories often tell of spirits communicating through knocks and noises – but what if a phantom has a more rhythmic sensibility? The Syncopated Specter is a creepy-fun selection that uses snaps and foot stomps to keep a beat under groovy melodies and funky basslines. This fun character piece is perfect for any Halloween concert!
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Like its sibling works (BWV 1052–1059), Johann Sebastian Bach's Harpsichord Concerto no. 3 (BWV 1054) was initially composed for another solo instrument. In this case, the original work is even known: it is the famous Violin Concerto in E major BWV 1042. When reworking it for harpsichord, Bach transposed it down a tone to better suit the keyboard instrument's compass. Moreover, he extensively honed the harpsichord part in order to also lend it, in addition to technical virtuosity, tonal autonomy with respect to the basso continuo.
Bach's late corrections in the autograph score were taken into account in the edition. The new performance material in Henle Urtext quality offers an uncluttered conducting score and orchestral parts that are optimally arranged for performance, which are availableboth individually as well as in a reasonably priced set.
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Herbert L. Clarke was a legendary composer and musician active in the early part of the 20th century, well-known for his solos for cornet, trombone, euphonium and combinations of brass instruments with band accompaniment. What is not as well-known is that Clarke also wrote three works for alto saxophone and band! Helen, Valse Caprice and Lavinia were written between 1918-1922 in Canada for Charles Shaw, saxophonist for the Anglo-Canadian Leather Company Band which Clarke directed at the time. Valse Caprice is a fine example of pure lyric elegance. Written in modified ABA form, the principal theme is followed by a more embellished variation in eighth notes. The contrasting middle section is a pensive meno mosso, which leads into a reprise with cadenza-like figures, building to a rousing conclusion. The historic publication of these three works by Southern Music represents a significant contribution to saxophone solo and band literature that will introduce generations of musicians to some of Herbert Clarkes finest hidden gems.
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A rose by any other name is still a rose. This work enjoyed at least three different titles after its creation at the beginning of the 20th century. But whatever it was called, it is a delightful example of the cakewalk (dont take it too fast!) and should be played often.
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Achieved is His Glorious Work (Vollendet is das grosse Werk) is the culminating moment from Haydn's masterpiece oratorio, The Creation (Die Schöpfung). Originally written for chorus and full orchestra, the piece concludes the second part of the oratorio when the act of creation was completed by God in the book of Genesis. In this arrangement for intermediate strings, the parts have been transposed to G to allow the music to fall well within comfortable playing ranges for the players, while retaining the melodic splendor and rhythmic vitality of Haydn's original. It is also ideal for small string groups lacking a balanced instrumentation, as the cello doubles the bass throughout.
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Best of Flute Solos is a comprehensive collection of solo pieces for flute, offering advanced flutists and professionals a wide range of repertoire. This anthology is ideal for practice sessions, auditions, concerts and competitions. Alongside well-known pieces by J. S. Bach, C. P. E. Bach, Telemann, Stamitz, Debussy and Hindemith, it also features lesser-known works by composers such as Charles Keller, Eugène Walckiers, Emil Kronke, Joseph Lauber, Pierre Octave Ferroud, Harald Genzmer and Violeta Dinescu.
The musical texts are based on original editions or first editions, with obvious errors tacitly corrected. The almost chronological order of the pieces illustrates the development of the instrument, playing style and composition, and provides a valuable foundationfor designing your own programme.
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Arietta dates from 1898, the same year as Coleridge-Taylor's Opus 33 Ballade for Orchestra and his Opus 30 cantata Song of Hiawatha, which is based on American Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem and remains his most-performed work. While certainly typical of the late 19th Century, many of his creations display inspiration by African musical elements much like dances from Hungary had inspired Brahms and Native American melodies and Negro Spirituals inspired Dvorák's New World Symphony.
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Fun and energetic. With a blend of pop, Latin, and Caribbean musical elements, this arrangement from the hit Disney sequel offers endless musical concepts from articulations to syncopation. Great percussion writing. Get ready to dance!
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Thanks to a royal privilege, French composer Joseph Bodin de Boismortier was able to publish and disseminate his works himself, which is why they quickly found their way into the teaching and performance repertoire in the eighteenth century. Duos for two equal bass instruments, such as the nine “Petites Sonates” op. 66 followed by a concluding chaconne, were as popular then as they are today: The short movements with dance-like character allow beginners to play together already early on and offer advanced players the opportunity for imaginative embellishment and stylistic presentation of the merely rudimentarily notated musical text. In accordance with the original edition published in 1737, the Henle Urtext edition presents the duos in score form, whereby the spontaneous switching of parts in the repeats of the individual sections is possible. Included to assist beginner cellists is a second score with fingerings and bowings by the experienced pedagogue Thomas Klein - thus, nothing stands in the way of musical njoyment!
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This song of promise speaks of light, hope, and truth. A pleasant tune lilts with gentle grace and directs our hearts to the night sky where waits the illumination of God's love and peace. Quickly learned, this anthem would be ideal for post-Christmas services when singer numbers may be limited.
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Celebrate women who rock! This powerful and energizing arrangement features the hits Crazy In Love, The Fate of Ophelia, We Found Love, Hello, and Born This Way.
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