The Book 2 Teacher's Manual from New Directions for Strings is designed to complement the separate instrumental books. In it, all the exercises and pieces are presented in full score, with most having piano accompaniment. Throughout the Teacher's Manual are pieces designated as ensemble pieces that foster independant ensemble skills and are also suitable for concert sitiations. The text is presented in 18 units where new skills, concepts and music fundamentals are: prepared in advance; introduced in the student books for focused classroom instruction; applied to already known elements in a review section. The Teacher's Manual comes complete with two play-along CDs. New Directions for Strings represents the first method ever written by a team of pedagogues representing each of the four stringed instruments. With more than 100 years of combined teaching experience, the authors of New Directions® for Strings explore many new directions, including equal integration of all the instruments, a tetrachord-based approach to support proper development of the left hand, and ensemble opportunities that occur throughout the book. Based on more than 100 years of combined teaching experience Written by a team of pedagogues representing each of the four stringed instruments Supplemental music by Soon Hee Newbold and Elliot Del Borgo Includes 2 Play-Along CDs with each student book and the Teacher's Manual

Violin/Piano reduction for Hugh Wood's Violin Concerto No.2 Op.50, which was commissioned by the Milton Keynes City Orchestra. First performed on 23rd January 2009 at Milton Keynes Theatre by Alexandra Wood (Violin) and Milton Keynes City Orchestra conducted by Sian Edwards.

Hugh Wood's Violin Concerto No.2 Op.50 was commissioned by the Milton Keynes City Orchestra. First performed on 23rd January 2009 at Milton Keynes Theatre by Alexandra Wood (Violin) and Milton Keynes City Orchestra conducted by Sian Edwards.

Dvorák wrote a total of four works for piano trio. The second Piano Trio in G minor op. 26 (1876) represents a conception of the form typical of the composer. At the same time, it documents the transition from his experimental phase to the emergence of his characteristic style which partly involved the return to definite form and thematic clarity. The main source for this present edition was the first printed edition (1880).

At last a book that provides not only a complete set of scales and arpeggios across two, three and four octaves in many variations, including on a single string – but also the necessary tools to master them. A novel and instructive publication that is destined to set the standard for years to come.

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One of opera's most famous scenes is now available in this skilled adaption for strings, with the powerful tribal dance scene from Samson and Delilah. After opening with an evocative violin solo, the tension-filled movement accelerates to a brilliant finish, depicting the drama surrounding Samson's destruction of the temple and his enemies. New product for the week of October 1st, 2012.

Written to celebrate the Olivier Messiaen centennial in 2008, Lieuwen scored Gulfstream for the same instruments as Messiaen's landmark Quartet for the End of Time: clarinet, violin, cello, and piano. The work is a musical representation of the Gulfstream current, conceived as the composer reflected upon its influence on weather and global climate change. New product for the week of Sept 10th, 2012.

Uses: Advent, Christmas Scripture: Luke 2 From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional Lesson and Carols service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs, this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments for congregational participation, handbell ringers, and children's choir, if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; O Come, All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise, Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; Let Christmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB, SAB, iPrint Orch CD-rom, Printed Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute 1&2, Oboe, Clarinet 1&2, Bassoon, Horn 1&2, Trumpet 1,2&3, Trombone 1&2, Bass Trombone/Tuba, Timpani, Perc 1&2, Harp, Piano, Violin 1&2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass), iPrint Consort CD-rom, iPrint Handbells CD-rom, StudioTrax CD, Listening CD, 10-Pack Listening CDs, Preview Pack, RehearsalTrax CDs, Digital Resource Kit. Duration: ca. 59:21 (full performance) ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems). New product for the week of Sept 17th, 2012.

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Described by the San Antonio Current as a stirring single movement piece, Overland Dream was premiered at the Texas Music Teachers Association Conference by the SOLI Chamber Ensemble. Length approx. 14 min. New product for the week of Sept 10th, 2012.

Described by the San Antonio Current as a stirring single movement piece, Overland Dream was premiered at the Texas Music Teachers Association Conference by the SOLI Chamber Ensemble. Length approx. 14 min. New product for the week of Sept 10th, 2012.

These sonatas are among the epoch-making works of the violin repertoire and nowadays figure in the standard repertoire of every violinist. It is all the more surprising, therefore, that until now there has been no Urtext edition of such significant works. The score is based on a first edition supervised by Corelli himself. From what we know of performance practice in Corelli’s time, however, more was expected of the violinist than just a musical reading of the printed score: it was customary to add ornamentation verging on improvisation, with embellishment and “variations as desired”. The original score is therefore presented here with the earliest documented ornamentation from a reprint published by Roger in Amsterdam in 1708. This ornamentation is not meant to be slavishly imitated, but to stimulate the player to find their own creative and stylistically confident interpretation of the score. As Roger did not specify any ornaments for the sonatas in the second volume, the “variations as desired” used by Corelli’s pupil Geminiani have been reproduced with the ninth Sonata as an example. Advice on performance is given by the Cologne baroque specialist Reinhard Goebel. This advice does not only apply to ornamentation, but also to articulation, bowings and more besides, calling for specific markings in the separate violin part. The realisation of the continuo part echoes the fashions of that time. Here too, advice on performance is meant to stimulate free interpretation by the continuo player. A figured bass part is included for the player who prefers to read the accompaniment from figures.

A new, corrected edition of an important and substantial work which has been constructed from the existing set of parts by Russell Denwood. It was written in 1895 when the composer was still a student at the Royal College of Music. His composition teacher, Charles Villiers Stanford, was so impressed by the piece that he took it with him on a visit to Berlin in 1897, where he arranged for the Joachim Quartet to play it. It was published in 1902, but no score appears to exist and the parts required corrections to be made. For Clarinet in A, 2 Violins, Viola and Cello. A reduction for clarinet and piano is also available (EME651).

"The greatest jazz secret," "Great Dane," "Fiddler Supreme." Danish violinist Svend Asmussen has been dubbed many wondrous titles. Duke Ellington's first reaction, "Man you play a hell of a lot of fiddle!" Mr. Asmussen has played with many other music legends, Edith Piaf, Benny Goodman, Hoagy Carmichael, Nat King Cole, Herbie Hancock and more. At 95, he is still going strong. After a DVD on his life was presented in 2006 by Universal/Shanachie Entertainments, The Extraordinary Life and Music of a Jazz Legend, he produced in 2009 the Makin' Whoopee! Cd for Arbors Records, and saw the production of Don't get around much anymore, in which the classical violin virtuoso Kim Sjøgren plays the solos Svend Asmussen composed while living in the South of France years ago. Mr. Asmussen has stated, "My unattainable model was, of course, Johan Sebastian Bach, whose famed violin solos I often practice playing." These solos and the charts of numbers by Gershwin, Ellington, and Asmussen, among others, will attract violinists everywhere, as swinging encores and as integral parts of their repertoire. The greatest secret is no longer a secret ...

Uses: General, Advent, Revival, Praise Team, Youth Scripture: Acts 1:11; John 14:1-4; Jude 1:14; Revelation 16:15 This contemporary praise anthem celebrates the joyful anticipation of Christ's return. Enlivened by a high-energy syncopated theme, this festive acclamation soars with a memorable chorus and an uplifting text. The final ostinato is a great moment mixing traditional choral techniques with a purely modern musical vernacular. The results are stunning and a fitting finale to a truly praise-worthy new worship song. Available separately: SATB, StudioTrax CD (Accompaniment, Split-Trax, Performance), Orchestration CD-rom (Score & parts for Flute 1&2, Oboe, Clarinet 1&2, Bassoon, Horn 1&2, Trumpet 1-3, Trombone 1-3, Tuba, Violin 1&2, Viola, Cello and Double Bass). Duration: ca. 4:27. New product for the week of May 21, 2012.Return Policy Exception: This product can not be returned if opened but it can be exchanged if defective, for the exact same title.

Uses: General, Advent, Revival, Praise Team, Youth Scripture: Acts 1:11; John 14:1-4; Jude 1:14; Revelation 16:15 This contemporary praise anthem celebrates the joyful anticipation of Christ's return. Enlivened by a high-energy syncopated theme, this festive acclamation soars with a memorable chorus and an uplifting text. The final ostinato is a great moment mixing traditional choral techniques with a purely modern musical vernacular. The results are stunning and a fitting finale to a truly praise-worthy new worship song. Available separately: SATB, StudioTrax CD, Orchestration CD-rom (Score & parts for Flute 1&2, Oboe, Clarinet 1&2, Bassoon, Horn 1&2, Trumpet 1-3, Trombone 1-3, Tuba, Violin 1&2, Viola, Cello and Double Bass). Duration: ca. 4:27. New product for the week of May 21, 2012.Return Policy Exception: This product can not be returned if opened but it can be exchanged if defective, for the exact same title.

Uses: Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 This up tempo anthem is a stimulating admonition to seek the light of Christ and His illumination. Well suited for Epiphany, this rousing theme has touches of sadness suggesting the shadows that surround the young Messiah in the days and years following His birth. Using a well-known carol tune helps draw the listener close and aids the learning process. A crisp approach to diction and articulation will yield success in your presentation. Available separately: SATB, StudioTrax CD, Orchestration CD-rom (Score & parts for Flute 1&2, Oboe, Clarinet 1&2, Bassoon, Horn 1&2, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2&3, Trombone 1&2, Bass Trombone/Tuba, Timp, Perc 1&2, Harp, Piano, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass). Duration: ca. 3:11. New product for the week of May 21, 2012.Return Policy Exception: This product can not be returned if opened but it can be exchanged if defective, for the exact same title.