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Forever Ella includes nineteen Ella Fitzgerlad classics arranged for voice and piano with guitar chords. Includes such greats as Someone to Watch Over Me, Summertime, Misty, I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm and I Get A Kick Out Of You.

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Concert Repertoire For Recorder is a collection of 27 idiomatic arrangements and original pieces for beginner to Grade 4 player, with piano accompaniment, selected and edited by Sally Adams. There is also a smattering of pieces for variety and to encourage switching between instruments. From Handel to Beethoven, Telemann to Schumann and original pieces by Sally Adams, Ned Bennett, Walter Bergmann, Doris Da Costa, David Gordon and Sarah Watts. These pieces are guaranteed to be a real hit on the concert platform! **ABRSM selected piece (Recorder from 2008): Polka (Anon. Czech) Gavotte (Handel) Babiole (Naudot) Pony Trot (Bergmann) Andante (from Partita No. 1) or Pastourelle (Telemann) Hornpipe (Bergmann) Romance (Schumann) **Trinity College London selected pieces (Recorder 2012-2014): Pony Trot (Bergmann) Gavotte (Handel) Babiole (Naudot) Andante from Partita no. 1 (Telemann) Collapso (Bennett) To Chloe (Mozart) Monday Blues (Da Costa) Yes, but No (Da Costa) Romance (Schumann)

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Unbeaten Tracks (Oboe) introduces contemporary pieces of standard and new to unusual repertoire to the Intermediate oboe player (Grade 4-7), and is paired with piano accompaniment, offering both challenge and reward in equal measure. This book, edited by Sarah Francis, presents 8 a kaleidoscopic mix of styles by some of today's most talented composers and are undoubtedly destined to become standard repertoire. The Unbeaten Tracks Series has made a profound mark on the music world with its volumes of specially commissioned pieces for intermediate-level players. There are also small 'biopics' about each composer that give tidbits of information about the composer's inspiration and intention behind their piece, which give musicians a greater insight into the music. **ABRSM selected pieces (Oboe 2006-2013): Prairie Song (McDowall) At Bondi Beach (Sculthorpe) Midnight Blue (Usher)

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Songs of A Rainbow Nation comprises four great songs from South Africa arranged for soprano and alto with a straightforward piano accompaniment. Included are: Hamba Lulu - a wedding song with a gentle, comforting rhythm; Jesu Ukukhanya - featuring a call-and-response structure where a simple solo line is followed by a choral answer; Si Njay, Njay, Njay - a joyfully exuberant song with an infectious rhythm which can also be performed a cappella with some optional percussion for greater effect; and Weeping - a South African pop song from the band Bright Blue which uses as its chorus the refrain from the Zulu anthem N’kosi Sikeleli Africa (God Bless Africa). The arrangements form part of the Choral Basics series, which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages, it offers attractive, idiomatic arrangements with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. If you enjoy these songs, try L’Estrange’s hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa!

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A Christmas Special comprises a collection of four joyful songs exploring the ‘lighter’ side of Christmas. Three classic songs and one newly composed, arranged for soprano, alto and combined men's voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment - ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. Songs include: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Jingle Bells, O Christmas Tree and a crowd-pleasing original by Alexander L’Estrange and Peter Gritton, Another Christmas. The songs form part of the Choral Basics Series, which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages, the series offers attractive, idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen choirs, with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music, spirituals, folk song, pop classics, hit shows and original pieces, this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.

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Keynotes is a series of essential piano repertoire from across the ages which has been carefully selected and edited by John Lenehan, one of Britain's most experienced, versarile and sought-after pianists. The series contains unusual and imaginative repertoire from over three centuries. Not only is there ample opportunity to improvise, but each book contains valuable practical footnotes. Book 3, Keynotes Piano Grades 3-4, contains music by CPE Bach, WF Bach, Bartok, Beethoven, Burgmuller, Chopin, Franck, Grieg, Gurlitt, Handel, Haydn, Scarlatti, Sculthorpe, Shostakovich, Thcaikovsky and Wallen.

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30 Sacred Masterworks presents a wealth of sacred repertoire for upper voice accompanied and unaccompanied choirs. This compilation is a varied selection of work from the 15th Century through to the 21st Century, encompassing the languages of Latin, German and English. From Beethoven, Brahms, Britton, and many other composers, there are a variety of sacred music styles to choose in order to create the perfect choral concert. Many of the pieces collected in this volume are published here for the first time, or have not enjoyed the same exposure as much as the mixed voice repertoire. It is an invaluable resource both for upper voice choirs seeking new, and inspiring repertoire as well as for mixed voice choirs who want to showcase the talent of their female singers. The volume builds on the success of Faber 's Choral Programme Series from which some of the pieces have been drawn. It encompasses many eras and offers both accompanied and unaccompanied piecesand forms a vibrant and versatile collection suitable for a variety of services and concerts through the year.

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This is a celebration of music from the time the pioneers explored the vast reaches of North America. A presentation of eleven imaginative and idiomatic arrangements for elementary 'cello (Grade 1-3) with piano. Helpful background notes help players to understand the style and spirit of the music. The book is also compatible with the viola and violin editions, giving an opportunity for young players to experience ensemble playing at quite an early stage. **Trinity College London selected pieces (Cello 2010-2012): Old Joe Clark (Trad.) Simple Gifts (Trad.)

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This is a celebration of music from the time the pioneers explored the vast reaches of North America. A presentation of eleven imaginative and idiomatic arrangements for elementary viola (Grade 1-3) with piano. Helpful background notes help players to understand the style and spirit of the music. The book is also compatible with the 'cello and violin editions, giving an opportunity for young players to experience ensemble playing at quite an early stage. **ABRSM selected pieces (Viola 2008-2015): Simple Gifts (Trad. North American) The Railroad Corral (Trad. North American) **Trinity College London selected pieces (Viola 2010-2012): All The Pretty Little Horses (Trad. arr. Waterfield & Beach)

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John Miller’s Trumpet Basics series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner trumpet players and their teachers. This edition of Trumpet Basics Pupil’s book offers a fresh design, clear technical drawings, fun illustrations, new activities and of course all the great tunes featured in the original Trumpet Basics. Starting at absolute beginner level and progressing to about Grade 2, it contains: • a wide range of repertoire, including original pieces and well-loved favourites from every genre • warm ups and fun original exercises • invaluable fact files, quizzes and technical advice covering notation, general musicianship and care of the instrument • helpful fingering diagrams and rhythm boxes • duets throughout – ideal for group teaching • downloadable audio containing piano and trumpet accompaniments to play along with.

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This series from Paul Harris builds on his previous series' Improve your scales! and Improve your sightreading! Improve your practice! Grade 3 follows on from the Grade 2 book encouraging students to continue planning their practice sessions as they begin to tackle more complex pieces and scales. Developing well planned practice techniques discussed in the book will enable students to think about different aspects of their music as they play and also encourages independent thought and exploration.

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Selected Solos for soprano/tenor saxophone contains pieces for the Grade 1-3 level player. With works by composers such as Bizet and Vivaldi standing aside the ever-popular Pam Wedgwood and Paul Harris, players are sure to find this music both stimulating appealing. A companion album for players of grades 4-6 standard is also available. **ABRSM selected pieces (Saxophone 2006-2013): Theme and Variations (Glazunov) La donna è mobile (from Rigoletto) (Verdi) Midnight Air (Harris) I Believe (Wedgwood) Trio (from Water Music) (Handel) Greensleeves (attrib. Henry VIII) Pirates Ahoy! (Harris) Chinese Take It Away (Wedgwood) Promenade (from Pictures at an Exhibition) (Mussorgsky) Cantabile (from Il Cordellino) (Vivaldi) Showtime (Harris) Rosie or Plaza de Toros (Wedgwood) **Trinity College London selected pieces (Saxophone 2012-2014): La donna è mobile (from Rigoletto) (Verdi) Trio (from Water Music) (Handel) Chinese Take It Away (Wedgwood) Greensleeves (attrib. Henry VIII) Promenade (from Pictures at an Exhibition) (Mussorgsky) Plaza de Toros (Wedgwood) Cantabile from II Cordellino (Vivaldi)

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Bewitched! is filled with eleven magical pieces that will cast a spell on young pianists. Musicians of around Grade 1-2 standard will love to learn in this chaotic world of failed spells and ghostly apparitions. Helpful notes from the composers and fantastic illustrations to colour just add to the fun.

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Sound At Sight Violin (Initial - Grade 3) contains composed graded sight reading pieces to support Trinity College London’s Violin exam requirements for Intitial Grade to Grade 3.

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No songs conjure up the dazzle and glamour of the swinging 70s better than ABBA. From sentimental ballads to dance-floor hits, ABBA: Mamma Mia! & Others brings together timeless chart-toppers such as Mamma Mia!, The Winner Takes It All and Money, Money, Money. All arranged for upper voices with piano accompaniment by Lin Marsh, they are guaranteed to get everyone singing along. The Choral Programme Series is now a well-established programming tool for many choirs as it offers a wealth of fresh material from many eras and in many styles offering great value for money as each volume in the series provides up to forty minutes of music.

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Are you football crazy? Are you football mad? Melissa Bastin, together with Pam Wedgwood, will help any aspiring beginner pianist with two great new books with the title Piano for the Young Football Fanatic. Designed to complement any beginner piano tutor, these books develop all the necessary skills with simple and effective warm-ups and exercises, original piano pieces with football lyrics and simple arrangements of well-known football songs. There is advice from the dugout, where the coach is on hand to give tips, or team talks, giving more activities to try while learning a new piece. Corner flags indicate new ideas and bits of information, and the Manager’s Masterclass Matches consolidate everything learnt. Book 2/Premier League extends to one octave in each hand.

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Really Easy Jazzin' About Fun Pieces for Violin is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, arranged for the absolute beginner violin player by Pam Wedgwood and featuring piano accompaniments. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz.

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The Getting Started series is step-by-step guides introducing key skills to the beginner musician and in turn enables teachers to cover all aspects of music in a time-limited lesson. Getting Started with Theory is an enjoyable introduction to beginners up to approximately Grade 2. Have fun working out how the pieces you play are written and learn through lots of fun excercises. Your theory will keep pace with your playing ability and exams will be an easy and logical step! Designed to be used alongside instrumental/singing lessons, this book is packed with activities to do at home as part of practice time.

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First Repertoire For Clarinet comprises 16 easy-intermediate pieces for clarinet and piano, edited, selected and arranged by Paul Harris and Emma Johnson. This is a collection of imaginative and idiomatic arrangements and original pieces, all carefully selected and written for Grade 1-4 player. From Bruch to Britten, Telemann to Alkan, and including such classics from the shows and television as Cole Porter's Night and Day and Barrington Pheloung's theme from Inspector Morse. There is something here for every occasion! Paul Harris is one of the leading figures in music education, with many varied publications to his name. Emma Johnson has established herself as one of the world’s foremost clarinet soloists, performing regularly in the USA, the Far East, and throughout Europe. **ABRSM selected piece (Clarinet 2008-2013): The Spy Who Went Out to the Cold (Harris)

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First Repertoire For Flute combines imaginative arrangements with original pieces, all of which have been carefully selected and written for players of elementary to intermediate (Grade 1-4) standard. Sally Adams and Nigel Morley have pooled their wealth of experience and put together a varied and challenging collection which includes classic theme tunes from the Vicar of Dibley and The Snowman, as well as original compositions from Sally Adams, Sarah Watts and Pam Wedgwood. There is something here for every occasion! **ABRSM selected piece (Flute 2008-2013): Tell Them Martha Sent You (Watts)

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The Getting Started series are step-by-step guides introducing key skills to the beginner musician. In turn they enable teachers to cover all aspects of music in a time-limited lesson. Getting Started with Keyboard Musicianship is an enjoyable and practical introduction to basic keyboard harmony that teaches young musicians the fundamentals that will aid their musical progression. Designed to be used alongside instrumental/singing lessons, this book is packed with activities to do at home as part of practice time.

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Piano All Sorts (Grades 2-3) is an assortment of 25 fun pieces to pick and mix! From easy classics to great new pieces, these are exciting and varied collections for both educational and recreational use. All Sorts is designed to fit the technique and capabilities of the young player. This book has been selected and edited by John York.

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Really Easy Jazzin' About (Oboe) is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, arranged for the absolute beginner oboe player by Pam Wedgwood and featuring piano accompaniments. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz.

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Up-Grade! Trumpet Grades 2-3 is perfect for those looking for something to bridge the gap between grades 2 and 3. Pam Wedgwood's inimitable style is guaranteed to breathe new life into your playing! The varied pieces in this lively collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade.

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Flute All Sorts is designed to fit the technique and capabilities of the young player, with easy-to-play piano accompaniments for the teacher. This assortment of 19 fun pieces to pick and mix offers all sorts - from easy classics to great new pieces!

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Fingerprints is a collection of piano pieces written for the grade 1-4 pianist by real, living composers who eat breakfast, get tired and irritable, laugh at jokes and have favourite things. Using their imagination and with a love for piano music, they have captured a little bit of what makes them who they are within some inspired pieces and left these as a set of musical ‘fingerprints’ for you to play. **Trinity selected pieces (Piano 2012-2014): Hopscotch (Harris) Weaving Song (Beach) Twilight (Harris)

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Up-Grade! Alto Sax Grades 1-2 is perfect for those looking for something to bridge the gap between grades 2 and 3. Pam Wedgwood's inimitable style is guaranteed to breathe new life into your playing! The varied pieces in this lively collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade. There are several spin-offs to the Up-Grade! Series including jazz, pop and Christmas. **ABRSM selected pieces (Saxophone 2006-2013): La donna è mobile (from Rigoletto) (Verdi) I Believe (Wedgwood) Greensleeves (attrib. Henry VIII) Chinese Take It Away (Wedgwood) Cat Walk (Wedgwood) **Trinity College London selected pieces (Saxophone 2012-2014): La donna è mobile (Verdi) I Believe (Wedgwood) Greensleeves (attrib. Henry VIII) Cat Walk (Wedgwood)

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Violinists, play your way across Europe, with a lively Italian Tarantella and Saltarello, perky Polish Polka and wistful Viennese Waltz.Then it’s off to sunny Cuba where the Rumba has a great rhythmic twist, and America, where Ragtime is cool and sophisticated – but you can really party at a Hoedown! Dance Duets can be enjoyed by violinists of about grade 2–3 upwards. It is excellent concert material, and offers a wide range of techniques including (easy) fast finger work, extensive pizzicato, leggiero bowing, long legato lines, double stopping – and even the occasional chance to stamp! Both violin parts are of equal interest, so grab a friend and get duetting!

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Winter Soundscapes is a collection of seven evocative sound pictures, which conjure up the landscapes and feelings of a traditional hard winter. The pieces contrast one another, with relaxed fireside scenes next to relentless snowstorms, allowing young players to experiment with a number of styles and techniques. This is a great alternative to carols for December concerts and suitable for working on long after Christmas too. Ideal concert fillers for the Intermediate string quartet with the added flexibility of a violin 3 alternative to viola.

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This wonderfully melodic setting of the canticles - coloured by delicious jazz harmonies - was written by Wayne Marshall, the celebrated international organ virtuoso, in 1982 for the choristers of St George's Chapel, Windsor, where he was organ scholar. As those choirs who have already come across this piece will testify, it is a work well worth discovering. Faber New Choral Works introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

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Horn Solos Books 1 And 2

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Play Ballads (Alto Saxophone) offers the Intermediate (Grade 4-6) trumpeter the inspirations of some of the greatest exponents of the ballad form. It includes popular classics such as, Elton John’s Your Song, Lionel Richie’s Hello, Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel’s Killing Me Softly alongside original compositions by John Kember, all arranged with piano accompaniment. This volume gives young players the opportunity to play well-known tunes at a relatively early stage. These are perfect pieces to play for end-of-term concerts, or just for fun.

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Unbeaten Tracks (Trumpet) introduces contemporary pieces of standard and new to unusual repertoire to the Intermediate trumpet player (Grade 4-7), and is paired with piano accompaniment, offering both challenge and reward in equal measure. This book, edited by esteemed brass educator John Miller, presents a kaleidoscopic mix of styles by some of today's most talented composers and are undoubtedly destined to become standard repertoire. The Unbeaten Tracks Series has made a profound mark on the music world with its volumes of specially commissioned pieces for intermediate-level players. There are also small 'biopics' about each composer that give tidbits of information about the composer's inspiration and intention behind their piece, which give musicians a greater insight into the music.

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Play Ballads (Clarinet) offers the Intermediate (Grade 4-6) trumpeter the inspirations of some of the greatest exponents of the ballad form. It includes popular classics such as, Elton John’s Your Song, Lionel Richie’s Hello, Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel’s Killing Me Softly alongside original compositions by John Kember, all arranged with piano accompaniment. This volume gives young players the opportunity to play well-known tunes at a relatively early stage. These are perfect pieces to play for end-of-term concerts, or just for fun.

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Sweet is the Memory is a setting of a quotation from Cicero, the great Roman orator and writer. 'Sweet is the memory of troubles past, of trials o'er, of sorrow gone'. The words would make this suitable for any reflective occasion, or as a concert piece. Ken Burton is the Director of the London Adventist Choir. The setting is for unaccompanied mixed voices and has solo lines for a treble (or a few trebles) and tenor voice. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.

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Unbeaten Tracks for cello is the latest in this instrumental repertoire series. The eight pieces in this volume are written in an array of musical styles by some of today's most talented composers and are undoubtedly destined to become standard repertoire for players of intermediate level upwards. Handy 'Biopics' collect small details about various composers giving an insight into the inspiration and mood of the music. **ABRSM Grade 6 selected pieces (Cello 2010-2015): Hip Hip Bourée (Jacobson) Frogs Dancing on Water Lilies (Mustonen)

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Favourite carols and festive tunes have here been creatively arranged for the beginner quartet (Grade 1–2+) by the ever-resourceful Mary Cohen. From the more solemn to the extremely boisterous, these arrangements explore a wide range of musical styles as well as many interesting string effects (including simple harmonics, col legno, pizzicato and tremolo). Conscious of the limited rehearsal time available in the mad rush up to the annual carol service or Christmas concert, Mary has also provided invaluable technique tips to help deal with problems which might otherwise disrupt the musical flow. There are plenty of opportunities for audience participation too for the more adventurous!

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Five Welsh Carols are lyrical and atmospheric carols for the Christmas season that offer choirs the chance of exploring treasures from one of the most musical of nations. The Welsh texts are accompanied by new English singing translations, arranged for SATB mixed voices choir, with piano accompaniment. The Choral Programme Series is now a well-established programming tool for many choirs as it offers a wealth of fresh material from many eras and in many styles. Also offering great value for money as each volume in the series provides up to forty minutes of music

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