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Dormi Jesu from The Faber Choral Signature Series is by Vladimir Godar, one of Slovakia's leading composers. Rob Cowan on BBC's Radio 3 has commented about Godar's music that, "It's as if Janacek, Gorecki and Monteverdi have settled on a universal language..." This gentle piece for soprano solo, mixed voices with a piano or harpsichord accompaniment would be suitable for a Christmas service or concert. 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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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 mixed 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, 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 1/Division 1 primarily explores five notes in each hand, C-G in the right, F-C in the left. Be successful with Book 1 for promotion to Book 2/Premier League.

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'Jurassic Blue' follows on directly from ‘Jackaroo’, it begins with a revision of the first finger and then moves on to second, third and fourth fingers. Each piece introduces a new rhythmic or technical point, with useful suggestion boxes for the teacher. There’s also the chance to create you own dinosaurs too, inspired by Drew Hillier’s wacky illustrations. With Pam Wedgwood’s lively accompaniments and the addition of words, you can even sing along to ‘Triceratops Rocks’! **Trinity College London selected piece (Cello 2010-2012): Jurassic Blue (Lumsden & Wedgwood)

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'Jackaroo' teaches fundamental string technique using only open strings and first finger, each piece introduces a new rhythmic or technical point, with useful suggestion boxes for the teacher. The addition of words and lively accompaniments by Pam Wedgwood mean that each piece can be sung through first. There’s even the chance to draw your own imaginary animals too, inspired by Drew Hillier’s wacky illustrations - how about a ‘Snivelling Skunkpanzee’? This book will inspire young violists and inject a healthy dose of fun into Viola lessons.

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Really Easy Jazzin' About (French Horn) is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, arranged for the absolute beginner french horn 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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Carol Stringfest presents popular carols in flexible arrangements for string quartet, beginner strings and duet. The books in the series can be used independently or in conjunction with one another. The inclusion of very simple parts for absolute beginners and an optional piano accompaniment, to support less confident groups, makes the series valuable to a wide range of abilities. Lyrics are also provided, so there is something for everyone, a must for Christmas!

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Carol Stringfest presents popular carols in flexible arrangements for string quartet, beginner strings and duet. The books in the series can be used independently or in conjunction with one another. The inclusion of very simple parts for absolute beginners and an optional piano accompaniment, to support less confident groups, makes the series valuable to a wide range of abilities. Lyrics are also provided, so there is something for everyone, a must for Christmas!

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Real Repertoire for Piano is a fantastic collection of 16 graded classical pieces, arranged for the grade 4-6 level pianist by Christine Brown. The Real Repertoire series introduces players to a wealth of original works by the great composers. The volumes are carefully selected for the intermediate player and contain timeless masterworks and unmissable modern pieces to encourage and inspire.

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Piano All Sorts (Initial-Grade 1) is an assortment of 29 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. This collection has been selected and edited by John York and is designed to fit the technique and capabilities of the young player.

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Cult Classics Trumpet And Piano, arranged by Richard Harris, is an imaginative collection that includes the main themes from all-time classic films that have earned their place in popular culture. Favourites such as Pulp Fiction, Trainspotting, Apocalypse Now, and Reservoir Dogs are right alongside well-known classical pieces from such films as Die Hard and Fatal Attraction. So recreate the sounds of the big screen with these arrangements from unforgettable Cult Classics!

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'Pulp Fiction', 'Halloween', 'Bullitt' and 'The Exorcist' are all-time classic films that have earned their place in popular culture. Whether comic, thrilling, romantic, action or sci-fi, the combination of stunning audio and visual effects is a powerful experience. This imaginative collection includes the main themes from these films alongside well-known classical pieces from such films as 'The Clockwork Orange', 'Fatal Attraction' and 'L.A. Confidential'. So recreate the sounds of the big screen with these arrangements from unforgettable Cult Classics! **Trinity College London selected pieces (Piano 2012-2014): 1st movt: Allegro Moderato from Brandenburg Concerto no.3 in G (JS bach) Habanera from Carmen (Bizet) Mad Scene from Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti) Overture from The Hebrides (Mendelssohn) Theme from Night on a Bare Mountain (Mussorgsky) Un bel di from Madame Butterfly (Puccini) Theme from the 1968 film Bullitt (Schifrin)

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This is the first of two volumes of music from the big country. Following the success of 'French Romantic Repertoire' and 'Russian Romantic Repertoire', Stephen Coombs has once again selected music from a diverse range of styles and composers, this time from America. They are presented in this volume designed to stretch pianists and delight audiences the world over. **ABRSM selected piece (Piano 2019-2020): Lullaby, Op. 10 **Trinity College London selected piece (Piano 2012-2014): Summer Song (MacDowell)

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This is the second of two volumes of music from the big country. Following the success of 'French Romantic Repertoire' and 'Russian Romantic Repertoire', Stephen coombs has once again selected music from a diverse range of styles and composers, this time from America. They are presented in this volume designed to stretch pianists and delight audiences the world over.

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A Garland of Carols is a homage to Benjamin Britton’s Ceremony of Carols, written by Anthony Bolton, for upper voices with a harp accompaniment. The piece includes a translation of the traditional Portuguese carol, Beijai o menino; as well as, original works such as Lanterns, which evokes a barren winter landscape from which we are transported to a more mystical land in the middle section. Though originally written for trebles, the carols work equally well for female voices, and a piano can be substituted for the harp accompaniment. Anthony Bolton is best known as one of the UK’s most successful fund managers; however, has maneuvered himself as a successful composer in his own right.

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Melodrama, sentimentality, vulgarity, and sheer cockney cheek: the Victorian era was a period of extremes. With brass bands abounding in concert halls, bandstands and even street corners, the trombone flourished in this heady social and musical atmopshere. This varied collection of popular Victorian solos ranges from 'Home, Sweet Home!' to Grand Variations on 'Father's a drunkard and Mother is Dead'. With idiomatic arrangements for the intermediate trombonist why not wallow in nostalgia and recreate the spirit of a lost age?

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Compose Yourself! is the indispensable resource for all teachers of composition. Emphasising a holistic and practical approach to composition, this book offers: fifty lesson plans for the over-worked music teacher, and ideas for listening, discussion, notation, improvisation and performance activities. Information is divided into helpful, ‘bite-size’ sections that support Key Stages 3 and 4. It offers ideal preparation for the composition element of Music GCSE and Trinity practical examinations. The corresponding pupil’s workbook, available in packs of ten, contains twenty-two worksheets.

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The Unbeaten Tracks series has made a profound mark on the music world with its volumes of specially commissioned pieces for intermediate-level players. This new volume for organ continues in the same vein with a kaleidoscopic mix of pieces and styles. In addition small 'Biopics' have been collected for each composer giving nuggets of information regarding inspiration, these are designed to give players a greater insight into the pieces. Unbeaten Tracks for solo organ has been produced in association with the Royal College of Organists. **Trinity College London selected piece (Organ 2011-2012): Fragments I and II (Burrell)

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Sarah Walker's Christmas Collection is her fourth book in her series for Electronic Keyboard, which is designed to motivate young and inexperienced electronic keyboard players (Key Stage 2+) to develop a sound technique while having fun. The carols presented here, with their words, offer a whistle-stop tour of the music that rings in the festive season worldwide. They are also wittiliy illustrated by Drew Hillier, whose pictures adorn many Faber publications. Ideal for solo or group work, this is wonderful resource for the school Christmas concert or to perform at leisure with friends and family.

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Up-Grade! Cello Grades 1-2 is perfect for those looking for something to bridge the gap between grades. This addition to Pam Wedgwood’s hugely popular Up-Grade! series is guaranteed to breathe new life into a student’s cello playing. The varied pieces and duets in this bright new collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease the player gently on towards the next grade. **Trinity College London selected piece (Cello 2010-2012): What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor? (Trad.)

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Gypsy Jazz for the intermediate violinist sets off on an exotic tour of folk culture, concentrating on Eastern Europe. Adventurous violinists will travel as far afield as Hungary, Turkey, Russia, and Romania, and bring back a mixed bag of musical souvenirs. For the developing violinist, this music opens up a world of contrast in colour, shade and style. With accessible piano accompaniments, the seven contrasting pieces in Gypsy Jazz (Intermediate) are a must-have for all violinists. **ABRSM selected piece (Violin 2012-2015): Verbunk and Friss: Invitation to the Dance (Trad. Hungarian)

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Keeping Your Nerve! is the perfect pocket-sized prop for any performer hampered by stage fright, whether a keen amateur or student preparing for an exam. Full of comforting advice and entertaining anecdotes, this book will go a long way to helping conquer the fear of performing in public and will be of equal interest to teachers, parents and friends of performers. It will help the reader to prepare for performances, understand why musicians perform and why audiences turn up, offer support to friends or pupils who are about to perform, learn how to unwind after a performance, and finally, ultimately enjoy performing.

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'Unbeaten Tracks' offers eight contemporary pieces for the violin and piano. The composers have created pieces which are fun to play as well as helping to develop new techniques. This aproachable set of pieces introduce contemporary sounds and styles in an interesting and playable way. The book also contains 'biopics' for each composer where they explain their inspiration and give further insight into the music. **Trinity College London selected pieces (Violin 2010-2012): Midnight Song (Woolrich) Lear's Fool (Muldowney)

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Unbeaten Tracks (Flute) introduces contemporary pieces of standard and new to unusual repertoire to the Intermediate flautist player (Grade 4-7), and is paired with piano accompaniment, offering both challenge and reward in equal measure. This book, edited by flautist Philippa Davies, 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. **Trinity College London selected pieces (Flute 2012-2014): Waltz for Aggis (Gunning) Caprice (McGuire)

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Songscape (Pupil's Book) is a timeless collection of 24 songs covering an exciting range of musical styles, from ethnic music, theatre, pop classics and rounds, to Lin Marsh's wonderful original pieces. Perfect as a Key Stage 3 singing resource, it is also ideal for bringing confidence to classroom and concert singing, and a must for recently formed choirs.

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Three German Carols comprises of three classic Christmas carols, imaginatively and masterfully arranged by Paul Trepte for accompanied SATB mixed voices chorus. Delight your choir and audience this Christmas with the lilting charm of Susani, the lively Liebe Nachtigall, wach auf - with its mesmeric canonic writing - and the simple majesty of Wie schon leuchtet, a wonderful arrangement of Philipp Nicolai's most famous melody. The accompaniment can be played on the organ or piano. 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.

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The glamorous world of the musical has a unique and irresistible appeal. In this volume 10 great hits from the best of Broadway and London's West End are arranged here for violin and piano. These famous songs by the worlds finest show writers offer a great opportunity for young musicians of modest ability to play popular classics at a relatively early stage. Perfect as concert fillers or just for fun! **Trinity College London selected pieces (Cello 2010-2012): As Long As He Needs Me (Bart) The Lambeth Walk (Gay) Waltz - Love Unspoken (Lehar) I Could Have Danced All Night (Loewe) If I Were A Rich Man (Bock) Memory (Lloyd Webber)

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