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Really Easy Jazzin' About (Trombone) is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, arranged for the absolute beginner trombone 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 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 Aural is an enjoyable and practical introduction to aural for beginner instrumentalists and singers. Exercises are presented in a fun and interesting way that enables young musicians to improve their aural perception in preparation for practical exams. 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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Fly Me To The Moon and other jazz classics contains five classic jazz standards (Fly Me To The Moon; Misty; Caravan; Moonglow; All The Things You Are) superbly arranged in a vocal jazz style for mixed voices and piano by Gwyn Arch. This is a must-have collection for any choir hoping to extend their repertoire beyond the traditional. The lively, fun to sing arrangements will please both choirs and audiences time and again. 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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Up-Grade! Trumpet 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. **Trinity College London selected pieces (Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn 2010): Apple Pie Waltz or I Believe (Wedgwood) Over the Sea to Skye (Trad. Scottish) **Trinity College London selected pieces (Euphonium, Baritone 2010): Apple Pie Waltz or I Believe (Wedgwood) Over the Sea to Skye (Trad. Scottish)

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The Faber Carol Book is an exciting volume of Christmas carols and songs with an original, contemporary twist, designed to breathe fresh air into Christmas concerts. They contain forty pieces, expertly edited and arranged by Gwyn Arch and Ben Parry, capturing a variety of moods and styles through time - from contemporary arrangements of medieval and traditional carols, to spirituals, and music from around the world. There is also an impressive line-up of original pieces by some of today’s most highly respected choral composers, including Howard Goodall, Lin Marsh, Peter Gritton and Errollyn Wallen. This volume, arranged for SATB, is perfect for school or church choirs. Both publications include undemanding keyboard accompaniment and suggestions for optional instrumental lines.

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Cult Classics Clarinet 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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The Lord is My Shepherd is best known as the theme tune to the award-winning BBC TV series The Vicar of Dibley which starred Dawn French. Goodall's setting of Psalm 23 is warm and melodious and has been, and will continue to be, popular with choirs everywhere. This arrangement is for upper voices with piano accompaniment. 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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This is a musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's heartbreaking fairytale. It is written by Carl Davis with Libretto by Hiawyn Oram. This is a great school musical designed for Key stage 3+, it will capture the imagination of both staff and students alike. The scoring for the work can be flexible, either using just piano accompaniment, or incorporating student instrumentalists and percussion, allowing all performers to create a version suitable to local resources.

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The theme tune to the BBC TV series The Vicar of Dibley has already joined the ranks of best-loved TV themes - not surprising when one considers that its composer has written many other memorable themes, including those to the Black Adder and Red Dwarf series. In this edition, the Theme from The Vicar Of Dibley is arranged for solo piano, with lyrics and chords allowing a voice and guitar part to join in!

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'Captain Corelli’s Mandolin' has captured the hearts of readers all over the world; an extraordinary love story contrasting the brutality of war with the beauty of its Greek-island setting. This collection presents music played by the character of Captain Corelli alongside original pieces by Stephen Warbeck. The music is designed to conjure up a picture of events from this novel and from three earlier novels - the ‘Latin trilogy’ - all by Louis de Bernières.

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Songs for Linda by Paul McCartney (Parts) Six songs written specially for Linda McCartney in arrangements for string quartet. Paul McCartney's unmistakable melodic and rhythmic style come to the fore in these beautiful pieces. They are presented here in skilful arrangements by Michael Thomas, Robert Pansera and the Loma Mar Quartet.

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This second volume for accompanied SATB mixed voices choir, Ready To Ride! by Ken Burton, follows in the wake of the outstanding success of Feel the Spirit!. Five contrasting African American gospel choruses and spirituals (Great Day, Were You There?, Rivers Of Babylon, Deep River; Ready To Ride ). Whether upbeat and lively, or lyrical and reflective, this diverse collection of contemporary gospel choruses and spirituals is a superb addition to the repertoire. 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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This set of spirituals presents three mini-dramas. One of revolt: 'Go down, Moses', One of release: 'Deep river' and one of joyous acceptance: 'Didn’t my Lord deliver Daniel'.This work is also available for bass with orchestral full score or piano accompaniment and for or medium voice with orchestra.

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Everybody in PianoWorld knows that the Scherzo Sisters just love riddles, games and puzzles. PianoWorld: Saving the Piano Puzzle Book is a book packed full of entertaining and imaginative games and challenges for the young pianist. Carefully written to complement PianoWorld Book 1: Saving the Piano, the games reinforce the techniques, theory, rhythm work and creative composition introduced in the tutor book, with plenty of opportunities to colour in Stik's lively pictures and join the dots along the way! PianoWorld is a series of story-based tutors that entice pupils into a world of piano exploration. With illustrations by the highly-acclaimed 'Stik', there are colourful characters whose escapades provide the inspiration for new techniques and pieces that will have children and adults chuckling with delight. Games and puzzles galore provide hours of fun at, and away from the piano, and are a valuable built-in revision.

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Unbeaten Tracks (Clarinet) introduces contemporary pieces of standard and new to unusual repertoire to the Intermediate clarinet player (Grade 4-7), and is paired with piano accompaniment, offering both challenge and reward in equal measure. This book, edited by esteemed clarinet educator Paul Harris, 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 piece (Clarinet 2008-2013): Night Run (Hawkins)

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Trumpet Basics Series is a landmark method for beginner trumpet players by one of the leading figures in trumpet education, John Miller Trumpet Basic Teacher's book starts at the absolute beginner level and progresses to around Grade 2. This book accompanies the Pupil's book, taking the player through a wonderful variety of concert pieces from the great composers and traditional tunes. The Teacher's book offers tips on how to approach new techniques and motivate young players and would be particularly helpful for teachers who are not trumpet specialists. The piano accompaniments have been written and arranged by Pam Wedgwood and John Miller.

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Play Ballads (Trumpet) 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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Stephen Warbeck's Oscar-winning music from the hit film 'Shakespeare in Love' has been skillfully arranged by Tony Osbourne into a four-movement suite for intermediate string ensemble.The suite perfectly encapsulates all the passion, romance and wit of this delightful love story, which traces the footsteps of the young Shakespeare. With an exciting opening, sighing love-themes and two rhythmic dances, which capture the atmosphere of the vibrant Elizabethan court, this contrasted suite will stir players' and audiences' imagination and take flight.

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More Up-Grade! Piano Grades 0-1 follow on the success of Pam Wedgwood’s Up-Grade! Series, offering more original repertoire for pianists looking for something to bridge the gap between preparatory level and Grade 1. The varied pieces in this bright collection are demonstrated on the online audio and 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 for piano, including jazz, pop, Christmas and duets.

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Up-Grade! Violin 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 are accompanied by online audio backing tracks and 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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Up-Grade! Violin Grades 1-2 is perfect for those looking for something to bridge the gap between grades 1 and 2. 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. **Trinity College London selected piece (Violin 2010-2012): The Contented Frog (Wedgwood)

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Shakespeare’s World present arrangements for piano of some of the greatest music inspired by the Bard. With fourteen exceptional pieces, this is a cornucopia of music by the great composers from the famous films (Branagh’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, ‘Henry V’ and ‘Hamlet’ together with William Walton’s outstanding score for Laurence Olivier’s original ‘Henry V’) alongside works by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn. Also includes pieces from Royal Shakespeare Company productions composed by Nigel Hess and Stephen Warbeck.

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Carnival! is a menagerie for advanced upper voice choir and piano, and a fascinating addition to the Choral Programme Series. This adaptation of Camille Saint-Saens well-loved Carnival of the Animals is designed to be vesatile. Each piece can stand alone, but the programme lends itself to dramatic staging. Some items are in two parts and some are in unison, with many opportunities for soloists or small groups and a a narrator. The Choral Programme Series is a well-established programming tool for many choirs, offering a wealth of fresh material from many eras and in many styles.

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'In the Minimalist' mood is an atmospheric and varied collection of duets in the popular minimalist style that has established such a cult following over recent years. From meditative to frenetic, these kaleidoscopic pieces are great for developing a strong, independent sense of rhythm and are sure to bring the house down in concert.

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Merry Christmas Everybody! is a fantastic collection of five Christmas songs featuring Howard Blake's Walking In The Air, and other well known Christmas songs of varying styles (I Believe In Father Christmas, Merry Christmas, Everybody, Do You Hear What I Hear? and Saviour's Day) these 5 skilful, jazzy arrangements, for mixed voices with piano accompaniment, offer challenge and reward in equal measure. 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.

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French Motets is a collection of seven beautiful motets by French composers of the 19th century. It includes evocative settings by the lesser-known Massenet and Caplet as well as motets by Franck, Faure, Saint-Saens and a new two-part version of Gounod's Ave Maria (based on J.S. Bach's Prelude in C). 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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