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Air & Andante

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:37:07 -0000

Air & Andante – Recorder Ensemble

The Air from Suite 3 (popularly known as 'Air on a G string') makes a highly effective recorder quartet piece. The Andante from Brandenburg number 2 is less well known, but, falling into a related key for the arrangement, makes an apposite complementary piece, incidentally providing a slight challenge for the bass player. Some repeated notes will give way to the need for breath! The effort will be worth it.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £6.67 / €8.06 / $10.30 / ¥791.71

Ballet Music For Piano

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:06:34 -0000

Ballet Music For Piano – Piano

Table of Contents - All Music composed by Colleen Muriel

1. Plies for Gayle

2. Gayles Second Plie

3. Gayles Third Ballet Piece

4. Ronde de Jambe a Terre and/or Plies for Gayle

Available at tutti.co.uk: £8.00 / €9.67 / $12.36 / ¥949.58

Hymn Tunes for Solo Flute

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:01:47 -0000

Hymn Tunes for Solo Flute – Flute

Table of Contents (all music arranged by Colleen Muriel)

1. Ah! Holy Jesus by Johann Crueger

2. All Through the Night (traditional Welsh melody) and Whispering Hope by Alice Hawthorne (a medley)

3. Huron Carol - a traditional 16th century French melody

4. Jesus Christ is Risen Today by Robert Williams and Christ the lord is Risen Today, from Lyra Davidica (a medley)

5. Just As I Am by William Bradbury

6. Low In the Grave He Lay by Robert Lowry

7. O Sacred Head Now Wounded by Hans Leo Hassler

8. Take My Life and Let it Be, composer unknown

Available at tutti.co.uk: £8.00 / €9.67 / $12.36 / ¥949.58

Simon's Theme

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:56:06 -0000

Simon's Theme – Piano

This piece of music has two styles within it. A melodic/lyrical style and a highly charged energetic/staccatto style. Good for teaching in that it deals in very quick succession with these two completely different styles of playing. In fact Simon was one of my music students and this piece was written for him.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £3.00 / €3.63 / $4.63 / ¥356.09

Huron Carol

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:47:49 -0000

Huron Carol – Flute Ensemble

A beautiful piece of music for two flutes in two versions which describes the beautiful snowy and vast landscape of the North of Canada. Wide range of dynamics and colourings. One version has the two flutes on stage together, the second version has the two flutes, or flute group standing at opposite ends of the room/hall when the piece is being performed. A good performance piece for flute players and flute groups.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £6.00 / €7.25 / $9.27 / ¥712.18

Contemplations

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:44:00 -0000

Contemplations – Flute

A beautiful piece of music for piano and flute. which utilizes the strings inside the piano which sound like a wash of sound. The flute plays a tone row over this, which creates a most interesting effect.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £4.00 / €4.84 / $6.18 / ¥474.79

Ave Maria

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:40:57 -0000

Ave Maria – Piano

An arrangement of C. Gounod's beautiful melody which incorporates some jazz harmonies to this beautiful melody.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £4.00 / €4.84 / $6.18 / ¥474.79

String Quartet in A minor "Echoes" - Parts

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:25:31 -0000

String Quartet in A minor "Echoes" - Parts – String quartet

String Quartet in A minor "Echoes"

This pdf file contains all four string parts.

The score is provided separately, and there is some information there about the piece.

The piece has some tricky moments technically and ten sample pages are available for inspection on the www.ardrosshouse.com site, which also has background notes to the work.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £5.00 / €6.04 / $7.72 / ¥593.49

String Quartet in A minor "Echoes" - Score

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:08:23 -0000

String Quartet in A minor "Echoes" - Score – String quartet

String Quartet in A minor "Echoes" is a single-movement quartet lasting about 15 minutes, written in response to a request from Stafford Music Festival for a piece evoking Shugborough Hall in Staffordshire.

James "Athenian" Stuart worked here, and the estate was significant in the story of the Greek Revival. There are echoes of some of the famous, and not so famous, musicians who have visited the estate over the last 250 years, plus a little humour mixed with a little more anguish in what is a challenging but rewarding piece to perform.

There are background notes to this rather unusual brief available on www.ardrosshouse.com, which may be of interest; but at the end of the day hopefully the music speaks for itself.

The parts are fairly demanding, and more extensive sample pages are also available on the Ardross House site.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £5.00 / €6.04 / $7.72 / ¥593.49

All in a Day's Work

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:25:38 -0000

All in a Day's Work – Double bass

Sheet music for doublebass quartet by Tony Osborne, published by Recital Music. Commissioned in 1994 by The British and International Bass Forum, this three movement suite has great rhythmic drive and vitality, appealing to both audience and performers alike. (Score and Parts).

Available at tutti.co.uk: £7.95 / €9.61 / $12.28 / ¥943.64

Aria and Choros Brasileros

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:25:38 -0000

Aria and Choros Brasileros – Double bass

Composed in 2002, this impressive two movement suite is full of Brazilian characted, influence and atmosphere. Aria is rhapsodic and lyrical, followed by a more rhythmic and urgent Choros Brasileros, utilising the entire range of the double bass. Available for both solo and orchestral tunings, this combines music and technical challenges in equal measure and is a good addition to the solo register. Advanced but accessible and playable.

Tony Osborne has composed music for every level of bassist and has the ability to create inventive, evocative and accessible music which is enjoyed by musicians and audiences alike.

The edition includes piano accompaniments for both solo and orchestral tunings.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £12.50 / €15.11 / $19.31 / ¥1483.71

Old French Song

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:25:38 -0000

Old French Song – Double bass

Based on the children's piano piece, this arrangement by David Heyes is aimed at players of various levels and can be played by sextet or larger forces. Bass 6 (optional) only uses open strings and the melodic material is shared between the other players. It has been successfully performed at many workshops and concerts.

"...this is a good piece for a mixed ability ensemble. No-one will encounter any particular technical troubles, yet the arrangement provides ample scope for sensitive listening and balance." (ESTA News & Views)

Available at tutti.co.uk: £7.50 / €9.07 / $11.59 / ¥890.23

Canon in D for Double Bass Quartet

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:25:38 -0000

Canon in D for Double Bass Quartet – Double bass

A 'Baroque Classic' arranged for Double Bass Quartet by David Heyes. Bass 4 plays the ground bass, but with a little judicious editing, all four basses can have a chance to play the tune!

Available in D Major, or G major for the more adventurous quartet.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £7.50 / €9.07 / $11.59 / ¥890.23

Passacaglia

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:25:38 -0000

Passacaglia – Double bass

An extended one movement work for the advanced bassist. There are musical and technical challenges throughout the range of the double bass and this adds to a growing and impressive body of work from the American composer Armand Russell.

The style is modern but approachable, offering a mammoth and monumental work for the adventurous bassist.

Armand Russell has created a wealth of music for double bass, primarily published by Recital Music, and his works are always accessible and interesting, combining musical and technical challenges in equal measure.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £5.00 / €6.04 / $7.72 / ¥593.49

UFO's Dance for Double Bass Trio

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:25:38 -0000

UFO's Dance for Double Bass Trio – Double bass

A wonderful work for the adventurous trio with technical and musical challenges for each player. Contemporary influences contrast with jazz idioms to produce a lively, rhythmic and exciting work full of pizzicato and arco energy. Abounds with great drama and rhythmic momentum. Much to enjoy and explore.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £11.00 / €13.30 / $16.99 / ¥1305.67

An Outdoor Suite

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:25:38 -0000

An Outdoor Suite – String Orchestra

RMS089
Tony Osborne - An Outdoor Suite for Junior String Orchestra

Score & Parts (4/4/3/3/2 + parts for Vln3)

Composed for Wells Youth Music String Orchestra (WYMSO) and premiered in December 2006, this lively three movement suite is aimed at the beginner string orchestra. Full of rhythmic energy and melodic interest, there are simple challenges for each section of the orchestra and is typical of Tony Osborne's effective, lively and jazzy music. It can also be performed as a string quartet or quintet and is both player and audience friendly.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £24.00 / €29.01 / $37.08 / ¥2848.73

Marimba-Malimba! for Double Bass Quartet and African Drums

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:25:38 -0000

Marimba-Malimba! for Double Bass Quartet and African Drums – Double bass

A challenging and evocative work. Its rhythmic energy propels the music and stirs the spirit and can be successfully played by bass quartet alone, with african drums or marimba - or both!

"...it evokes an exhilarating mix of African percussion with driving bass rhythms...This is a very enjoyable work and deserves a place in any bass concert." [Bass News]

Available at tutti.co.uk: £13.50 / €16.32 / $20.85 / ¥1602.41

Characteristic Pieces, Book 2

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:25:38 -0000

Characteristic Pieces, Book 2 – Double bass

Slightly more challenging than Book 1, the three pieces [Arabesque / Scherzo / Novelette] are effective and accessible, and all within the orchestral register of the double bass.

Ideal for the good intermediate bassist just venturing into thumb position, they are tuneful and brimming with character, style and invention. Each has its own distinct character offering great music with supportive piano accompaniments and useful for any exam or concert.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £9.00 / €10.88 / $13.90 / ¥1068.27

Lacrimosa

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:25:38 -0000

Lacrimosa – Double bass

A lyrical, dramatic, and immediately accessible quartet by the leading Czech bassist of his generation and composed in 1998 for Wells Cathedral School. The plaintive melody and rich harmonic subtleties produce a quartet that is ideally situated to the bass quartet sonorities.

Popular with players of all ages, and there are many musical and ensemble challenges for the good intermediate quartet.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £8.50 / €10.28 / $13.13 / ¥1008.92

Junior Jazz Book 1

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:25:38 -0000

Junior Jazz Book 1 – Double bass

Six lively solos in a variety of jazz idioms. Written for young bassist with the option of pizzicato or arco. Titles include Boogie Shuffle, Chill-Out, Jazz Rock, Syncopated Swing, Jazz Waltz, Bassa Nova and Bach in Time.

The piano adds a jazzy and rhythmic accompaniment to the mix and Tony Osborne is unrivalled in this type of music writing accessible, enjoyable and idiomatic music for bassists of all ages and abilities.

Available at tutti.co.uk: £12.00 / €14.51 / $18.54 / ¥1424.36