Bach's intermediate level little preludes are gems to be played for pure enjoyment, for any recital, or as steps toward the more challenging Well-Tempered Clavier. Contains extensive discussion and examples on Baroque ornamentation. Contents: Prelude in C Major, BWV 924 · Prelude in D minor, BWV 926 · Prelude in F Major, BWV 927 · Prelude in G minor, BWV 930 · Prelude in F Major, BWV 928 · Prelude in D Major, BWV 925 · Prelude in A minor, BWV 931 · Prelude in C Major, BWV 933 · Prelude in C minor, BWV 934 · Prelude in D minor, BWV 935 · Prelude in D Major, BWV 936 · Prelude in E Major, BWV 937 · Prelude in E minor, BWV 938 · Prelude in C Major, BWV 939 · Prelude in C minor, BWV 999 · Prelude in D minor, BWV 940 · Prelude in E minor, BWV 941 · Prelude in A minor, BWV 942 · Prelude in C Major, BWV 943

Compiled and arranged by Michael Karp. Contents: THOMAS: Entr'acte · PONCHIELLI: Dance of the Hours · BIZET: Andantino · GRIEG: Humoreske · GOUNOD: Funeral March of a Marionette · MACDOWELL: To A Wild Rose · TCHAIKOVSKY: Song of the Lark · CHOPIN: Waltz · GRIEG: Norwegian Dance · ELGAR: Pomp and Circumstance March · SCHUBERT: Serenade · DVORÁK: Humoreske · BORODIN: Polovetsian Dance · BRAHMS: Hungarian Dance · CHOPIN: Nocturne · FAURÉ: Pavane · GRIEG: Anitra's Dance.

Includes set of parts for each player.

12 favorite Christmas carols arranged for big-note piano. Includes fingerings and illustrations for children. Contents: Away in a Manger · The First Noel · Hark! The Herald Angels Sing · I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day · I Wish You a Merry Christmas · It Came Upon a Midnight Clear · Joy to the World · O Come, All Ye Faithful · O Little Town of Bethlehem · Silent Night · We Three Kings · What Child is This?

Contents: Feeding Kitty · Raking Leaves Under the Trees · My Birthday Party · Making a Snow Man · At Dancing School · Sliding Down Hill on my New Sled · Ghosts at a Hallowe'en Party · Fun with Tom, John, and Bill · Singing a Pretty Song · Indians at the Fair · Riding a Pony in the Park · Trigger, My Favorite Horse · A Lullaby · An Indian Story · A Ride on my Bike · A Lonesome Puppy · We Plan a Christmas Party · Watching the Seals in the Park · Toy Soldiers on Parade · Happy Christmas Holidays.

This wonderful collection of 20 very easy piano pieces is based on traditional songs and dances from six continents. It includes beautiful illustrations and fascinating descriptions of various folk instruments and the people who play them, plus a helpful pronunciation guide. Fun for beginning pianists of all ages, and a great introduction to world music!

41 works by prominent 20th Century American G. Schirmer composers, including: Antheil, Barber, Creston, Diamond, Gould, Hovhaness, and Muczynski. Includes biographical notes. Contents: Agay:Dancing Leaves · Prelude to a Fairy Tale Antheil: Little Shimmy Barber:Petite Berceuse · Three Sketches: Love Song · To My Steinway · Minuet Creston: Five Little Dances, Op. 24: Rustic Dance · Languid Dance · Toy Dance · Pastoral Dance · Festive Dance Diamond: Eight Piano Pieces: Pease-Porridge Hot · Jumping Jacks · The Old Mr. Turtle · Handy-Spandy · Jack-a-Dandy · Jack and Jill · Rock-a-Bye, Baby · Little Jumping Joan · Lullaby Gillock:Holiday in Paris · Holiday in Spain Gould: At the Piano-Book One: Deborah's Song · Waltz for a Growing Child · The Missing Beat! · A Boundy Tune · Slubmer Song · Birthday Bells · Happy Birthday March · Growing Up Hovhaness:Moon Dance · Mountain Lullaby Muczynski: Fables, Op. 21: 1. Allegro · 2. Andante moderato · 3. Allegro molto · 4. Waltz tempo · 5. Adagio · 6. Presto · 7. Moderato · 8. Allegretto · 9. Allegro

41 works by prominent 20th Century American G. Schirmer composers, including: Antheil, Barber, Creston, Diamond, Gould, Hovhaness, and Muczynski. Includes biographical notes. Contents: Agay:Dancing Leaves · Prelude to a Fairy Tale Antheil: Little Shimmy Barber:Petite Berceuse · Three Sketches: Love Song · To My Steinway · Minuet Creston: Five Little Dances, Op. 24: Rustic Dance · Languid Dance · Toy Dance · Pastoral Dance · Festive Dance Diamond: Eight Piano Pieces: Pease-Porridge Hot · Jumping Jacks · The Old Mr. Turtle · Handy-Spandy · Jack-a-Dandy · Jack and Jill · Rock-a-Bye, Baby · Little Jumping Joan · Lullaby Gillock:Holiday in Paris · Holiday in Spain Gould: At the Piano-Book One: Deborah's Song · Waltz for a Growing Child · The Missing Beat! · A Boundy Tune · Slubmer Song · Birthday Bells · Happy Birthday March · Growing Up Hovhaness:Moon Dance · Mountain Lullaby Muczynski: Fables, Op. 21: 1. Allegro · 2. Andante moderato · 3. Allegro molto · 4. Waltz tempo · 5. Adagio · 6. Presto · 7. Moderato · 8. Allegretto · 9. Allegro

27 works by prominent 20th Century American G. Schirmer composers, including: Barber, Brubeck, Dello Joio, Muczynski, Schuman, and Thomson. Barber: Fresh from West Chester (Some Jazzings): Poison Ivy · Let's Sit It Out; I'd Rather Watch Three Essays: Essay I · Essay II · Essay III Brubeck: Dad Plays the Harmonica Dello Joio: Suite for Piano: I. Moderate · II. Bright · III. Calm ·IV. Moderate Griffes: The White Peacock Muczynski: A Summer Journal, Op. 19: Morning Promenade · Park Scene · Midday · Birds · Solitude · Night Rain · Jubilee Tcherepnin: Bagatelles, Op. 5 (selections): 1. Allegro marciale · 2. Con vivacita · 4. Lento con tristezza · 5. Dolce Schuman: Three-Score Set Thomson: Seventeen Portraits for Piano (selections): Doña Flora: Receiving · Brendan Lemon: A Study for Piano

27 works by prominent 20th Century American G. Schirmer composers, including: Barber, Brubeck, Dello Joio, Muczynski, Schuman, and Thomson. Barber: Fresh from West Chester (Some Jazzings): Poison Ivy · Let's Sit It Out; I'd Rather Watch Three Essays: Essay I · Essay II · Essay III Brubeck: Dad Plays the Harmonica Dello Joio: Suite for Piano: I. Moderate · II. Bright · III. Calm ·IV. Moderate Griffes: The White Peacock Muczynski: A Summer Journal, Op. 19: Morning Promenade · Park Scene · Midday · Birds · Solitude · Night Rain · Jubilee Tcherepnin: Bagatelles, Op. 5 (selections): 1. Allegro marciale · 2. Con vivacita · 4. Lento con tristezza · 5. Dolce Schuman: Three-Score Set Thomson: Seventeen Portraits for Piano (selections): Doña Flora: Receiving · Brendan Lemon: A Study for Piano

Contents: Bolero de los Picaros (Surinach) · Dancin Game: Rialto Bridge (Fetler) · Gymnopedie No. 2 (Satie) · Gymnopedie No. 3 (Satie) · The Last Django in Paris (Puma) · Lento (Feld) · Madroños (Torroba) · Nightshade Rounds (MacCombie) · Serenade (Stepleton) · Serenades of Unicorn (Rautavaara) · Weeping Willow (Joplin).

For unaccompanied trumpet. Contents: American Festival Overture · Chamber Symphony #2 · Die Natali · First Essay for Orchestra · First Symphony · Invocation and Dance · A Joyful Fugue · Kammersymphonie · Louisiana Story · Medea's Meditation/Dance · Night Flight · Ov to School for Scandal · Pastoral Symphony · Piano Concerto · Piano Concerto · Schelomo · Second Essay for Orchestra · Sensemaya · Sinfonia India · A Solemn Music · Symphony No. 3 · Theme from The Planets · Third Symphony · Two Choric Dances · Violin Concerto.

Contents: Mia speranza adorata!...Ah, non sai, qual pena · Vorrei spiegarvi, oh Dio · No, no, no che non sei capace · Non piu. Tutto ascoltai...Non temer, amato bene · Ch'io mi scordi di te...Non temer, amato bene · Bella mia fiamma...Resta cara · Ah se in ciel, benigue stelle · Al desio di chi t'adora · Alma grande e nobil core · Chi sa, chi sa, qual sia · Vado, ma dove?

Contents: Voi avete un cor fedele · Ah, lo previdi! · Alcandro, lo confesso...Non so d'onde viene · Basta, vincesti...Ah non lasciarmi · Popoli di Tessaglia! · Kommet her, ihr frechen sunder · Ma che vi fece · Stelle...Sperai vicino il lido · Misera, dove son!...Ah! non son io che cielo · Nehmt meinen Dank.

Sheet Music Key of G major

Sheet Music Key of E-flat Major.

Sheet Music Key of F major

For unaccompanied violin.

Contents: Angel of Beauty · Ave Maria · Death and the Maiden · The Erlking · Faith in Spring · Farewell, Our Love to Sever · Hark! Hark! the Lark · Hedge Rose · Huntsman's Even Song · The Maiden's Lament · Margaret at the Spinning-Wheel · Mignon's Song · My Sweet Repose (Du Bist Die Ruh) · Praise of Tears · Restless Love · Romance (Rosamund) · The Secret · The Shepherd's Lament · To Be Sung on the Waters · The Trout · The Wanderer · Wanderer's Night-Song · Who is Sylvia · The Young Nun.

Contents: Angel of Beauty · Ave Maria · Death and the Maiden · The Erlking · Faith in Spring · Farewell, Our Love to Sever · Hark! Hark! the Lark · Hedge Rose · Huntsman's Even Song · The Maiden's Lament · Margaret at the Spinning-Wheel · Mignon's Song · My Sweet Repose (Du Bist Die Ruh) · Praise of Tears · Restless Love · Romance (Rosamund) · The Secret · The Shepherd's Lament · To Be Sung on the Waters · The Trout · The Wanderer · Wanderer's Night-Song · Who is Sylvia · The Young Nun.

For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it is likely to be the first publication a voice teacher will ask a first-time student to purchase. The classic Parisotti realizations result in rich, satisfying accompaniments which allow singers pure musical enjoyment. For ease of practice, carefully prepared accompaniments are also available that were recorded by John Keene, a New York-based concert accompanist and vocal coach who has performed throughout the United States for radio and television. Educated at the University of Southern California, Keene has taught accompanying at the university level and collaborated with Gian Carlo Menotti and Thea Musgrave on productions of their operas.

For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it is likely to be the first publication a voice teacher will ask a first-time student to purchase. The classic Parisotti realizations result in rich, satisfying accompaniments which allow singers pure musical enjoyment. For ease of practice, carefully prepared accompaniments are also recorded by John Keene, a New York-based concert accompanist and vocal coach who has performed throughout the United States for radio and television. The recordings are accessed online for download or streaming. Educated at the University of Southern California, Keene has taught accompanying at the university level and collaborated with Gian Carlo Menotti and Thea Musgrave on productions of their operas.

For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it is likely to be the first publication a voice teacher will ask a first-time student to purchase. The classic Parisotti realizations result in rich, satisfying accompaniments which allow singers pure musical enjoyment. For ease of practice, carefully prepared accompaniments are also recorded on CD by John Keene, a New York-based concert accompanist and vocal coach who has performed throughout the United States for radio and television. Educated at the University of Southern California, Keene has taught accompanying at the university level and collaborated with Gian Carlo Menotti and Thea Musgrave on productions of their operas.

For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it is likely to be the first publication a voice teacher will ask a first-time student to purchase. The classic Parisotti realizations result in rich, satisfying accompaniments which allow singers pure musical enjoyment. For ease of practice, carefully prepared accompaniments are also recorded by John Keene, a New York-based concert accompanist and vocal coach who has performed throughout the United States for radio and television. The recordings are accessed online for download or streaming. Educated at the University of Southern California, Keene has taught accompanying at the university level and collaborated with Gian Carlo Menotti and Thea Musgrave on productions of their operas.

For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it is likely to be the first publication a voice teacher will ask a first-time student to purchase. The classic Parisotti realizations result in rich, satisfying accompaniments which allow singers pure musical enjoyment. For ease of practice, carefully prepared accompaniments are also recorded on CD by John Keene, a New York-based concert accompanist and vocal coach who has performed throughout the United States for radio and television. Educated at the University of Southern California, Keene has taught accompanying at the university level and collaborated with Gian Carlo Menotti and Thea Musgrave on productions of their operas.

For well over a century, the G. Schirmer edition of 24 Italian Songs & Arias of the 17th and 18th Centuries has introduced millions of beginning singers to serious Italian vocal literature. Offered in two accessible keys suitable for all singers, it is likely to be the first publication a voice teacher will ask a new student to purchase. The classic Parisotti realizations result in rich, satisfying accompaniments which allow singers pure musical enjoyment. For ease of practice, carefully prepared accompaniments are also recorded by John Keene, a New York-based concert accompanist and vocal coach who has performed throughout the United States for radio and television. Educated at the University of Southern California, Keene has taught accompanying at the university level and collaborated with Gian Carlo Menotti and Thea Musgrave on productions of their operas. The audio is available online for download or streaming.

Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. The charming inventiveness of Kabalevsky's 24 Pieces for Children Opus 39 has made this collection a favorite source of piano teaching repertoire since its first publication in the 1930s. Kabalevsky began composing in his teens, and many of his easier piano solos were written for his own students. The wide range of expression and exploration of varied dynamics, tempos, and articulations provide valuable opportunities for the late-elementary and early-intermediate student to hone their musical abilities.

Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publicatons provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists. The charming inventiveness of Kabalevsky's 24 Pieces for Children, Opus 39 has made this collection a favorite source of piano teaching repertoire since its first publication in the 1930s. Kabalevsky began composing in his teens, and many of his earlier piano solos were written for his own students. The wide range of expression and exploration of varied dynamics, tempos, and articulations provide valuable opportunities for the late-elementary and early-intermediate student to hone their musical abilities. This edition also includes an access code to online audio recordings of full demonstration recordings of each piece in the folio.

Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. The charming inventiveness of Kabalevsky's 24 Pieces for Children Opus 39 has made this collection a favorite source of piano teaching repertoire since its first publication in the 1930s. Kabalevsky began composing in his teens, and many of his easier piano solos were written for his own students. The wide range of expression and exploration of varied dynamics, tempos, and articulations provide valuable opportunities for the late-elementary and early-intermediate student to hone their musical abilities.

Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretative suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. They also include professional recordings of each piece which can be accessed online using the code within the book for download or streaming. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists. Johann Friedrich Burgmüller (1806-1874) was born into a German musical family: both his father and brother were also well-known composers. Settling in Paris after 1832, his light and intimate playing style won popularity in the salons of the day. Originally titled 25 Études faciles et progressives, composées et doigtées expressément pour l'etendue des petites mains, his Opus 100 pieces are perennial favorites among piano students and their teachers. Editor & recording artist: Margaret Otwell

Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Johann Friedrich Burgm]ller (1806-1874) was born into a German musical family; both his father and brother were also well-known composers. Settling in Paris after 1832, his light and intimate playing style won popularity in the salons of the day. Originally titled 25 Études faciles et progressives, composées et doigtées expressément pour l'entendue des petites mains, his Opus 100 pieces are perennial favorites among piano students and their teachers.

Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Johann Friedrich Burgm]ller (1806-1874) was born into a German musical family; both his father and brother were also well-known composers. Settling in Paris after 1832, his light and intimate playing style won popularity in the salons of the day. Originally titled 25 Études faciles et progressives, composées et doigtées expressément pour l'entendue des petites mains, his Opus 100 pieces are perennial favorites among piano students and their teachers.

Contents: Adieu · Apres un reve · Au Bord De L'eau · Au Cimetiere · Aurore · C'est L'extase · Clair De Lune · Dans Les Ruines D'une Abbaye · En Priere (In Prayer) · En Sourdine · Fleur Jetee · Green · La Chanson Du Pecheur · La Fee Aux Chansons · Le Secret · Les Berceaux · Lydia · Mandoline · Nell · Notre Amour · Prison · Rencontre · The Rose of Ispahan · Soir · Toujours.

Contents: Adieu · Apres un reve · Au Bord De L'eau · Au Cimetiere · Aurore · C'est L'extase · Clair De Lune · Dans Les Ruines D'une Abbaye · En Priere (In Prayer) · En Sourdine · Fleur Jetee · Green · La Chanson Du Pecheur · La Fee Aux Chansons · Le Secret · Les Berceaux · Lydia · Mandoline · Nell · Notre Amour · Prison · Rencontre · The Rose of Ispahan · Soir · Toujours.

Most voice teachers and singers still prefer the pianistic, wonderfully gratifying editions made by Alessandro Parisotti (1853-1913) of early Italian arias. This newly researched edition, with updated composer attributions, features new, clean music engravings. The collection includes the original contents of 24 Italian Songs and Arias of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries plus four additional Parisotti editions. Also includes international phonetic alphabet for each song text, word for word translations for study, historical introduction for each aria, and a preface on Parisotti and his approach to this music. This compilation includes the High, Medium High, Medium, Medium Low, and Low editions in one book, perfect for teacher reference. The Complete set is comparable to a retail price of $49.95 if components are bought separately.

Most voice teachers and singers still prefer the pianistic, wonderfully gratifying editions made by Alessandro Parisotti (1853-1913) of early Italian arias. This newly researched edition, with updated composer attributions, features new, clean music engravings. The collection includes the original contents of 24 Italian Songs and Arias of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries plus four additional Parisotti editions. Also includes international phonetic alphabet for each song text, word for word translations for study, historical introduction for each aria, and a preface on Parisotti and his approach to this music. This compilation includes the High, Medium High, Medium, Medium Low, and Low editions in one book, perfect for teacher reference. The Complete set is comparable to a retail price of $49.95 if components are bought separately.

Most voice teachers and singers still prefer the pianistic, wonderfully gratifying arrangements of this early Italian material made by Alessandro Parisotti in the 1880s. This new edition, newly researched and engraved, includes the original Schirmer 24 plus four additional songs: Sento nel core (A. Scarlatti), O leggiadri occhi belli (anonymous), Intorno all'idol mio (Cesti), Delizie contente, che l'alma beate (Cavalli). With IPA, word for word translations, and historical information on each song and composer. The recording includes piano accompaniments and pronunciation lessons and is available online for streaming or download.

Most voice teachers and singers still prefer the pianistic, wonderfully gratifying arrangements of this early Italian material made by Alessandro Parisotti in the 1880s. This new edition, newly researched and engraved, includes the original Schirmer 24 plus four additional songs: Sento nel core (A. Scarlatti), O leggiadri occhi belli (anonymous), Intorno all'idol mio (Cesti), Delizie contente, che l'alma beate (Cavalli). With IPA, word for word translations, and historical information on each song and composer. A version with accompaniment CD is also available: HL50485630.