A libretto is an indispensable part of an opera as a musical genre: with few exceptions, operas have been the subject of musicological studies, and instrumental versions of sung or unsung opera numbers may be heard, but we never listen to libretto texts being performed without the music. Thus as a literary form the libretto is a highly specific genre with its own particular attributes. This volume offers an approach to the libretto through the discussion of these attributes in many different examples. It explores what may be expected of a librettist in response to the demands of the genre's characteristics, his trials and tribulations, his exchanges with the composer while adapting or converting a source, almost always a literary source, into the eventual libretto, and about the different musical ways of dealing with the text. In this way the volume clarifies the fundamental differences between the libretto and other literary genres.

for SATB unaccompanied This secular work by John Rutter is set to the text of Shakespeare's famous Sonnet No. 18. Throughout the work, Rutter skilfully weaves the figurative language of the sonnet within the lyrical melodic lines of the music. Shakespeare's expressive text is passed between the voices, with the warm, verdant harmonies enveloping the sonnet's use of imagery and the work's central metaphor of comparing love to a summer's day.

This is THE definitive Gershwin songbook - a truly magnificant collection containing 50 of George Gershwin's best songs for piano and voice with guitar chords in a large 216 page volume. This is the first in a brand new series entitled 'The Platinum Collection'. All the songs within this book are newly engraved and have been thoroughly researched and edited to provide the best published edition. No other series can claim to be as definitive as Faber Music's new Platinum Collection.
Titles include: A Foggy Day * Bess, You Is My Woman Now * Bidin' My Time * But Not For Me * By Strauss * Clap Yo' Hands * Do It Again * Do-Do-Do * Embraceable You * Fascinating Rhythm * Fidgety Feet * Funny Face * He loves and she loves * High Hat * How Long Has This Been Going On? * I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' * I Got Rhythm * I'll Build A Stairway To Paradise * I've Got A Crush On You * Isn't It A Pity? * It Ain't Necessarily So * Let's Call the Whole Thing Off * Let's kiss and make up * Love Is Here To Stay * Love Is Sweeping The Country * Love Walked In from * Maybe Mine * My One And Only * Nice Work If You Can Get It * Of Thee I Sing * Summertime and more

(Vocal Collection). This is the most serious and useful collection yet published of solo arias from oratorios, masses and cantatas. The literature was confined to work by major composers, and by-passes the dated oratorio literature found in previous collections. The most famous music is here, and so is interesting and less famous music by masters. There are new music engravings for each aria, and extensive historical notes and translations. Solo instrumental obbligato parts, which can be cut from the book, are included on appropriate selections.

Play guitar with six of The Smiths' greatest songs. On the CD are two specially recorded 'soundalike' backing tracks of each song. Also included is a full demo with guitar, showing you how the song should sound and a backing track without the guitar for you to play along with on your own guitar. In the music book are music, chords and lyrics and learn the guitar part from the tab or the standard notation.

(Willis). The Edna Mae Burnam Write It Right series is a valuable aid in creating well-rounded young musicians. The delightful lessons and exercises are designed to perfectly correlate with those in Burnam's popular Step by Step series, with specific page numbers linking lessons between the two so that concepts can be reinforced. Through the written exercises the student is able to better assimilate concepts learned in the piano lesson, and the teacher better able to gauge how much a student truly understands those concepts. Endearing classic illustrations add to the appeal of this time-tested series.

A supplement to Alfred's Basic Piano Library, this series is designed for students and teachers with limited or no experience in jazz and rock music styles. Perfect for individuals and group instruction and playable on both acoustic and electronic keyboards. Each piece is performed on the accompanying cassette tapes and GM disks.

A breathtaking and unusual collection of traditional Irish tunes that have been arranged for the bagpipe by Dave Rickard. Fifty pieces are included, some are rare and others had never been used before in bagpipe bands, but all are familiar tunes or melodies which will delight and enthrall performers and audiences alike. Pieces featured include: O Sullivan's March * An Mhaighdean Mhara * The Gravel Walk * The Lark in the Morning * and more.

Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, Op. 27, No. 2 is among the most popular and most frequently performed compositions by any great composer. Reflecting the depth of Beethoven's musical power, the Moonlight Sonata is one of the best-loved sonatas Beethoven ever composed. In this Belwin Classic Library edition, each page of the music is spaciously laid out, meticulous and uncluttered, with clear, clean engraving. All three movements are included: I. Adagio sostenuto, II. Allegretto, and III. Presto agitato.

(Vocal Collection). 45 songs published in two keys, perfect for singers Almost all of these songs have only ever been available in one key. This new edition allows a singer to find a favorite song in a comfortable key. There are beloved Disney classics up through contemporary songs. Songs were chosen particularly because of their melodic appeal to singers. This will be a treasured book for decades of use Songs include: Beauty and the Beast * Bella Notte (This Is the Night) * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Candle on the Water * Chim Chim Cher-ee * Feed the Birds * God Help the Outcasts * Once upon a Dream * Part of Your World * Reflection * So This Is Love (The Cinderella Waltz) * Some Day My Prince Will Come * A Spoonful of Sugar * When You Wish upon a Star * A Whole New World * You've Got a Friend in Me * Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah * and more.

(Essential Elements Band Folios). As a follow up to the popular Movie Favorites, this collection features hot movie themes arranged for full band or individual soloists (with optional accompaniment CD). In the student books, each song includes a page for the full band arrangement as well as a separate page for solo use. Includes: Pirates of the Caribbean * Mission: Impossible Theme * My Heart Will Go On * Zorro's Theme * Music from Shrek * May It Be * You'll Be in My Heart * The Rainbow Connection * Also Sprach Zarathustra * and Accidentally in Love.

This book brings together selected exam pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and audio downloads, to support ABRSM's Grade 5 Flute syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C - Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements - Scales and arpeggios, and sample sight-reading tests, for requirements from the current syllabus.- Audio performances of the nine pieces by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book) The Exam Pack is an ideal resource for preparation for ABRSM's Practical Grade 5 Flute exam, as well as providing an excellent toolkit for the general development of technical skills at this level.

Team Strings is firmly established as a leading series of string tutors. It presents a flexible course which can be tailored to suit each student, ideal for individual, group and class tuition - including the ABRSM Music Medals. This book contains plenty of carefully graded music for cello in a wide range of styles, from Baroque and Classical eras to film, folk, jazz and Latin American. The series encourages ensemble playing with varied repertoire and develops instrument-related aural skills, improvisation and composition. Included are scales and arpeggios and a CD comprising of over 70 backing tracks to make every student feel like a star performer. Team Strings is also available for Violin, Viola and Double Bass, all of which are compatible. There is also a separate book of Piano Accompaniments/Score. All of the books in the series are fully integrated allowing students using Team Strings to play in ensembles with students using Team Brass and Team Woodwind.

Piano Time Pieces 1 presents a sparkling selection of pieces in all styles. Here are classical and jazzy pieces, folksongs and specially written tunes, and songs and character pieces of all kinds. Practising the range of techniques and keys introduced in Piano Time 1, these pieces provide a wealth of enjoyable practice and repertoire material for all young pianists.

34 songs from this rocking heartland hero, including: Against the Wind * Beautiful Loser * Betty Lou's Gettin' Out Tonight * Even Now * Feel like a Number * The Fire down Below * Fire Lake * Fortunate Son * Hollywood Nights * The Horizontal Bop * Katmandu * Like a Rock * Mainstreet * Night Moves * Old Time Rock & Roll * Rock and Roll Never Forgets * Shame on the Moon * Travelin' Man * Turn the Page * You'll Accomp'ny Me * and more. Includes a special 7-page section of great color photos!

This study of Bob Dylan's art employs a performance studies lens, exploring the distinctive ways he brings words and music to life on recordings, onstage, and onscreen. Chapters focus on the relationship of Dylan's recorded performances to the historical bardic role, to the American popular song tradition, and to rock music culture. His uses of both stage and studio to shape his performances are explored, as are his forays into cinema. Special consideration is given to his vocal performances and to his use of particular personae as a performer. The full scope of Dylan's body of work to date is situated in terms of the influences that have shaped his performances and the ways these performances have shaped contemporary popular music.