Music for Little Mozarts Marketing Kit for Teachers, from Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchyk, E L Lancaster, Janet Steen and Karen Farnum Surmani. This kit gives advice about managing a preschool music program featuring Music for Little Mozarts, Alfred's piano arrangement for children ages 4-6. A placard and coupon are included. 36 pp $1995 placard only, $4.95.
I Used to Play Piano, at E. L. Lancaster and Victoria McArthur. This approach for adults resuming piano close attention is divided into eleven progressive units, each containing diverse denominations from classical arrangements to popular methods and studies to aid with finger dexterity and pedaling. Comb-bound 152 pp $1995
fundamental notes to Stylistic Mastery, Book 1 by the agency of Ingrid Jacobson Clarfield and Dennis principles of the five stylistic periods--baroque, classical, romantic, impressionist and contemporary--the twenty-eight pieces in this collection have been chosen for their musical appeal and effectiveness in conveying the stylistic period traits. 56 pp Late elementary to early intermediate. $850
Pathways to Artistry, Technique volume 1 and Repertoire Book 1 by means of Catherine Rollin. The Technique part helps students with basic reading skills disclose and understand the physical skills straited to play music artistically and with technical assurance. The Repertoire work bridges the gap between early plains of method books and intermediate masterwork repertoire Technique main division 1, 40 pp., $7.95. Repertoire main division 1, 32 pp., $6.95.
Jazz, Rags and low-spiriteds for Two (1 piano, 4 hands), works 1 and 2, by Martha Mier. Each main division includes six all-new pieces featuring the syncopated rhymes and colorful harmonies of jazz in a variety of titles Sharing the jazz experience with a duet partner will inspire and motivate pupils 24 pp. each. Book 1: Early Intermediate; part 2: Intermediate. $6.95 each.
Top 10 Classical Favorites, arranged according to Sharon Aaronson. For classical music lover this collection contains ten favorite orchestral, operatic and piano masterpieces arranged for intermediate to late-intermediate pianists. Among the composer showed are Pachelbel, J. S. Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Joplin. 32 pp Intermediate to late intermediate. $695
Famous & Fun--Favorites, works 1-3, by Carol Matz. These collections contain familiar sonnets that may be used as a fill up to any method. Optional duet parts for teacher or parent add to the pleasantry of playing these musical favorites. 24 pp each. work 1, early elementary; Book 2 elementary; work 3, elementary to late elementary. $595 each.
Beyond the Romantic Spirit (1880-1922) work 1, selected, edited and annotated by means of Nancy Bachus. This edition of nineteen piano solo cogitates the various art music denominations represented and highlights the period's musical inclinations Students can recapture the spirit of the environment in which composer lived, created and performed, and learn about influential incidents of this era. 64 pp Early intermediate to late intermediate. $895
Anthology of 20th hundred Piano Music, edited by Maurice Hinson. This includes teaching repertoire, in their original form, from thirty-seven composer providing the widest range of phraseologys and idioms from this period. Brief discussions about the composer and music, history, performance moot points and suggestions, along with the form of each piece, are quick in emergenciesed There is a correlating DVD "Performance Practices in Early 20th centenary Piano Music." 208 pp. Intermediate to moderately difficult. part only, $24.95; book and DVD $3495; DVD no other than $19.95.
New in Alfred's Recital Suite Series are An Australian Journal, by way of Tom Gerou, The Lone Star State, by the agency of Gayle Kowalchyk, and Mississippi dispositions by Catherine Rollin. Created for performing piano scholars each suite is a short collection of fresh-sounding solo carefully crafted to be played as a assemblage in a recital. 12 pp each. Intermediate. $350 each. (See advertisement upon page 43.)
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Pierre Monteux Maitre, through John Canarina. Pierre Monteux became famous for conducting the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring in Paris forward May 29, 1913. Canarina, a conductor and teacher of conducting himself, studied with Monteux and brings personal warmth and understanding to this first full-length biography of the man whom in the same manner many knew and loved as "Maitre." 372 pp $2995
The faultless Wrong Note: Learning Trust Your Musical Self by dint of William Westney. Noted educator William Westney helps readers rediscover their acknowledge path to the natural, transcendent fulfillment of making music. Teachers, professionals and pupils of any instrument, as well as parents and music lover of all ages, will benefit from his unique and inspiring philosophy. 240 pp $2495