Nominated for a whopping 10 Tony Awards and grossing more than $1 million each week, Wicked is this year's Broadway smash! A prequel to the all-American classic The Wizard of Oz, this new musical is a character study of Elphaba and Glinda, school roommates who grow up to become the Wicked Witch and the Good Witch, respectively. This songbook features a special section of color photos from the production, a note from composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, and includes the fantastic tunes As Long...
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Alfred's Popular Performer series includes collections of pop, jazz, Broadway and movie music. Each selection is masterfully arranged for Earl Advanced to Advanced pianists. Rich textures, sophisticated harmonies and inventive rhythms make these arrangements ideal for hobbyists, advancing students, professional musicians or any Popular...
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The pieces in this collection have proven to be favorites of late intermediate through early advanced students throughout the years. There are 19 pieces included in Solo Book 2. Coincides with Accompaniment Book 2, which contains specially composed second keyboard parts designed for a teacher, parent, or more advanced student. Titles: Little Prelude in C Major, BWV 939 (J.S. Bach) * Sonatina in G Major (Ludwig van Beethoven) * Prelude in G Major (George Frideric Handel) * Gavotte, BWV 816,...
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Fans of the television show Glee will recognize the melody of this piece as the recurring love theme used for scenes with Emma and Will. Kerry Muzzey artfully weaves the opening bars of the classical song "O Sole Mio" into a beautiful and haunting piano solo. This Big Note Piano arrangement includes pedaling and phrasing for enhanced...
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This special Accompaniment Edition of the Sunday Morning Organist features 39 accompaniments for classic Christian hymns. Many of these well-known melodies are reharmonized, giving them fresh sounds and adding a new dimension to your congregational singing. Other features include some optional descants for solo instruments, interludes and ideas for modulations making this collection a welcome addition to your accompaniment repertoire. Titles: Abide with Me * All Creatures of Our God and King...
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The original Saint Cecilia Series was APtly named for the patron saint of musicians who has often been represented in art as playing the organ. This special edition of the Sunday Morning Organist includes many of the most famous pieces from the original H. W. Gray Series compiled into one convenient resource for professional organists. Many musical genres are represented including traditional hymn tunes, gospel songs, American folk melodies, classical favorites, as well as Christmas and...
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This edition of the Sunday Morning Organ Companion features 45 unique introductions for familiar hymns and carols. Three experienced organ arrangers---Rebecca Kleintop Owens, Mark Thewes and Jerry Westenkuehler---have combined their talents to provide today's church organist with innovative arrangements in a variety of musical styles. These inventive introductions will inspire the members of your congregation to enter into singing with confidence and enthusiasm. Titles: All Creatures of Our...
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Rich textures, sophisticated harmonies, and inventive rhythms make these arrangements ideal for hobbyists, advancing students, and professional musicians. Titles: After All * Endless Love * I Can't Make You Love Me * (Everything I Do) I Do It for You * I Will Always Love You * Open Arms * Right Here Waiting * A Whole New...
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Classic motion pictures have provided decades of incredibly memorable music. This collection revisits these songs, casting them in the rich voice of the piano. Titles: And All That Jazz (from "Chicago") * Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) (from "Arthur") * The Days of Wine and Roses * Evergreen (Love Theme from "A Star Is Born") * Laura * Over the Rainbow (from "The Wizard of Oz") * The Rainbow Connection (from "The Muppet Movie") * Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head (from "Butch Cassidy...
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Twelve inspiring hymns, which vary from expressive meditation to joyous exultation, include APproximate performance times making them easy to incorporate into services. Titles: Be Still and Know, with Day by Day * Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown * Faith Is the Victory * Faith of Our Fathers * Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken * Have Faith in God, My Heart, with O, for a Faith That Will Not Shrink * I Know Whom I Have Believed * My Faith Has Found a Resting Place * My Faith Looks Up to Thee *...
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In addition to the composer's original musical notations, the editor has made tempo, metronome, fingering and pedaling indications as well as providing footnotes for playing turns and trills. Dr. Baylor has included a brief biogrAPhy on Schubert, and each of the four pieces has an informative discussion on proper performance techniques. Included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos...
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This concise edition contains four expressive and lively impromptus that will challenge advanced pianists. To clarify the composer's original notations on tempo, dynamics, fingering, pedaling and ornamentation, Dr. Baylor has included notes on performing each piece and provided footnotes for difficult passages. These editorial suggestions make preparing for a performance both enjoyable and educational. Included is an outstanding CD recording from the Naxos...
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The pieces in this collection are proven favorites of late intermediate through early advanced students. This Accompaniment Book contains specially composed second keyboard parts for each of the 19 pieces included in Solo Book 2. The accompaniments are designed for a teacher, parent, or more advanced student. Titles: Little Prelude in C Major, BWV 939 (J.S. Bach) * Sonatina in G Major (Ludwig van Beethoven) * Prelude in G Major (George Frideric Handel) * Gavotte, BWV 816, from French Suite...
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This collection contains 18 worship suites arranged by 17 of today's top Christian music arrangers. Within the suites are attractive arrangements of more than 50 of the best-loved hymns including "Blessed Assurance," "In the Garden," "When Morning Gilds the Skies," and more. Each suite is united by a central spiritual theme with correlating Scripture verses. Additionally, APproximate performance times are included for service planning. Suite titles: Comfort in the Time of Need (Mary K....
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Alfred's Popular Performer series includes collections of pop, jazz, Broadway and movie music. Each selection is masterfully arranged for Earl Advanced to Advanced pianists. Rich textures, sophisticated harmonies and inventive rhythms make these arrangements ideal for hobbyists, advancing students, professional musicians or any Popular...
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