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Score to Claude Debussy''s Des Pas Sur La Neige (Prelude 19), orchestrated by Colin Matthews. During his time as the Hallé Orchestra’s Composer in Association between 2001 and 2010, Colin Matthews spent five years making orchestral versions of all 24 of Debussy’s Preludes. He has been heralded for the success with which he has taken the inspiration of the piano masterpieces and skilfully created orchestral works of great variety, beauty and drama. Indeed, following their critical reception these works are being taken up and performed by orchestras across the world.

Score to Claude Debussy''s Les Fées Sont D''exquises Danseuses (Prelude 16), orchestrated by Colin Matthews. During his time as the Hallé Orchestra’s Composer in Association between 2001 and 2010, Colin Matthews spent five years making orchestral versions of all 24 of Debussy’s Preludes. He has been heralded for the success with which he has taken the inspiration of the piano masterpieces and skilfully created orchestral works of great variety, beauty and drama. Indeed, following their critical reception these works are being taken up and performed by orchestras across the world.

Score to Claude Debussy''s La puerta del vino (Prelude 12), orchestrated by Colin Matthews. During his time as the Hallé Orchestra’s Composer in Association between 2001 and 2010, Colin Matthews spent five years making orchestral versions of all 24 of Debussy’s Preludes. He has been heralded for the success with which he has taken the inspiration of the piano masterpieces and skilfully created orchestral works of great variety, beauty and drama. Indeed, following their critical reception these works are being taken up and performed by orchestras across the world.

A compilation that brings together some classic songs from one of the greatest singer songwriters. It includes over thirty hits, arranged for acoustic guitar with full lyrics, strumming patterns and chords.

A collection of popular melodies imaginatively arranged for string groups. It features music that has been arranged with flexibility to cater to a variety of abilities and situations, with each piece including duet parts (grades 2-3) that can be used independently, as well as simple parts for the beginner and optional piano accompaniments.

Part of the "Authentic Jazz Playalong" series, this volume brings together Gershwin, Porter, Ellington and other legends of 20th Century Jazz. It features ten classics of jazz repertoire, idiomatically arranged for the intermediate (grades 4-6) player. It provides melody, lyrics and chord symbols.

Features ten absolute classics of jazz repertoire, idiomatically arranged for the intermediate (grades 4-6) player. This volume provides melody, lyrics and chord symbols, offering opportunity for improvisation, with suggested solo phrases notated to aid the beginner.

Features ten absolute classics of jazz repertoire, idiomatically arranged for the intermediate (grades 4-6) player. This volume provides melody, lyrics and chord symbols, offering an opportunity for improvisation, with suggested solo phrases notated to aid the beginner.

Features ten absolute classics of jazz repertoire, idiomatically arranged for the intermediate (grades 4-6) player. This volume provides melody, lyrics and chord symbols, offering an opportunity for improvisation, with suggested solo phrases notated to aid the beginner.

Disco Classics Volume 1 is a collection of three disco classics, Tragedy, It''s Raining Men and Y.M.C.A, all arranged for soprano and alto with a straightforward piano accompaniment.   These arrangements are part of the Choral Basics series, which offers fun but approachable arrangements, ideal for beginner choirs.

Eva Cassidy: Autumn Leaves comprises three songs, taken from the posthumously released anthology album Songbird by Eva Cassidy. Each one is arranged for soprano and alto voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment.   The arrangement is part of the Choral Basics Series - ideal if you are looking for straightforward and rewarding repertoire for your beginner choir.   

Discusses the impact that Michael Jackson has had upon popular culture. This work presents in chronological order the illustrious career of self-proclaimed King of Pop. It describes Jackson's brilliance as a vocal performer and songwriter by examining three songs - "ABC", "I'll Be There" and "Bille Jean".

You''ll Never Walk Alone & Other Sporting Anthems, part of the Choral Basics series, has been arranged for soprano and alto voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment. The three well known songs in this collection - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; Jerusalem; and You''ll Never Walk Alone - are arranged to be ideal for beginner choirs.

Helps to play along with a sound-alike backing track to 8 classic songs from "The Verve". This book enables you to emulate their style, with demonstration and backing tracks on CD and notes on how to recreate their guitar sound. Suitable for various budding Verve wannabes, it also includes a biography and discography.

Suitable for beginner violinists, this book features music and fun activities from the very first lesson to inspire and stimulate pupils and teachers. It includes piano accompaniments and violin duet lines.

Suitable for beginner viola players, this book features music and fun activities from the very first lesson to inspire and stimulate pupils and teachers. It includes piano accompaniments and viola duet lines.

Score to Claude Debussy''s Canope (Prelude 4), orchestrated by Colin Matthews. During his time as the Hallé Orchestra’s Composer in Association between 2001 and 2010, Colin Matthews spent five years making orchestral versions of all 24 of Debussy’s Preludes. He has been heralded for the success with which he has taken the inspiration of the piano masterpieces and skilfully created orchestral works of great variety, beauty and drama. Indeed, following their critical reception these works are being taken up and performed by orchestras across the world.

Really Easy Jazzin'' About Studies Piano is designed to introduce beginner pianists (Grade 0-1) to jazz techniques such as syncopation, swing, blues and walking bass. Each unit comprises short exercises and studies, building up to a fun jazz piece in Pam Wedgwood''s inimitable style. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove!

A Christmas Special is a collection of four joyful songs exploiting the ''lighter'' side of Christmas, arranged for soprano and alto with a straightforward piano accompaniment: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Jingle Bells, O Christmas Tree and a crowd-pleasing original by Alexander L’Estrange and Peter Gritton, Another Christmas. The songs form part of the Choral Basics Series, which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages, the series offers attractive, idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen choirs, with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music, spirituals, folk song, pop classics, hit shows and original pieces, this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.   

Pepperbox Jazz: Book 2, by Australian-based composer, teacher and writer Elissa Milne, further explores the sounds, moods and rhythms of the twenty-first century. These 11 evocative and humorous pieces in a variety of jazz styles are composed especially for the Grade 5–7/Advanced pianist.  Elissa Milne is one of the liveliest voices in educational piano music and her Little Peppers series of colourful jazz miniatures has made a huge impact on the UK teaching scene. Pepperbox Jazz Book 1 and Book 2 is the perfect next-step for players who''ve enjoyed Little Peppers.  

Three popular Scottish folksongs arranged for soprano and alto with a straightforward piano accompaniment. Auld lang syne (meaning ‘old long since’), is a popular New Year’s Eve song in many parts of the world and is included here along with the beautiful Afton Water and the well-known Skye Boat Song.   The arrangements are part of the Choral Basics Series, which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages, the series offers attractive, idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen choirs, with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music, spirituals, folk song, pop classics, hit shows and original pieces, this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for.  

ABBA Smash Hits Volume 1 for upper voices contains three of ABBA''s greatest hits: Mamma Mia!, Super-Trouper and Money, Money, Money, arranged for soprano and alto voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment by Lin Marsh. The arrangements are part of the Choral Basics Series, ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. 

Guided Tour Of The Little Peppers, by composer and teacher Elissa Milne, is a fantastic teacher''s resource that supplements all five books in the Little Peppers Series. The guide outlines the sound pedagogic principles behind each piece in the series, including notes on its structure, suggestions for composition and improvisation, follow-up activities and repertoire. The accompanying CD comprises complete performances of all the pieces in the series – played by the author herself – and is an invaluable teaching resource. This guide is an introduction, not a comprehensive study, and it has been designed for teachers to tune into the areas that interest them most.  The Little Peppers Series provides both performance repertoire for beginner pianists and an introduction to twenty-first century techniques. The pieces in Little Peppers are designed to develop notational literacy, rhythmic sophistication and technical skill, while at the same time acting as a springboard for students’ own creativity. The pieces in the Little Peppers Series were written for my young piano students, so each piece has a specific educational goal in mind. But just as important was the desire to write music that allowed young pianists to sound grown up and expert right from their earliest performances. The Little Peppers Series is also about giving students opportunities to craft their own musical responses to the world about them, and in this Guided tour I’ve included many composing, improvising, arranging and performing activities.  

Even More Little Peppers is the final book in this fantastic series by Elissa Milne, Australian-based composer, teacher, and writer. Each of the five books are filled with fun jazz pieces that can be used both as pedagogical studies and as repertoire pieces. Even More Little Peppers is an exquisite collection of jazz miniatures, with continued efforts to further build upon a range of keys, rhythms and performance techniques specifically designed for Grade 3-5 pianists. Each of the pieces have been written with the developing musician in mind, encouraging them to consider both the technical and musical aspects of playing. The pieces in this volume are perfect programme fillers for the end of term concert, as well as sound studies, which help prepare for exams.

Groove Lab is a series designed and composed by Andy Hampton and David Motion for the development of jazz playing and improvisation skills. While the books are aimed at individual learning, they can be flexible and can also accommodate a large group or class situation.  Groove Lab (Clarinet/CD) is ideal for teaching children with basic musical understanding the art of improvisation and some jazz technique. This book, with CD backing, will give players the chance to play familiar, popular styles and rhythms at relatively early stage. Books are also available for electronic keyboard, flute , clarinet and alto sax. Each book is accompanied by a CD of backing tracks for an enhanced learning experience.

Up-Grade! Trumpet Grades 1-2 is perfect for those looking for something to bridge the gap between grades 2 and 3. Pam Wedgwood''s inimitable style is guaranteed to breathe new life into your playing!  The varied pieces in this lively collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade.There are several spin-offs to the Up-Grade! Series including jazz, pop and Christmas. **Trinity College London selected pieces (Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn 2010):Apple Pie Waltz or I Believe (Wedgwood)Over the Sea to Skye (Trad. Scottish) **Trinity College London selected pieces (Euphonium, Baritone 2010):Apple Pie Waltz or I Believe (Wedgwood)Over the Sea to Skye (Trad. Scottish)

This is the first of two volumes of music from the big country. Following the success of ''French Romantic Repertoire'' and ''Russian Romantic Repertoire'', Stephen Coombs has once again selected music from a diverse range of styles and composers, this time from America. They are presented in this volume designed to stretch pianists and delight audiences the world over.**ABRSM selected piece (Piano 2019-2020): Lullaby, Op. 10**Trinity College London selected piece (Piano 2012-2014): Summer Song (MacDowell)

The Stations of the Sun, 1998 piece for large orchestra, is inspired by a work of anthropology: the study of rituals and cycles that make up a year. There are the trappings of celebration and evocation: bells, drums, brass fanfares, and riotous dances, as the orchestra moves through four distinct phases in 17 minutes. ΓÇÿEverything has a clear place in the overall designΓÇÖ, The Plain Dealer wrote, ΓÇÿfrom the playful episodes that seem to bubble to the rising clamor that leads to the rising deployment of winds, brasses and percussion.ΓÇÖ

A paraphrase in the manner of Liszt or Busoni, this brilliant, quick-witted reworking of music from four scenes of Adès’s scandalous – and hugely successful ­ ­– first opera Powder Her Face is a virtuosic tour de force. The fifteen-minute work was premiered by its composer in 2010 and has since been taken up by pianists internationally.

Four Play is the essential gig album for string quartet, masterfully arranged by Carlo Martelli. The volume includes music by the great composers as well as theme songs and soundtracks from TV and film, this diverse collection is guaranteed to breathe fresh air into your programme. So, whether you are performing at a wedding, busking, or simply playing for fun Four Play, will be ideal.