Foreign Rights Catalogue 2009 - Methods, Eductional Material, Collections by Schott Music

Methods, Educational Material and Collections

Hans-Günter Heumann

Klavier spielen – mein schönstes Hobby Die moderne Klavierschule für Jugendliche und Erwachsene Vol. 1 120 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 21.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5082-4 · ED 8246 Vol. 2 128 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 22.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5600-0 · ED 9399 ‘Klavier spielen – mein schönstes Hobby’ is aimed at young people and adults who want to play music in their free time and look for an easily comprehensible, well thought-out educational manual. H.-G. Heumann has gained the experience that success comes when learning is fun. He has therefore selected many wellknown classical and pop music pieces as well as pieces from the opera, adding a CD as a perfect learning aid. Further advantages: clear presentation of the subject matters in lessons – ‘key finder’ as initial aid in learning how to read music – mini-dictionary of music – tests (incl. solutions) to monitor the progress Hans-Günter Heumann, born in 1955, studied piano, music education and musicology at the Hanover Musikhochschule and composition in New York and New Orleans, before becoming a piano teacher and composer, focussing on the publication of educational piano literature. His particular concern is to impart a sound knowledge of music and make it accessible to a wide audience.

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Rolf Tönnes

Dieter Kreidler

Gitarre spielen – mein schönstes Hobby

Gitarrenschule

Die moderne Gitarrenschule für Jugendliche und Erwachsene

Gitarre spielen mit Spaß und Fantasie – Neufassung With illustrations by Andreas Schürmann

Vol. 1 96 pages – paperback with CD 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 21.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5598-0 · ED 9475

Vol. 1 112 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 14.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5877-6 · ED 20351

Vol. 2 120 pages – paperback with CD 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 21.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5845-5 · ED 9974

Vol. 2 96 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 14.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5879-0 · ED 20352

The modern guitar method for young people and adults offers the recipe for success when it comes to melody playing, picking and chord accompaniment. It does not make a difference if you are an absolute beginner or if you already know a few chords. For with the pieces that you have always wanted to play, you also learn to play the guitar: plucking, melody and song accompaniment, and the major chords and rhythms with which you can play the best 50 folk and pop songs. The CD as a training partner guarantees a lot of fun and success: You can listen to the songs as they are supposed to sound. Fade out one of the channels! You then have 3 possibilities to play along: melody, picking or rhythm.

Dieter Kreidler’s new guitar method is aimed primarily at children and young people who want to learn to play the guitar in small steps. It contains numerous ensemble pieces and varied exercises for song accompaniment and is suited for both private and group lessons. Right from the beginning, the first experiences of ensemble playing are gained with the group. The method intentionally moves forward in small steps. The exercises and instrumental pieces of various styles are arranged in a progressive order and framed by inspiring illustrations, riddles, info boxes and creative exercises which stimulate the imagination and make the lessons a lot of fun. Vol. 1 of the new guitar method covers the basics of melody playing and song accompaniment on the guitar and introduces to ensemble playing. The accompanying guitar note finder makes it easy for the pupil to find the notes on the fingerboard in a playful way.

Rolf Tönnes, born in 1957, studied jazz guitar in Graz. He has published several guitar books and works as a lecturer at the Jazz-Haus-Schule in Cologne. Whereas the influence of modern guitarists can be detected in his ensemble playing, his solo playing is characterized by the influence of Joe Pass. Rolf Tönnes in one of the top guitarists of the jazz scene.

Dieter Kreidler is professor of guitar in Wuppertal and lecturer in further education at various music academies.

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Konrad Ragossnig

Hugh Burns

Gitarrentechnik kompakt

Discovering Rock Guitar

Grundformen der Technik – Effektives Einspielen – Tägliches Üben

160 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 22.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-82-2 · ED 12946

88 pages – paperback € 19.95 ISMN 979-0-001-12919-0 · ED 9263

Have you always wanted to play the guitar like Scotty Moore and Carlos Santana, or like the guitarists of Earth, Wind & Fire, T. Rex and the Beatles? Then this book is just right for you! It contains a comprehensive study of twelve different pop guitar styles from 1950 to the present day, such as disco, funk, Latin, reggae, sixties pop, glam and motown. Selected pieces help you to learn what matters with this music and what to pay attention to. Systematic exercises and songs specially composed for this purpose show everybody who wants to improve his/her performance what it is all about; they are complemented by information on important techniques, players, sounds, equipment and amps. As a special bonus, the CD contains the complete demo tracks as well as backing tracks of all songs.

With ‘Gitarrentechnik kompakt’, Konrad Ragossnig, the renowned guitarist and professor of the Vienna Musikhochschule, has developed an exercising programme that is suited for both thorough warm-up and daily practising. 12 chapters cover all major elements of the guitar technique. Concrete exercises and practising tips help the student and the trained musician to cultivate and develop his technique in an effective and concentrated way.

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Phil Capone, Adam Hay

John Wheatcroft, Adam Hay

Exploring Jazz Guitar

Improvising Blues Guitar

192 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 27.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-90-7 · ED 12945

224 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 28.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-91-4 · ED 12944

Perfect for the beginner guitarist who wants to learn more about jazz, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of Jazz Guitar. Author Phil Capone explains jazz harmony in a clear and accessible style, from simple chord changes through to the II-V-I progression, turnarounds and other classic jazz sequences. Building steadily throughout the book, you’ll learn authentic jazz voicings and accompaniment styles, as well as vital jazz theory. Packed with practical advice on getting to grips with improvisation, ‘Exploring Jazz Guitar’ unlocks the secrets of jazz harmony, allowing you to construct authentic jazz solos. Complete with accompanying CD containing demonstration solos and live jazz backing tracks.

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Target group: Intermediate guitarists

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Gerhard Graf-Martinez

Flamenco Gitarrenschule für Unterricht und Selbststudium Vol. 1 112 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 24.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5083-1 · ED 8253 Vol. 2 136 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 22.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5084-8 · ED 8254 Gerhard Graf-Martinez is a passionate flamenco guitarist and teacher. The wealth of his knowledge is captured in this twovolume work which also reflects valuable experience gained from his activities as a tutor at national and international seminars and workshops. The CD included with volume 1 contains all the pieces and music examples for volumes 1 and 2. Besides being a pure pleasure to listen to – ‘flamenco puro’ – it also conveys the authentic sound and the pulsating ‘compás’ of this music. This is the only way to learn to play the music properly yourself. Gerhard Graf-Martinez was born in 1952. He undertook his first steps on the guitar in the field of rock and blues music as a self-taught before beginning his training as a classical guitarist in 1971. For 25 years now he has been a successful artist, lecturer and author throughout the world. From 1985–87 he organized the ‘Curso de la Guitarra Flamenca’ in Marbella (Malaga), was a lecturer at the ‘International Guitar Weeks’ in Linz and Salzburg in 1989 and 1990 and artistic director and lecturer of the ‘Schorndorf Guitar Days’ from 1990–1994. Apart from numerous appearances on TV, Gerhard Graf-Martinez has also gone on a lot of tours, e.g. in 1979 with ‘La Rubia’ Elke Stolzenberg or in 1991 in France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy and Austria. 1985 saw the release of his CD ‘Modo Nuevo – Flamenco Latino’ which was highly acclaimed by the critics. The group ‘Lela Fuenteprado & Ensemble’ founded in 1992 made many appearances. Gerhard Graf-Martinez lives in Schorndorf where he owns a flamenco studio with his wife, teaching flamenco dance and guitar.

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Perry Letsch

Mundharmonika spielen – mein schönstes Hobby

Blues Harp Der einfache Weg zum Blues-Spiel auf der Mundharmonika

Die Schule für diatonische Mundharmonika („Blues Harp“) für Jugendliche und Erwachsene

136 pages with 2 CDs– paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 22.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5540-9 · SPL 1037

80 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 19.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5556-0 · ED 9367

Playing the blues as they do on the Mississippi – with this manual by Perry Letsch you can start immediately. All playing techniques on the mouth organ are explained in an easily understandable way – even if you have got no knowledge of musical notes – with the help of arrows and many illustrations. Step by step you learn how to use simple musical elements to put together great solos. This edition contains many blues songs in all variations for beginners and advanced players. With chords for guitar accompaniment and texts for singing along. As a special bonus, the play-along CD does not only contain music examples and an audio version of all songs but also additional playbacks in MP3 format with loop function – ideal for individual practising and playing.

The harmonica is a small fantastic instrument which can be learnt to play without any previous knowledge. Unlike with the keyboard or guitar, however, with the harmonica one cannot see ‘how to do it’. This is why the best tips and tricks have been compiled in this book, guaranteeing a smooth start. All playing techniques are explained in a clear and comprehensible way. Graphic illustrations and easy exercises make it easy to learn to play the harmonica. In addition, the book not only contains a large selection of great musical pieces, but also describes in a comprehensive and accurate way how to generate all semitones of the ‘harp’, thus providing even advanced players with new material. ‘Mundharmonika spielen – mein schönstes Hobby’ is a modern harmonica method for young people and adults which never makes them lose the fun and joy of learning. No matter whether with or without teacher, this method provides the beginner with a solid foundation for playing the harmonica. The clear layout with info boxes and tests makes it easy for the players to find their way around and learn to play this instrument. In addition, all pieces have been recorded on the CD so that it is possible to listen to them repeatedly, thus having a perfect acoustic learning aid. As regards the instrument, it is advisable to use a Richtertuned diatonic harmonica in C with 10 holes (harp).

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Perry Letsch founded his first blues band in 1983. In 1994 he went to the USA to the origins of country, folk and blues music. In 1996 he won the gold medal at the European Harmonica Festival in Trossingen in the category of ‘Folk/Country’. In addition, Perry Letsch has been teaching harmonica for many years.

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Reiner Wehle

Rudolf Mauz

Clarinet Fundamentals

Step by Step

Klangübungen und Artikulation

Grundlagen der Klarinettentechnik in 100 Etüden

Vol. 1 128 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 19.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5804-2 · ED 9882

80 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 14.95 ISMN 979-0-001-15848-0 · ED 20622 This volume contains more than 100 exercises and studies providing clarinettists with the opportunity to work systematically on the most important aspects of clarinet playing: articulation and phrasing – dexterity of fingers – sound control and melodic interpretation – confidence in the use of different keys, times and ornaments. The edition is the result of many years of teaching pupils of different performance levels, from beginners to advanced students. The volume is ideal for systematic work on technique and expression, but also for a thorough ‘check-up’. A valuable addition to all clarinet lessons!

Vol. 2 136 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 19.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5805-9 · ED 9883 Vol. 3 112 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 18.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5806-6 · ED 9978

Rudolf Mauz studied music (main subject: clarinet) at the Trossingen Staatliche Hochschule für Musik. He played in numerous orchestras and participated in recordings of chamber, klezmer and jazz music for various radio broadcasting companies. Since 1991 he has taught at the Tübingen Music School. Mauz gives lectures at the Trossingen Staatliche Hochschule für Musik and the Stuttgart Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst, as well as numerous seminars in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

With ‘Clarinet Fundamentals’, Reiner Wehle presents a threevolume basic work for the study of the clarinet. Volume 1 deals with sound exercises and articulation, including themes such as ‘Practising’ and ‘The clarinet reed’. Volumes 2 and 3 deal with ‘Fingering technique and dexterity’ as well as ‘Intonation’. The annotated list of references (sheet music and books) shall encourage further studies. Reiner Wehle has given numerous master classes, is a soughtafter jury member at renowned competitions, and has been professor at the Music Academy of Lübeck since 1993.

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Rudolf Mauz

Die fröhliche Klarinette Illustrated by Andreas Schürmann Vol. 1 84 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 13.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5153-1 · ED 8081 Vol. 2 92 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 13.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5154-8 · ED 8082 Vol. 3 84 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 13.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5354-2 · ED 8778 Spielbuch No. 1 60 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 11.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5155-5 · ED 8083 Spielbuch No. 2 64 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 11.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5156-2 · ED 8084 Rudolf Mauz studied music (main subject: clarinet) at the Trossingen Staatliche Hochschule für Musik. He played in numerous orchestras and participated in recordings of chamber, klezmer and jazz music for various radio broadcasting companies. Since 1991 he has taught at the Tübingen Music School. Mauz gives lectures at the Trossingen Staatliche Hochschule für Musik and the Stuttgart Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst, as well as numerous seminars in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Mauz’ clarinet method (German and Böhm systems) is aimed at beginners and suitable for private and group lessons. It is published in three volumes plus a separate tune book each. The method’s easy comprehensibility, suitable selection of numerous songs as well as four-colour illustrations will appeal especially to clarinet pupils aged 8+. Since such a method does not exist in the German-language area yet, it fills that gap in the market and is a real addition to the Schneider clarinet method (ED 4466 and ED 8638/39) which is aimed at older pupils and adults. Vol. 1: Detailed treatment of the low register. Introduction to the dynamics and first overblowing. Vol. 2: Careful expansion of the tonal range (up to C’’’) and of the dynamics. Scales and triads up to 3# and 3b. Vol. 3: Expansion of times, keys, rhythms and of the tonal range. Major ornaments and the chromatic scale. The tune books of Mauz’ clarinet method are adjusted to the respective methods with regard to the tonal range, dynamics and articulation. They provide additional performance material for clarinet and piano as well as for 2 or 3 clarinets.

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Dirko Juchem

Saxophon spielen – mein schönstes Hobby Die moderne Schule für Jugendliche und Erwachsene Vol. 1 Alt-Saxophon 120 pages – paperback with CD 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 21.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5730-4 · ED 9831 Vol. 2 Alt-Saxophon 124 pages – paperback with CD 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 21.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5731-1 · ED 9832 Vol. 1 Tenor-Saxophon 120 pages – paperback with CD 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 21.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5732-8 · ED 9833 Vol. 2 Tenor-Saxophon 130 pages – paperback with CD 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 21.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5733-5 · ED 9834 Dirko Juchem has made a name for himself as a saxophonist, saxophone teacher and specialist author on both a national and international level for many years. Having taught at various music schools as a saxophone teacher and held lectures at the Bundesakademie Remscheid as a guest lecturer, he knows the problems of saxophonists from first-hand experience. In addition, Dirko Juchem is the author of numerous textbooks and tune books for the saxophone as well as a specialist author of articles for musicians’ journals (‘Sonic’, ‘Sound Check’, ‘Fachblatt Musikmagazin’). He has also taken part in about 100 CD and LP productions and his tours have taken him as far as Los Angeles and Taiwan. He has played with well-known German and international artists such as Rolf Zuckowski, Barbara Dennerlein, Anne Haigis, Jethro Tull, Jazz-Kantine or the Mike Oldfield Band.

You have always wanted to play the saxophone? Or learnt it years ago and are now looking for the ideal way to return? If so, this saxophone method by Dirko Juchem will be perfect for you! With this method, everybody is able to learn to play the saxophone. From the very beginning, the content is mastered by means of well-sounding songs and standards instead of with dry lessons or boring exercises. The method covers every musical style: from classical, folk and blues music via rock and pop to jazz and Latin. You don’t have to be afraid of the notes for you virtually acquire the required knowledge on the side. Gradually, the tonal range of this versatile instrument will be revealed to you. In addition, you will learn the basics of posture and breathing as well as of the mouthpiece, reed and tuning. Fun and success are guaranteed thanks to the CD that contains many motivating play-along pieces which have been recorded by professionals and sound really good. Thus, you always have the perfect training partner close at hand!

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Ollie Weston

Exploring Jazz Saxophone 204 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 27.95 ISBN 978-1-84761-086-7 · ED 13140 This definitive book is designed for the intermediate saxophonist looking for an introduction to the world of jazz. Renowned jazz saxophonist Ollie Weston introduces key concepts step by step, explaining clearly and simply throughout, with the minimum of musical jargon. Improvisation is featured from the very beginning, with authentic live jazz trio recordings on the accompanying CD for you to play along with. Key subjects covered include: modes, swing playing, melodic development, the 2–5–1 progression, jazz blues progressions, pentatonic scales, jazz chord extensions, stylistic development, unique sax sounds and many more.

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Dirko Juchem

Saxophon-Sound Grundlagen und Spezialeffekte für alle Saxophone 122 pages with CD– paperback 21,0 x 29,7 cm € 19.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5106-7 · SPL 1015 This book is about the perfect saxophone sound. In an easygoing, yet accurate manner, Dirko Juchem explains all effects that a saxophonist should be able to master on his instrument: Professional breathing, embouchure, intonation, vibrato, growl, subtone, false fingerings, high notes, glissando, jazz and rock phrasing are all dealt with in detail and demonstrated on the accompanying CD. Additional session tracks provide the possibility to put the acquired knowledge into practice immediately ‘with a band’. Due to the easygoing way of imparting fundamental knowledge, ‘Saxophon-Sound’ is a valuable addition to instrumental lessons, and even the experienced saxophonist will find the advanced techniques, such as false fingerings or high notes, to be professional practising material. ‘Saxophon-Sound’ is ideal for saxophone lessons and can be used as motivating accompanying material in addition to any customary method. New edition 2005 Dirko Juchem has made a name for himself as a saxophonist, saxophone teacher and specialist author on both a national and international level for many years. Having taught at various music schools as a saxophone teacher and held lectures at the Bundesakademie Remscheid as a guest lecturer, he knows the problems of saxophonists from first-hand experience. In addition, Dirko Juchem is the author of numerous textbooks and tune books for the saxophone as well as a specialist author of articles for musicians’ journals (‘Sonic’, ‘Sound Check’, ‘Fachblatt Musikmagazin’). He has also taken part in about 100 CD and LP productions and his tours have taken him as far as Los Angeles and Taiwan. He has played with well-known German and international artists such as Rolf Zuckowski, Barbara Dennerlein, Anne Haigis, Jethro Tull, Jazz-Kantine or the Mike Oldfield Band.

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Malte Burba (Hrsg.), Paul Hübner

Step by Step Grundlagen der Trompetentechnik in 64 Etüden aus fünf Jahrhunderten 88 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 14.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-9632-7 · ED 20194 This volume is a compendium of study literature from five centuries for the student, beginning with the first trumpet methods such as that of Fantini via the heyday of virtuoso literature in the early 20th century to the experimental playing techniques of our time. The book contains two exemplary studies of each composer which either can be considered to be typical of the respective style or put their focus on extraordinary technical or musical problems. All studies have been carefully revised, especially with regard to obvious typesetting mistakes of the original copies, and been rid of unnecessary ballast regarding phrasing and articulation. Malte Burba, born 1957, comes from a family of musicians, where the groundwork for his musical sensibility was laid at an early age. He studied trumpet, piano, musicology and music education. His supplementary studies of phonetics and medicine provided him with essential knowledge and an impetus for the development of his method and for the brilliant control and mastery of his instruments. His almost unlimited mastery of brass instruments gives him additional artistic leeway for the interpretation of classical, modern, contemporary and experimental music through the use of a wide range of instruments such as the various trumpets, the euphonium, alphorn, althorn and the didgeridoo. Not only does Malte Burba rank among the most interesting and versatile brass players of our time, he is also considered to be one of the best brass teachers worldwide. Many of his students play in leading orchestras or teach at major conservatories. One of the pillars of his pedagogy is the pioneering method developed by him for playing brass instruments which, in an absolutely logical manner, eliminates all technical and embouchure-related problems. He currently teaches at the Peter Cornelius-Konservatorium and the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität in Mainz, and at the Conservatoire de Musique Luxembourg.

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Michael Werner

Die fröhliche Trompete Trompete lernen mit Fantasie Illustrated by Andreas Schürmann Vol. 1 116 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 17.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5779-3 · ED 9931 Vol. 2 120 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 17.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5780-9 · ED 9932 Spielbuch No. 1 76 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 12.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5783-0 · ED 9933 Spielbuch No. 2 paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 12.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5784-7 · ED 9934 This trumpet method including CD is aimed primarily at young beginners. Suitable for both private and group lessons, it continuously brings the pupils from the very first lesson to lively music-making and a sound technical level. Vol. 1 of this method provides the basics, creating a tonal range from B to C’’ using the C major scale and triad. Other important elements of comprehensive teaching are simple improvisation, composing, musical interpretation and ear training. By including all major areas of learning, the pupils discover the ‘world of music’ with joy and imagination. And this is exactly the aim of this method: The children shall not just learn to play the trumpet but also develop into interested musicians. The complementary tune book 1 encourages joint music-making, helps the children to discover the joy of playing music and deepens the subject matter of the method. It contains songs, duos, trios and many settings with piano accompaniment. The level of difficulty is in tune with the structure of the method: In each piece it is indicated from which number in the trumpet method the 1st part can be played. The additional teacher’s edition supports the teachers by providing them with many suggestions and ideas for the planning and delivery of interesting lessons.

Hilgers. After passing his exams, he studied trumpet and methodology/didactics at the München Hochschule für Musik und Theater. During his schooldays and while studying Michael Werner played in numerous theatre orchestras and various youth orchestras such as the Junge Münchner Philharmonie. Even than, his main focus was on the sound training of young talented trumpet players. From 1999 to 2008 he worked as a teacher in the Munich area. Today Michael Werner lives as a music teacher in Rostock.

All Rights Available – suitable for children aged 9+ even without previous musical knowledge – Playing skills and musical knowledge are acquired playfully with the help of melodies of many styles and from many countries. – particularly motivating due to much space for imagination, e.g. experimenting, improvising and composing – large easy-to-read notation in Vol. 1 and in the appropriate tune book – accompanying texts, information, photos, illustrations, portraits of composers and musicians

Michael Werner comes from a family of musicians and was born in Gera in 1977. After his first trumpet lessons with Heinrich Dreyhaupt and his father Lothar Werner he attended the Musikgymnasium Schloss Belvedere in Weimar where he received trumpet lessons with Prof. Harry Haustein and Zsolt Nagy-Major as well as chamber music lessons with Prof. Walter

Target group: Trumpet pupils aged ca. 9+, also possible at an earlier age

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Ollie Weston

Jiggs Whigham, John Kember

Exploring Jazz Trumpet

Jazz Trombone

204 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 27.95 ISBN 978-1-84761-085-0 · ED 13139

80 pages with CD – paperback € 24.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-49-5 · ED 12710 Internationally-renowned jazz trombone player, director/conductor and master teacher Jiggs Whigham shares his experience and expertise with trombone and jazz enthusiasts. For intermediate to advanced players, this book offers a fascinating insight into the professional world of trombone playing. Featuring the BBC Big Band, the enhanced CD/CD-Rom provides the opportunity to listen to and play along with some of the finest musicians in the world. On the CD’s video clips Jiggs demonstrates various playing techniques and presents an invaluable commentary to help students develop their own playing.

This definitive book is designed for the intermediate trumpet player looking for an introduction to the world of jazz. Renowned jazz musician Ollie Weston introduces key concepts step by step, explaining clearly and simply throughout, with the minimum of musical jargon. Improvisation is featured from the very beginning with authentic live jazz trio recordings on the accompanying CD for you to play along with. Key subjects covered include: modes, swing playing, melodic development, the 2–5–1 progression, jazz blues progressions, pentatonic scales, jazz chord extentions, stylistic development, unique trumpet sounds and many more.

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Michael Hoeltzel

Hohe Schule des Horns Technik und musikalischer Ausdruck 136 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 24.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5526-3 · ED 9304 This edition is aimed at advanced amateurs and students. Apart from issues of daily practising and music-making, it mainly covers fields of horn blowing which have played a minor role in the horn literature up to now: playing on the high F horn and the Wagner tuba, the performance of the cadenza in the solo concerto (with cadenzas of all common concertos), one’s own management, and many more aspects.

All Rights Available A textbook from practice for practice. Awarded with the Deutscher Musikeditionspreis 2000. Second revised new edition 2007.

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John O’Neill

Ollie Weston

The Jazz Method

Exploring Jazz Flute

Each book ca. about 100 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm Clarinet & CD ISBN 978-0-946535-21-7 · ED 12440 € 27.95 Flute & CD ISBN 978-0-946535-24-8 · ED 12450 € 27.95 Alto Saxophone & CD ISBN 978-1-902455-00-6 · ED 12410 € 27.95 CD (Alto Saxophone) ISMN 979-0-2201-1604-9 · ED 12412 € 14.95 Tenor Saxophone & CD ISBN 978-0-946535-20-0 · ED 12420 € 27.95 CD (Tenor Saxophone) ISMN 979-0-2201-1610-0 · ED 12422 € 14.95 Trumpet & CD ISBN 978-0-946535-25-5 · ED 12470 € 27.95

204 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 27.95 ISBN 978-1-84761-084-3 · ED 13138 This definitive book is designed for the intermediate flute player looking for an introduction to the world of jazz. Renowned jazz musician Ollie Weston introduces key concepts step by step, explaining clearly and simply throughout, with the minimum of musical jargon. Improvisation is featured from the very beginning, with authentic live jazz trio recordings on the accompanying CD for you to play along with. Key subjects covered include: modes, swing playing, melodic development, the 2–5–1 progression, jazz blues progressions, pentatonic scales, jazz chord extensions, stylistic development, unique flute sounds and many more.

These methods provide complete courses for players of all ages, guiding students from their first note to ‘classics’, together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start, students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds, playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instructions and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz.

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John O’Neill is an established performing musician and instrumental teacher, specialising in jazz and bossa nova. He is best known as the author of educational books for saxophone, clarinet and flute.

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Renate Bruce-Weber

Die fröhliche Violine Geigenschule für den Anfang Vol. 1 96 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 14.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5433-4 · ED 7299 Vol. 2 128 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 17.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5462-4 · ED 7786 Vol. 3 144 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 18.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5463-1 · ED 8432 The most important aspect of the violin method ‘Die fröhliche Violine’ is the fun of learning to play the violin: The textbook is aimed at an early playful beginning with the instrument. Over the course of the lessons, the pupils are deliberately addressed in a language that corresponds to their age. Furthermore, the method provides a stylistically varied range of classical and folkloristic instrumental pieces, and always gives a lot of interesting information on the music and its composers. Vol. 1: Detailed introduction to the bow hold – songs and instrumental pieces, using exclusively the first type of fingering while focussing on rhythmic, melodic and technical variety – playful touching and feeling of violin-playing techniques such as pizzicato, position playing, harmonics and double stops. Vol. 1 is accompanied by a CD (T 3272) containing all songs and pieces with funny dialogues spoken by children. A motivating addition to violin lessons and a great gift idea! Renate Bruce-Weber was born in Braunschweig in 1956. At the age of 7 she received her first violin lessons and won many prizes and scholarships, such as from the festival ‘Jugend musiziert’ and the Eastman School of Music at Rochester, USA. She studied violin with Professor Ludwig Müller-Gronau at the North West German Music Academy of Detmold and chamber music with Professor Wilhelm Isselmann. She taught violin at the Hamburg Conservatoire where she founded a children’s orchestra with which she gave many successful concerts. Since 2003 she has taught mainly children from Hamburg, St. Pauli in cooperation with primary schools in Hamburg.

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Renate Bruce-Weber

Die fröhliche Viola Bratschenschule für den Anfang Vol. 1 128 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 19.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5450-1 · ED 8965 Vol. 2 144 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 22.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5451-8 · ED 9268 ‘Die fröhliche Viola’ is a viola method for children which is aimed primarily at pupils who start to learn playing the viola without taking a detour to the violin. Those who have already played the violin and use the method as a ‘way to change instruments’ may skip some pieces or even start with Vol. 2. Like ‘Die fröhliche Violine’, this book intends to make the children have fun while learning to play the viola. For this purpose, a stylistically varied range of classical and folkloristic songs and instrumental pieces encourage music-making, and small texts provide interesting information on the viola, the music and its composers. The viola is used both as a solo and as an accompanying instrument, and the ‘hearing’ and ‘counting’ of middle and lower lines are specifically trained. Due to the fact that many songs and secondary parts are notated in the treble clef and thanks to examples for trio and quartet playing, this book especially encourages ensemble playing with friends or within the family.

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Schott Master Class – Cello Maria Kliegel Using Technique and Imagination to Develop Artistic Expression 192 pages with DVD – hardback 14,5 x 21,0 cm € 49.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-0562-6 · ED 9987 The number of methods and étude collections existing for violoncello is huge. But what is one to do when no teacher is on the spot to explain why a certain passage of the concerto simply will not work out? The renowned cellist Maria Kliegel pioneers a whole new way: her experience and knowledge have been summed up to constitute the ‘quintessence’. In the book, she explains in great detail technical problems, stating examples from the repertoire. On the DVD she demonstrates the correct technique, giving tips on how to master famous passages from the concert literature and on effective practising. A must for the advanced instrumentalist who looks for answers to specific questions or who has always wanted to know how to overcome such technical hurdles. Maria Kliegel (*1952 in Dillenburg) is a German cellist. She became known for the first time when she won the national youth competition ‘Jugend musiziert’ twice. After taking the school-leaving exams in her home town, she studied with Janos Starker at the Indiana University in Bloomington, USA. Mstislav Rostropovich called her ‘the best cellist I heard since Jacqueline du Pré’, others called her ‘La Cellissima’. She has won many international music awards and has given performances in each of the world’s continents. During the course of her career she has made many CD recordings. Above all, she has rendered dedicated efforts and exceptional and untiring services to contemporary music, by world premieres and CD recordings of works by Alfred Schnittke and Sofia Gubaidulina, among others, as well as by the ‘Hommage à Nelson Mandela’ by Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann, and to musical education and as a jury member at many competitions. Since 1986 Maria Kliegel has given master classes at the Cologne Musikhochschule. She plays the Stradivari cello ‘ex Gendron’ from 1693 which was in the possession of the French cellist Maurice Gendron for more than 30 years.

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Tim Richards

Exploring Jazz Piano

Improvising Blues Piano

240/304 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm Vol. 1 & CD € 39.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-24-2 · ED 12708 Vol. 2 & CD € 39.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-25-9 · ED 12829

264 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 34.95 ISBN 978-0-946535-97-2 · ED 12504 ‘The essential book for all aspiring blues pianists’ (Jools Holland). ‘This book leaves any possible completion standing at the post.’ (Brian Priestly, Jazzwise Magazine). ‘I highly recommend the book. It’s the best I’ve seen yet… Helpful features include a great CD by the London-based Richards, who is a top-notch performer, recording artist and educator. It’s almost like having your own personal instructor.’ (Blues Review, USA)

Harmony, technique, and improvisation. This is the long-awaited follow-up to Tim’s acclaimed ‘Improvising Blues Piano’. Covers all jazz styles from the 1940s to the present day and includes 56 original pieces by the author alongside special arrangements of 24 standards and over 800 musical examples – a veritable treasury of styles and techniques for the aspiring jazz pianist! ‘Exploring Jazz Piano’ fills a vacuum in jazz piano instruction, its comprehensive syllabus taking the reader from first principles in Vol. 1 to professional level in Vol. 2. Any student of jazz piano, piano teacher, or performing musician dipping into either volume will be rewarded with a wealth of ideas and practical information to keep them occupied for many months, or to use as an ongoing resource in the years to come. A truly outstanding publication.

Assuming a basic competence of around grade 3, Tim Richards examines the harmonic, rhythmic and melodic aspects of the blues. Includes over 60 pieces. Having started with classical piano lessons, Tim Richards began to teach himself jazz and blues from the age of 14, after seeing Thelonious Monk and Otis Spann on TV. He is perhaps best known as the founder and leader of the modern jazz group Spirit Level, who released seven albums, appeared at clubs and festivals all over Europe between 1979 and 1999, and were nominated Best Small Group in the 1995 British Jazz Awards.

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Winner of the 2006 Music Industry Association Awards: ‘Best Pop Publication’! ‘Meticulously researched, well-structured and stimulating... a tremendous teaching resource... demands to be in the library of every Music Department that teaches jazz.’ Hugh Johns - TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT ‘I cannot praise it too highly... Vol. 1 and 2 together rank among the best instructional books that I have seen in the 21 years since Jazzwise started.’ Charles Alexander, JAZZWISE Target group: Intermediate pianists (UK grade 4 and above)

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Simon Schott

Play Piano By Ear 270 pages with CD – paperback 17,3 x 24,5 cm € 19.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5519-5 · ED 9280 It is no secret that the majority of piano owners, in addition to playing classical music, would also like to play popular standards and pop songs, just like the piano player in a bar or cocktail lounge does, improvising and going from one tune to another. Here, finally, you have a new and simple method that will enable you to fulfill your secret wish to improvise at the piano, completely by ear. Simon Schott was born in Munich in 1917. After the Second World War he remained in Paris where he made ends meet, as he says himself, by playing the piano at third-class night clubs at Montmartre. One day, Harry McElhone, the owner of the then famous ‘Harry’s New York Bar’ in Paris, heard Simon Schott’s soft piano style and hired him on the spot. From then on, it was the world’s rich and famous who were among his audience. Ali Khan, Rita Hayworth, Humphrey Bogart, Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway and many others relaxed while he played his melodies, and talked to him. Before returning to Munich, he lived and worked in London for two years. Now, he has been playing the piano at the Kempinski hotel ‘Vier Jahreszeiten’ in Munich every evening from 5 – 8 p.m. for more than twenty years. He became known to a wide audience by TV and radio appearances, such as in the shows ‘NDR Talkshow’ or ‘Boulevard Bio’. The Bavarian Television made a documentary film about his life. In addition, he has found the time to write about twenty books – crime and science-fiction novels, books for young people and books on music. His romantic thriller ‘Das Bildnis der Alice Farnworth’ was awarded the ZDF prize ’Preis der Leseratten’.

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Schott Master Class – Voice Christoph Prégardien

Reinhard Flatischler

Rhythm for Evolution The TaKeTiNa book of rhythm

Technique, Interpretation, Repertoire

448 pages with DVD – paperback 18,5 x 23,5 cm € 49.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-0539-8 · ED 9929

176 pages with DVD – hardback 14,5 x 21,0 cm € 39.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-0540-4 · ED 9953

Developed by Reinhard Flatischler in 1970, TaKeTiNa is a comprehensive method for learning and understanding rhythm. In the book, the author describes how the method has been developed, how it is structured and can be learnt. Focussing on rhythmic (in most cases combined) movements of the feet, hands (clapping) and voice, the method also uses drums and other rhythm instruments. The TaKeTiNa Explorer on the attached DVD enables the users to perceive rhythms visually and acoustically and program their own rhythms – from simple to very complex patterns. TaKeTiNa offers a theory and methodology of rhythm for the people of today – for musical amateurs and professional musicians as well as for music therapists, social educators and managers.

A novel combination of DVD and book, this volume presents for the first time issues pertaining to vocal techniques and interpretation in word, picture and sound. DVD clips provide insights into the working method of the renowned tenor Christoph Prégardien who can be seen in his lessons with students of his master classes. In addition, the singer and teacher Hedwig Fassbender deals with specific problems for the female voice; the pianists Michael Gees and Andreas Staier talks about accompanying singers. Professionals, amateurs, students and lovers of classical singing are provided with a plethora of important and valuable information. In the book, Christoph Prégardien deals with further questions on programming, correct practising and warm-ups, concert preparations and voice problems, among others. This innovative product is complemented by a detailed discography of Christoph Prégardien as well as bibliographical references and recommendations.

Reinhard Flatischler was born in Austria and successfully holds TaKeTiNa workshops and performances in America, Germany, Austria, etc. throughout the entire year.

Christoph Prégardien (*1956 in Limburg on the Lahn) is a German singer (lyric tenor). He began his career very early with the boys’ choir Limburger Domsingknaben, studied singing in Frankfurt and Milan, particularly lied singing with Hartmut Höll. In 1983 first engagement at the Frankfurt Opera, ‘discovered’ by Michael Gielen. From 1986–88 engagement as first lyric tenor at the Gelsenkirchen Opera and beginning of his collaboration with major conductors and the lied accompanists Michael Gees and Andreas Staier with whom he released a number of successful CD recordings, especially with Schubert lieder. He mainly works as a lied and oratorio singer, his repertoire covering all epochs. Since 2004 he has been professor at the Cologne Musikhochschule.

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William McVicker, Dorothy Taylor

Hans-Martin Linde, Gerhard Engel, Gudrun Heyens und Konrad Hünteler

Targeting Music

Fun and Games with the Recorder

Stage 1 Reception Year (age 4–5) ISBN 978-0-946535-26-2 · ED 12445 – € 14.95 Year 1 (age 5–6) ISBN 978-0-946535-27-9 · ED 12449 – € 14.95 Year 2 (age 6–7) ISBN 978-0-946535-28-6 · ED 12456 – € 14.95 CD for Key Stage 1 books · ED 12483 – € 25.95 Stage 2 Year 3 (age 7–8) ISBN 978-0-946535-98-9 · ED 12458 – € 21.95 Year 4 (age 8–9) ISBN 978-0-946535-99-6 · ED 12459 – €21.95 Year 5 (age 9–10) ISBN 978-1-902455-01-3 · ED 12642 – € 21.95 Year 6 (age 10–11) ISBN 978-1-902455-02-0 · ED 12643 – € 21.95

56 pages – paperback Soprano (Descant): Tutor Book 1 ISBN 978-0-946535-42-2 · ED 12590 € 9.95 Soprano (Descant): Tutor Book 2 ISBN 978-0-946535-44-6 · ED 12592 € 9.95 Soprano (Descant): Tutor Book 3 ISBN 978-0-946535-46-0 · ED 12594 € 8.95 Fun and Games with the Recorder is a beginner’s recorder tutor. It is intended for use by individuals and by groups, although the main emphasis is on group work. It is a comprehensive recorder method ranging from the beginner’s first notes on Soprano (Descant) recorder and progressing in carefully managed small steps to advanced playing on the Alto (Treble) recorder. Particular value is placed on musical awareness; expressive playing is presented on an equal basis with breathing, finger and tonguing techniques. The goal of the course is to create the basis for recorder playing of the highest quality and thus through the learning process awaken and promote the joy of music making and the musical experience.

A year-by-year series for teachers in primary schools. With plentiful guidance for the teacher, it lays a foundation of musical experience through integrated activities and a repertoire of songs and singing games. It aims throughout to encourage a feeling for music and to cultivate a sensitive listening ear.

32/56/36 pages – Paperback Soprano (Descant): Tune Book 1 ISBN 978-0-946535-43-9 · ED 12591 € 5.95 Soprano (Descant): Tune Book 2 ISBN 978-0-946535-45-3 · ED 12593 € 5.95 Soprano (Descant): Tune Book 3 ISBN 978-0-946535-47-7 · ED 12595 € 5.95

William McVicker is an experienced educationalist, writer, performer and broadcaster. He has worked extensively with children’s voices and is particularly interested in their training and development. Formerly Caedmon Fellow in Music at the University of Durham, William is currently Director of Music at St. Barnabas Dulwich, and works as a consultant at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Dorothy Taylor is one of the foremost educators in music. She has extensive experience in primary schools, and compiled the ‘Learning with Traditional Rhymes’ series for Ladybird Books. After eleven years working as a lecturer in music education at the University of London Institute of Education she moved into advisory and inspection work in music and the arts. She is currently engaged as a consultant with school based initial teacher training courses.

The accompanying Tune Books offer a broad range of solo and ensemble music which is graded to match the technical and musical progression of the Tutor Books. This accompanying teacher’s commentary contains a description of the contents of the tutor books and a systematic, detailed explanation of the course, along with an additional supply of games, songs and tunes to help teachers plan lessons. The authors provide a survey of the instrument-specific problems of playing position, breathing, finger technique and sound production, including articulation, without going beyond the scope of a beginner’s tutor.

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Target group: Children of around six years of age

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Gunild Keetman, Minna Lange-Ronnefeld

Elemental Recorder Playing Teacher’s Book 31 pages € 7.95 ISMN 979-0-60001-030-1 · SMC 558 Student’s Book 54 pages €17.95 ISMN 979-0-60001-031-8 · SMC 559 Student’s Workbook 41 pages € 7.95 ISMN 979-0-60001-032-5 · SMC 560 This book is based on the fundamental principles of Orff-Schulwerk. The book can be used as a foundation text in an elementary music programme that includes use of the recorder. It can also be employed in teaching situations that concentrate primarily upon recorder but in which ensemble playing, improvisation and singing also play an essential role. The book can also serve exclusively as a recorder primer for beginners, either in individual or group teaching. The student’s book contains a wealth of material for study and practice, including technique exercises, echo exercises, dialogue exercises, songs with sections to complete, well-known pieces to play, improvisation exercises, canons, duets, rondos, texts to use for making rhythms and melodies. The Workbook contains exercises and games for doing at home and during the music lesson. It is directly integrated with the work in the Student’s Book; the intent is that the two books are used together.

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Hans-Günter Heumann

Komponisten zum Kennenlernen Get to know Composers Johann Sebastian Bach ISBN 978-3-7957-5560-7 · ED 9251 – € 13.95 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ISBN 978-3-7957-5561-4 · ED 9252 – € 13.95 Ludwig van Beethoven ISBN 978-3-7957-5562-1 · ED 9253 – € 13.95 Franz Schubert ISBN 978-3-7957-5563-8 · ED 9254 – € 13.95 Peter Illjitsch Tschaikowsky ISBN 978-3-7957-5564-5 · ED 9255 – € 13.95 Robert Schumann ISBN 978-3-7957-5565-2 · ED 9256 – € 13.95 Joseph Haydn ISBN 978-3-7957-5566-9 · ED 9257 – € 13.95 Georg Friedrich Händel ISBN 978-3-7957-5567-6 · ED 9258 – € 13.95 Frédéric Chopin ISBN 978-3-7957-5568-3 · ED 9259 – € 13.95

The series ‘Get to Know Composers’ presents works of famous masters in easy arrangements as well as original compositions for piano. A brief biographical sketch with contemporary colour illustrations as well as a list of the most important works provide easy access to the respective composer. Thus, amateur pianists and young piano pupils can embark on a vivid excursion into the life and work of important composers. Hans-Günter Heumann, born in 1955 studied piano, music education and musicology at the Musikhochschule Hanover and composition in New York and New Orleans before becoming a piano teacher and composer focussing on the publication of educational piano literature. He is especially interested in imparting a sound knowledge of music and making a wide audience acquainted with it.

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Hans-Günter Heumann

Meisterwerke zum Kennenlernen Get to know Classical Masterpieces With illustrations by Brigitte Smith Peter und der Wolf ISBN 978-3-7957-5310-8 · ED 8601 – € 13.95 Karneval der Tiere ISBN 978-3-7957-5311-5 · ED 8602 – € 13.95 Hänsel und Gretel ISBN 978-3-7957-5312-2 · ED 8603 – € 13.95 Peer Gynt ISBN 978-3-7957-5313-9 · ED 8604 – € 13.95 Der Nussknacker ISBN 978-3-7957-5314-6 · ED 8605 – € 13.95 Die Moldau ISBN 978-3-7957-5315-3 · ED 8606 – € 13.95 Carmen ISBN 978-3-7957-5316-0 · ED 8607 – € 13.95 Scheherazade ISBN 978-3-7957-5317-7 · ED 8608 – € 13.95 Die vier Jahreszeiten ISBN 978-3-7957-5318-4 · ED 8609 – € 13.95 Bilder einer Ausstellung ISBN 978-3-7957-5319-1 · ED 8610 – € 13.95 The series ‘Get to Know Classical Masterpieces’ provides an introduction to well-known compositions in simple arrangements for piano by Hans-Günter Heumann. Complete with texts and colour illustrations by Brigitte Smith throughout, these editions will appeal not only to children and pianists, but to any musiclover who wishes to get to know these works better. Hans-Günter Heumann, born 1955 studied piano, music education and musicology at the Musikhochschule Hanover and composition in New York and New Orleans before becoming a piano teacher and composer focussing on the publication of educational piano literature. He is especially interested in imparting a sound knowledge of music and making a wide audience acquainted with it.

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Rudolf Mauz

Gudrun Heyens

Clarinettissimo

Concerto

Fit in allen Tonarten: Übungen, Duette und Spielstücke

Leichte Stücke für Sopran-Blockflöte und Klavier (Cembalo)

Vol. 1 72 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 18.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5615-4 · ED 9496

62 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 14.95 ISMN 979-0-001-14729-3 · ED 20182 With ‘Concerto’, the experienced recorder teacher Gudrun Heyens presents a selection of recorder pieces which allow for the study of performance literature as early as from the second year of study. The edition contains individual pieces such as Dornel’s ‘Chaconne’ or Corelli’s ‘Follia Variations’ as well as little pieces by Playford or Susato which can also be played as short suites. The collection was compiled with regard to ‘Jugend musiziert’ and other competitions.

Vol. 2 72 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 18.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5616-1 · ED 9497 ‘Clarinettissimo’ is the ideal addition to and continuation of the standard work ‘Die fröhliche Klarinette’ although it can also be used independently. The two volumes contain a well-balanced collection of classical and entertaining pieces which, together with technical exercises for all keys, provide the foundation of perfect clarinet playing. The joy of playing is increased by numerous duos as well as by swinging and groovy pieces which are included on the CD for playing along.

Gudrun Heyens was born in Ratingen in 1950. She studied recorder and violin at the Cologne Musikhochschule with Günther Höller and Franz-Josef Maier. She played the recorder with ‘musica antiqua Köln’ from 1973–1981 and was a member of the ‘Marais Consort’ from 1984–2002. Apart from numerous international concert activities, Gudrun Heyens has performed in many radio and CD recordings. For the recording ‘Concerti per flauto’ she received the Deutscher Schallplattenpreis (German Record Award). Since 1985 Gudrun Heyens has been professor of recorder at the Folkwang Hochschule where she has also been pro-vicechancellor since 2003. In addition, she holds workshops in Taiwan, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Estonia and Germany, among others. In 2003 she received the Music Education Award of the city of Duisburg for the promotion of music education of young people.

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Turlough O’Carolan Wolfgang Löll, Patrick Steinbach (Hrsg.)

Carolan’s Dream 15 Stücke für Flöte (Violine) und Klavier 44 pages with CD– paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 17.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5859-2 · ED 20201 Unlike any other, Turlough O’Carolan (1670–1738) knew how to combine old Irish music with Italian Baroque music which the high society liked to listen to at that time. The use of little repeating motifs, the kind of melody and way of tension building reveal Carolan’s sense and knowledge of the styles of playing typical of the Baroque period. These Baroque influences in his harp music became his unmistakable trademark. Thus, he created a whole new genre, as it were: the Celtic Classics. Turlough O’Carolan was born in 1670 in Nobber, co. Westmeath, Ireland. He was taken under the patronage of Mrs. MacDermott Roe of Alderford to be educated. However at the age of 18 he was blinded by smallpox, and so his patron stopped his education and instead had him sent to be trained as a harper for three years. Upon his finishing his musical training at the age of 21 she provided him with a horse, a guide and some money, to start him on his career as an itinerant harper. Carolan built a successful career as a harper, winning many patrons both Irish and English, Protestant and Catholic. He himself was Catholic and composed music for the church. However only one of his sacred pieces is known to have survived, ‘The Elevation’. Carolan married Mary Maguire from Fermanagh; they had six daughters and one son. Mary died in 1733 and Turlough died in Alderford in 1738. Wolfgang Löll was born in Wetzlar an der Lahn in 1961. At an early age he took lessons there with the post-Romantic composer, pianist and conductor Gustav Adolf Schlemm (1902– 1987). At music college in Frankfurt he trained to teach music in secondary schools; he also studied musicology and English at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University. Patrick Steinbach was born in Hamburg in 1964 to an Irish mother and a German jazz musician father. He trained as a music teacher in Frankfurt am Main and now teaches guitar at various music schools. Besides playing the guitar, he also plays the banjo and mandolin and is an enthusiastic collector of songs. He has edited numerous tutorial volumes of Irish folk tunes for the guitar and organises workshops based on Irish music. Patrick Steinbach is a guitarist, composer and arranger of Irish music in particular: with numerous journeys to his second homeland he has made a name for himself as a connoisseur of all things Irish and a specialist in folk music. His book of Irish reels won a major German music publishing prize in 2005.

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Uwe Korn

Let’s swing, Mr. Diabelli! 14 Jazzy Pieces for Piano Duet 40 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 13.95 ISMN 979-0-001-16957-8 · ED 20718 The success story of Diabelli’s ‘Melodic Exercises’ Op. 149 for piano duet has lasted now for almost 200 years. They are beautiful melodies covering a range of only five tones, perfectly suitable for beginners, with refined and brilliantly designed accompanying settings in the Secondo part. To this day, the pieces are very popular among pupils, teachers and music lovers. Diabelli, born in 1781, was not only a respected piano teacher and composer in Vienna, but also a busy music publisher and friend of Ludwig van Beethoven who jokingly called him ‘my diabolus’ from time to time. Sometimes he sent themes composed by himself to the then famous composers, asking them to write and return to him some variations on these themes. This led to the creation of the famous Diabelli Variations by Beethoven, a demanding piano work which is performed in the concert halls all over the world still today. Hopefully, Mr. Diabelli would not mind some of his wonderful five-tone melodies being transported into the world of swing, samba and other forms of expression, as has been done in this volume. Apart from some arranged melodies from opus 149, this volume also contains a few newly arranged pieces, all of them inspired by Diabelli’s idea to make music with five fingers as varied as possible. The original arrangement of the keys has been maintained. New inspiration for piano lessons and fourhanded piano playing!

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Bertrand Gröger

Loop Songs 112 pages with CD – paperback 19,2 x 27,5 cm € 29.95 ISBN 979-0-001-15172-6 · ED 20368 The ‘Loop Songs’ by Bertrand Gröger (Jazzchor Freiburg) are modern choir exercises suitable for all SATB groups. Originally conceived as warm-ups or to loosen up repertoire rehearsals, many songs are also suitable as concert songs. The 44 compositions, divided into four graded levels of difficulty, offer a versatile method for practising stylistic characteristics in relation to rhythm, harmonics and melodics. Through ‘learning by singing’, the singers acquire skills in scat syllables, timing and intonation. This collection contains two and a half hours of music and presents a wide range of music genres: Swing, Latin, Afro, Gospel, R&B, Funk, Pop, Rock and World music. All ‘Loops Songs’ are recorded by the Swingle Singers for the accompanying CD. Also available: Singer’s Edition ED 20368-01. Bertrand Gröger, born in Wolfsburg and raised in Bremen, studied classical music in Freiburg and Paris as well as jazz in Hamburg. With his band ‘Tune Up’ and the classical ensemble ‘Trio Grande’, he gave concerts in Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain and South Africa and did radio and television productions. In 1990 Gröger founded the Jazzchor Freiburg with whom he toured Europe, Japan and Korea and won first prizes at all competitions they attended (Italy 1997, Germany 1998, Korea 2002). For his activities as a choir director he received the ZMF Award in 1997. Gröger is a self-taught musician in the field of composition/arrangement and won a prize at the International Composition Competition in Berlin in 1989. He arranges and composes large part of the repertoire of the Jazzchor Freiburg, published works with Ricordi and wrote commissioned works for the Swingle Singers, Bamberg Symphonic Orchestra, WDR Radio Orchestra and North West German Philharmonic. As a guest conductor he conducted the Freiburg Philharmonic Orchestra, performing his composition ‘der und die (das)’ for orchestra, jazz choir and band, as well as the World Children’s Choir consisting of 2,000 members from 115 nations at the UNO Festival Mondial des Enfants. At a joint project with Bobby McFerrin as part of the festival ‘Stimmen’, Gröger conducted the performance of his compositions. Gröger is a lecturer at the Mannheim Pop Academy where he is also director of the academy choir. For many years he had been a lecturer of singing at the Freiburg Jazz and Rock School and part-time lecturer of jazz/pop/rock choral conducting at the Würzburg Musikhochschule. He held workshops for choir directors and choir singers, e.g. at the music academies of Saarbrücken, Freiburg and Frankfurt/Main, at the Landesakademie Ochsenhausen and ‘Arbeitskreis Musik in der Jugend’ as well as the European Jazz Academy. Gröger often serves as a juror at German and international choir competitions.

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Hans-Günter Heumann

Für Elise

Liebestraum

Die 100 schönsten klassischen Original-Klavierstücke

Die 50 schönsten klassischen Original-Klavierstücke

182 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 14.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5891-2 · ED 20044

240 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 14.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5916-2 · ED 20573

This collection of the most beautiful 100 easy original compositions for piano presented by Schott contain a selection of works that accompany every pupil in the first years of his or her piano lessons. The volume contains compositions from the days of Johann Pachelbel (1653–1706) to the days of Alexander Grechaninov (1864–1956), providing playing material from the high baroque period to the early 20th century. Apart from numerous individual pieces, there are also easy sonatas and sonatinas by Haydn, Cimarosa, Clementi, Mozart and Beethoven. Complete with fingerings, tempo suggestions in the form of metronome numbers and notes on the execution of ornaments, the collection with its modern, readable typeface is ideal not only for lessons, but also for the private music-making of every music lover.

Liebestraum No. 3 by Franz Liszt is among the best-known pieces in the piano repertoire. With its vocal melody in the rich middle register, this nocturne created in 1850 has an immediate appeal for players and listeners alike. The piano repertoire contains a wealth of other wonderful pieces, too. Under the title Dream of Love this collection contains fifty of the finest classical piano pieces written by twenty-two composers from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras. These perennial favourites of medium difficulty are ideally suited for advanced pupils, students, adults returning to the instrument and lovers of classical music. This is a ‘treasure trove’ for piano tuition and recreational music-making.

All Rights Available Hans-Günter Heumann, born 1955 studied piano, music education and musicology at the Musikhochschule Hanover and composition in New York and New Orleans before becoming a piano teacher and composer focussing on the publication of educational piano literature. He is especially interested in imparting a sound knowledge of music and making a wide audience acquainted with it.

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Marianne Magolt

Nils Franke

Klassik für Kinder

Romantic Piano Anthology

52 leichte Klavierstücke Vol. 1 48 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 12.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-92-1 · ED 12912

80 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 14.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5864-6 · ED 20243 The most beautiful and best-known pieces, chosen for piano lessons and for the first audition at the music school.

Vol. 2 64 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 12.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-93-8 · ED 12913

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These anthologies contain original compositions by nineteenthcentury composers. Several of the pieces are available for the first time as part of a graded collection. The repertoire includes works by major composers, such as Chopin and Schumann, as well as lesser-known pieces by, amongst others, Bortkiewicz and Rimsky-Korsakov. These collections are ideal for piano teachers looking for additional repertoire for their teaching practice. Nils Franke has held scholarships and awards at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, the University of Reading and the Royal Academy of Music. After the completion of his studies he pursued a dual career in performance and music education. As a pianist, he has specialized in 19th-century piano music, particularly Liszt, and recorded chamber music by Bortkiewicz and Rachmaninov for Warner Apex (2005). He regularly plays piano quintets with his ensemble, performing a broad range of music from Boccherini to Messiaen. As an educator, he has taught piano extensively, worked as a mentor on professional development courses for instrumental teachers and is now Director of the BA (Ed) music specialism and MTPP (Music Teaching in Professional Practice) at the University of Reading, UK.

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Jens Franke

Konrad Ragossnig

Romantic Guitar Anthology

Guitar Concert Collection

Vol. 1 36 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 14.95 ISBN 978-1-84761-056-0 · ED 13110

40 leichte bis mittelschwere Stücke aus drei Jahrhunderten 80 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 14.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5909-4 · ED 20505

Vol. 2 52 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 14.95 ISBN 978-1-84761-057-7 · ED 13111

This collection contains pieces of varying degrees of difficulty (easy to moderate) from three centuries of music. It includes several enchanting and little-known miniatures which, as a collection, should be a welcome addition to the advanced guitar repertoire, both for tuition purposes and concert performance.

‘Romantic Guitar Anthology’ Vol. 1 is a graded repertoire book suitable for students of ca. 2–3 years of playing experience. Standard teaching pieces by the 19th century’s leading composer-guitarists Carulli, Giuliani and Sor are presented alongside rarely available works by Jaime Bosch, Johann Kaspar Mertz and Franz Tu ek. Also includes original guitar pieces by Berlioz and Paganini.

Konrad Ragossnig was born in Klagenfurt on 6 May 1932. From 1954–1957 he studied guitar with Karl Scheit at the Vienna Musikhochschule. In 1961 he won the Concours International de Guitare which marked the beginning of his international career as a guitarist and lutenist. Together with Julian Bream, Konrad Ragossnig helped the lute grow in popularity in the 1970s. Being one of the most important guitarists of the 20th century, he put his main focus on chamber music with non-guitarists. Konrad Ragossnig has recorded more than 60 records and performed in numerous radio and television productions. From 1964–1983 Ragossnig taught at the Basel Music Academy. In 1983 he succeeded Karl Scheit as professor at the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts where he taught until 2002. In addition, he worked as a guest professor at the Zurich Musikhochschule and held master classes in Europe, the USA and Japan from 1989 to 1997. Among the numerous awards and distinctions he received is the Austrian Honorary Cross for Science and Arts, 1st class in 2003.

Romantic Guitar Anthology Vol. 2 is a graded repertoire book suitable for students of around 4 years of playing experience. Standard teaching pieces by the 19th century’s leading composer-guitarists Coste and Sor are presented alongside more rarely available works by Jaime Bosch, Franz Tucek and José Vinas. Original pieces by Berlioz and Paganini are included, as are carefully selected transcriptions of works by Rossini, Schumann and Johann Strauss. Composer biographies and extensive teaching notes on each piece are included together with a CD recording of all of the works in the anthology, performed by Jens Franke.

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Stephan Schmidt

Rudolf Mauz

Classical Guitar Pieces

Da Capo! Encore! Zugabe!

50 easy-to-play pieces

Die schönsten Zugabestücke

116 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 19.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5705-2 · ED 9710

76 pages – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 18.95 ISMN 979-0-001-13861-1 · ED 9837

This volume is a real pleasure: fifty easy pieces spanning five centuries just waiting to be discovered, in standard musical notation and tablature. Simple folk pieces are included alongside well-known classics by Carulli, Paganini, Sor and Tárrega. Melodies by celebrated masters such as Bach, Handel, Mozart and Vivaldi feature here as well, though. There is information, too, on the origins and individual characteristics of each piece. The accompanying CD for listening and playing along to makes the whole thing even more fun!

A treasure trove for everybody looking for pleasant encore pieces. The collection of well-known pieces is also suitable for tuition.

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Uwe Korn

Classic meets Jazz 20 berühmte klassische Themen, Original + jazzige Bearbeitung Vol. 1 90 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 19.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5847-9 · ED 20177 Vol. 2 80 pages with CD – paperback 23,1 x 30,3 cm € 19.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-0641-8 · ED 20537 This volume contains a wide selection of famous musical themes from Bach to Carl Orff. Some of them were originally written for the piano; most have had their scores carefully arranged to make them easy to play on the piano. Each piece is followed with a jazz interpretation, which can either be played alone or alongside the ‘original’ version. Perhaps this will show that the ‘classics’ are not all that far removed from jazz, and that music of earlier periods contains many of the essential characteristics of jazz. Doesn’t Lully‘s ‘Gavotte’, for instance, contain one of the most famous jazz themes ever? The ‘Blue Gavotte’ may make this clearer. The theme from Mozart’s Sonata in A major (K 331) doesn’t require many rhythmic changes to give it a blues flavour (‘Mozart Goes Blues’). The driving rhythm of the ostinato bass in Carl Orff’s ‘O Fortuna’ would suit modern jazz-rock performers well, with a few small changes (‘A Fortune for a Tune’). What do Bizet’s ‘Habanera’, Brahms’ ‘Hungarian Dance No. 5’ and Paganini’s ‘Caprice No. 24’ have in common? Why have they been turned into salsa music (‘Habanera con Cigarro’, ‘Hungarian Salsa No. 5’, ‘Capriccio Latino’)? Much of this is up to the individual: if you want to discover similarities, they are easy to find. It is difficult to convey a jazz interpretation through musical notation alone, so a CD has been included - not to demonstrate the only possible interpretation, but to offer ideas and suggestions.

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Klaus Heizmann

200 Einsing-Übungen für Chöre und Solisten German Edition 70 pages € 13.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5599-7 · ED 9483 English Edition 68 pages € 11.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5259-0 · ED 9464 French Edition 72 pages € 13.95 ISBN 978-3-7957-5815-8 · ED 20061 What choral conductor or soloist has not looked around for new ideas for warming up the voice? Here are 200 suggestions all at once! And these creative exercises do more than just warm up the voice: they help to relax the body, train the ear and develop an awareness of dynamics and rhythm. ‘Klaus Heizmann’s collection is a wonderful new resource of ideas and techniques: practical, varied, challenging, relaxing and stimulating. I am always looking for new ideas, as I like to use a different set of warm-ups at every rehearsal with my choirs, and I tend to choose specific exercises to suit the repertoire for the day. This collection gives us 200 excellent ‘tools-of-thetrade’; they are clearly labeled, intelligently set out, well-designed and extremely useful.’ (Simon Carrington, Director of Choral Activities, New England Conservatory since 2001; Director of Choral Activities, The University of Kansas 1994–2001; Founder and co-director of the King’s Singers 1968–1993). Klaus Heizmann was born in 1944 in Haan/Rheinland, Germany. After studying music in Düsseldorf and Fort Wayne, Indiana, he began his versatile career in 1968 as a choral and orchestral conductor, composer, producer and music editor. He has composed over 500 songs (including 200 children’s songs), all of which have been published as sheet music editions while many of them have been recorded as well. He has arranged and published over 1,000 songs. Klaus Heizmann has written three oratorios, seven cantatas, six children’s musicals and numerous textbooks on music. He has published over 70 sheet music collections and edited sheet music series for youth and mixed choruses. To date he has produced over 300 recordings in Germany, Los Angeles, Prague, Johannesburg, Kiev, etc. and is also active as a music teacher. Klaus Heizmann currently lives in Wiesbaden, Germany. His collection of vocal warm-ups has been published by SCHOTT MUSIC.

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Jane Frazee, Kent Kreuter

Discovering Orff 225 pages – paperback € 44.95 ISBN 978-0-930448-99-8 · SMC 99 This book is intended for those who want detailed, practical assistance in how and why to use Orff techniques and materials in the classroom. Goals are outlined and the best ways to achieve them are explored, but the principal focus is on the arrangement of the curriculum in a logical sequence. Such a structure provides a reasonable progression from simple to more complex objectives not only from day to day but from year to year. Structured learning need not be the enemy of improvisation but rather the best way to provide students with the tools they need to improvise. The book contains an introduction to the development of OrffSchulwerk and a discussion of the distinguishing features of this approach. Chapter Two introduces the activities children use in their music-making. The teaching procedure that structures those activities is taken up in Chapter Three while Chapter Four explains the vocabulary and accompaniment theory essential to the Orff teacher. Part Two applies these elements in a sequential curriculum designed for Grades One through Five. Especially important in each chapter is the inclusion of supporting activities designed to aid in teaching the various skills and concepts.

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Jane Frazee

Gunild Keetman

Playing Together

Elementaria

An Introduction to Teaching Orff-Instrument Skills 202 pages – paperback 148 x 210 cm € 27.95 ISBN 978-0-946535-05-7 · ED 11152

€ 17.95 ISBN 978-1-84761-149-9 · SMC 573 Orff instruments have put the joy of playing ensemble music into the hands of students in classrooms around the world. The magical sounds of these instruments are available to everyone – even without special training. However, a step-by-step approach to mallet instruments encourages instrumental facility and promotes beautiful sounds. Playing Together is the first book to offer the systematic guidance you need to help your students develop mallet skills with ease.

‘Elementaria’ is a fundamental and practical handbook to OrffSchulwerk . The author gives suggestions and examples without insisting dogmatically on one exclusive method. She offers well-tried solutions without excluding other possibilities and individual variations. It is not only a valuable personal document, but also a practical and essential guide for educationalists concerned with Orff-Schulwerk. The book is divided into two sections: Part One includes rhythmic, melodic and speech exercises. Part Two contains a detailed study of elementary movement training. There is an important appendix, with illustrations, on how to play the instruments used in the early stages of teaching. This book also contains music examples, movement diagrams and illustrations.

In this book you will find a sequenced program for building instrumental technique that begins with sound effects, proceeds to playing accompaniments, and – finally – melodies. Skills are introduced in a carefully sequenced presentation of authentic and artistic musical materials: folk melodies, Renaissance music, composed pieces, and standard Orff literature. Three Orff master teachers have also provided a classroom reality check for these materials, offering suggestions to encourage skillful playing and enjoyment.

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While Orff training is helpful, it is not a prerequisite for classroom application of the music in this book. You can achieve success if you are able to play the recorder, respect the ranges and colors of the instruments, and acknowledge the inestimable contribution of instruments toward building musicianship in your students.

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Arvida Steen

Jane Frazee

Exploring Orff

Orff Schulwerk Today – Nurturing Musical Expression and Understanding

376 pages – paperback 14,8 x 21,0 cm € 59.95 ISBN 978-0-930448-76-9 · SMC 76

256 pages with CD– paperback 17,5 x 26,7 € 39.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-67-9 · SMC 570

How can I form a curriculum that addresses my students’ needs? How can I choose the best materials for my lessons from the abundance of materials available? How can I plan lessons from the abundance of materials available? How can I plan lessons that have a clear focus and are also open to frequent student contributions? ‘Exploring Orff’ addresses these critical questions.

This book presents a fresh synthesis of doing and understanding that encourages students to express themselves in – and realize themselves through – music. The expertise of seven master Orff Schulwerk teachers is included to encourage skill development and understanding, while materials from the Orff/Keetman volumes and American supplements address music and movement objectives. Over one hundred lessons are presented to highlight musical elements and encourage self-expression. A CD of listening examples from a variety of historical periods and cultural contexts enhances the book.

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A former Fulbright teaching scholar in Austria, Jane Frazee is the author of several collections of material for children’s voices and instruments as well as the first textbook for applied Orff Schulwerk in American classrooms, Discovering Orff. She received the highest honor from the international Orff-Schulwerk Foundation: the Pro Merito award.

All Rights Available Target group: Orff Schulwerk Today is addressed to all music teachers who want to develop clarity of purpose in a child-centred educational environment.

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Carl Orff

Doug Goodkin

The Schulwerk

Play, sing and Dance

304 pages € 29.95 ISBN 978-0-930448-06-6 · SMC 65

200 pages – paperback € 29.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-07-5 · SMC 565

Volume 3 of ‘Documentation, His Life and Works’, an eightvolume autobiography of Carl Orff, published by Hans Schneider, Tutzing, Germany. A unique personal history of Schulwerk, from the early days in 1923 when Carl Orff came under the influence of Dorothee Günther, Mary Wigman and Gunild Keetman, to the ‘Symposium Orff-Schulwerk 1975’ in Salzburg which crowned a lifetime devoted to Schulwerk – ‘an idea that went around the world’. Carl Orff’s fascinating reminiscences on people and events concerned with Schulwerk, the evolution of his instrumentarium, early publications, and the development of Schulwerk on an international basis are accompanied by music examples and many historical photographs.

Teacher and performer Doug Goodkin presents an overview of the dynamic approach to music education known as Orff Schulwerk. In this comprehensive look at the many facets of this timeless practice, the author hopes to re-imagine its import in the lives of children, schools and culture at large in contemporary times. ‘Carl Orff’s educational ideas could not have an advocate more well equipped by fortune and disposition. Inspired initially by Avon Gillespie, who embodied playing, singing and dancing, Doug Goodkin also brings to his teaching a first-hand, intensive experience of the indigenous music and dance of many continents and peoples.’ Margaret Murray

Carl Orff was born in Munich on 10 July 1895. From 1913 to 1914, he studied composition at the Munich Akademie der Tonkunst with Anton Beer-Walbrunn and from 1915 to 1919 he worked as musical director at the Münchner Kammerspiele, the Mannheim Nationaltheater and the Darmstadt Landestheater. Continuing his studies of composition with Heinrich Kaminski in 1921, Orff began to occupy himself intensely with Bach, Buxtehude, Pachelbel and in particular Monteverdi. Having been involved in the foundation of the ‘Günther-Schule’ for gymnastics, music and dance (1924), he became director of the department of ‘tänzerische Musikerziehung’ [music and dance education]. One of Orff’s major achievements was the ‘Orff-Schulwerk / Music for Children’, an educational method for children, published from 1930 to 1935. Spreading with an astonishing rapidity and intensity around the world, it is still successfully used (in pedagogy and therapy as well). Leading a master class for musical and dramatical composition at the Munich Hochschule für Musik from 1950 to 1960, he was appointed director of the new Orff Institute at the Mozarteum in Salzburg in 1961.

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Gunild Keetman, Carl Orff American Edition

Robert Mawuena Kwami

African Songs for School and Community – A selection from Ghana

Music for children Spiral binding Volume 1 (80 pages) € 29.95 ISMN 979-0-60001-002-8 · SMC 12

31 pages € 9.95 ISMN 979-0-60001-029-5 · SMC 551

Volume 2 (240 pages) € 44.95 ISBN 978-0-930448-00-4 · SMC 6

A selection of 12 songs including traditional material and original compositions by the author. This volume is intended for use by primary and secondary teachers, by students in schools and other educational institutions, and by performing groups – choirs, bands and clubs. The ‘Notes for Teachers’ section gives practical advice on process, accompaniments, group work, dance and storytelling. English syllables are presented underneath the African words to assist with pronounciation.

Volume 3 (354 pages) € 44.95 ISMN 979-0-60001-001-1 · SMC 8 The three volumes of the American Edition contain a wide range of both traditional and new material (speech exercises, games, dances, texts, songs with instrumental pieces, information on how to use the material). Orff-Schulwerk is not a method that should be followed page by page; it is a collection of material that invites original arrangements or variations and the composition of complementary and contrasting material. It mirrors a vision of an education which considers music and dance not as a ‘fringe programme’ but essential for our entire being. These media ‘...are, in all world cultures, as important for survival as water and air. Man becomes an entity again when he makes music and when he dances; he uses his hands and feet, his body, his senses, his intellect and emotion.’ (Hermann Regner, in the Foreword to Volume 1 of the American Edition)

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All Rights Available Target group: Volume 1: Pre-School; Volume 2: Primary; Volume 3: Upper Elementary

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Deborah Imiolo-Schriver

Danai Gagne, Judith Thomas-Solomon

Animal Cracker Suite – And other Poems

The Raccoon Philosopher – An mini-musical, inspired by Martin Buber’s ‘Ten Rungs: Hassidic Sayings‘

€ 9.95 ISMN 979-0-60001-034-9 · SMC 561

72 pages € 17.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-18-1 · SMC 566

Animal Cracker Suite is a set of four original poems arranged for speech chorus, body percussion, and percussion ensemble. Twenty-one additional original poems are included for teachers and students to make their own musical settings.

Organized in two sections: Section One provides a series of rhythmic and musical preparations in mixed and irregular meters (with emphasis on 7/8, based on excerpts from The Raccoon Philosopher). Ideas are explored for studying specific meters to be moved, played and sung within the mini-musical. Extensions are suggested for other curricular uses under ‘interdisciplinary connection.’ Section Two is the complete mini-musical, The Raccoon Philosopher, which embraces mixed and irregular meter concepts, along with playing, singing, moving and creating. This section also includes staging and costuming suggestions, speech play, songs, movement/choreography ideas and Orff orchestrations. In both sections, true to the Orff-Schulwerk philosophy, it is the authors’ intent that the process be engaging and open-ended, and that it be treated as importantly as the materials that are provided. Students and teachers are invited not only to enjoy the mini-musical suggestions, but also to revel in the preparatory work where their ideas may ultimately enhance and enliven the final performance.

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All Rights Available – Develop musical skills using recorders and tuned and untuned percussion instruments – Develop children’s voices – Lively, fun material suitable for performance – To offer students opportunities to read, explore, move and have experiences with mixed and irregular metres in a playful and engaging way – To familiarize students with stage terms and vocabulary

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David Gonzol

Shirley Salmon, Helga Wilberg

Round the Corner and Away We Go – A supplement to ‘Music for Children’

Hello Children Eine Sammlung von Liedern und damit verbundenen Aktivitäten für Kinder zwischen 4 und 9 Jahren

36 pages € 9.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-43-3 · SMC 567

€ 12.95 ISBN 978-1-84761-052-2 · SMC 572 This book presents a selection of play songs and related activities in sensory awareness, movement and dance, voice and language, playing instruments, listening, visualizing, social forms and drama. It is written for pre-school and primary teachers working with children aged 4–9, for music teachers and for teachers working with groups of mixed ability. It aims to widen the repertoire of songs, topics and related activities, to enjoy the experience of singing, moving and playing instruments together as well as to stimulate one’s own creativity to invent new extensions. The wide range of activities for each song enables teachers to work with children of different ages and abilities ensuring that no one is over- or under-challenged and that each child can learn, play and contribute to the whole on his or her own level.

This folksong collection provides models of arrangements to be taught using the Orff Schulwerk approach. The arrangements may be taught as printed or used as the basis for creative extensions – or both – and the accompanying teaching suggestions give examples of how to break down instrumental parts and sequence their presentation developmentally. Dance or play-party instructions are also given for some songs. David J. Gonzol is Director of Music Education at Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, West Virginia. He has taught music in public schools in Pennsylvania, as well as at colleges and universities in Maryland, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Idaho. He has a PhD in music education from the University of Maryland, College Park, and from the University of St. Thomas he holds Mastery Certificates in the Kodály and Orff approaches. He is an active recorder player, composer, and workshop clinician.

All Rights Available Target group: Orff-Schulwerk teachers, Primary school teachers, teachers of children with special needs, music students

All Rights Available Target group: This title can be used from the third grade as well as at secondary schools.

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Sofia Lopez-Ibor, Verena Maschat

Steve Calantropio

¡Quien Canta Su Mal Espanta!

Pieces and Processes

Songs, Games and Dances from Latin America € 17.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-45-7 · SMC 569

€ 32.95 ISBN 978-1-902455-44-0 · SMC 568

‘Pieces and Processes’ brings together a collection of original songs, exercises, instrumental pieces and arrangements in an attempt to provide fresh examples of elemental music. The works represent a wide variety of styles that draw upon the musical models of the Orff-Schulwerk for inspiration. Along with each piece is a detailed teaching procedure designed to give music educators a collection of instructional techniques that can be used in all aspects of their work. A ‘Process Teaching Toolbox’ organises these techniques by musical element.

A selection of songs, games, dances, stories and instrumental pieces from the Spanish-speaking countries of Central and South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Uruguay and Venezuela. This book presents a rich and varied selection of material from an immense geographical area, combining local traditions with foreign elements and influences to engage and inspire teachers and students. A DVD with practical demonstrations of the dances will help teachers present these materials in the classroom.

Steven Calantropio, recently retired, taught public school music in River Edge, New Jersey for 31 years. During that time he has become a well-known clinician and workshop presenter both nationally and internationally. Educated at New Jersey’s William Paterson University, Ohio University, the Manhattan School of Music and the Orff Institute in Salzburg, Austria, Steven continues to compose, arrange, teach and write about music education. He lives in the small town of Hamburg, in scenic northern New Jersey’s Sussex County.

All Rights Available Target group: This title can be used from the third grade as well as at secondary schools.