Study Scores for the Secondary General Music Classroom

Mahler's Fourth remains his most frequently performed symphony, narrowly flanked by the First and his song symphony Das Lied von der Erde. In the short Mahler monograph written by Guido Adler, the

Dvořák composed his twelfth string quartet in F major op. 96, known as the "American" Quartet, in just twelve days during his summer vacation in Spillville, Iowa in June 1893. This immensely

In the fall of 1909, Sibelius wrote in his diary: "At Koli! One of the greatest impressions in my life. Plans [for] 'La Montagne'!" These plans proved to be for the Fourth Symphony. The composition process

The concerto particularly appeals through its innovative treatment of the solo part, not only because the solo violin strikingly opens the first movement without a preceding orchestral tutti, but also

The seven years that the Spanish composer Falla spent in Paris (from 1907 to 1914) marked a turning point in his compositions. His encounter with contemporary French Impressionist music made a big impact on

This four-act comic opera celebrating Shakespeare's Sir John Falstaff was given its first professional performance in 1946. The libretto, written by the composer, is based on The Merry Wives of

Composed in 1964 and dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr., Bonds' powerful orchestral work is based on the African American spiritual I Want Jesus to Walk with Me. It is based on events

Atypical among William Grant Still's works, Dismal Swamp combines eerie effects and mysterious chromaticism in dramatic mixture with his more vernacular American elements to portray The Great

"Harmony, bliss, music of Raphaelesque beauty! and yet in its simplicity, how wonderfully artistically everything is done." This is how Theodor Billroth enthused about the first String Quartet op. 88 by his

For treble chorus and piano. This cantata features 16 highly varied folk song settings bound together in seasonal groupings to take the listener on an engaging journey through the year from spring to

Hal Leonard celebrates the 100th anniversary of Charlie "Bird" Parker with this deluxe hardcover Complete Scores book featuring note-for-note transcriptions of 40 classic performances for saxophones,

That Schumann truly dug his heels into symphonic creation becomes clear at the latest when we look not only at his four well-known symphonies, but also at the works between the genres, such as the Overture,

Chamber music lovers will be thrilled about this special offer: Beethoven's complete music for string instruments and mixed wind/string ensembles is now available in a slipcase with 13 study editions. The

G. Henle Publishers bundles all of Beethoven's vocal works with orchestra in one complete package that will make the hearts of singers beat faster. From the two masses and Beethoven's only oratorio, to his

This critical edition includes: Facsimiles; Signs and conventions; Sources; Critical Commentary: Opus 130 and Opus 133; Appendices; and Bibliography.

Edited by Christoph Flamm. For orchestra. Urtext Edition. Preface in Ger. and Eng. Duration: ca. 50'. Parts available separately. Full score, 212 p.