Clarinet

The concert band and brass band music of Philip Sparke is played and loved by musicians throughout the world, with most of his compositions being standard concert repertoire. In this book he has selected seven of his best-known works and presented the complete, unedited 1st part for each of the main instrument groups with a play-along CD concert band backing. Now everyone can play with some of the world's leading concert bands in the privacy of their own homes. Includes seven pieces: Hanover Festival To a New Dawn Portrait of a City Time Remembered - Elegy for Band Kaleidoscope - 5 Variations on the Brugg Song The White Rose and The Year of the Dragon.

This is the second volume in a progressive series of three study books that takes the young player from beginner to accomplished musician. It is carefully tailored for each instrument and introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing point and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges. Also available: Starter Studies (Volume 1) - 44004898-44004907; Super Studies (Volume 3) - 44005082-44005090

Philip Sparke's Skillful Duets is the second volume of a progressive series of duet books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. It contains pieces suitable for the developing young musician, specifically tailored for each instrument, and introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges. The concept of tempo or style indications is also introduced.

Philip Sparke's delightful original duets introduce new musical elements in a logical order to facilitate the speedy growth of the complete musician. Teacher and student - or two students - can perform together and experience the benefits of ensemble playing early in the learning process.

Philip Sparke's Starter Solos is the first volume of a progressive series of books that take the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, this collection of 20 solos starts with pieces based on only a handful of notes and carefully introduces new musical elements such as articulation, dynamics, and key signatures in a structured progression to speed the learning process. The CD includes both full demos and play-along accompaniments for each piece.

This is the first in a three-volume series of progressive studies that take the young player from a beginner to an accomplished musician. Each volume is specifically tailored to that instrument and carefully introduces new musical elements such as articulation, dynamics and key signatures in a structured progression to speed the learning process.

This is the third volume in a progressive series of three study books that takes the young player from beginner to accomplished musician. It is carefully tailored for each instrument and focuses on exercises aimed to improve specific technical and musical demands of the instruments. Also available: Starter Studies (Volume 1) - 44004898-44004907; Skillful Studies (Volume 2) - 44005028-44005036