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New Issues: August - 2008

Check out these latest publications in stock now.

Faber Muisc (England) Best of Grade Series
for Piano A compilation of the best piano pieces ever selected by the major examination boards.

Sacred Performer Series New Additions This very popular series from Alfred is expanded. Five new titles for Late Intermediate and Advanced Piano are perfect for Church Performances, Preludes and Offertories.


Alfred's Value Packs for Teachers For Teachers Only! Alfred has just shipped us their latest "Value Packs" offering substantial savings on their best selling publications. In order to introduce you to these fine products, Alfred allows an average of 30% savings on your purchase! There are over 20 new selections from which to choose. We are just showing a sampling for your information. Stop in or call for full details!

Best of Grade Series for Piano :

Best of Grade 1 Piano Cover057152771X
$14.95
NEW
The Best of Grade 1 Piano
A compilation of the best Grade 1 piano pieces ever selected by the major examination boards
Compiled by Anthony Williams
Early Elementary Piano
This is a collection of the best Grade 1 (Early Elementary) pieces ever selected, from old favorites to forgotten gems. Technically tried and tested, all the pieces have been rigorously researched by examination selector Anthony Williams, and are perfectly fingered for Grade 1 (Early Elementary) level. Titles include: Sonata in F (Attwood) * Air from Little Russia (Beethoven) * Allegro in F (Mozart) * Air (Purcell) * Gavotte (Teleman) * Creepy Crawley (Gritton) * German Dance (Haydn) and more.
Best of Grade 2 Piano Cover0571527728
$14.95
NEW
The Best of Grade 2 Piano
A compilation of the best Grade 2 piano pieces ever selected by the major examination boards
Compiled by Anthony Williams
Elementary Piano
This collection of pieces are perfect for Grade 2 (Elementary) students. This top quality music is also ideal as a sight-reading resource for more advanced students. Titles include: Timewarp (Gritton) * Allegro (Haydn) * Tramp's Song (Bartok) * Sticky Toffee (Jacques) * Break In (Madden) * Ecossaise in G (Hassler) and more.
Best of Grade 3 Piano Cover0571527736
$14.95
NEW
The Best of Grade 3 Piano
A compilation of the best Grade 3 piano pieces ever selected by the major examination boards
Compiled by Anthony Williams
Late Elementary Piano
This collection of pieces have all been rigorously researched by examination selector Anthony Williams, and are perfectly fingered and graded for Grade 3 (Late Elementary) students.

Also available: The Best of Grade 4 Piano and The Best of Grade 5 Piano.

Alfred's NEW Sacred Performer Series Additions:

There are a total of five new additions to this wonderful series. We featured 3 last month, here are the others:

Expressions of Faith Cover30399
$12.95
Expressions of Faith
Arranged for Advanced Piano by Brian Chung
8 Inventive Explorations of Classic Hymns for Solo Piano
Expressions of Faith is a distinctive collection of classic hymns masterfully arranged by Brian Chung. The inventive arrangements place well-loved hymns in a variety of unique settings, exploring new harmonies, textures and rhythms. Additionally, approximate performance times are included with each arrangement, making them easy to incorporate into church services. Titles: All Creatures of Our God and King * Be Thou My Vision (with Amazing Grace) * Blessed Assurance * Come, Thou Almighty King * Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing * For the Beauty of the Earth * My Jesus, I Love Thee * This Is My Father's World. 40 pages

A Call to Prayer Cover30398
$12.95
A Call to Prayer
Arranged for Early Advanced Piano by Melanie Bober
10 Arrangements of Hymns That Speak to the Heart
A Call to Prayer contains 10 favorite hymns skillfully arranged for early advanced piano by Melody Bober. These arrangements are inspired by a quote from Philippians 4:6: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” These beautiful melodies will encourage listeners to pray and be thankful. Additionally, approximate performance times are included with each arrangement, making them easy to incorporate into church services. They will also provide hours of comfort and enjoyment at home. Titles: Amazing Grace * Be Still My Soul (with It Is Well with My Soul) * Be Thou My Vision * He Leadeth Me * I Surrender All * Just a Closer Walk with Thee * Just As I Am * Sweet Hour of Prayer * Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus * What a Friend We Have in Jesus. 44 pages.

Alfred Teacher's Value Packs

Alfred has just released over 20 new Value Packs. Here is a great way to introduce yourself to some new materials and save a buch of money at the same time! Here are just a few examples. Stop in or call for full details.

Premier Piano Course Value Pack1A Value Pack104393
$15.00

Premier Piano Course Level 1A Value Pack
Alfred's "other" method written by their best composers/arrangers, Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McAurthur and Martha Mier
Total Retail Value $21.85

Teachers Only - $15.00

This Value Pack includes Alfred’s Premier Piano Course, Level 1A Lesson Book & CD, Theory Book and Performance Book & CD. Beautifully presented and intelligently paced, the Lesson Books combine unusually attractive music and lyrics. The books feature note reading, rhythm reading, sight-reading and technical workouts. Each piece on the CD was recorded at a performance tempo and a slower practice tempo. In the Theory Book, each new musical concept is reinforced through fun-filled writing, listening and playing exercises. With games and puzzles added to compositional and creative activities, students retain concepts more easily and learn more thoroughly. The appealing repertoire with charming lyrics in the Performance Book & CD further reinforces and enhances the learning of new musical concepts introduced in the Lesson Book. Includes attractive music created by internationally acclaimed composers in a variety of styles, plus tips on how to perform more musically. (If purchased separately, the total retail value of the Value Pack is $21.85.)


Similar Value Packs are available for all levels of the Premier Piano Course, Levels 1A through 4!

Grand Solos for Piano Value Pack104532
$30.00

Grand Solos for Piano Value Pack
Arranged for Early Elementary through Late Intermediate Piano by Melanie Bober
Total Retail Value $42.70

Teachers Only - $30.00

This Value Pack includes Books 1–6 of the Grand Solos for Piano series, which is Melody Bober’s first complete series of solo collections since she became an exclusive Alfred author. The music in this six-book series is written in a variety of keys, styles, meters and tempos to appeal to both children and adults. The pieces have the distinctive Bober sound and are fun to play, in addition to helping pianists progress technically and musically. Whether performed on a concert grand, a digital piano or the family upright, these solos will truly sound "grand." (If purchased separately, Books 1–5 are $6.95 each and Book 6 is $7.95; total retail value of the Value Pack is $42.70.)

Play Praise Value Pack104539
$35.00

Play Praise: Most Requested Value Pack
Arranged for Elementary through Late Intermediate Piano by Tom Gerou and Victor Labenske
Total Retail Value $46.75

Teachers Only - $35.00

This Value Pack includes Play Praise: Most Requested, Books 1–5, arranged by Tom Gerou and Victor Labenske. Pianists young and old will find accessible arrangements of some of the best in contemporary Christian praise and worship music. These tunes have become a familiar part of the musical fabric of contemporary praise worship. Books 4 and 5 are new in the series. (If purchased separately, Books 1–3 are $8.95 and Books 4–5 are $9.95; total retail value of the Value Pack is $46.75.)

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