Books published by Faber Music Ltd

Offers a way to learn the recorder. This book provides simple piano parts to accompany over 60 of the pieces in the Pupil's books 1 and 2, including the Concert Pieces. It also includes guitar chords.

Libretto for the operetta Paul Bunyan, the story of the American folk hero follows the development of the American continent from virgin forest to civilization. It does so in a deliberately eclectic style. Spoken dialogue is interspersed with set numbers and interludes with narrative and guitar accompaniment. Although often light-hearted, it is a deeply serious, poetic and tender work. 

Unbeaten Tracks (Flute) introduces contemporary pieces of standard and new to unusual repertoire to the Intermediate flautist player (Grade 4-7), and is paired with piano accompaniment, offering both challenge and reward in equal measure. This book, edited by flautist Philippa Davies, presents 8 a kaleidoscopic mix of styles by some of today''s most talented composers and are undoubtedly destined to become standard repertoire.  The Unbeaten Tracks Series has made a profound mark on the music world with its volumes of specially commissioned pieces for intermediate-level players. There are also small ''biopics'' about each composer that give tidbits of information about the composer''s inspiration and intention behind their piece, which give musicians a greater insight into the music.**Trinity College London selected pieces (Flute 2012-2014):Waltz for Aggis (Gunning)Caprice (McGuire)

Play Jazztime (Alto Saxophone) is a selection of eight well-known hits from the Twenties and Thirties, which have been carefully selected to capture the vibrancy and excitement of that era. Arranged by Andy Hampton and Roy Stratford, the pieces are aimed at players of Grades 4-6 standard and also have simple piano parts. Parts for B flat tenor saxophone are also available from Faber Music.

Shakespeare’s World present arrangements for piano of some of the greatest music inspired by the Bard. With fourteen exceptional pieces, this is a cornucopia of music by the great composers from the famous films (Branagh’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, ‘Henry V’ and ‘Hamlet’ together with William Walton’s outstanding score for Laurence Olivier’s original ‘Henry V’) alongside works by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn. Also includes pieces from Royal Shakespeare Company productions composed by Nigel Hess and Stephen Warbeck. 

This dazzling four-minute showpiece for large orchestra was commissioned by the Hallé Orchestra and premiered in September 1996 as part of the opening celebrations of Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall. Within its modest timescale, Adès has managed to compress an astonishingly rich and exhilarating range of emotions and sonorities, many of which prefigure his astonishing Asyla.‘A four-minute wonder which packs in more music per second than any comparable piece I know.’The Financial Times (Andrew Clark), 2 February 2008

Busoni was just sixteen years old when he wrote the extraordinary Serenata, and the quality of the music is exceptional. The work draws inspiration from the serenade as love song, and the interplay between the warm, lyrical cello line countered by its bright and lively piano partner is highly effective. In preparing this new addition, cellist Lowrii Blake has consulted the original manuscript of this undeservedly neglected work.   **Trinity College London selected piece (Cello 2010-2012): Serenata for Cello & Piano (Busoni)

Space It is Mary Cohen''s tuneful introduction to 2nd finger spacing. Comprising a collection of easy well-known pieces for violin, each tune is presented on a double-page spread in two versions: first in finger pattern one, then, at a different octave, in finger pattern two. Useful hints and fingering charts ease the pupil through each piece and brilliant ''alien'' characters are guaranteed to liven up violin lessons. This book is an ideal introduction to Mary Cohen''s Scaley Monsters series and offers a fun way to introduce new finger techniques .

Thomas Adès’ Darknesse Visible for piano solo (1992) is a 7-minute explosion of John Dowland’s lute song In Darknesse Let Me Dwell (1610). No notes have been added; indeed, some have been removed. Patterns latent in the original have been isolated and regrouped, with the aim of illuminating the song from within, as if during the course of a performance.Adès transforms the piano into an instrument that''s alchemically capable of sustaining a continuous line of melody; the technique of ceaseless tremolo that he demands of the player conjures a ghostly shimmer from the instrument. 

The death of George Gershwin in 1937, at the tragically early age of 38, robbed the world of one of its greatest song-writers; however, his music lives on. Play Gershwin (Clarinet) pays tribute to Gershwin’s unique melodic genius, which gave us such gems as Embraceable You, Summertime, I got rhythm, ’S wonderful and Oh, Lady be good. These and other favourites are arranged for Clarinet with piano accompaniment by Alan Gout  

Part of the "You're The Voice" series, this book features arrangements of classic Aretha Franklin songs for piano, voice and guitar and a short artist biography. It also contains a CD that features full backing tracks for each song, arranged and recorded to recreate the sounds of the original recording.

Complete lyrics, guitar chord boxes and chord symbols to fifteen classic songs by the legendary Wigan quartet. Includes an eight-page introductory foreword by journalist Stevie Chick and full discography.

Easy repertoire in 2nd, 3rd and 4th positionsAchieving security of fingering, tone and intonation in positions other than first is one of the major technical challenges that every young violinist has to tackle. This book offers a carefully selected and edited sequence of short attractive repertoire pieces, suitable for examination or concert use, each focussing on a particular position or mixture of positions. The material is drawn from a wide range of styles, from baroque to popular tunes, and will appeal to all young players. Expertly arranged piano parts are simple enough for most teachers to tackle with ease. An invaluable addition to the string teaching repertoire.

The Collected Lute Music of John Dowland is an extensive collection of over 100 Fantasies, Pavans, Galliards, Almains, Jigs, Ballads and other tunes by the celebrated Renaissance composer. Transcribed and edited by Diana Poulton and Basil Lam, all pieces are presented in lute tablature and keyboard notation. An introduction, calendar of dates in the life of John Dowland, biographical notes and a note on the transcriptions are also included at the beginning. 

The Best of Clarinet is a major collection of the best loved pieces and studies selected by the major examination boards, from current favourites to forgotten gems. These books include the pieces which have captured the imaginations of teachers and students over the years.

The Tallowmere Annual is a unique collection of words, sound, and ink paintings by musician and artist Keaton Henson. This hardback, special limited edition, mixed-media book tells the fragmented story of a town that never existed.

A collection of well-known tunes, folk music and original pieces for beginner viola players to enjoy.