Books published by Faber Music Ltd

Classic FM: Silent Nights is a collection of beautiful carols imaginatively arranged by Nigel Hess for piano solo, suitable for intermediate to advanced players (Grade 5 - 7). Charming and nostalgic, these arrangements offer a different perspective on Christmas tunes with which everyone will be familiar.

Accident Dancing is a book of poetry by artist and musician Keaton Henson, detailing his life in fragments, from the extreme to the mundane. Accompanied by evocative pencil illustrations, it is an intimate and unapologetically personal insight into this extremely emotive artist. “Accident Dancing is everything the way I remember it; i.e. fragmented, chaotic and often grammatically incorrect. I hope it feels authentically like a memory if nothing else. It was just something I needed to shake from my head.”- Keaton Henson

First Repertoire For Descant Recorder, selected and arranged by Sally Adams, is a collection of 28 rich and varied pieces ranging from waltzes and minuets, to Jazzy solos and even Hungarian folk tunes, with piano accompaniment to enhance your performance. All pieces were carefully selected and written to cover the preparatory test up to grade 3, and represents the ideal opportunity to develop your performance confidence and musicianship skills at this vital early stage of learning, as well as providing solos that are suited to any occasion.   This collection includes work from Handel to Haydn, Telemann to Britten, as well as Walter Bergmann ABRSM selections from the First and Second Book Of Descant Recorder Solos. The book comes with full Piano accompaniments and a separate pull-out recorder part.  ABRSM Grade 1: Polka Czech traditional; Musette Esprit Philippe Chedéville; Babriole Jean-Jacques NaudotABRSM Grade 3: 1st and 3rd movements from Partie in G Joseph Haydn.   

This practical guide is designed for aspiring amateur and professional musicians. The book covers every aspect of jazz, rock and pop arranging, from a basic lead sheet to scoring for full ensemble with voices. The book includes tips and hints, presented in an easy-to-use format.

Zadok rules - Hallelujah! was commissionedto celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, June 2013. Inspired by the works of G.F. Handel, the text traces all of the English monarchs, as well as interweaving well-known pieces such as Zadok the Priest. For unison children's choir, SATB chorus & chamber orchestra.

Martin Suckling's critically acclaimed Candlebird is a stunning song-cycle for baritone voice and ensemble, based on the poems of Don Paterson. The first performance was given by Leigh Melrose, baritone, and the London Sinfonietta, conducted by Nicholas Collon in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, on May 29, 2011.

A Garland of Carols is a homage to Benjamin Britton's 'Ceremony of Carols', written by Anthony Bolton, best known as one of the UK's most successful fund managers. Though originally written for trebles, the carols work equally well for female voices and the vocal score is available separately.

Six of the best songs from American rockers Nirvana, arranged for guitar. 6 Of The BestA" simply does what it says - six of the best hits from leading artists available in a new and competitively priced format.

Violin Technique in Practice is an innovative approach to violin technique by Mary Cohen, developed from her unique weightless balance methodology. Concise exercises are structured into sets that cover all aspects of technique alongside the author's expert advice guiding you through like a personal trainer. This book will develop a relaxed, secure technique and increase confidence in every part of the instrument---without the need to spend hours practicing. It has been written with the needs of advanced students, teachers, and professional players in mind, although the early sets are also ideal for use with students at late-intermediate level.

Merry Christmas Carols contains twenty of the best loved carols and Christmas songs, complete with all the lyrics! For every piece words are printed under the tune, with the piano solo printed on the opposite page (without the lyrics). The stylish - yet simple - piano arrangements will enable players of even modest ability to shine in performance; and they will be found equally effective as accompaniments to carol singing. Merry Christmas Carols will, in fact, give pianist the opportunity of making a real contribution to the enjoyment of the festive season. Titles: Away In A Manger * Deck The Halls * Ding Dong! Merrily On High * God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen * Good King Wenceslas * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * I Saw Three Ships * In Dulci Jubilo * Jingle Bells * O Come, All Ye Faithful * O Little Town Of Bethlehem * Once In Royal David's City * Rocking * See, Amid The Winter's Snow * Silent Night * The First Noel * The Holly And The Ivy * We Three Kings Of Orient Are * We Wish You A Merry Christmas * While Shepherds Watched.

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 Faber Graded Rock & Pop Series Vocals Songbook: Grades 4-5 provides the perfect resource for the budding rock and pop musician. Specially arranged to follow the parameters for Grades 4 and 5 as set out by Trinity for the "own choice song" option in their Rock & Pop exams, each song includes hints and tips and a sound-alike backing track.