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This collection is an inexpensive, words-only edition of favorite hymns and songs from El Himnario, together with translations of other hymns that are familiar to Hispanic congregations. The full-music edition of El Himnario was an ecumenical project sponsored by the Episcopal Church and several other mainline denominations. It is available for use by musicians who accompany worship.

This collection of rounds and canons develops sight reading and ensemble skills. Every teacher and student will find benefit in this clever mix of original material, folk songs and classical pieces, including works by Mozart, Beethoven, Purcell, Schumann, Tallis, and Haydn. Two-part to six-part, with the majority being four-part, most of these rounds and canons are not technically difficult, and may be performed by players of different skill levels. This volume can be used by several students at one, two or more pianos, or in combination with violin, viola and/or cello, since a cross...

Year of Wonder introduces readers to one piece of music each day of the year, artfully selected from across genres, time periods, and composers. Burton-Hill offers short introductions to contextualize each piece, and makes the music come alive in modern and playful ways. A dazzling musical journey.

El presente libro aborda la producción y el consumo de música a lo largo del siglo xvii y principios del XVIII. El texto, que va más allá de una simple historia de los compositores, los estilos o los géneros musicales, explora asuntos relacionados con el mecenazgo, la educación, los rituales civiles y religiosos, el teatro y la cultura visual de la época. La autora se centra no sólo en la naturaleza de la música en el periodo barroco, sino también en los modos tan diferentes en que hombres y mujeres experimentaban la música en sus vidas cotidianas. Al tratar la música como...