Perfect Pitch

A play by John Godber. "...Godber extracts a toe-curling comedy of campsite manners & social pretensions...observational comedy of the highest order..." The Times. (Samuel French)

Little Red Riding Hood

A pantomime by Paul Reakes. Prolific writer Paul Reakes' tenth panto for Samuel French has all the trademarks of his comic twists & plot turns, combining traditional characters with modern language. A variable cast size & production alternatives make this another versatile winner from Paul! (Samuel French)

Auditioning for Musicals

A guide for actors, singers & dancers by Peter Mapleson. Written in a lively & confidence-inspiring style, this book contains practical advice for all performers planning to audition for any musical production. With advice on preparation, technique, choice of material, rehearsing a song, readings & improvisation, & what to expect on the day. (Currency Press)

The Audition Book

Winning strategies for breaking into theatre, film & television. The Audition Book by Ed Hooks (revised) covers all facets of the industry including voice-overs & interactive media. Packed full of advice & experience this edition of the guide is one no actor should be without. (Back Stage Books)

The Art of Auditioning

A handbook for singers, accompanists & coaches by Anthony Legge. This is essential reading for every aspiring & professional singer. It contains advice on how to approach & prepare for auditions, a directory of recommended audition arias, contact information for opera companies, opera agents, festivals & competitions. Anthony Legge has worked regularly with the principal British opera companies, Opera Australia & many European companies including Bayreuth. (Peters Edition)

Playing Commedia

A training guide to Commedia techniques. Barry Grantham's invaluable guide offers a practical guide to the skills, characters & history of Commedia dell'arte through graded games & illustrated exercises. It provides a useful tool in any actors training & a discipline for all forms of physical theatre. (Nick Hern Books)

Sixteen Short Plays

For young actors. From the NTC publishing group this collection provides both familiar classics (Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland) & contemporary plays (Scraps, Rockway Cafe) that will help young actors enhance their acting skills. From tragedy to comedy & from musical to melodrama, these plays invite young actors to explore a variety of theatrical forms. (NTC Pub.) 084425133X

The Creative Arts

A process approach for teachers & children (3rd edition) by Linda Carol Edwards. Many changes & major revisions to the third edition provide a comprehensive look at the creative arts & how the arts can expand our understanding of the teaching & learning process. (Prentice Hall)

Falsettos

By William Finn. Vocal selections from the Tony Award winning musical (Best Music & Lyrics, Best Book, 1992) featuring seventeen complete songs. (Warner Bros)

DreamGirls Krieger/Eyen.

Vocal selections (twelve complete songs) from the cult musical, based on the careers of "girl groups" like The Supremes, & the show that made Jennifer Holliday an international star with her emotional rendition of "And I'm Telling You, I'm Not Going". (Warner Bros)

Fame - The Musical

By Levy/Margoshes. Vocal selections from the popular touring show, with original music & lyrics (sixteen songs) written for this staged production & an added bonus of "Fame" from the motion picture. (IMP)

My Fair Lady

By Lerner/Lowe. A new souvenir edition vocal selection, with beautiful colour plates from the Cameron Mackintosh/Royal National Theatre production, it includes fourteen songs in music form as well as a separate words only section. (IMP)

Aida

By Rice/John. Vocal selections (seventeen fabulous Elton John/Tim Rice songs) from the smash hit Broadway production. Beautiful colour illustrations & full Broadway credits make this "weighty tome" a great bargain! (Hal Leonard/Wonderland Music)

Kiss of the Spider Woman

By Kander/Ebb. Vocal selections of the musical based on the novel by Manuel Puig & already a huge hit as a play & a movie. This musical selection comes from the creative team that brought us "Cabaret" & "Chicago" & contains eleven high powered songs. (Warner Bros)

Tupac Shakur Collection

This highly respected rapper was gunned down in the streets several years ago & this long-awaited collection does justice to his unique, melodic style of Rap/R&B. Includes the hit "California Love".

Whoa, Nelly!

Nelly Furtado's debut album arranged for piano/voice/guitar, featuring the massive singles, "I'm Like A Bird" & "Turn Off the Light".

100 Songs for Kids

Huge collection of children's songs & nursery rhymes, including "Mary Had A Little Lamb", "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", "Happy Birthday" & "To Market, To Market".

Treasury of Great Kids' Songs

Over 50 songs with suggested activities to do with the child that include the songs, such as plays, games & dances. Includes "If I Only Had A Brain", "The Pink Panther", "Singin' In the Rain" & "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".

Love Is Here

The first album from British Rock sensations Starsailor, following in the footsteps of Travis & Coldplay, arranged for guitar tab & voice.

Acoustic Soul

The much-hyped debut from guitarist/vocalist india.arie, arranged for guitar & voice.

Art of Walking Bass

A comprehensive source for learning to build melodic walking bass lines in all styles. With CD.

Rock Bass-Lines Big Book

Huge collection of Rock songs from artists such as Korn, Yes, Cream & Dream Theater arranged for bass tab.

Nirvana Drum Collection

17 songs including "Smells Like Teen Spirit", "All Apologies" & "Come As You Are" from Nirvana's four studio albums, arranged for drum tab.

Axis: Bold As Love

Jimi Hendrix's most acclaimed album, including "Little Wing", "Spanish Castle Magic" & "You Got Me Floating" arranged in drum tab. Also available for bass & guitar.

Cult Classics

Music from Cult films arranged by Richard Harris. Includes music from Pulp Fiction, A Clockwork Orange, Halloween & The Exorcist.

Beethoven Keyboard Classics

9 well-known pieces for the piano by one of the world's greatest composers, including biographical information & performance CD. Also available for J.S.Bach, Mozart & Chopin.

Progressive Blues Keyboard

A comprehensive, easy to follow guide to Blues Keyboard playing. Features lessons on Improvisation, Swing, Shuffles & New Orleans rhythms & many important chords, scales & techniques used by great blues players. With CD.

Broadway

One of several great titles in the Easiest Keyboard Collection series. 22 titles such as "Big Spender", "Ol' Man River" & "Tonight". Also available: Showstoppers, Pop Classics, 90s Hits & TV Themes & many more.

Chart Hits

Audition Songs for Female Singers Vol 5. Contains 10 hit songs ideal for auditions, with CD. Includes songs from The Corrs, Madonna & Shania Twain.

90's Hits

From the series The Power of A Woman, including songs from Natalie Imbruglia, Maria McKee, Des'ree & No Doubt. Also available: Blues, Showtunes, Classic Soul & New Soul.

Tom Jones

From the new series, You're The Voice, including full backing CD. Includes 10 songs, such as "Delilah", "It's Not Unusual" & "You Can Leave Your Hat On".

Torch Songs

The Men's Edition from the Singer's Series, containing 9 great heart-on-the-sleeve standards in new arrangements in carefully chosen keys especially for singers. Songs include "Misty", "Angel Eyes" & "Bewitched". With CD.

Greatest Choral Classics

18 sacred choral favourites from Allegri to Parry edited by Brian Kay.

Great Choruses from Great Oratorios

16 choruses from Messiah, The Seasons, Elijah, Judas Maccabaeus and other oratorios & masses.

Ceremonial Music for Organ

Published by Oxford University Press, a selection of pieces for weddings, recitals, & service voluntaries in a range of styles from the baroque to the present day.

Complete Shorter Organ Music

Get ready for Percy Whitlock's centenary in 2003 with this collection which includes the Fanfare & Paean plus many quieter pieces.

French Tangos

Published by Mel Bay & arranged by Martin Norgaard, this collection contains 14 beautiful tangos arranged for violin with piano accompaniment.

Porgy & Bess

Selections from the famous Gershwin musical transcribed for violin by Jascha Heifetz. Including "Summertime" & "It Ain't Necessarily So".

Viva Viola

20 entertaining easy original pieces for viola & piano by Marguerite Wilkinson & Phillip Bass.

Jazzin' About

Fun pieces written in popular rock & jazz styles for cello & piano by Pamela Wedgwood, arranged in order of increasing difficulty.

Pop Duets for All

These pieces are playable on any two instruments or any number of instruments in ensemble, for all instruments of the orchestra. 18 songs including "I Got Rhythm", "Over The Rainbow", "Tequila" & "Chattanooga Choo Choo".

Time Pieces

Music through the ages in two voulmes arranged for trombone by Paul Harris & Amos Miller. Contains works from the 1400s through to today.

Go Blow Your Own!

Contemporary music for trumpet, including works from Carol Barratt, Karl Jenkins, Ned Rorem & Peter Maxwell Davies.

Classical Trumpet Album

Popular classical pieces arranged for trumpet, including works by Mozart, Beethoven, Handel & Brahms.

Play Jazztime

Hits from the 20s & 30s for alto sax & piano, including "Charleston", "Swanee" & "Someone to Watch Over Me". Also available for tenor sax, clarinet, trumpet, flute & violin.

Favourite Popular Ballads

From the Favourite series, arranged for alto sax solo, duet or trio by Keith Snell, including "From A Distance", "I'll Be There" & "Theme From Ice Castles". Any combination of flute, clarinet, alto sax &/or trumpet may be used for these pieces.

Trios for Clarinets

22 distinctive arrangements by John Cacavos of famous music, such as "Greensleeves", "Londonderry Air" & "Largo". Also available for flute, saxophone, trumpet, trombone & violin.

2001 Big Pop Instrumental Solos

More than 70 great pop songs arranged for clarinet, including "Angel Of Mine", Bailamos", "Foolish Games" & "Smooth". Also available for flute, alto & tenor sax, trumpet & trombone.

Flute Guide

A comprehensive collection of flute music for young players containing works taken from Universal Publications many flute repertoire books.

Romance & Fantasie

Third in a three book graded set of flute with piano works in the Elena Duran Collection, this volume contains grade 5-6 pieces, written by Jozef Olechowski, plus a CD. Also available: Flute Song & Starbright.

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