Awards,
Sheet Music Publications of the Year - Winners 2022
We are excited to announce the winning sheet music publications for the annual Presto Music awards! Once again there have been many outstanding new publications this year, but the winning products in particular have made a significant impression on us here at Presto. Some of our award winners have displayed superior presentation or fantastic critical insights, some have been extremely popular with our customers, and others have been chosen simply for their great content.
Find out our winning sheet music publications for the Presto Music Awards 2022 below.
NEW PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Embracing a project close to her heart, trailblazing organist, conductor and broadcaster Anna Lapwood has commissioned and curated a collection of outstanding original pieces by women composers. Following the example of Jeanne Demessieux’s classic 12 Chorale Preludes on Gregorian Chant Themes, Gregoriana unites fresh currents of musical imagination with the timeless qualities of plainsong.
Available Format: Sheet Music
CHORAL PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Lucy Hollins and Suzzie Vango are evangelical about the power of proper warm-ups and the magic they can work on the sound of any choir. How to make your choir sound awesome - the ultimate warm-up book contains everything a choir leader needs to improve the sound quality and vocal health of their choir.
Available Format: Sheet Music
NEW SERIES OF THE YEAR
This three-volume series of piano music by women composers is a progressive compendium of educational literature with a broad repertoire from the 17th century to the present day. For each piece, the editor has written short instructions with rehearsal tips as well as biographical notes on the women composers. The collection covers all levels of difficulty from easy to difficult and is an indispensable addition to lessons and concerts.
Available Format: Sheet Music
CRITICAL EDITION OF THE YEAR
Michael Ostryzyga has undertaken a completion of Mozart’s famous Requiem fragment in the style of Mozart, attempting to find solutions that the composer could have written in 1791. This new completion constitutes a valuable well-founded alternative to the traditional Süßmayr edition.
Full score, vocal score, and performance material available.
Available Format: Sheet Music
EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
Paul Harris: The Clarinet is a practical and dynamic guide to all aspects of clarinet playing, ideal for students and professionals alike. The author’s seminal book on the instrument, this is a complete companion to playing, from practice through to performance. From posture and warming up, breathing and embouchure, how to take care of your instrument to performance style, The Clarinet is the ultimate companion for every player seeking to master their instrument.
Available Format: Sheet Music
Ellena Taylor - Sheet Music and Books Manager
