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Celebrating 100 Years of Oxford University Press Music
24th Nov 2023by Ellena Taylor
One hundred years ago, Oxford University Press published their first pieces of music. To celebrate, they have published a series of Centenary publications.
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Sheet Music Publications of the Year - Finalists 2023
22nd Nov 2023by Ellena Taylor
In anticipation of our upcoming Presto Music Awards, we have released our shortlist of sheet music finalists in contention for an award. Find our finalists here.
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Gifts for...Children (and grandchildren)
21st Nov 2023by Ellena Taylor
A selection of sheet music, books, instruments, and stocking fillers perfect to give as gifts to children (and grandchildren) this Christmas.
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Sheet Music Christmas Gift Ideas
10th Nov 2023by Ellena Taylor
Are you looking for inspiration for gifts for your music-loving family and friends? We have selected some of our favourite titles which will delight every music fan - from classical musicians to pop and rock enthusiasts! Browse our selection of sheet music gift ideas here.
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Notebook for Johann Christian Bach
31st Oct 2023by Ellena Taylor
The Notebook for Johann Christian Bach completes the collection of surviving instructional works from within the Bach family, following the highly praised Notebooks for Anna Magdalena and Wilhelm Friedemann Bach. Together, Bach’s Notebooks provide a fascinating glimpse into the domestic music academy of the Bach family home. Find out more.
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Bach Revealed: A Player’s Guide to the Solo Cello Suites
26th Oct 2023by Ellena Taylor
Cellist Selma Gokcen and distinguished American harpsichordist and Bach scholar Kenneth Cooper have created in Bach Revealed a study of Bach's Six Cello Suites, offering two-part playing editions for the first time, assisting professional cellists, students and teachers studying these great works. Volume one (Suites I and II) is available now.
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100 Years of Disney
23rd Oct 2023by Ellena Taylor
2023 marks Disney's 100th anniversary. Growing from Mickey Mouse short animated movies into one of the largest entertainment companies in the world, they have provided some of the most memorable, iconic, and catchy songs of the century.
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Batman Returns
13th Oct 2023by Ellena Taylor
Omni Music Publishing presents the full orchestral score of Danny Elfman's Batman Returns, Find out more.
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Alex North: A Streetcar Named Desire
13th Oct 2023by Ellena Taylor
Omni Music Publishing presents the full orchestral score of Alex North's A Streetcar Named Desire. Find out more.
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Jerry Goldsmith: Total Recall
13th Oct 2023by Ellena Taylor
Omni Music Publishing presents the full orchestral score of Jerry Goldsmith's Total Recall. Find out more.
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Episode 42: A Great Musical Dett - Choral Music by Black Composers with Dr Marques Garrett
23rd Sep 2023by David Smith
A discussion of the OUP's recently-published collection of sacred and secular choral works by Black composers, with its editor Dr Marques Garrett - taking in Vicente Lusitano, Undine Smith Moore, R Nathaniel Dett (Dr Garrett's own particular labour of love) and more.
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George Benjamin: Picture a Day Like This
22nd Sep 2023by Ellena Taylor
Just back from the premiere in Aix in the midst of preparing scores for his summer tours, George kindly spoke with us about his latest opera Picture a Day Like This. Read the interview here.
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Mirabilis - The Music of Stephen Hough
18th Sep 2023by Ellena Taylor
In conjunction with the release of Mirabilis - The Music of Stephen Hough we have we have gathered together Hough's sheet music which is featured on the album including original compositions and arrangements of popular tunes, such as Danny Boy and Ding, dong merrily on high. Find out more
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New Piano Exam Materials
8th Sep 2023by Ellena Taylor
This week has seen the release of new piano publications for both ABRSM and Trinity College exams, with additional repertoire added to the Trinity exam syllabus, and two new piano collections for intermediate to advanced students by Isata Kanneh-Mason. Find out more.
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Film Music Publications from 2023
29th Aug 2023by Ellena Taylor
This year has been very successful for the film industry, with record-breaking box office successes providing us with some iconic soundtracks. Collections of music from many of the latest popular films and television shows are now available in sheet music format. Find out more.
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Bob Chilcott and David Hill on Carols for Choirs 6
21st Aug 2023by Ellena Taylor
Featuring newly commissioned carols and arrangements of classic melodies, Carols for Choirs 6 showcases some of today's most exciting names in choral composition. Editors Bob Chilcott and David Hill kindly took some time away from their busy schedules to discuss Carols for Choirs. Read the interview here.
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Expanding the Repertoire: Music of Black Composers by Leah Claiborne | Solo Piano
15th Aug 2023by Ellena Taylor
Hal Leonard's Expanding the Repertoire series aims to bring previously unsung piano literature to students and teachers for memorable discoveries. Find out more.
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40 Years of Microjazz
18th Jul 2023by Ellena Taylor
This year Boosey & Hawkes are celebrating forty years of the bestselling series Microjazz. Find out more.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Bärenreiter
12th Jul 2023by Ellena Taylor
Bärenreiter is celebrating its 100th birthday! For the duration of the anniversary year Bärenreiter have presented us with nineteen jubilee editions.
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Chris Woods on Fingerstyle Guitar
3rd Jul 2023by Ellena Taylor
With multiple albums and tours across the globe, Chris Woods has certainly mastered the art of fingerstyle guitar playing. Chris spoke to us recently about his latest publication First 50 Fingerstyle Patterns, fingerstyle and percussive acoustic guitar technique, his music education podcast, and more. Read the full interview here.