Dennis Alexanders Favorite Piano Solos, Book 1 (Favorite Solos)
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A Very Happy Song: Great piece for young beginner. The tune is true to its name. For the energetic student that can't sit still: This busy piece keeps the left hand constantly hopping over the right hand The song ends with a gradual climb up the keyboard For the early beginner. Simple catchy tune that contains lots of variety. For the late elementary student that enjoys classical music.
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Consider writing about your experience and musical tastes. Are you a beginner who started playing last month? Alexander soon taught himself to play guitar and by 12 years old, had joined his first band. Countless followed throughout his teen years. During those early years in California, he attended Musician's Institute in Hollywood and played guitar with the psychedelic instrumental band Trippin, led by virtuoso keyboardist and composer, Jim Michaelson.
The band's spectacular live shows drew record crowds in Los Angeles.
While working with Podolor, Alexander learned invaluable lessons about songwriting and arranging. It was not long before Alexander began writing songs for the band as well. In , Alexander formed and fronted Damone with friends from Pennsylvania. The band toured the West Coast club circuit and enjoyed a steadily growing base of loyal fans. They were featured in an interview and fashion layout for Los Angeles Times magazine , and their song "She Likes the Ocean" was used on the extreme sports show Blue Torch, exposing the band to new fans all over the world.
The band released a self-titled album and a four-song EP before disbanding in Just as they were splitting up, the band sold their name for a hefty sum to Damone , a new rock group on RCA records. The following year he joined Azoff's executive office as an assistant and runner to the artists — a position that would get the aspiring songwriter up close and personal with The Eagles , Christina Aguilera , Seal , Jewel , Eddie Van Halen , Brian Wilson , Bush , and many other top acts.
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In early , Alexander began a busy schedule of writing and performing solo shows, sometimes performing with a revolving band on bass, drums, mandolin, piano, accordion, and lap steel. Alexander produced and recorded a self-titled EP that was released in late Shane Alexander toured extensively on both coasts in , beginning to bring his music to a wider audience. In January , Alexander released his debut full-length album The Middle Way , a collection of "rootsy, folk rock with intimate vocals and a rich instrumental backdrop.
In , Alexander released his second full-length album, Stargazer on his own imprint BuddhaLand Records. We look forward to seeing you during the coming all-Bach season of Subscriptions are still available for all four of our venues: Belvedere, Berkeley, San Francisco, and Davis. Subscribers enjoy the best ticket prices and many exclusive benefits. The ABS offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday from Wishing you all the best for the Thanksgiving holiday and we look forward to seeing you in December and in the New Year ahead.
We could not have wished for a better evening on Saturday, November 16, for the special concert and CD release party for American Bach Soloists: Mary Wilson Sings Handel. A clear, warm night, gorgeous views of the San Francisco skyline, beautiful music by ABS, and a fine group of supporters all combined to form a magical evening! Guests arrived in the downtown harbor of Belvedere at the China Cabin, a historic landmark that formerly served as the social saloon onboard the steamship PS China during the s.
From there, limousines delivered everyone to the nearby year-old Old St.
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A spirited performance of J. Finishing out the program with arias by Handel, Thomas directed this responsive, intimately connected ensemble of ABS veterans and recent Academy graduates while Wilson sang with glorious tone and effortless grace. After the concert, musicians and guests returned to the China Cabin for a reception and CD signing party.
Wilson inscribed copies of the new CD and charmed everyone in sight. It is available for Pre-Order now on iTunes.
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Purchase your copy today, and help ABS get to the top of the iTunes sales charts on the release day of December 10th , when the entire album will be automatically downloaded to your iTunes library. Special thanks are due to Delicious! The November 16 special concert was both a way for ABS to say thank you and to celebrate the release of the new recording.
Bach and a selection of holiday carols. The appropriately extroverted opening aria finds the soprano and trumpet contributing dazzling lines in a thrilling exchange of musical ideas.
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Currently there are only 34 tickets remaining. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the ABS Office at We look forward to seeing you on the 14th! In addition to in-depth coachings and technical studies with masters of their particular instruments, string players, wind and brass players, continuo and keyboard players, and singers work together with all faculty members.
Each day during the multi-week program, students will work in a master class environment with their teachers, rehearse ensemble works in collaboration with their new colleagues, and prepare for chamber performances and large-scale productions in which ACADEMY participants perform along with the faculty, working side-by-side. Most afternoons include presentations by faculty members on a variety of relevant topics including performance practice, Baroque studies, and historical contexts.
Additionally, forums are offered on topics such as career development, recording and technology skills, and tuning and temperaments. With a few weeks and months to go until those concerts, there are many ways to prepare for the ABS Bach extravaganza of For those who would like to supplement their musical experiences with reading materials about this remarkable artist or stuff the stockings of the Bach-lovers you know , we thought it would be fun to highlight some of the new Bach books of It has been a great year for new books about Bach!
Music in the Castle of Heaven Knopf: Gardiner grew up in a home with one of the two known original portraits of Bach hanging on the wall the E.
Dennis Alexander's Favorite Solos, Bk 2 - 8 of His Original Piano Solos (Paperback)
At heart, an appreciation of Bach and his music, the book might also be called a celebration. For the scholarly reader, Bach Perspectives 9: Also, a new collection of essays edited by Yo Tomita, Robin A. A slightly older, yet indispensible, work is The New Bach Reader: Fascinating reading and surprisingly entertaining! The music of J. Bach certainly does not require extra study time to be enjoyed in live performance.
Purchasing tickets for any of the concerts or subscribing to all three is easy. You may purchase tickets online at americanbach. The ensemble offered performances in San Rafael and Berkeley on preceding nights, so the Cathedral event was the culmination of the series. Who knew it would also mark the beginning of a beloved Bay Area tradition that continues to delight and attract thousands of music fans fifteen years later?
He was a good friend. We did it with Monk, too, and probably with a few others. Actually, he was the same age as Lester Bowie, and also from St. I like the way they accompanied each other. Usually leaves our warehouse: To create a music list, please sign in. Does the big Stefano Bollani think the music is original?
From the beginning, ABS has assembled outstanding Baroque specialists year after year for their annual visits to Grace Cathedral. Messiah soloists over the years include:.
Beyond the annual December performances at Grace Cathedral, ABS has offered many special concerts in that space over the years. This collaboration with the Cathedral opened with Coronation Anthem No. The finale, accompanied by a laser fireworks show all around the inside of the Cathedral, made an unforgettable conclusion to this festive event. Mark your calendars now! Laudate pueri Dominum featuring Mary Wilson.
This recording celebrates the joyous meetings of American Bach Soloists, under the direction of Jeffrey Thomas, with one of their most cherished collaborators, the sensational American soprano Mary Wilson. Known for her dazzling technique and beautiful voice, Mary has long been an ABS fan favorite. Pre-order now and help ABS top the iTunes charts!
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