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BALLET CLASS CD LIST:
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Order# BR01
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Original Compositions
For Ballet Class, Vol. 1
Jonathan
Bellman, Pianist
Memorable music for ballet class that
inspires and supports!
Dr.
Bellman's background as musicologist contributes to the range
of
culturally diverse compositions on this CD. The selections were
chosen
for flexible usage in classes with a Polonaise, Tango, and
Waltz
as choices
for pirouettes.
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Order# BR03
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Original Compositions
For Ballet Class, Vol. 2
Curtis A.
Probel, Pianist
Outstanding music, excellent tempi, over 2000 sold!
Mr. Probel has created versatile music
that is direct and
energetic in rhythmic structure. This CD offers rags, lyrical
adagios, and bouncing allegros that are thoroughly American
in
musical approach. Excellent tempi!
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Order# BR04
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Original Compositions
For Ballet Class, Vol. 3
Roberto Pace,
Pianist
Romantic interpretations by a contemporary
composer!
Mr. Pace provides an eclectic mix to
include a Blues Adagio at the
barre,
a Bolero for jumps, Polkas, Tangos, and a lush Waltz for
pirouettes. This CD is both classical and emotional in style.
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Order# BR07 |
Original Compositions
For Ballet Class, Vol. 4
Stephen J.
Mato, Pianist
Full sound,
high energy ballet class accompaniment!
Mr.
Mato's considerable class experience has produced a wide
range
of rhythms and textures to delight any age. This CD boasts
6
Allegro tracks for jumps along with a Mazurka, Tarantella,
Polonaise, and beautiful melodic
Waltzes.
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Order# BR09
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Original Compositions
for Ballet Class, Vol. 5
Anthony J. Patterson, Pianist
A joyous concert for your ballet classes!
Mr.
Patterson is a concert pianist and a composer, and the meld of
his
talents is a real treat for both teachers and students. This CD
is
classical in style with excellent Barre tempi and 6 Allegro tracks for
jump
combinations. The mood is choreographic and joyous with
long,
repeated tracks.
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Order# BR10
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Original Compositions
for Ballet Class, Vol. 6
Anthony J. Patterson, Pianist
Music that will MOVE you, the choreographer's choice!
Mr.
Patterson's music motivates, inspires, and delights with jaunty
allegros and beautifully developed musical compositions. The
strengths of this CD include a robust Mazurka for pirouettes and
a
multi-track Bolero for one of the Grand Allegros. There are 8
tracks for jump
combinations on this CD.
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Order# BR14
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Original Compositions
for Ballet Class, Vol. 7
Curtis A. Probel, Pianist
Creativity and sophisticated fun in a
contemporary style!
Mr.
Probel uses diverse rhythms and dynamic support to facilitate
class
exercises in a very fun style. The Bossa Nova and Rumba
pieces are extraordinary and guaranteed to energize with or without
the
added percussion tracks. The adagios are beautifully emotional,
the waltzes
sweeping, the jumps bouncy.
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Order# BR16
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Original Compositions
for Ballet Class, Vol. 8
Steve Larson, Pianist
Distinctive, wonderful, and dynamic music!
Mr. Larson has written excellent music that will float your spirit
and propel your dancers to sing with their bodies.
Diverse rhythms
provide
engaging choices for pirouettes and jumps. The Barre and Centre
tracks are generous in length for whatever student level
that you choose. The three
additional midi tracks are very fun!
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Order# BR18 |
Original
Compositions for Ballet Class, Vol. 9
Steve Larson, Pianist
Musicianship and creativity that
frame your class dynamics!
Mazurkas, Tangos, Rags, and Waltzes in
abundance to support
your class choices with rhythms that
best support the movements.
Mr. Larson's experience and love of
the art form can be heard
in his music. The tracks are long and
this CD can be used for all
levels. There are four additional midi
tracks if the mood of class
allows!
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Order# BR19 |
Original
Compositions for Ballet Class, Vol. 10
Anthony J. Patterson,
Pianist
Energizing, animated, and
expressive interpretations!
Tangos, Codas, Merengue, Jig, and
Mazurka are featured on this animated CD by Mr. Patterson.
Ten duo piano tracks and three additional midi tracks add
depth to the beautiful and musical compositions. Multiple
rhythms for pirouettes and lots of choices for jumps will
support your teaching concepts. The tracks are long and this
CD can be used for all levels.
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Order# BR05
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The Classics For
Ballet Class
Lynne
Haeseler, Pianist
Great music, unusual selections by
the classical masters!
Dr.
Haeseler plays music by Albeníz, Beethoven, Chopin,
Debussy,
Gottschalk, Joplin, Liszt, Moszkowski, Scarlatti,
and
Wagner with a variety of tempi for jumps. This CD is
suitable for all levels of ballet technique classes.
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Order# BR13
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Melodies from Russia
Sofia Pavlova,
Pianist
Russian and Slavic melodies
played with zest and love!
Music for this CD comes from traditional and folk
sources and
includes gypsy and Jewish music as well. Ms. Pavlova
provides
strong rhythmic support with long repeated tracks. Waltzes,
Mazurkas, Lezginka, and Tango provide choices for
pirouettes
and jumps. This CD is inspiringly danceable and fun!
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Order# BR17
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From Waltz to
Charleston
Lynne
Haeseler,
Pianist
Enjoy the tunes and energy
of this captivating era!
Dr. Haeseler has compiled a
wonderful collection of pieces from
this entertaining and provocative
time period. Familiar Americana
songs glide by next to more classical
favorites. The Charleston
and Rags are fun and energizing! This CD
boasts long centre
tracks and lots of choices for
jumps.
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Order#
BR20
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École Française
Steve Larson, Pianist
Often
impressionistic and so danceable!
All French composers have been skillfully arranged for ballet
class including Bizet, Chabrier, Debussy, Fauré, Gounod, Massenet,
Ravel, Saint-Saëns, and Satie. Lovely songs from French operas
accent this beautiful and danceable music as well. Many duo piano
tracks add depth and color. Beautifully played by Steve Larson!
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Order# BR11
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Holidays &
Celebration
Curtis A.
Probel, Pianist
A multi-cultural CD that
includes Chinese songs,
Jewish music and lots of
Christmas!
Christmas, Jewish, Chinese, and African-American
music has been chosen, for a multi-cultural approach to December or July
classes.
Mr. Probel plays wonderfully with his
distinctive and fun style.
This CD has full class format with repeated
tracks. There are 7
allegro
tracks for jump combinations on this CD.
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David's Dance Scores |
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Order# DDS01
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Modern Melodies
David Plumpton, Pianist
Inspiring ballet class music!
David Plumpton has
successfully put together a CD of ballet class
music that will be
appreciated and enjoyed by a wide audience. He
has included a diverse
range of styles from pop to musical theatre
to film music which he
has arranged suitably for class vocabulary.
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Order# DDS02
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West End to
Broadway
David Plumpton, Pianist
Fun, exciting, and artistically
emotive!
David Plumpton has
a passion for working with dancers and
teachers and
appreciates a broad spectrum of musical tastes
and styles. Musical
Theatre buffs will particularly love this CD arranged for class with
lots of wonderful choices for expression!
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Marina Surgan Music |
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Order# MS01
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Marina
Surgan-Live
Marina Surgan, Pianist
51 Original Piano Pieces for Ballet Classes!
Ms.
Surgan has been Principal Pianist for Canada's National
Ballet School since 1986.
She has provided lots of musical choices
for the barre and centre exercises, all
improvised and beautifully recorded on a Steinway grand piano.
This CD is in ballet class
format and is suitable for all levels.
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Rudy Apffel Music |
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Order# RAM03
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Music for Ballet
Class, Vol. 3
Rudy Apffel, Pianist
Cakewalk, habanera, klezmer, mazurka,
prelude - a classical
mix and beautiful!
Mr. Apffel's luxurious style of playing is
certainly inspiring for
dancers! The music choices are eclectic and
thoughtfully placed
to provide a well-rounded musical experience
that is fun and
supportive.
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Order# RAM04
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Music for Ballet
Class, Vol. 4
Rudy Apffel, Pianist
Expressive music choices played beautifully and
passionately!
This CD provides both
contemporary and classical music choices.
Mr. Apffel provides long
tracks, several played with associate,
Nicholas Lado. Experience,
expression, and fine technique add
up to an excellent CD.
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Order# RAM05
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Music for Ballet
Class, Vol. 5
Rudy Apffel, Pianist
Classical music, extended tracks, lush interpretations!
Here is a CD filled with
great music, selected from the
perspective of decades in
the classroom as well as scholarly
passion. The repertoire
choices are diverse and colorful with
long tracks for both barre
and centre. Mr. Apffel commands
the piano to his bidding.
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Order# RAM06
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Music for Ballet
Class, Vol. 6
Rudy Apffel, Pianist
Classical repertoire, impressive pianist, remarkably played!
Mr.
Apffel has provided beautiful, fresh, and exciting music in
a
format
designed to accommodate barre combinations on both
sides with
extended centre tracks to be used for groups and on
diagonal. It is wonderful music that is remarkably played!
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Order# RAM07
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Music for Ballet
Class, Vol. 7
Rudy Apffel, Pianist
From San Francisco with experience and
sensitivity!
This CD
is fun and fulfilling! Mr. Apffel understands the
needed character of the music to propel and support the
dancer. Many
of the
long centre tracks are played with associate, Nicholas
Ladov,
providing a high energy, nearly
orchestral texture that repeatedly offers
inspiration.
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Danceables |
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Order# SM08
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Music and Mistle Toes
Steven V. Mitchell, Pianist
Contemporary and traditional Christmas songs!
Mr. Mitchell's long awaited
Christmas CD is special, not only
for his wonderful
style and musicianship, but for all of the
contemporary holiday
songs that he has included. You'll love "Rudolph's Hot Red
Tango" for Fondu, "Sleigh Ride" for
Petit Allegro, and "You're
a Mean One Mr. Grinch" for Tours.
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Sud Reportage
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Order# SRP47
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Touve, Opus 2 for
Ballet Class
Touve R. Ratovondrahety, Pianist
Composer for Roland Petit, Pianist for the Paris Opera Ballet!
Mr.
Ratovondrahety provides wonderful compositions to delight
teachers and students. The style of this CD is both classical and
contemporary. Drawing from a sophisticated musical palette,
Touve's music
brightens the imagination.
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