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The Young Woodwinds and Strings Series Offers Rich, Diverse Repertoire for the Next Generation of Musicians

For music educators, ensemble directors, and young instrumentalists worldwide, the search for engaging, challenging, and historically significant repertoire is a continuous pursuit. Addressing this vital need, a new resource is emerging: the Young Woodwinds and Strings Series. This collection is developed to become an invaluable asset in schools, conservatories, and youth programs. It provides young musicians with exciting material that not only enhances their skills but also broadens their musical horizons.

This series is more than just a collection of pieces; it's a curated journey through musical history and diverse cultures, specifically tailored for young players. Spanning a remarkable timeframe from the 12th to the 20th century, the repertoire offers a rich tapestry of styles and sounds. Imagine young instrumentalists exploring the serene beauty of songs from medieval monasteries of central Europe, or diving into the vibrant melodies of traditional folk songs from Italy, Germany, France (including pieces from Canada), Austria, and the Czech Republic. 

An exciting and culturally significant addition to the series comes from the 20th-century South African composer B.P.J. Tyamzashe. The series proudly presents two of his compelling works, originally composed for choir, now thoughtfully arranged for instrumental performance. Within their historical and cultural context, these pieces hold huge value, offering unique perspectives and sounds that are as significant to a young musician's development as exploring a Mozart Canon or learning world-famous Christmas classics. Their inclusion diversifies the available string and woodwind repertoire in a truly meaningful way.

The Young Woodwinds and Strings Series extends directly to performance opportunities. Concerts in the Christmas season will be significantly enriched by the inclusion of these varied and beautiful pieces. Beyond the festive period, the series offers fresh and engaging material that will make any non-seasonal concert program more dynamic and interesting for performers and audiences. 

The commitment is strong to continuously expand the Young Woodwinds and Strings Series with additional songs in the coming weeks and months. Exciting plans are already in motion to develop a Young Brass Series, ensuring that young musicians across different instrumental families will soon benefit from similarly rich and diverse repertoire opportunities.

The Young Woodwinds and Strings Series represents a valuable investment in the future of music. By providing young instrumentalists and their dedicated teachers with interesting, challenging, and culturally rich repertoire, it supports their development, fosters their enjoyment, and helps them connect with the vast and diverse world of musical art. We highly commend this series to the next generation of performers and their mentors worldwide. Explore these new sounds and enrich your musical journey.

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Established MAXYM MUSIC CC, Bryanston, South Africa Nov., 1996

Khumalo, Msimang, Maxym, James: USHAKA, KASENZANGAKHONA

Dual Notation Piano-Vocal Scores

Zulu/English text, Commentaries by Composer and Poet

Volume I:

7 Pieces for Solo Voices 1997

Album for Soprano 1997

Album for Alto 1997

Album for Bass 1997

Complete Piano-Vocal Score, Text and Commentaries 1999

Themba Msimang: “People, Places, and Events in the Epic” USHAKA, KASENZANGAKHONA 1998

Todd T. Matshikiza: Three Songs Complete Orchestral Scores,

Orchestral Parts, Choral Parts (by arrangement with SAMRO, Johannesburg) 1999

Arrangements for Band and Choir, pub. Maxym Music 2008

Khumalo, Msimang, Maxym: USHAKA, Chamber Version First Perf. Kennedy Center, Washington D.C. 2/2000 2000

Scott Joplin: Three Ragtimes Complete Scores and Orchestral Parts 2000

Martens, Bodenstein, Maxym: “CHILDREN OF AFRICA”, Suite Orchestral version (instrumental only) 2002 Arrangement for Band and Choir: 2008

Maxym/Kent: Concerto for Didjeridu and Orchestra 2008

Maxym/Msimang: SIYAKHULEKELA Score and orchestral parts 2010