Chamber Music Flute Trio

SKU: PR.114422320

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Set of Score and Parts. 20+8+8+8 pages. Duration 11 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-42232. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114422320).

ISBN 9781491135228. UPC: 680160687336.

In this textural tour de force, a trio of flutes creates unique sound colors and gestures to dramatically depict the archangels Michael (Warrior), Raphael (Healer), and Gabriel (Heralder). Advanced flutists will revel in this remarkable work, an intense and satisfying piece to perform as well as to hear.
I have always been fascinated with the concept of archangels – huge, supernatural beings with gigantic wings who visit earth to carry out their heavenly tasks. Archangels are the “chief” angels in Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions. The precise number of these high-ranking celestial beings varies from one religious source to another (typically from four to seven). The three movements of Archangels depict Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel—the three archangels most commonly referenced.Michael is a warrior who is ever vigilant to march into battle against forces of evil. In art, he is often portrayed with his wings spread open in mid-flight and wielding a large sword that is raised into an attack position. The first movement begins in darkness with the foreboding sound of his large, beating wings. Suddenly, Michael appears in all of his terrible glory and wreaks havoc on an army of demons.Raphael is a Hebraic name that translates to “God heals,” and he is in charge of all manners of healing. Artwork of Raphael typically shows him holding a staff, and he is often pictured with the round cheeks associated with a young cherub. In this quiet middle movement, Raphael gently makes his rounds to tend to the sick.Gabriel is the heralder of news. In Christianity, Gabriel’s purpose is quite significant: he appears to Zechariah to announce the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist, and to Mary to announce the forthcoming birth of Jesus. Gabriel is often depicted holding a scepter, a stem of lilies, or an unfurled scroll. In this final movement of the piece, Gabriel trumpets his news for all to hear.

Chamber Music soprano Saxophone 1, soprano Saxophone 2, soprano Saxophone 3

SKU: PR.114419960

Composed by Stacy Garrop. Set of Score and Parts. 20+8+8+8 pages. Duration 12 minutes. Theodore Presser Company #114-41996. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.114419960).

ISBN 9781491135037. UPC: 680160683130.

I have always been fascinated with the concept of archangels - huge, supernatural beings with gigantic wings who visit earth to carry out their heavenly tasks. Archangels are the chief angels in Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions. The precise number of these high-ranking celestial beings varies from one religious source to another (typically from four to seven). The three movements of Archangels depict Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel - the three archangels most commonly referenced. Michael is a warrior who is ever vigilant to march into battle against forces of evil. In art, he is often portrayed with his wings spread open in mid-flight and wielding a large sword that is raised into an attack position. The first movement begins in darkness with the foreboding sound of his large, beating wings. Suddenly, Michael appears in all of his terrible glory and wreaks havoc on an army of demons. Raphael is a Hebraic name that translates to God heals, and he is in charge of all manners of healing. Artwork of Raphael typically shows him holding a staff, and he is often pictured with the round cheeks associated with a young cherub. In this quiet middle movement, Raphael gently makes his rounds to tend to the sick. Gabriel is the heralder of news. In Christianity, Gabriel's purpose is quite significant: he appears to Zechariah to announce the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist, and to Mary to announce the forthcoming birth of Jesus. Gabriel is often depicted holding a scepter, a stem of lilies, or an unfurled scroll. In this final movement of the piece, Gabriel trumpets his news for all to hear. -S.G.

Alto Flute

SKU: SU.28170090

For Alto Flute. Composed by Brian Nabors. Woodwinds, Flute/Piccolo. Alto Flute, unaccompanied. Score. Raphael Press #28170090. Published by Raphael Press (SU.28170090).

Theme and Variations for Alto Flute explores all the interesting timbres of the very lush instrument through a series of 8 variations. Each dives into a unique sound space that explores the sonic makeup of the ominous, lyrical theme.Alto Flute Duration: 7'30 Composed: 2018 Published by: Raphael Press.

By Johannes / Mendelssohn Bartholdy Brahms. Edited by Bretschneider, Wolfgang / Dromann, Hans-Christian. Hymns, Hymn settings, Masses, German, Mass Sections, Motets, Secular Choral Music; Choral Collections, Mixed Choir; Occasions: First Communion, Praise and thanks, Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hymns in praise of the Virgin Mary, Psalms, Tantum ergo; Use during church year: Special Days, Holy Week, Easter and Eastertide, Ascension, Christmas. Choral collection. 96 pages. Published by Carus Verlag (German import).